I'm always interested in finding tucked away, little-known gems in the urban rough: restaurants, clothing stores, old camera repair shops. I was out for a bike ride last night (I live in San Diego, so no snow worries here) when I came across this little tennis oasis. Two nice courts in Mission Hills across the street from a tree-lined park with a decent view of mission bay. Talk about idyllic.

Here's my path: Take Washington all the way to Mission Hills and you'll come to a Y right before you head down the hill. Stay in the right lane and veer to the right. This is now Washington Place. A couple blocks later you'll end up at a school and a park on your left and the courts on the right side.



No lights and no hitting wall. So if you go, take a partner.

Where are your favorite tennis courts?