Monterey · Between Ramsgate & Brighton-Le-Sands
Tennis, Pickleball & Basketball Courts a Few Minutes from Monterey
Monterey's small waterside pocket sits between Ramsgate and Brighton-Le-Sands, a short trip from Scarborough Park's courts at Ramsgate Beach.
From Monterey
[confirm km / min drive]Along the foreshore
Botany Bay foreshore pathAbout the area
A small waterside pocket on Botany Bay
Monterey is a small, mostly residential suburb on the Botany Bay foreshore, tucked between Ramsgate and Brighton-Le-Sands.
It's a quick trip either way along the foreshore to Scarborough Park at Ramsgate Beach.
- Monterey foreshore reserve
- Botany Bay foreshore path
- Ramsgate border
- Brighton-Le-Sands border
Getting here from Monterey
Either way along the foreshore to Ramsgate Beach: [confirm km / min drive].
The Botany Bay foreshore path runs straight through to the centre.
On-site parking at Leo Smith Reserve.
Local tips
What Monterey is known for
Monterey is one of the peninsula's smallest suburbs, a quiet residential strip on Botany Bay wedged between two of the area's better-known beachside pockets.
A quiet in-between suburb
Mostly low-density housing, with none of the commercial strips of its larger neighbours.
Botany Bay path
The foreshore walking and cycling path runs straight through, connecting Ramsgate to Brighton-Le-Sands.
Between two hubs
Close to both Ramsgate's cafes and Brighton-Le-Sands' restaurant strip.
Why Monterey drops in at Scarborough Park
A quick trip either way along the foreshore
Sitting between two of the centre's other catchment suburbs, Monterey is never far from a court.
Casual, no-membership pickleball
Eight courts, social sessions with no long-term commitment.
Family Hot Shots
A structured, age-based start for kids from age 3.
Five sports, one site
Tennis, pickleball, basketball, soccer and volleyball in one visit.
Foreshore-path access
A flat, easy walk or ride from either border of the suburb.
Monterey locals ask
Questions from Monterey
Is there tennis near Monterey?
Monterey doesn't have its own tennis facility. Scarborough Park Sports Centre, a quick trip along the foreshore at Ramsgate Beach, has six tennis courts and eight pickleball courts.
How far is Scarborough Park from Monterey?
It's a quick trip either way along the Botany Bay foreshore path or by road to Ramsgate Beach.
Can I play pickleball casually?
Yes, casual hire and social pickleball sessions run across all eight courts, with no membership required.
What age can kids start Hot Shots?
Tennis Australia's Hot Shots program is open to kids aged 3 to 15, grouped by age and ability, from $24 a week.
Programs at Scarborough Park
What's on for Monterey
Tennis
Book a court, join an adult clinic or Sunday competition across six courts.
View Tennis →Pickleball
Casual hire and social pickleball sessions across eight courts, no membership needed.
View Pickleball →Multi-Sport Courts
Three basketball courts plus soccer and volleyball, all on one site.
View Multi-Sport Courts →Kids Tennis (Hot Shots)
Tennis Australia's Hot Shots program, grouped by age and ability, from $24/week.
View Kids Tennis (Hot Shots) →Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals, on or off the clock.
View Private Lessons →School Holiday Camps
Multi-sport school holiday camps across tennis, pickleball and basketball.
View School Holiday Camps →Reviews
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