Don't waste your time here. Parking is terrible and you'll be dodging homeless people and feces out on the street, especially on running days. Coaching is decent if you happen to catch the coaches on a day where they actually feel like coaching. With the exception being Coach Helen. She was always amazing and you could tell she cared about good movement, even when she was just taking classes and not coaching. Front desk girls have rbf, always on their phones and make it seem like you're bothering them when you ask them a question. Poor customer service in general. They purposely hide their 30 day notice cancellation policy for your $179 membership, as a way to make more money off of you on your way out. It's in the online contract you sign but they never disclose it to you in person. Had a dispute with them over it and there was no professionalism whatsoever. Owner didn't even try to rectify the situation or apologize. Save yourself the trouble and don't even bother dropping in here. There are other gyms who actually care about their community and not just about making money at your expense. read more

Great coaching staff, welcoming members, and solid workouts. After dropping in for a week while visiting, I can see the balanced programming and got to meet a few coaches, Steph and Drew were fun, knowledgeable and focused on the members, and encouraged mobility (which my old CrossFit body needs!) Definitely a good spot to drop in while in Gaslamp. Choose wisely if you plan on walking over due to the street folk... but you're safe at the gym! Micah was helpful and friendly too! read more

Bear Republic Crossfit - Sign hanging above desk - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

Fantastic gym! Great workouts, great coaching. Friendly athletes and: DOGS!!! Dropped in twice while in SD on a biz trip. So welcoming. I'll be back! Thank you Coach Drew and Bear Republic CF! First rate gym and environment! read more

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In town for work so my boyfriend and I decided to drop in at this location. Such a great place. Clean, great programming, super welcoming and fun environment. I hate dropping in places as I always feel out of place but I didn't here. Not only did the coaches treat us like we were members but everyone else did as well. Drew and Micah were wonderful. The coaching cues really helped, good warmups and well run classes. I would definitely drop in here. It is in the gas lamp district so a little sketchy walking at 530am but hey you can always just run!!! read more

Coach Drew was very welcoming as were the other clients. I did a few drop in and by the end of my week in San Diego I had a group of new friends. Website was friendly and showed the schedule, workouts and allowed me to pre-pay for my classes. Open gym available practically all day with a dedicated space for 'open gym' self paced workouts. $20/day, which seems to be the worldwide standard these days. I'll be back! ...and very dog friendly. :) read more

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Today is my 1 year at Bear. It has been a phenomenal experience with the coaches & members. One of the owners, OJ, got me warmed up to the friendly culture at the box. The programming has been spectacular and my gains in the past year have been substantial thanks to the community. The friends I've made at this gym have already become the people I look forward to seeing every evening. Special shoutout to Coach Helen & Amy who do the usual weightlifting classes! I'm looking forward to continuing my fitness journey at Bear. read more

Gosh, this place was an absolute life saver. The manager, Beth was who I met first. She was so welcoming and made me feel that BR was my home (although just visiting), next I met David, he was so friendly and helped me with all my needs. Without them knowing, I had one hell of a week. And that place was my therapy and I couldn't be more grateful for it because more than ever, I needed it It's huge! More than enough space to do my training while visiting from outta state. Great peeps. This will be my home SD gym while coming to visit fam. Thank you guys! read more

Bear Republic Crossfit is amazing! Everyone here is so nice and supportive, especially the coaches, who are easy to talk to and have a great sense of humor! David and OJ (the owners) are very welcoming and down to earth. They've shared with me their philosophy towards fitness, their coaching style and their connection with each client to help eliminate physical barriers, and that's when I knew this was the perfect gym for me! This gym has given me the opportunity to train with these amazing athletes of all levels. It's not only a fantastic workout, but the kindest community of people you'll ever meet! read more

Best crossfit gym in the city. Plenty of space, all the equipment you need, open gym hours, and a lot of class offerings. The best part of it all for you is that it's very under priced. Check it out if you get a chance. read more

Bear Republic Crossfit - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

What a wonderful crew!!! Came as a drop in and was met with a sweet girl at the front desk. She helped me get checked in and showed me where to put my stuff. Equipment was so nice and clean. Thank you Sarah for being a great workout partner. Will definitely drop in again. read more

Been coming to San Diego for work off and on for a bit and finally made it into Bear Republic. Went at noon, wasn't too crowded. Christine (sp?! I hope I didn't screw that up) was an excellent coach. Whether you have experience or not she went through the technical movements thoroughly and gave pointers for the easy stuff. Don't be afraid to drop in if you're like me and travel a lot. Good coach, good crew, good workout. read more

Recently had a business trip to San Diego my boss convinced me to try CrossFit. We worked out twice at Bear Republic the workout for someone who never does cross fit was awesome . The instructors were fantastic, very helpful in making sure I new what I was doing and importance of form and working through the desire to want to quit. Overall great place really enjoyed the workouts it kicked my ass and instructors and people in class were all very nice Yes when in town I would definitely go back. read more

Great place to drop in. Instructor was friendly and knowledgeable. Programming was great. Also met a few cool people!

Such a fabulous gym with great people! I used ClassPass to participate in their Quickfit classes (was in town for a conference) and they made me feel like I was a member, and not just a drop in. Thank you for kicking my butt! read more

Bear Republic is a great box! They offer a free class trial and I went with a few friends on a Saturday morning. It was a ton a fun and the coaches were great and made sure it was challenging but not impossible. It took me two weeks to fully recover. I didn't end up joining the box but I would recommend it! read more

I had been going to this box since I moved to SD 5 years ago. Since taking new ownership and changing the name (from Crossfit East Village to Bear Republic Crossfit) there has been a lot of positive changes: more classes, more equipment, more trainers. They did increase my rate to pay trainers more and improve the bathrooms, but it was and still is one of the more affordable boxes out there. The only negative change I can see is that they pretty much did away with open gym in the mornings... which is too bad because I really liked working out by myself without having to dodge a bunch of people doing a class (I'm sure they didn't like dodging me either). This was just a personal preference and was the main reason I enjoyed the gym. The uncomfortable change I have seen is that there are more kids running around the gym in the afternoon/evening (no problem with kids, problem with kids being exposed to some of the music and conversations that happen at a gym). I digress though, this could be part of the community they are building. Up to now all of this has been based on preference and style... and each person's is different. My real complaint and the reason for one star is that I thought the trainer Aaron was poor at customer service and training. My history goes back to requesting not to perform snatches in a class and being pressured to do so; I now have a pain in my left shoulder for being pushed in an area I was not ready (I've been to an Orthopedic Dr and PT, but still have the pain. After that I was pretty much left to open gym. However, the changes at the gym made it very difficult to understand where one should work out. On occasions where new classes and construction were happening, I would try to find the most open and out of the way places to work out. I was asked if I minded working out in a different part of the gym (more crowded or under construction). My response was Yes, I do mind (crossfit is dangerous enough, crossfit and power tools is another story). Lastly, there was a communication issue; to be honest, we were both in the wrong, but the way Aaron treated a member of 5 years was nothing short of rude (interrupting a workout, driving his point home and not acknowledging that there were extenuating circumstances involved). In the end, when I called and asked to cancel my membership, there was no inquiry as to why or what they could improve; they just got my name and removed me from the system. read more

Been doing CrossFit for over 2 years now and this box has been the most impressive I've seen so far. I love how big this place is! Plenty of room to either do your own thing or attend a class. The staff and owners are very nice and welcoming which makes you feel right at home. The coaches are awesome and very knowledgeable. Regardless of your skill level, they push you to do your best and help you every step of the way. I like that they have something for everyone - beginners, intermediate and competitors. If you're thinking about trying CrossFit for the first time or looking to push yourself to the next level, definitely give this place a try! I'm happy I did. :) read more

Waited outside over 30 mins and called. No one answered and place wasn't open. Not sure what the issue was, that was a wasted morning

Very nice place with super friendly coaches. We dropped in for a class while on vacay. We had the option to pay for class for $15 or buy a shirt so we bought a shirt instead. Definitely recommend! read more

Great 6am drop in class with Drew, he was a great coach I got some tips after cross fitting for 5 years that were big efficiency helpers! The box is a bit dirty would be my only constructive critique and the only thing that kept me at 4 stars. read more

Dropped in here twice while in town. Good programming, friendly crew, and very reasonably priced. Also a nice part is the whole other area that is accessible for open gym training before or after class. read more

In SD for work a few times a year - bear republic makes me feel at home each time. The owners are always gracious about me dropping in unannounced due to my schedule. Oj let's me get it in for free if I'm in a rush. Clean, friendly, hospitable - not much else you can ask for. read more

I've been to many crossfit gyms but Bear Republic is by far my favorite. It's in a great location and the Owner OJ has been very helpful and really great. He seems to care about the athletes and helping them. I've known the owner OJ for many years and he has been such a great help to me and my fitness goals. read more

I come here when I am in town for drop ins. The atmosphere is inviting. I've worked with one of the owners, OJ, many times, and he has been helpful and professional. I look forward to coming here every time I travel for work. read more

Owners are chill and very knowledgeable. All of the trainers that teach various classes are extremely helpful. New to crossfit it was a bit of a learning curve and still is but as I go to each class I feel like I learn a little more. Almost 3 months in and I definitely can see and feel the difference. Ran a lot prior and went to Fit (regular gym) but the results are so much more noticeable going to Bear Republic. read more

This is a great box. If you're in the area you have to check it out. The vibe = amazing. The owners = amazing. I hope to be a part of their community soon. read more

I spent the week in San Diego and picked this box to visit while I was in town. The box was very friendly and the coaches had such a great attitude! They were all very friendly. This gym has open gym all day which is really nice and it is a separate area from the class floor. I bought a week membership which was 50.00, and it included unlimited class and open gym use. I am so glad I picked this gym. read more

Bear Republic Crossfit - Interval Training Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

Awesome first class! I went to one of their afternoon classes for a drop-in since I'm shopping for a gym in downtown. All of their staff was super friendly and helpful. David, the coach for the session I went to, took the time to make sure I understood every move. He gave me feedback and modification options since I'm short & light. There's definitely a community vibe here - everyone quickly introduces themselves at the beginning. All in all, LOVED my first class here and can't wait to come back! read more

Cancellation Dispute. Ended up having to pay 2 months of unused membership. I was very happy with this gym and intended to return at some point but not anymore. read more

Bear Republic is an excellent facility for those looking to participate in crossfit and/or weight lifting. Their staff is incredibly helpful, the environment inclusive, and they are open all day to accommodate just about any schedule. Your fitness and success are truly their number one concern. Just learning? They have you covered. Already an experienced athlete that needs a facility to train? Got that too. The vibe is family, not the stereotypical 'crossfit cult'. I can not recommend this gym enough. Check them out, you will not be disappointed! read more

I've been to CrossFit gym all around the world and Bear Republic is by far the best. Knowledgeable, friendly, and fun coaches and a sense of community with everyone. Always excited to work out there and it never feels like work. read more

I am in town visiting family and was looking for local box to get a good workout in. I then found Bear Republic Crossfit and decided to drop in and workout. David was coaching and gave me some pointers on what I needed and to do to help me improve the next few rounds of NANCY and it helped. If you're in town and ever need a great workout, drop by bear republic crossfit. Thanks again for a good workout! read more

I don't work out here...is that the best way to start this review??? The place is clean and very well managed....So I don't work out there???--- But my experience in the last 9 months with the gentlemen who own this establishment has been nothing but gold. I rented a studio upstairs in their building from them and since moved due to other circumstances. Every interaction was pleasant and professional and if they treat their tenants that well I can only imagine how great they treat their clients! read more

Great people, great coaches, and tons of room for activities. I've really enjoyed my short time here and would recommend it to anyone and everyone. I've been doing Crossfit for over 3 years, and I have not seen as much personal improvement as I have seen in my short amount of time at Bear Republic. read more

I have been working out at the Bear Republic CrossFit for a year. They have very knowledgeable and professional personal trainers. Beside that, they have many equipments you can easily utilize from. They offer open gym as well. I would highly recommend this gym to who wants to get in shape and stay healthy! read more

Very clean box with loads of space to work out with some of the best hours I've seen. Staff is knowledgeable and always ready to give advice or help with that tough movement. If you're thinking of seeing what CrossFit is all about, stop in! read more

I dropped in to Bear Republic last week while in San Diego for a conference. My experience was great. The staff (including owners who were in doing maintenance) were all very pleasant and helpful. Their location near the San Diego Convention Center as well as Open Gym all day makes getting in a WOD super convenient. Also, they are open on Sunday! The space is huge and equipment comprehensive. Thanks! read more

Visited San Diego for a few days and dropped in here. I only wish I was in town for longer to go more! Staff was super friendly, coach was knowledgeable about and welcoming! read more

Awesome gym space and a good community! Would highly recommend this place to locals as well as those that are passing through for vacation or business. This is probably one of the largest (in terms of square footage) privately owned gyms in the area, and they have all your essentials including barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, rigs, rowers, assault bikes, ski ergs, d-balls, sand bags and more. Drop in for the free class at 10 am on Saturdays to check it out. read more

I took the free beginner course and it was great. Our instructor was amazing and the teamwork was awesome. Clean, open facility. Highly recommended. read more