April 2027 — dates coming soon
A weekend on private courts in North San Diego
A Friday-to-Sunday retreat on private courts at a hillside estate in North San Diego — coaching with Shelley, chef dinners, and nowhere else to be.
- Dates
- April 2027 — weekend to be announced
- Length
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Group size
- Up to about 20 guests
- From
- Announced soon
01The trip
Three days, one private estate
Not every trip needs a passport. This one is a weekend: arrive Friday afternoon, play, eat and sleep in the same place, and leave Sunday having actually improved.
The setting is a private estate in the hills of North San Diego. Courts of your own, a pool, and long views over the valley — no hotel lobby, no schedule shared with strangers, and never a wait for a court.
Shelley Wong leads the coaching, with a guest coach joining for Saturday evening. Between sessions the weekend is yours.
Your itinerary
- 1
Friday
Arrive and settle in
- Arrive from 4pm, at your own pace
- Welcome and a casual dinner together
- Open play into the evening, on lit courts
- 2
Saturday
The full day
- Breakfast together at 8:30
- Morning skills session with Coach Shelley
- Live ball, mixed by level
- The afternoon free — pool, grounds, or off-site
- Evening skills clinic with a guest coach
- Chef dinner and drinks
- 3
Sunday
Round robin and out
- Breakfast
- Round robin with prizes
- Checkout
Tentative and subject to availability. The final schedule is confirmed closer to the date.
02The pickleball
Real coaching, every day
This isn't a vacation with a court nearby. You play and improve daily, with structured instruction from certified coaches.
- Coaching led by Shelley Wong across the weekend
- A guest coach for Saturday evening's clinic
- Private courts — no queueing, no sharing with the public
- Skills sessions, live ball and open play
- Grouped by level, adjusted as the weekend goes on
- Lights for evening play
A day on tour
- 8:30amBreakfastTogether, before anything starts.
- 9:30–11:30amSkills and live ballAn hour of skills with Shelley, then live ball mixed by level.
- MiddayYoursThe pool, the grounds, or off-site. Nothing scheduled.
- 5–6:30pmEvening clinicA second session, with a guest coach.
- 7pmChef dinnerDinner and drinks, no rush afterwards.
This is the Saturday. Friday is arrival and open play; Sunday is the round robin before checkout.
03What you get
Included in your trip
Included
- 2 nights on-site at the estate
- Daily breakfast
- Friday welcome dinner and Saturday chef dinner
- All coaching sessions across the weekend
- Private court access throughout, including lit evening play
- Sunday round robin with prizes
- Pool and grounds for the whole stay
Not included
- Travel to and from San Diego
- Saturday lunch and anything off-site
- Pickleball equipment and paddles
- Travel insurance (recommended, purchased separately)
- Personal expenses
Pricing
Shared on request.
Ask and we will send you the full cost for this weekend directly. A $300 non-refundable deposit holds your spot once booking opens, and the list hears the dates before they go public.
04Your coaches
Who you'll learn from
Founder & Head Coach
Shelley Wong
Shelley has coached over 1,000 students since 2023 and competes on both the PPA and APP tours. She is sponsored by Franklin Pickleball and has run corporate clinics for clients including Skechers and Zico. Her coaching style is known for positive energy, boundless enthusiasm, and a fun-loving approach to teaching.
Coach & Vietnam Coordinator
Hong Tran
Born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Hong brings local knowledge that turns a good trip into a genuine cultural experience — and keeps the logistics running smoothly from the ground.
05Questions
Good to know
It depends on the trip, but our 2027 group trips are limited to 16–24 guests — compared to some other pickleball tours that pack in 32–60. You get a lot more one-on-one time with the guides and coaching staff, and a more intimate experience overall.
Our coaching staff varies by trip depending on availability, but every coach is experienced and certified. Coach Shelley Wong and Coach Hong Tran are the first to lead as Global Pickleball Tours coaches, and we're excited to add to the team as our trips grow.
All skill levels are welcome. Most guests are 3.0–4.0 players, and everyone is placed in groups based on skill set.
We ask for your approximate skill level after you book. Players are initially placed with others at a similar level, and coaches can change court assignments once they see how players fit in, or based on preference.
Each trip starts with a welcome dinner the evening guests fly in. Instructional clinics begin the next morning and typically run two hours, either between 8–11am or later in the afternoon between 4–7pm. We offer a mix of clinics, live ball, open play and more, and every day is a little different. Tours usually run late morning and afternoon, with optional group meetups in the evenings. Each trip ends with a farewell dinner the night before guests fly out.
It varies by trip, but we have a very welcoming coaching team, guests and staff who will make your trip memorable whether you come solo or with others.
We'll do everything we can to accommodate you. Most places we visit have plenty of restaurants and food to choose from — just let us know your restrictions and we'll do our best.
We don't offer it directly, but we do recommend purchasing travel insurance from a third party. Depending on the trip and the travel agency we partner with, they may offer it.
A non-refundable deposit reserves your place — $300 for single occupancy or $600 for double. For bookings made now, the remaining balance is due at the time of booking. Start with the reservation form and we'll follow up with payment details.
April 2027 — dates coming soon
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