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Oahu has 181 free public tennis courts. To get a complete list of all facilities or information on upcoming tournaments, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Department of Parks and Recreation, Tennis Unit, 650 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96813. In Waikiki, if you want to check on the Diamond Head courts, 3908 Paki Ave., across from the Kapiolani Park, call tel. 808/971-7150. The courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis; playing time is limited to 45 minutes if others are waiting.

If you're staying in Waikiki, try the Ilikai Tennis Center at the Renaissance Ilikai Hotel, 1777 Ala Moana Blvd., at Hobron Lane (tel. 808/551-9438; www.ilikaihotel.com; TheBus: 19 or 20), which has six courts, equipment rental, lessons, and repair service. Courts cost $8 per person per hour for nonguests of the hotel ($5 for guests); private lessons are $50 per hour.

If you're on the North Shore, the Turtle Bay Resort, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku (tel. 808/293-8811, ext. 24; TheBus: 52 or 55), has 10 courts, 4 of which are lit for night play. You must reserve the night courts in advance; they're very popular. Court time is $10 per person (complimentary for guests); equipment rental and lessons are also available.