Johnson Ranch Racquet Club has two sites; 2501 Eureka Rd is the north location, and 2600 Eureka Rd is the south. Members have access to both centers. The centers combined have a total of 32 tennis courts, two heated Olympic size lap pools, two therapeutic spas, children's wading pools, youth playgrounds, Pilate studio, two lounge and cafeteria areas, three racquetball courts, a full size basketball court, spacious state-of-the-art fitness centers and exercise rooms, men's and women's locker rooms, family locker rooms, and an ample grass area with picnic tables, totaling to a whooping 52,000 square foot clubhouse. Contact the marketing department for rates and specials for first time customers.
You enter into a beautiful garden with the rich smells of incents and flowers. Pacific Cultural Center is a relaxing and comfortable place to be. It doubles as a yoga studio based on the teachings of yogi Baba Hari Dass, who has been silent for the last 50 years. The Ashtanga yoga system is taught here.
There's a large space for rentals and events, but the calendar is generally booked. The events include Congolese dance, Indian temple dance, Afro-Brasilian dance, Guinean West African dance, lectures and classes.
This is the Santa Monica location for the 24-Hour Fitness chain in Southern California. It is a huge, multi-level complex, which offers cardio equipment, free weights, group exercise programs, and an outdoor lap pool. There is also a juice bar, pro-shop, sauna, steam room, and a jacuzzi to soothe out those aching muscles. 24-Hour Fitness offers a special seven-day free pass to try out the gym before becoming a member. Proudly voted "The Best Gym in America" by Fitness Magazine readers!
This 24 Hour Fitness is a full-service facility with weight machines and fitness classes. It is in a very trendy, loft-style building that has two floors, a large treadmill floor, a free weights area and two restroom units. There are weekly Pilates, yoga and other specialty classes offered. The building is nice and airy with large flat screens in the workout corners. You are greeted upon entry by the front desk staff and new members can see one of two representatives at the sales desks. Ask about its free seven-day passes or join by phone, 1.888.243.5002.
South County Dance is an excellent place for children to learn dance fundamentals and more. The school teaches ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, African, ballroom, salsa and many other forms of dance. South County Dance also host several performances throughout the year. South County Dance is located on Arroyo Vista and parking is located in front of the building.
Swim to Shore is on Madison Avenue at Murrieta Hot Springs Road. This private indoor swim school is open year-round and is "wholeheartedly committed to aquatic education and drowning prevention." Swim to Shore offers swim lessons to individuals of all ages. Swim programs include parent and baby classes, learning to swim classes and stroke development classes. All classes are private or semi-private, and the fees are reasonable. This is a fun place where everyone is encouraged to be at home in the water.
Champions Quest is a premiere Varsity and College Prep Athlete Academy dedicated exclusively to student athletes. This facility is a year-round sports performance school for ages 8-18. Champion's Quest believes in combining the power of functional athletic training with the development of mental toughness to maximize athletic peak performance. The staff focus on improving athlete's mental game and athletic ability to fuel the competitive fire. Specific areas focused on depend on each individual athletes, but may include speed, strength, stamina, agility, quickness, power, flexibility, mental toughness, concentrationm coordination, injury pevention and recovery. Champion's Quest offers both individual and team training opportunities.
Since 1998, Choi's Martial Arts has been teaching Tae Kwon Do. The school accepts students ages four and up. For new students who want to try a martial arts test run, Choi's offers an introductory rate of $19.95, which includes a uniform and three classes.
Located on North San Tomas Aquino Road, the Campbell Tae Kwon Do Academy offers classes for both children and adults. The school helps to build confidence, self-respect and strength and offers a great workout. The instructors are patient and friendly, offering knowledgeable, professional training. All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Desert Willow Golf Resort boasts two, 18-hole championship golf courses, Firecliff and Mountain View, with stunning views of the desert landscaping. The resort is open to the public and available for weddings and special events. Private individual lessons are taught by PGA professionals, and there are special kid's lessons as well. The courses are open for morning, afternoon and twilight rounds. The resort serves food and beverages inside at the Cook's Grill, and sells golf merchandise inside the pro shop. Residents of Palm Desert are offered discount cards to use towards fees.
Bladium Sports Club has beautifully restored an old Navy hanger into a multifaceted sports center. Since 2001 at its Alameda location, and in the bay area since 1996, Bladium has served as a sports arena for soccer and hockey leagues, hosted sports-centered birthday parties, offered gym memberships with full access to the entire facility, run Group X classes with pilates and yoga workouts, offered boxing training, and taught rock-climbing with a 35-foot wall and a 10-foot boulder. Upstairs in the facility, overlooking the entire grounds, is a sports bar, complete with flat-screen televisions, food and alcohol. Bladium Sports Club proudly promotes its unique combination of children and adults as a family-oriented gym in which children take gymnasium classes and interact in numerous athletic activities at the same time as their parents use the facility. For kids 8 & up, there is also a Kid's Club room, which has flat-screen televisions and Nintendo Wiis with interactive games, a karaoke system and parentally controled computers.
This gym features a state-of-the-art cardio area, a broad range of fitness classes including pilates, zumba, glow aerobics, Tai Chi, cycling and water classes in its swimming pool. For kids, there's a large indoor playground and craft area. Personal trainers are available to help you meet your fitness goals. Relax in the sauna, steam room, or Jacuzzi after your workout.
This club is located off the marina on Mindanao Way. It was established in 1961 and joined forces with the Santa Monica Yacht Club in 1999. Membership has its privileges and offers racing opportunities, cruises, Friday night music, dinner twice a week, social events and much more. Call for membership opportunities.
24 Hour Fitness opened in California in 1983 and quickly became a fitness industry leader, even becoming the official fitness sponsor of the United States Olympic Team. Today, there are more than 400 locations across the country, including this "sport" location in Oceanside. Amenities include free weights, lots of cardio equipment and cycling equipment, as well as a full-sized basketball court, indoor lap pool and sauna. There is also a "kids club" for youngsters looking to get into shape. Classes include kickboxing, boot camp, Pilates and much more. This location is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.