- 99th percentileCost, nationwide
- 8Documented amenities
- 1927Founded
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is a private country club in La Jolla, California.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including practice green, tennis courts, pickleball courts and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $160,000, with recurring dues documented below.
Culture research describes it as family-oriented, socially active, traditional and resort-style.
The reported initiation fee for Regular Family membership is $160,000. That is above the California median of $5,000. Nationwide, it is above the median of $3,750.
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Membership & Golf Access Cost
It is above the California median of $5,000 and higher than about 100% of 11 comparable Clubs there.
The listed initiation fee for Regular Family membership is $160,000.
The listed annual membership dues for Regular Family membership are $13,255. That is approximately $1,104.58 per month before other fees.
Initiation fee
$160,000
Membership dues
$13,255
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Additional Fees & Minimums
These are charges we found on top of membership dues or golf-access pricing shown above. Add them to your budget if they apply to your membership category or how you plan to use the Club.
Application fee
$2,000
Charges can change and may not apply to every member. Confirm the current amount, billing period and membership category directly with the Club.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Regular Family
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Apply through the club's official membership/join portal for Regular Family membership.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club include practice green, tennis courts, pickleball courts and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 13 Tennis courts | Hard surface
- 5 Pickleball courts
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
- Childcare
- Yes
Golf
Golf at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club includes 1 documented course.
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- Spindrift Golf Course9 holes | par 27
Policies
Documented policies for La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club cover guest access, dress requirements, tee times and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
Visitor and play policies
- Guest policy
- The Spindrift Golf Course is exclusive to Club members, their guests, and registered hotel guests.
- Dress code
- On the tennis and pickleball courts, proper tennis attire and non-marking tennis shoes are required; swimsuits, cutoffs, sports bras and jeans are not permitted, and all players must wear shirts.
- Tee-time policy
- No tee-time reservation is necessary for the Spindrift Golf Course.
Operating hours
- Operating hours
- Daily Hours Session Days Time Full Day Mon – Thu 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Half Day Mon – Thu 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday Evening Pizza & Popcorn included Fridays 4:00 p.m. –
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 17.3% of 260 researched California Club records.
- Family-oriented
- Socially active
- Traditional
- Resort-style
- Racquets-focused
- Dining-focused
Culture context
A traditional, family-oriented resort-style club with a strong racquets identity, active social programming and beachfront dining.
Club History
How long La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
The property opened in 1927 as La Jolla Beach & Yacht Club.
F.W. Kellogg acquired club interests in 1935 and reshaped the property around tennis, swimming and beach accommodations.
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in California and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Membership market position
Initiation fee comparison
The reported initiation fee for Regular Family membership is $160,000. It is above the California median of $5,000 and is higher than approximately 100% of 11 compatible peer records. It is above the nationwide median of $3,750 and is higher than approximately 99% of 120 compatible peer records.
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Founded in 1927
That represents about 99 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 77% of 272 other California Club records with a usable founding year and 64% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1965 in California and 1960 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Pool, childcare and dining
This combination is also documented at 4 other California Clubs and 71 other Club records nationwide.
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Resort-style
This documented Culture trait is shared by 17.3% of 260 researched California Club records and 9.7% of 3402 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
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- members.ljbtc.com Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing, Additional fees
- www.latimes.com Research SourceSupports: Club history
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What people discuss
Independent event reviews are very favorable overall, especially for the beachfront setting, food, service and staff. A minority of feedback mentions fees or communication issues, and the accessible sample is more event- and resort-oriented than a pure member survey.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.