I've been going to gyms for roughly 68 years (when I was 8 years old I would go with my dad to the LA, downtown YMCA). Over the years, I've been to numerous gyms. This one is by far the best. It's well maintained and VERY clean; both out on the floor and in the locker room. The other members are well educated, friendly, and courteous when lifting weights/doing cardio's. Rarely do you hear grunts, groans and dropping weights. The front counter staff are friendly; both coming and going. The trainers are professional and know what they're doing. I like this facility. How often do I go; 7/7 (except for Thanksgiving and Christmas) read more

I've been an Equinox member since 2018 and felt it was a a wonderful community until Equinox made a huge mistake letting their best cycling instructor Zach go. His cycling classes were a major reason I stayed: he didn't just lead spin--he coached cycling, using watts, cadence, training zones and VO max efforts to create challenging, purposeful workouts while making members feel supported and part of a community. He also held himself accountable by doing the workouts alongside us, inspiring everyone with his own training, dedication, and competition experience. Many members considered him a friend because he genuinely cared about and helped build a community around his classes. It's unfortunate that management could let the voices of a few have such a significant impact on the community and an instructor who positively affected so many others. The replacement classes have made the difference clear--it feels more like aerobics on a bike than serious cycling training. Equinox has lost an exceptional instructor and may lose members who trained around his classes. I sincerely hope management brings Zach back. For now, I can no longer recommend La Costa as a place that genuinely cares about its community. read more

This is a very tiny gym. The strength training area is extremely small. It offers no pool or sauna. We went for a few years during Covid because they at least tried to keep stuff clean, but quickly stopped afterwards. The inflated price seems to create extremely entitled, mostly older gym-goers, that hoard 4-5 sets of freeweights at a time, and then hold loud 45-minute work calls while monopolizing a cable tower and glaring at anyone who comes close. If you want your routine to take 2 hours to do half as much actual lifting, spend 20 minutes trying to park, and still cost literally 10x as other gyms, then go for it. And hey, at least the locker rooms are clean. Just never try to cancel. They will call, text, email, and otherwise harass you to re-join every 2-3 months for the rest of your life. And no, they do not listen to requests to stop. read more

Thinking back on this review, this gym deserves more credit than I gave it. I am venting because in San Diego as a whole, it's either clapped out homeless gyms that are absolutely packed 24-7, beat down and disgusting, or elite high end gyms like this that charge $200+. That being said, they do have a lot of niceties and conveniences that make it a pleasant experience. Mobile phone chargers you can check out for free, eucalyptus towels for the sauna, the lobby area for working after a session, etc. I'm leaving it at 3 stars because the cost is just outrageous. The bill went up to $260, which is way too much for a gym membership. read more

They keep increasing the membership by offering nothing. The showers are very dirty. Also, they don't offer any useful classes in the evening or at night except couple of yoga classes, which is good for nothing. read more

It's a slightly small but typical sized Equinox. Took a couple yoga classes and used the main weight space. Decent crowd but not crowded. The instructors for yoga were typical high Equinox quality. It's really cool to see the consistency across this brand. People knock Equinox and I hate the price. But they offer a consistent and premium product. And this location offers very early yoga classes. Love that. read more

This is San Diego's worst gym. specifically go to EOS Or LA Fitness in Oceanside instead. Cheaper service, equally clean facilities, better culture, same OR BETTER equipment. read more

Pretty awesome spot, staff and trainers are friendly, location is very clean with great amenities. High quality people that are hyper motivated. -Can get crowded -Parking can be rough read more

Extremely disappointed with this Equinox location, especially given the $250/month price point. Unlike many other Equinox gyms, this location offers no sauna, no pool, and no cold plunge, yet continues to increase membership rates without adding value. Staff professionalism is a major issue. Much of the staff appears extremely young and lacks the maturity, experience, and customer-service skills expected at a premium gym. The overall attitude often feels dismissive and unwelcoming rather than professional and service-oriented. I have trained at far more affordable gyms--both in the U.S. and internationally--where members are greeted with warmth, respect, and genuine enthusiasm. Unfortunately, that is not the case here. I have traveled extensively across the United States and around the world, and this is by far one of the least welcoming gym environments I've experienced. Several strong trainers and managers have already left, and the decline in culture and leadership is noticeable. Equipment quality is also lacking, with resistance bands and straps frequently breaking and not being replaced promptly. The most serious concern occurred today: a staff member recorded me on video without my consent. This is deeply troubling and a clear violation of personal privacy. I was under the understanding that recording members is strictly prohibited at Equinox. It is difficult to understand how this location justifies premium pricing while service standards, professionalism, and overall member experience continue to decline. This experience does not align with the Equinox brand or its reputation. read more

I had a membership here for some time a couple of years ago and it was an amazing experience. The location, the machines, the support, the classes - all of it. They'd already won me over while I was a member but ironically, they really sealed the deal for me when I left. I moved out of state, went in person to sadly cancel my membership but there was a big billing mistake. On the back end of cancelling I ended up having to call back months down the line and flag a pretty massive issue. While I expected the process to be truly painful (as it normally is with cancelling a gym membership or getting a refund) they handled it so incredibly well. And I'm a great believer that its during the challenges and problems that you really see who a company is and how they treat their people. At any time I move near an Equinox I would happily rejoin :) read more

It simply doesn't get better than equinox, I've had a membership here and in San Francisco for years and the vibe, amenities and environment is always top notch. I always feel motivated by the type of people around me and I always leave looking forward to the next time that I get to return the building that it's inside is beautiful and it's highly rated for a reason. It's simply the Ritz Carlton, the gyms. read more

Nice building, I think. I only got as far as the front desk because unlike every other gym in the world, you can't get a day pass at this Equinox. "We haven't in, like, two years," said the front desk person whose purpose in life escapes me still. "How much is a membership then?" "I don't know, but I can call someone!" (Seriously you can't tell me roughly how much I have to shell out for a membership?) "I can call a membership advisor though!" Oh boy -- that explains why she "didn't know." It's a ploy to bring in the salesperson! The idea of a timeshare-like pitch for a gym I want to use a couple times because I'm traveling this week really seemed only slightly less appealing than going to a used car dealer while simultaneously getting a cavity filled and an ingrown toenail removed without anesthesia. I'd pay more to use a self-service kiosk to take my money and commit me to a 69-year contract with what I'm certain is an obnoxious "initiation" fee just to avoid an annoying salesperson. Sweet mother of mercy. It was a hair past 8am on a Saturday and, still devoid of my morning workout (but with a solid pump of irritation working for me), I went 5 minutes down the street to LA Fitness (in decidedly a less-than-bougie strip mall without any G-Wagons), got a day pass, and the front desk guy even comped it after telling this story. It made him laugh as I'm sure the Equinox person reading this is, too, even if you can't admit it. (Blink twice if you're laughing, Equinox person!) I'm sure Equinox has delightful mint-crusted kombucha-soaked conflict-free vegan hand towels with lavender-coated seaweed wraps in the sauna, but I really just wanted a good workout and was even prepared to hand over a hundred bucks for the privilege of using (what other reviews suggest is) very nice equipment in a tiny location in the world's most bougie strip mall. Turns out LA Fitness has none of the pretentiousness, all the access, and most likely less spandex (no offense if that's your thing). Of course, your mileage may vary, but definitely bring your G-Wagon if you don't want to get judged in the Equinox parking lot. Maybe they'll then even grant you a day pass. read more

Digging this Equinox. Located in an upscale plaza with plenty of dining options if you're looking for a post-workout meal. There's ample parking, and for Tesla owners, an abundance of Tesla superchargers conveniently located on the main and upper level. The gym itself is clean and a solid size with plenty of equipment. I liked that it wasn't crowded both times I'd visited during peak hours on weeknights. What I really enjoyed is the gorgeous scenic view of the forest backdrop showered behind the large glass panes, which sets a zen-like atmosphere. Downside is it's pretty bare on amenities. There's no pool, jacuzzi, etc. However it does the job, and I had a relaxing time. read more

Equinox La Costa - Gyms Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I signed up for this gym while house shopping, and specifically asked the sales rep prior to signing up if I moved and was no longer close to the gym, if I could cancel penalty free. He said yes. A few months later, I moved and contacted him to cancel. He said he would have the manager contact me to finalize. After a week with no contact, I followed up and he said he could help me so I emailed him my proof of relocation. No response. I followed up via text and email, still no response. They then charged my card again for a new month which I requested him to refund and received no reply. I still have not received any correspondence back despite multiple efforts to contact. They did an unauthorized charge on my card that I am currently disputing with my bank. This is one of those places that are persistent to get your business but once you're signed up, they don't care about you and you can't seem to reach anyone. Buyer beware! read more

I've been going to the La Costa Equinox for about ~4 months and I can't say enough great things about the staff, trainers, variety of classes and amenities. I was previously using ClassPass and it was starting to become the same cost as a membership to Equinox without the amenities and the unlimited classes hence, the switch. I will agree that the cost of membership is high for a gym but the quality and variety of classes, access to trainers, locker room w/ steam room, and equipment is worth it if you are someone who regularly uses ClassPass or goes to local studios for cycle, mat pilates or yoga and likes access to a gym. Also, I can't say enough great things about my personal trainer Gwen who I've been working with for the past 3 months. She is amazing at what she does and has made me feel so comfortable working out with weights and machines. If you are considering Equinox I highly encourage you to check it out! read more

I want to give this gym a higher rating, but it continually falls short (especially for the price). The facility is small and overcrowded, and management recently relocated all the equipment which makes one half of the gym incredibly busy and the other totally empty. The new layout makes no sense other than to crowd an already overpopulated gym. The property has a juice bar, retail, front lobby and spa - all which take up way more space than it should, limiting the workout area. Perhaps the most frustrating thing is they have a kids club which would be AMAZING for North County families, yet they have failed to open it after COVID, 4 years later. Other parents in the locker room repeatedly share their frustration over this, and many have left the gym because of it. At minimum, they could do weekends, but the space goes unused, yet it's "included" in our membership. Prices continue to go up year over year, yet the quality continues to decline. For example, locker room products shifted from Kiehls to a new brand that is very subpar. Management fails to even change out the bottles and the labels fade, so it's impossible to know if you're pumping shampoo, conditioner or body wash. Towels are rough and threads falling out. Very minimal ask for a "luxury gym." Yet prices continue to go up with no new features, or equipment added. The only positive aspects of this gym are the classes and staff, but it's clear management is cutting corners compared to other Equinox locations and especially other luxury gyms in San Diego like FiT. read more

One of the bast gym ever. I love the employees there. They are all nice and friendly the guy is spotless clean

The best in North San Diego! Beautiful design Complete equipment and enough weights Nice ambiance Sincerely Ricardo G Jaime read more

For 250$ a month they should have a pool or massage beds or a water fountain with a sensor. Rip off place. Don't go here...

"Kacy " was at front desk today chatting with friends and she didn't see me crossing the lobby while I was in a phone call. Than when I went inside the gym area. She asked a lady ( maybe a member of the gym ) to go after me and bring me to the front desk. I retuned and she said that she didn't see my "face". Than under her lack of professionalism I just show her my check in and move on, than she just said : sorry is for your security. What? If she said I need to see if your plan is active or anything related to a front desk duties I will agreed. Than I told her to pay attention with people walking in and out for my " security", I feel so upset than I give up of my training. Hope someone see that... read more

This is not just a gym. This is a spa, I could spend at least a day here. Get a smoothie or a coffee, take a class, run on the treadmill, bring your laptop. At first I was upset the childcare was taken away after covid, but now I appreciate that I don't have my kid there waiting for me to be done and/or crying for me. The steam room, the showers. Everything makes you feel beautiful by the time you leave! read more

Yes it's pricy, but it's the best gym in north county. It's always clean and has updated equipment compared to other gyms. I've been a long time equinox member at several locations and the Carlsbad location does not lack; however, I will say that the size of the facility is somewhat smaller than other locations, making it difficult during rush hours. The daytime is pleasant when it's less crowded. I've also noticed that parking can be a situation especially on Saturday mornings. I love the boutique adjacent to the check in desk with a variety of options for workout apparel. I've not tried the spa yet, but will leave an updated review. read more

This gym is gorgeous, immaculate, offers great classes, has a lovely view and keeps the rift raft out. It appeals to adults who are more serious about their workout regimen. All of my friends who are in the best shape go here. The membership is pricey, but you get what you pay for. This is a premium gym with excellent customer service. read more

I've been a member here for 4 years. i had an all club membership, and decided to go back to a single club membership. But instead of charging me the rate in line with 4 years of loyalty, they charged me the new member rate. They do not care about the members. they just care about shamelessly milking members for more and more money. when i asked not the gm and assistant gm to do what was right, they would not change the rate, just offered a small gift card. if one person reads this and decides not to join, they will lose multiples of how much they are overcharging me. The club is very nice. classes are good. but their attitude toward members is horrible. read more

To Amy in the Spa specifically - I received a hydra facial from her and I cannot speak highly enough about the experience and the results. She thoughtfully explains the process and what each phase of the facial does for your skin. I also really struggle with whiteheads and she was able to get them all out & the extractions were almost healed by the next day (which has never been the case for me after extractions). I'm so happy with the results - this is the most satisfied I've been with the results after a facial. Amy will continue to be my go to for facials from here on out. read more

I meant to review Equinox a few months ago when my wife and I joined and at that time it would have received 5 stars. Equinox is very easy to get a quick and efficient workout. The trainers are probably the best aspect of Equinox. My wife trains with Maggie and I train with Hannah, they are both excellent and challenge us to become stronger and healthier each season. The reason for losing a five star rating? For some reason, the management at Equinox totally changed the layout over the weekend and has totally changed the flow of workouts. It's now rather weirdly set up. Change things to make things better, not just to change. Otherwise..Equinox is an amazing place to workout. read more

Do not waste your money here. The gym is incredibly small and overcrowded. There are typically 15-18 trainers on the floor at any given time, and many of them are extremely rude. Basic gym etiquette is to rotate through machines in order to give other members a chance to use them. The trainers do not abide by this whatsoever. They will take one machine with a client and use it for up to 45 minutes at a time without giving others a chance to use it. One trainer in particular, Maggie Neuman, is notorious for this. She was using one of the only two cable machines with a client for 40 minutes straight. I politely asked to rotate in and she refused. When I told her it is unfair to other members, she got extremely rude and told me to "go find somewhere else to workout." She said she would not share and she wasn't even going to discuss it. Unfortunately, this is a daily occurrence at this gym. Equinox markets itself as a "high-end" gym but this location is anything but that. read more

Don't do it !!! When your interested in signing up they service is amazing. As soon as you give your credit card and sign up and get locked in a contract it all ends. I have sent 4 e-mails to the manager and have not heard back from 1 of them. They have some glitches In there app and it kicked me out of signing up for a class I asked the concierge about it she said she would send the manager a message to call me and fix it, I never heard from anyone, they literally don't give a &$&@ about you once you sign the contract. I also had never received a tour because I was out of town and signed up for a special rate To this day 7 months later no one wants to give me a tour they just point and tell me I'll find it..... It's unbelievable the customer service, I've been in the international hotel consulting world for over 20 years and I've never seen such poor customer service. read more

If I could give this gym one star I would. I've been working out for 30 years and have belonged to other Equinox clubs during that time. I'm stuck in a year membership here and I'd advise anyone to find another club. If you have to go to 24-hour fitness, do so, because sadly, that is going to be a far better work out experience than this particular Equinox location. This club is OVER CROWDED, and needs THREE times the amount of equipment for the amount of people that are working out here. I consistently have to wait for equipment, this includes machines and free weights. Forget trying to use a bench; they are all taken and if they aren't taken, they have multiple people waiting for one. The gyms workout area is TINY compared to other Equinox gyms that charge $215 per month. Half the gym is the lobby, an apparel store, their juice bar and a lounge area! These spaces could double the amount of equipment and work out areas. There is at least 1/2 dozen offices that line the inside of the gym that could also be utilized with equipment, but instead they sit empty. This location desperately needs upper management (corporate) to survey and address the fact that 1/2 the gym is underutilized and is wasted space. All the while members are squeezed into over sold, cramped space. How can a premium club offer such a poor work out experience? I will not renew my membership -which is possibly good for them- one less person waiting for equipment. read more

I love this place dearly but I can't believe my previous equinox location charged me only $200 per month and they had a lap pool, outdoor workout area, and lounge chairs for sunbathing. Nothing of the sort here and they charge even more $$$ :( read more

I LOVE THIS EQUINOX. Visited and fell in love with working out b/c of this space. Equipment is such good quality makes my workouts consistent and smooth. Free stretchers available at all times! Yoga, Pilates, cycle classes, ab, arm, leg classes, cardio classes so fun if you need a change. Changing rooms- clean, towel service, steam-room, mirrors with good lighting, blow driers, shower and lotion provided!! read more

Excellent gym and it smells fresh. Nice staff and the showers are beautiful. White marble and shampoo dispensers and much more. Best gym I have ever belonged to. read more

Equinox La Costa - He will sign you up - Gyms Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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This Equinox location is first rate. The gym is well equipped, the staff friendly, the facilities are very clean and best of all there are fabulous trainers. I have had a wonderful 4 month experience with Forrest Folen as my trainer. He is so very knowledgeable and encouraging. His wealth of experience in this field is incomparable. He has a superb grasp of anatomy, importance of mind-body connection, appropriate exercises for different age groups and how to avoid injury to body parts that are affected by an underlying condition. What an inspiring and thoughtful gentleman is Forrest! read more

Overcrowded and way overpriced, dirty/stinky/& tiny steam room. Good Yoga classes is the only reason I gave 2stars, super crowded and extremely small weight room- have to wait for every one of the few machines they have- an hour workout could easily take 2hrs due to the wait on machines! $220/mo!! Happy they finally relaxed the VAXXX mandates and allowing non-VAX'd people to join. read more

TERRIBLE Management ! To small inside gets very crowded. They have had the same equipment for atleast 10 years. They have never upgraded their equipment. For $215 per month use your money elsewhere. read more

Following management's offer to investigate if I contacted them via email, I sent them the following email on October 11th. Management has not responded to date. Hi Equinox, I'm responding to your comment regarding my review on Yelp from September 2022. I'd be happy to provide additional information on my visit to your La Costa location and subsequent review. Regards, read more

The best place to workout in North County. The atmosphere is so welcoming. I will forever be a member. The trainers are top tier, the staff is excited to see you and the gym is epic read more

Hi, this might be the second review I've ever written, but I'm so annoyed! I wanted to share this with anyone interested. I joined the Equinox La Costa Spa in the beginning of the New Year's, used it maybe a dozen times, been injured. I've been trying to cancel my membership for the last three weeks. First request. I showed my x-rays, cancellation rejected. Second request. I emailed my MRI diagnosis, stating in explicit terms that I had a dis-located bicep tendon and multiple rotator cuff tears. Cancellation rejected. Third attempt; The concierge team at Equinox LaCosta Spa demanded a letter from my doctor to cancel my membership, but unfortunately, my orthopedic appointment was two months out. So I drove down to Pacific Beach, to the San Diego Spine and Sports Center (FABULOUS/Dr. Ken Anderson), to basically get a doctors note. Dr. Anderson said I had partial tears in my rotator cuff, requiring diligent and long rehabilitation, but I could possibly escape surgery. The doctor wenton, to explain that the dislocated bicep tendon would need surgery. He was kind enough to write me a letter. I submitted it for the fourth time to equinox, and their reply is that the doctor did not use the word "cancel" in his letter therefore, they could freeze my membership for me. But, if I wanted to the ask the doctor to rewrite his letter and include the word "cancel", I could resubmit again. Today, November 1st, I received an email from Equinox La Costa Spa, stating that if I pay my delinquent November dues of $215, I could do so, and they would then cancel my membership. Please keep in mind that I have been going through this process for like three weeks, and no one has ever called! Just Disgusting. Sincerely, Terry read more

I came in today and tried to buy a guest pass like every other gym on the planet. They don't sell day passes. Only memberships. One star.

My encounter with the front desk manager Andrea was unprofeessional and lack customer service. I reached out to the General Manager, Gary about my interaction with her and their policies. No accoubtable at all from either one. This company is in the service industry and my first encounter was below par. Accountable means apologize for how I was treated, not offer me a membership. Do you think I should pay for unprofessionlism and no customer service. If Corporate would like to discuss the circumstance, please feel free to reach out. A simple sorry would have suffice instead of a put off attitude. read more