Ten track and field facilities across California made this list, with locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Johnson Valley, San Jose, Eastvale, Escondido, and Chula Vista. These venues include a mix of specialized pole vault clubs, high school stadiums, running clubs, and racing tracks. Ratings for these sites range from 3.7 to 5.0 stars, based on user feedback regarding coaching, facility condition, and accessibility.
Our rankings are determined by multiplying the star rating by the log of the review count, with no paid placements included.
1. Allyson Felix Track & Field
Located in Los Angeles, this facility holds a 4.6 rating from 246 reviews. Visitors note that parking is about a 10-15 minute walk from the site. Some users mentioned that restrooms were not open for club sports events and that directions may differ on weekends due to only a few campus gates being open.
2. Triton Track and Field Stadium
This San Diego stadium has a 4.7 rating based on 78 reviews. Users describe the facilities as pristine and the overall experience as fantastic.
3. Ultra 3 Racing Track
With a 5.0 rating from 18 reviews, this Johnson Valley site features a dry lakebed that transforms into KOH. The terrain consists of hard-packed ground, sandy brush, and rocky trails, with sand and various rock sizes appearing closer to the mountains.
4. Peak Pole Vault
Based in San Jose, this organization has a 5.0 rating from 7 reviews. Feedback highlights an amazing coach who provides helpful advice and tips, even through social media platforms like Instagram.
5. Ultimate Pole Vault
This Eastvale facility earns a 5.0 rating from 5 reviews. Users praise coaches Livio and Rosario as terrific people who care about helping every athlete grow and succeed in the sport.
6. North County Pole Vault Club
Located in Escondido, this club has a 5.0 rating from 4 reviews. The elite program is described as a wonderful group for girls to learn with, featuring a coach who is patient, encouraging, knowledgeable, and attentive.
7. Black Flag Running Club
This San Diego running club maintains a 5.0 rating based on 3 reviews.
8. Bonita Vista High School Track and Field Stadium, Bonita CA Bonita Vista High School
Located in Chula Vista, this high school stadium has a 5.0 rating from 2 reviews.
9. MCRD Track
This San Diego track has a 5.0 rating from 2 reviews. It is described as a good place to run for active duty personnel stationed near the area.
10. Track and field
This San Diego venue has a 3.7 rating from 3 reviews. One reviewer noted that the GPS location is inaccurate, stating the site is a middle school north of Highway 56 rather than in Valley Center.
How we ranked these
Our list is compiled using a formula that balances average user ratings with the volume of feedback received. For more details, see our methodology.