Newport Beach Tennis Club

What Newport Beach Tennis Club does

Newport Beach Tennis Club is a private recreational club founded in 1966 in Newport Beach, California, operating on a 7.5-acre campus. The club offers 19 lit tennis courts including a sunken Wimbledon-style center court with 6,000-fan capacity, a junior Olympic heated swimming pool, a newly remodeled fitness center, a full-service restaurant and bar (Courtside), a pro shop, and extensive grounds. Membership is the primary access model, with tiers including Family Tennis, Single Tennis, Young Adult (33 and under), Junior (18 and under), and Swim/Gym options (Family and Single), providing access to courts, pool, fitness, dining, and a social calendar of weekly mixers, tournaments, and seasonal events.

The club's core technology is non-proprietary, relying on Jonas Club Software for website and member management and Playbypoint for court reservations. Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: recurring annual membership subscriptions form the base, supplemented by transaction-based revenue from courtside food and beverage, pro shop sales (apparel, racquets, stringing services), private tennis lessons, group clinics (Tennis 101, 201, Intermediate, Advanced, Live Ball, Sip N Serve), private events (weddings, corporate events, birthdays), and junior programs (Grip N' Rip tennis and Barracuda Aquatics swim). Private events are available to non-members, providing a top-of-funnel acquisition channel for membership conversion.

The go-to-market is sales-led and community-led, with direct membership acquisition through website inquiry forms, phone calls, and facility tours. Member benefits extend beyond the club via Troon Advantage (access to 200+ golf clubs globally) and Cliff Drysdale Tennis EXPERIENCE Rewards (Omni Hotels, Enterprise/National car rentals). The club is independently owned and operated, led by General Manager Kate Ball, with a team of eight tennis professionals, a Director of Membership, and a Food & Beverage Manager.

Name

Newport Beach Tennis Club

Legal name

Newport Beach Tennis Club

Website

https://nbtctennis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Newport Beach Tennis Club is a private recreational club in Newport Beach, California, offering tennis, swimming, fitness, dining, and social amenities to members across multiple membership tiers, with 19 lit courts, a junior Olympic pool, and a full-service restaurant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tennis club and recreation services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAF

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

Keywords

• Private tennis club
• Tennis instruction
• Recreation membership
• Junior tennis programs
• Swim and fitness

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual or monthly membership fees from multiple tiers including Family Tennis, Single Tennis, Young Adult Tennis (33 and under), Junior Tennis (18 and under), Swim/Gym Family, and Swim/Gym Single memberships. Membership provides access to all tennis courts, heated pool, gym, restaurant, bar, and social events.
2. Food and Beverage: Courtside restaurant and bar generates revenue from members and guests. The facility includes a main dining room, bar and lounge, viewing terrace, and poolside area with seasonal hours.
3. Pro Shop: Pro Shop sales including apparel for men, women, juniors and children, racquets and accessories, in-house stringing services, boutique items, private label NBTC apparel, and snacks/beverages. Members can charge purchases to their membership account.
4. Private Tennis Lessons: Revenue from private tennis lessons (up to 4 participants) taught by professional staff. Open to both members and non-members.
5. Tennis Clinics and Programs: Group tennis clinics including Tennis 101, Tennis 201, Intermediate Clinic (3.5), Advanced Clinic (4.0+), Live Ball, and Sip N Serve. Separate pricing for members and guests.
6. Private Events: Revenue from hosting private events including weddings, receptions, corporate events, birthday parties, reunions, and baby showers. Full-service event coordination and catering available.
7. Junior Swim Programs: Revenue from swim lessons and programs through Barracuda Aquatics including swim lessons, seasonal swim teams, and junior lifeguard training. NBTC members receive extra discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Newport Beach Tennis Club is a private members-only recreational club operating on 7.5 acres in Newport Beach, California. It provides access to 19 lit tennis courts (including a 6,000-seat center court), a Junior Olympic heated pool, a fitness center, a full-service restaurant and bar, a pro shop, and a calendar of social events, mixers, and tournaments for individuals and families.

Product overview

Newport Beach Tennis Club is a private recreational club offering a comprehensive suite of tennis, aquatic, fitness, and hospitality services. The core offering centers on 19 lit tennis courts including a sunken center court for 6,000 spectators, complemented by a Junior Olympic heated swimming pool and newly remodeled fitness center. The club operates a full-service restaurant and bar (Courtside), a pro shop with in-house stringing, and provides various tennis instruction programs including private lessons, group clinics, and the Grip N' Rip junior tennis program. The club hosts private events and social gatherings throughout the year. Members access all facilities through various membership tiers (Tennis Family/Single/Young Adult/Junior and Swim/Gym Family/Single), with benefits including Troon Advantage and Cliff Drysdale Tennis EXPERIENCE Rewards programs. The club was established in 1966 and has hosted professional events including the Davis Cup and Oracle Challenger Series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tennis Memberships
• Swim/Gym Memberships
• Pro Shop
• Tennis Clinics
• Private Tennis Lessons
• Grip N' Rip Junior Tennis Program
• Fitness Center
• Swimming Pool
• Junior Swim Programs
• Courtside Restaurant & Bar
• Private Events

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Barracuda AquaticscoreOthersBarracuda Aquatics provides swim lessons and junior swim programs for NBTC including swim lessons, seasonal swim teams, and junior lifeguard training. Operated by Wayne Westling and Wes Edwards with over 50 years combined experience. NBTC members receive extra discounts on all junior swim programs. Temperature maintained at 82F year-round in the heated pool.
• Cliff Drysdale Tennis (EXPERIENCE Rewards)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAll NBTC memberships include eligibility for the EXPERIENCE Rewards Program from Cliff Drysdale Tennis, providing preferred pricing at Omni Hotels and Resorts, Enterprise and National car rentals, discounts and exclusive offers on CDT Experience trips.
• Troon Golf (Advantage Program)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNBTC tennis members earn admittance into the Troon Advantage Program, providing exclusive access and savings at over 200 daily fee and resort golf clubs globally. Active members can book tee times up to 60 days in advance.
• Grip N' Rip Junior TenniscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrip N' Rip is the club's junior tennis program provider, described as the most successful and popular program in all of Orange County. Offers three seasonal programs: GDP (Gripper Developmental), RTP (Ripper Training), and RTTP (Ripper Tournament Training).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Jonathan Club: Historic, private social and athletic club in downtown Los Angeles offering dining, fitness, and member programming to a senior professional membership. Comparable as an established, brand-led private club with deep community programming in the same Southern California market.
• The Riviera Tennis Club: A private, members-only tennis club in Pacific Palisades, California, with a similar Southern California affluent-coastal positioning, multiple courts, social programming, and a member-owned operating model. Direct competitor for the same tennis-playing, family-oriented HNW demographic.
• La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club: Private beachfront tennis and fitness club in La Jolla, California, with tennis, swim, dining, and event programming under a membership model. Closely comparable in coastal-affluent positioning, facility mix, and member experience to NBTC.
• Los Angeles Tennis Club: Historic private tennis club in Los Angeles founded in 1920, with tennis-only focus, social events, and a long-standing member base. Closely comparable operating model and member value proposition to NBTC in an adjacent Southern California market.
• The Claremont Club: Private, family-oriented athletic club in Claremont, California, offering tennis, swim, fitness, and social programming under a membership model. Directly comparable in operating model and member-acquisition approach, though inland rather than coastal.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Athletic: National luxury athletic club operator offering tennis, swim, fitness, dining, and family programming under a membership model. A scaled incumbent competing for the same affluent, family-oriented member demographic with a much larger geographic footprint.
• Bay Club: Large, multi-location private fitness, tennis, and social club operator across California with corporate, family, and resort-style amenities. Represents a broader incumbent that competes for the same private-club HNW customer but at greater scale and with geographic diversification.

Regional players

• The Centre Club (Costa Mesa): Private business and athletic club in Costa Mesa, Orange County, offering dining, fitness, tennis, and event programming to a corporate and resident membership. Competes with NBTC for the broader Orange County HNW and corporate market.
• Big Canyon Country Club: Private country club in Newport Beach with golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities, targeting the same local HNW market. Comparable as a multi-amenity private club competing for the same Newport Beach household wallet share.
• Balboa Bay Club & Resort: Private member club and resort located in Newport Beach, directly comparable in geography and affluent positioning. Operates as a broader lifestyle club with dining, events, fitness, and lodging — overlapping NBTC's F&B, events, and social programming lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NewportBeachTennisClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/nbtc4you

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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