Pickle Pop turned an unused storefront on the Third Street Promenade into Santa Monica’s first indoor pickleball venue, three PPA-approved courts founded by retired pro soccer player Stephanie McCaffrey and Project Runway Season 15 winner Erin Robertson, who designed the vivid color scheme herself. Anyone can book a court, though members get priority: an $85-a-month plan (two-month minimum) unlocks advance booking for courts, clinics, and open play, half-priced open play, and event discounts. The calendar runs private lessons, clinics, and live ball with in-house pros, plus social programming like Saturday Night Social Club, Thirsty Thursdays, and themed round robin tournaments. Signature paddles rent for $4.50, a daily demo pass lets players test pro-level paddles from the shop, and the venue books private events, birthdays, and office outings, with beer, wine, and food on site. Open daily, mostly 7 AM to 9 or 10 PM, it holds a 4.5 rating across 55 Google reviews.