Ten rugby facilities across California made this list, located in Berkeley, Long Beach, San Francisco, Sun Valley, Riverside, Danville, Cardiff, and Los Alamitos. These venues include a mix of university fields, rugby clubs, foundations, and youth-specific organizations. Ratings for these locations range from unrated to a perfect 5.0, based on user feedback regarding pitch quality, coaching, and team atmosphere.
Our rankings are calculated by multiplying the average rating by the log of the total review count, with no paid placements included.
1. Witter Rugby Field
Located in Berkeley, this facility features a synthetic field and a 4.7 rating from 45 reviews. Visitors note that it is a good place to watch action-packed games, though parking can be challenging. One reviewer mentioned that restroom facilities consisted of porta potties that were insufficient for large crowds, leading to long lines at half time.
2. Rugby Field | CSULB
This Long Beach pitch holds a 4.5 rating based on 41 reviews. It is described as one of the better pitches in Southern California. For those driving to the venue, the nearest free parking is located on Palo Verde, which is approximately a five-minute walk to the field.
3. Sfgg Rugby Foundation
The San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Clubhouse is located at 725 California Ave in San Francisco. It currently maintains a 4.4 rating from 41 reviews.
4. OC Rugby
OC Rugby in San Francisco has a perfect 5.0 rating from 10 reviews. A reviewer who trained here for several months after moving from outside the US noted a high level of play and a great team atmosphere at the club.
5. EAGLE ROCK RUGBY CLUB
Based in Sun Valley, this club has a 4.8 rating from 11 reviews. Feedback describes the group as a diverse bunch of people with purpose.
6. Riverside Rugby Football Club
This Riverside facility holds a 5.0 rating based on 5 reviews.
7. DVP – Oaks Rugby Field
Located in Danville, this field has a 4.4 rating from 5 reviews. Parents highly recommend the venue for its lovely coaching environment, noting that the coaches, staff, and players have become like family to them.
8. Coastal Dragons Youth Rugby Club
This youth club is located at Community Park in Cardiff and maintains a 5.0 rating from 2 reviews.
9. Los Al Tribe Youth Rugby Club
Serving players from 7 to 18 years old in Los Alamitos, this club has a 5.0 rating from one review. The reviewer noted that the children play with heart and intensity.
10. Riverside Youth Rugby Football Club
This youth rugby facility is located at 951 Orange St in Riverside. It currently has no reviews or rating.
How we ranked these
Our rankings are based on a formula that balances average user ratings with the volume of feedback received. For more details, see our methodology.