Tennis in Maui

Most courts charge by the hour but will let players continue after their initial hour for free, provided no one is waiting.

Best Spots

Kapalua Tennis Garden. This complex, home to the Kapalua Tennis Club, serves the Kapalua Resort with 10 courts, 4 lighted for night play, and a pro-shop. You'll pay $14 an hour if you're a guest, $16 if you're not. 100 Kapalua Dr., Kapalua, 96761. 808/665-9112. www.kapalua.com.

Lahaina Civic Center. The best free courts are the five at the Lahaina Civic Center, near Wahikuli State Park. They all have overhead lighting for night play, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 1840 Honoapiilani Hwy., Lahaina, 96761. 808/661-4685.

Makena Tennis Club. Makena features six Plexipave courts, two of which are lighted for night play. Private lessons, rentals, ball machines, racquet stringing, and weekly clinics are available. 5415 Makena Alanui Dr., Makena, 96753. 808/891-4050.

Wailea Tennis Club. The club has 11 Plexipave courts (its famed grass courts are, sadly, a thing of the past), lessons, rentals, and ball machines. Daily clinics are offered to help you improve ground strokes, serve, volley, or doubles strategy. Rates are $15 per player, with three lighted courts available for night play. 131 Wailea Ike Pl., Kihei, 96753. 808/879-1958 or 800/332-1614. www.waileatennis.com.