The Beach Club is a private club in Santa Monica with a private stretch of beach in a prime location. The food is superb, especially the daily specials; the dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. This is a membership-only club. The Beach Club has fantastic views and a full schedule of activities. Members have monthly dues and an initial membership cost.
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.
In Focus Wellness Institute offers classes in tai chi, yoga and other martial arts forms. In addition to classes, it provides private lessons. In Focus also holds monthly workshops in various specialties. Call or visit the website for more information.
Golftec Santa Monica is the local version of the 140-store national chain. Golftec Santa Monica offers instruction to customers who want to play a better game of golf. Services include weekly golf lessons for any skill level and club sitting through a high-tech computer system. The shop itself is open and bright with a mock driving range and a comfortable waiting area. Golf clubs golf tees, balls and magazines are available for purchase. Visit the website for more details and to see instructional videos. Appointments are necessary, so please call ahead.
AMF Bay Shore Lanes is located Pico Boulevard in the heart of Santa Monica. Come and experience its new automatic scoring system, complete with 42" flat screen monitors. Bay Shore Lanes is the "Party Headquarters" for birthdays, sports teams, schools, companies, fund-raisers, holiday functions, family get-togethers and reunions. It has a Sports Bar & Grill serving a full menu to eat-in or take-out. If you are not into bowling, there is also a game room.
Goju-Ryu Karate-Do is located on Pico Boulevard at the corner of 22nd Street. It is a fitness studio that teaches soft and contact karate.
Classes are available for kids ages 3 - 16 and adults ages 17 and over. Student discounts are available. Class schedules and rates are available on the website.
Body Rhythm is a small pilates and gyrotonic studio offering classes and private instruction. During an introduction course, a certified instructor will evaluate each client's goals, medical history and fitness to design a unique pilates and/or gyrotonic program. Classes and programs are designed to improve fitness, posture and body awareness. The Gyrotonic Expansion System is a new exercise system, using gyrokinesis exercises conceived by Juliu Horvath, drawing from gymnastics, swimming, ballet and yoga. Using specialized equipment, clients can work out with total freedom in movement and multiple joint articulations without compression to enhance coordination, strength and flexibility. Owner and trainer Shevi Baruch received her pilates certification before studying the gyrokinesis method. Teacher training is also available at this studio.
Bhakti Yoga Shala offers a variety of different classes for any level of yoga student, from beginner to experienced. The yoga classes are designed to follow the path of "love, devotion, service, truth, and gratitude." The donation-based studio is located in the courtyard at Arizona Avenue and Second Street. No membership is required, and there is a suggested donation of $10 to $15 dollars per class.
Pico Youth & Family Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of youth violence. It offers a variety of programs for young adults between the ages of 16-24. The programs include job development, music, art, and computer training. It also provides case management, tutoring, and counseling. There is free lot parking, and the center is located on Pico Boulevard between 7th St and Lincoln Boulevard.
Fitness Concepts is a nutrition and physical fitness consulting office located on the corner of Ocean Park Boulevard and 28th Street. The company, established in 1991, pushes the edge of fitness training to offer clients a standard of excellence that is adequate and comprehensive. Fitness Concepts is part of an industry that has been helpful in providing a path to fitness and good health. It caters to people from age 39 to 59. Its goal is to return the aging population to optimal health, and the programs are designed to increase one's metabolism and have the body work more efficiently.
Santa Monica Power Yoga is famed yogi Bryan Kest's studio. Bryan has been teaching for over 30 years and his clients include world-class figure skaters and former NBA players. His Power Yoga style is brought to this studio with a team of talented instructors to assist you seven days a week. There are classes for beginners, intermediates and advanced practitioners. Bring your towel, water and mat or rent one of the studio mats for $2. Students are encouraged to arrive 20 minutes prior as classes begin promptly. The studios are large and the classes usually fill up quickly so early arrival insures a good space.
Phase IV was founded in 1980 by Robert Forster who started his business with a single client, Florence Griffith Joyner, who would be later known throughout the world for her Olympic gold medal achievements. Since then, Phase IV has worked with dozens of Olympic medalists, US Open and Wimbledon champions, NBA superstars and triathlon world record holders. Phase IV combines injury prevention and health maintenance programs with scientific training techniques; a sort of super-hybrid of personal training and health and maintenance program combination. Phase IV is located on 20th Street at the corner of Colorado Avenue (enter through the alley in the back of building), and their services are available to the general public.
This is the original location of Dawn Barnes Karate Kids, specializing in martial arts classes for children from 2 to 17 years old. The technique taught here is Gozen, which means "morning time" and "in front of you," and was developed by Barnes specifically for kids. Programs are divided according to age, with Karate Kitties parent/child classes for 2- to 3-year-olds, Tiger Tots, Lions, Dragons, the invitation-only Black Belt Club and the Master's Class for Black Belts. The certified instructors use a love-based and age-appropriate teaching method to ensure confidence and success for students. Kids with special needs are welcome. Birthday Parties can be celebrated here, which include instruction and goodies. Mobile birthday parties are available, as well.
Vert Fitness is a specialty gym with an emphasis on personal training and physical therapy. Three specializations are covered at Vert: functional training, sports performance and injury rehabilitation. The training focuses on speed-based resistance training for optimal fat loss, improved flexibility and lean muscle development. Clients use computerized isokinetic resistance machines so they and their licensed trainer can customize their program and track progress.
Another specialty at Vert Fitness is vertical jump training. Many clients are basketball and volleyball players, and atheletes of all sports are welcome. Insurance-based physical therapy is provided by licensed physical therapists using the most advanced equipment for a fast, safe recovery.