American Riviera Classic, Pickleball Games, Santa Barbara Pickleball Courts, CA | May 15 – 17, 2026

Location: Santa Barbara Pickleball Courts, 1414 Park Place, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
Date: May 15 – 17, 2026 – 8am

American Riviera Classic, Pickleball Games, Santa Barbara Pickleball Courts, CA

We are pleased to welcome you to the 9th Annual American Riviera Classic Pickleball Tournament—Santa Barbara’s leading Pickleball event—held in this picturesque coastal town on California’s Central Coast, often referred to as the American Riviera.

Tournament Overview

This tournament will feature Round Robin matches followed by playoffs, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals presented in each division. We invite you to join us for an exciting weekend that includes the Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop, a variety of vendors, massage therapists, snacks, a lively social area, a large raffle section, and a special paddle raffle offering over 20 JOOLA paddles — not to mention, plenty of fantastic Pickleball action!
For those traveling from out of town—come, participate, and enjoy a weekend getaway! Experience Santa Barbara’s delightful restaurants, beautiful beaches, a large Arts & Craft Fair, Botanic Gardens, hiking opportunities, and much more. Friends and spectators—come to watch, support, and relish the weekend! Anticipate a thrilling day of competition in a remarkable setting.
Activities to explore: https://santabarbaraca.com/businesses/santa-barbara-arts-crafts-show/
DINING:
Numerous excellent restaurants are located within a 5-minute drive; however, we recommend that you bring any food and beverages you may desire during the tournament. We will provide snacks, fruit, and water refills throughout the weekend. A designated player waiting/social area will be available for relaxation between games; nonetheless, you might consider bringing a chair, as seating outside the courts is limited.
For local inquiries, please reach out to the Tournament Coordinators:
Barb Kloos, barbk77@cox.net
Richard Salzberg, resalzberg@gmail.com

Parking Information
Parking Fee: No Fee
The parking lot opens to the public at 7 AM. Parking is limited in the parking lot and in the surrounding neighborhoods. If you park outside the lot, plan to walk or Uber from where you park. Biking and drop-offs are good options. Plan to arrive about 75 minutes early to allow for parking. No fee for parking. No overnight parking.

In addition, please bring chairs for any time between games. While the Tournament Director will try to keep you out of them and playing, there is not much in the way of benches at the location for resting.

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