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    AquaTech Swim School - Alameda

    3.6 (256 reviews)
    Open 12:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Sadig A.

    Great place to help your family learn how to swim. My kids were taught here for about a year or so. Instructors here are very patient with beginners. The only downside is when kids are being taught in groups, they'll have to wait awhile before it's their turn. One tip would be if your child needs special attention, just pay extra and get them a private session instead of a group session. They'll learn so much quicker.

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    Definitely recommend for a relaxing day with your family very safe very clean and staff there is amazing thank you very much

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    Ask the Community - AquaTech Swim School - Alameda

    There is a free time swimming for family and how much is the ticket?

    Yes, there is! It is called AquaRec and all the details can be found here: https://www.aquatechswim.com/recreational-swim

    Do they have open lap for regular adult swimmer?

    No, don't believe so...I sometimes see adults swimming "laps" in the open swim area, but it is not a dedicated lane, they just try and stay out of the way, but often there are other kids and adults in the open swim area, so likely you would have to… Read more

    It looks like there's a level below Tadpole called Aquababy for ages 8w-2y. I don't see a description for this class on the main page, only where you can schedule classes. Are there details for this class? And confirm $8/class?

    Yes you correct it is $8/ swimmer. Aquababy hours: mon&fri 10am-2pm / sat&sun 8:30a-9:20a

    How old can an infant start their first lesson?

    I believe 6 months is youngest. It's the tadpole level range 6 months to 3 yrs

    What does a baby wear for aquababy class?

    A swim diaper and a swim diaper cover (bathing suit). They sell both on site, however it is cheaper to bring your own.

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    Going to swim lessons at Aqua Tech is our favorite time of the week.

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    Woody's Private Swim Instruction

    Woody's Private Swim Instruction

    4.7
    (46 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This review is long overdue! Growing up, I never learned how to swim, but it was always a goal of…read moremine to conquer it. While I wasn't afraid of pools or the ocean, I'd drown if I found myself in deep water without a life vest. I decided to finally take the plunge and learn in my 30s, and I'm so glad I found Woody! At the time, she was offering lessons in Oakland, and I chose her because it was in my neighborhood. Although the 1:1 lessons were a bit pricey for my budget at the time, they were worth it! After a few months of lessons, I was able to get past the mental barrier I had around deep water and finally learned how to tread water. Beyond that, Woody equipped me with numerous skills and techniques to feel confident and comfortable in the water. Let me tell you, learning to swim as an adult is no easy feat, but having a fantastic instructor makes all the difference. I highly recommend Woody for swim lessons! Thank you, Woody!

    My daughter started swim lessons about three years ago. She is 9 now. She liked being in the pool…read morewhen we started although did not know how to swim (though she thought she knew how to swim!) She didn't want to start swim lessons. We wanted the peace of mind that she knew how to swim so we joined the wait list and started as soon as we could. We told her it is a life lesson and she had to do it and thankfully she agreed. Our daughter isn't quick to trust or warm up. I was a little concerned that the teachers wouldn't respect her shyness That was not the case at all. The coaches are all respectful, kind and professional. Now she knows how to swim and more! The picture is of her learning to dive! My husband started taking lessons too because he was inspired to improve his swim technique. Both really enjoyed swimming with the coaches and learned a lot. We highly recommend Woodys swim school!

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    Oaklantis

    Oaklantis

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    My son loves to swim. In fact, it is the only sport he has shown any interest in. We have been…read moretrying for several years to find him more swimming opportunities. Unfortunately, the only options in Alameda, where we live, are chronically closed to new swimmers. I ended up doing a google search to see what Oakland had to offer, and I'm so glad I did. We just started with the Oaklantis pre-team. It is fantastic, and exactly what we were looking for - a low pressure way for him to get some experience being on a team, while improving his strokes. The instructors are knowledgeable, the practices are organized, the team's communication is prompt and thorough, and the pricing reasonable. Most importantly, my son is having a great time, which is really what I want from an athletic activity.

    I'm gonna say my son Dj started out in Oaklantis back when he was only 5yrs old! back then it was…read moreonly a few kids, Coach Scott had his vision and Dream of a populated swim ‍ team! First teaching younger and older kids to swim and training them to be confident and excellent swimmers ! And competitive training to compete against other swimmers! Thank you Coach Scott I'm convinced this is a way of giving back to our community! It's those little seeds that were sowed relentless hours putting in that "Grit" that kept Coach Scott going! And now look!! Oaklantis has blossomed so much!! We appreciate your encouragement and support! For our kids and community Thank you Best, Talmera and Dj

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    Harbor Bay Club

    Harbor Bay Club

    3.1
    (145 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    I'd especially like to give a shout out to the wonderful massage program at the HBC spa…read more Nonmembers, when booked for a massage, can also have access to use the locker room, women's private indoor hot tub, steam sauna, dry sauna, as well as the private women's sun deck after the massage. What an awesome spa treatment! I've been a member for two years and love the pool and the yoga classes. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Two years ago I booked an introductory tour and swim reservation, and I was immediately impressed and hooked! Parking is plentiful and the setting is very spacious and peaceful overlooking the water.

    Rude staff that are clueless and never able to answer any questions…read more Their private swim lessons are taught by amateur high school graduates who dont have any teaching techniques. Thats $50 for half an hour. I would not pay for the membership here. There just arent better options nearby. Response to manager's comment: I have called and also asked the front desk various questions in the past and all seemed to have limited knowledge about the club / undertrained. However the main problem is they are also very unfriendly. Exception: The new gentleman who handles new member inquiries was very friendly and professional. To be fair. Regarding swimming "private lessons", at $100 / hour rate, please hire someone who is a professional or at least have some training at teaching swimming effectively. I could understand if its a $20 lesson at community center. For a club that charges premium rates, please provide services that are in line with the pricing.

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    Alameda Fitness & Spa

    Alameda Fitness & Spa

    3.2
    (51 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I joined almost 3 months ago The staff at the entrance are…read morealways friendly & welcoming. I am new to joining a gym and as a senior, I hoped for a positive outcome, and not feel intimidated or like I "didn't belong" I felt very welcome, I've taken a few classes that have been beneficial for me. One is for posture & strengthening. The instructor is fabulous, knowledgeable and makes our workouts fun. I thoroughly enjoined a class called "just breathe" very relaxing and uses the "Alexander Technique" but now the wonderful instructor is on maternity leave and we look forward to her return. There is currently a sub but I haven't had a chance to go back. I'm learning to use the equipment at my own pace. There are several rooms with different equipment and I never feel pressured by someone else needing the one I may be using. I bring my own container of disinfectant wipes, since not everyone is conscientious about wiping their equipment after they're done using it. And I'm fine with using my own, even though each room does provide a spray bottle and small towels are available at the front desk. I bring my own mat to the classes, but they have them at the front desk if you need to borrow one. The best for me personally is the use of the indoor pool ! I have never enjoyed using a pool anywhere until I joined this gym. I've tried two different classes. One is Gentle Aqua & another one is Aqua Cardio. Both instructors have different times depending on the day of the week . Both ladies are fabulous! The hours suit my needs perfectly. The ladies locker room is always immaculate. Shout out to Maria who is there Monday - Friday She keeps the locker room, freshly clean, always wiping down the wet floors as we come back from using the pool. She is very kind and welcoming, and we appreciate her so much! And lastly, the Manager, Edward was very kind and welcoming. He gave me a nice tour of the gym. I was a bit uncertain that joining a gym was the right thing for me to do. He gave me information on trainers that they work with to help me along with my journey. My friend and I joined together & we are pleased with our decision to join. He remembers our names and greets us personally every time we see him. Overall we recommend this facility, especially as a Senior citizen, we truly feel we belong

    I train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense six times per week, and Alameda Fitness & Spa is a…read morehuge part of why I can do that consistently and at a high level. The facility supports everything that serious training demands. Weight training, agility work, strength development, and conditioning are all right there, without overcrowding or nonsense. The equipment selection lets me train smart, not just hard. What really stands out is how the environment sharpens focus and discipline. When your gym is clean, organized, and community-driven, you show up differently. You train with intention. You recover properly. You stay consistent. For anyone balancing intense martial arts training with long-term health and performance, Alameda Fitness & Spa isn't just a gym. It's a foundation.

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    Trefethen Aquatic Center

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    4.1
    (48 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    I take my boys, age 5 and 7, here for swim lessons. They are incredibly accommodating and have…read moregreat customer service. In addition, my boys have improved more than I expected from taking lessons here. The teachers are great-- my younger son who can be fearful of water participates with no fear-- I attribute this to the gentle approach of the instructors. Price is very reasonable and quality is superb. I'm actually hesitant to leave such a positive review because I'm worried the lessons will fill ip before I can register in the future. Began our second session today with no regrets. Money well spent.

    It's crowded and patrons are rude. On the regular you have to deal with the following:…read more-towels stolen when left on lounge chairs -belongings thrown off lounge chair and chair taken over while you're in the water -grown adults will get in the lane, won't notify you, begin swimming, crashing head on into you (a bit traumatizing and dangerous) -circle swim w/ 3 people: certain types of people are impatient and angry for whatever reason, demanding you hurry up and push off the wall, are too slow, or try other tactics to bully you out the lane. (I continue swimming at my own pace, refuse to leave the lane) -communal shower, low water pressure. -swimsuit spinner always out of order -the director who sends out weekly newsletters is pretty efficient and has been there for years after previous high turnover.

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    Mills College at Northeastern University Pool

    Mills College at Northeastern University Pool

    4.0
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    5.1 mi

    Worked the four day polls. I learned so much. I pray I work November polls…read more Met great people fantastic captains. I was so nervous however, they all made my days easy.

    For years, people around me told me how nice it was to swim at the Mills College pool. Being…read moreenvironmentally minded - and time sensitive - I resisted. Afterall, I live only a couple blocks away from Temescal Pool, why should I go all the way down to Mills to swim? Well, last August - after some pool princess put on flippers and decided that it was appropriate to swim UNDERNEATH other swimmers without checking in with them in advance of executing this plan and creating three near misses for head-on collisions and refusing to apologize ("I'm sorry if YOU were SCARED" instead of "Sorry - that was rude of me") - I went to Mills. It takes me 34 minutes to swim a mile at Mills - compared to 50-60 minutes at Temescal. Why, you may ask? TRAFFIC. The Temescal pool is always full of people - nobody is good about paying attention to pace in a lane and it's all circle swimming. Mills is pretty big, and I have never had to circle swim. People split the lanes - they get in, have their swim, get out. No sitting in the pool at the end of the lane chit chatting and blocking others from doing flip turns or any of this other nonsense you see at Temescal. If you're a serious fitness swimmer (vs social swimmer) - check out Mills. But - not too many of you - I don't want that place to get crowded! The downside of Mills is that they tend to move around the lap swimming schedule frequently and they are closed down for swim meets. The pool is also closed for two weeks in December (this year they closed several days earlier than advertised).

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    Rise Bodyworks

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    4.6
    (214 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    Locally owned & operated
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    This review is long overdue. I've been coming here since September 2025 -- first for pilates, and…read morenow also a gym member. Pilates: I love attending the reformer classes, particularly Alba's and Jessica's, but I've attended most if not all of the instructors' classes and they've all been great. The weekend classes do get kind of quick so it's better to book in advance. Gym: Clean, never packed (at least when I go). I always find space to stretch with no issue and have never had to wait for what I need. People put their weights back. There are spray bottles and cloths to wipe what you use after. The bathrooms are clean, and the red light sauna is a treat (honestly my deciding factor for adding the membership lol). I've yet to use the cold plunge or the showers. You get $10 off when you have more than 1 membership. I had a billing issue in the beginning and they were very responsive and helpful. All together I pay $164/mo for both. The lack of a parking lot is a mild inconvenience, but street parking is hardly an issue with all the residential streets with free parking around Park. Great gym!!

    This gym is hands down one of the best I've been to. It's always clean, well-organized, and…read moreequipped with everything you need--plenty of machines, free weights, and space to work out comfortably. Even during busy hours, it never feels overcrowded. The staff is friendly, professional, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell they care about creating a positive environment for all fitness levels. The atmosphere is motivating without being intimidating, which makes it easy to stay consistent. I can't recommend my personal trainer (Katherine) and Rise highly enough! From day one, they've been professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in my progress. Every workout is well-structured, challenging, and tailored to my goals and fitness level. They push me just the right amount while always making sure my form is correct and that I'm training safely. If you're looking for a trainer who is reliable, encouraging, and results-driven, this is absolutely the one. Worth every penny!

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