Great gym, I've been a member for three years and have met many new friends. There is a great crowd of long-time members who workout every morning. The owners keep the gym very clean and there is a nice simplicity about the way the machines are organized. The staff is always friendly and helpful, very different from other gyms in San Diego. read more

I love my Fitness West Family- there is such a wonderful community at this gym. If you want to grind out a workout... this is your gym. If you want connection and support... also this is your gym. The owners are present and their employees take such wonderful pride in the cleanliness and service. You'll love it here! read more

I really love fitness west! I typically work out in the mornings, but sometimes drop in later in the day. The people are friendly and kind. I love the option of different classes available. Equipment is well maintained and there is a wide variety of machines and weights to use. I normally in the past have avoided talking to people at gyms, but the energy and vibe is so relaxed, I find I talk to people I see regularly now at this gym. There is plenty of parking available, and the gym is very clean with a lot of fans around, which is helpful to women of a certain like myself. Lastly, the owners are the nicest human beings on the planet and make you feel like family. read more

Fitness West - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

I joined in December 2025. I can't say enough great things...wonderful staff and vibe. I also want to take this opportunity to comment on my personal trainer, Austin Silva. I began training with him about 2 months ago with minimal knowledge of weights and weight machines. My first meeting was a consultation where we talked about my goals (building strength, toning and losing those last 5-10 pounds). My workout program includes meeting 2x per week. Austin has intensive knowledge and great coaching style. He is in tune to determining the weights and moves which will best push you to improve strength, flexibility and balance. Every workout has been unique and challenging. His tips focusing on proper form have made all the difference. With only 2 months into it, I have lost weight and more importantly become stronger and toner. Austin is equally helpful on the nutrition side suggesting the right food to optimize your recovery and attain your weight goals. I highly recommend Austin to anyone looking to take your fitness to the next level of improved health and strength in a safe and supportive way. read more

I worked out regularly in this gym in 1994-2007. It was great back then. Now, when I come to visit Pacific Beach, I will come back for a workout in the morning, and the walk over to the gym from Crown Point and back is just awesome. This is the finest gym I've ever worked out in... and it's been clean, friendly, and fantastic all this time. They also need to be commended for keeping the gym updated and the areas clean and looked after. Something most gyms don't stay on top of. I can't recommend them enough. read more

Fitness West is a locally owned gyms by a fantastic couple. It is clean, friendly, local and affordable. If you want a gym with fitness influencers and Insta posers, this ain't it! read more

Really nice people and friendly gym but I wish they would just turn on the air conditioning on warm days. I would guess it's about 85-90 degrees inside . Really difficult to work out in those temperatures. read more

Great gym! The owners and staff are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! Thanks for making a space where I feel comfortable and look forward to exercising and seeing friends! Extra shout out to David Alfonse - trainer extraordinaire!! read more

Great location. But ... facility is in need of cleaning and repair. Rude staff. The worst is if you try to quit they make it as difficult as possible. "I can't do that. You need to contact the owner." Huh? I've already moved out of the area and they expect me to show up in person, and say they will continue to bill me every month if I don't? Be careful. read more

I was looking for a gym after moving to pb recently and wanted a smaller, non chain gym and found fitness west online. After checking out the machines and classes my friend and I decided to join. I love that it's not too crowded and is affordable! Will be recommending to more of my friends over here to join! read more

I really don't know where to start, the minute I arrive I'm greeted by Sherri one of the owners, she is very knowledgeable pleasant, and will walk you through each machine. I only wish she would open a gym in Palm Desert, because I have to come 2hr drive to come here. Everything is clean, all the machines work, and Lola is a gem! read more

This gym is always clean, friendly, accommodating and so welcoming. We visit San Diego as often as we can and when we are here, we like to get a temporary membership so we can continue to stay active while out of town. We keep coming back to Fitness West because of their amazing staff, welcoming community, CLEAN facility, and all the patrons have awesome gym etiquette. As a visitor, sometimes it can feel intimidating or uncomfortable to be an outsider but we never feel that way at Fitness West. It is also affordable which we appreciate a lot! Highly recommend!! read more

Moved to PB and immediately joined this gym about 10 years ago. The old owners turned over to new owners and many improvements were made (not that the old layout was bad). The gym was extremely reasonably priced. It was stocked with most of everything that'd you'd ever need at a gym. The people are all personable and very friendly. There aren't many / any "power lifters" or intimidating people that go here either. The staff is what shines here. Shari is super personable and friendly as well. Her business partner is always keeping the gym clean, weights racked and in order, and helping out wherever possible. I wish I was still a member because I haven't seen a gym like this since. read more

This gym feels like you're a part of a community! I truly can't say enough about the environment at Fitness West and specifically it's owner Shari. Specifically the 6am spin class on Tuesday and Thursdays were my favorite. Mike leads an amazing class and the consistent students in the class help to hold you accountable! The best gym I've ever been a member at! read more

This gym is awesome!! the fact that it is cost effective and has basically anything you could ask for of a gym is amazing. They did raise their prices this year but it is still much cheaper than any other gym. I love love love love how small it is. It has a family owned vibe and that is very rare for a gym. They have tvs so you can watch things while you work out and the bathrooms are newer and very clean! everyone really respects each other there while working out and it never really gets too packed. It will get kind of popping during peak hours but that is any gym. The staff is super friendly and the equipment seems to always get updated which is awesome since a lot of smart devices connect to them! One thing I wish they had was some kind of fob check in instead of having to manually write your name down each time you come in and remember you member number. Hopefully they catch up with the times! but I will stay a member no matter what haha read more

I love this place. I played college sports and have been in a lot of gyms during season and during off season, big and small. Fitness West is perfect. They have 3 separate rooms for each aspect of working out. They have their cardio room which is packed with tons of treadmills bikes ellipticals rowing machines and a few stair masters. The room where the machines are for working out is good size. They have a large jungle gym in one room with a few other machines. Then their main room they have a full set of dumbbells, a good number of flat benches that incline and some small seated benches for shoulder press. Finally in the last little bit of the workout area they have more machines for your lower body that give you everything you need. The best part is this gym is never packed. It is more packed during the day then during the typical rush hour when people get off work. I would recommend this gym. It's only 29.99 a month with no contracts. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent neighborhood gym! Has everything you need and nothing you don't. Ken is a gem and always brightens your day when you walk in, and he somehow remembers every single members name. The classes are awesome! I'm always skeptical of classes but they were incredible! Barbara's Sculpt and Cardio Sculpt classes rival any larger brand name gym or HIIT style class, and their yoga and yoga sculpt classes are so good. You cannot find a better value or friendlier atmosphere. read more

I bought a monthly guest pass for my stay in San Diego and can't say enough great things about this gym. In particular, Shari was always so kind and welcoming. It's priced fairly and has fun "neighborhood" vibes. Felt safe with gym's Covid precautions, too. Always got a great workout on the state-of-the-art spin bikes. Thank you Shari! read more

This place is amazing! After spending roughly $150 per month at a competitor's gym, I found this local spot about 2 1/2 miles from my home in Bird Rock. I love that they open at 5am & Layla the sweet gal who wakes up before the birds to greet us early risers is seriously such a gem. I pay less than $40 each month and it is a STEAL! They have anything and everything you need to get your workout on & the energy here is perfect. I feel so grateful to have found Fitness West! read more

I joined Fitness West about 4 months ago after I had purchased a Groupon valid for 2 months. My friend who was staying in town ask me to join it with her so that we could take classes together. I had been part of a Pilates studio, but it was getting a bit pricey for me, I decided to give Fitness West a try. I'm very happy my friend asked me to join her because although she moved away now, I am now a Fitness West member and I love it! The gym is "small" compared to other big chain gyms, but they still have all the necessary cardio machines, weights, and lifting equipment for you to do your workout. They also have a nice room for classes and or for you to stretch and do your personal workout. I love being able to run on the treadmill or ride the bike with the fresh air from the trees blowing into the gym- it's perfect! The vibe and feel of Fitness West is what I truly like about this gym, the owner who opened the gym along with his brother years ago is usually there in the mornings and will smile at you when you come in. He seems very laid back and accommodating to his clients. Also, although Fitness West is in Pacific Beach it's nothing like the local 24hr Fitness. I mean sure there are guys in tank tops lifting weights and what not but there is also a good mix of older folks, men and women getting their fitness on. There is also plenty of parking! Fitness West is on the East side of the Vons Plaza on top of Athena Greek Restaurant, there is lots of parking! I would recommend Fitness West to anyone looking for a small local gym with the local feel. I would not recommend Fitness West to anyone looking for a fancy, sauna, pool, with numerous amenities type of feel. read more

Don't come here. It's a great gym and the last thing it needs is to be crowded. So please, stay home or go to another gym. :) Seriously, it's got everything a person not training for a bodybuilding competition would need to workout. It's never crowded, and it's very laid back. They do play radio (with commercials). That's probably my only complaint. As for the "dirty" complaints, I don't see it. Every night they're either vacuuming or mopping the floors. There are a few machines that are broken and need fixing, but what do you expect for such a low price? It's a great gym. read more

They let us get a day pass awesome gym and great equipment!! The gym down the street didn't even let us get a day pass to try it so it is great that this gym is cool with people trying it for a day read more

Great facility New management has done some really terrific things at this gym since taking over last year. State of the art cardio equipment and updated weight equipment. The gym is always clean and a wonderful place to get in your workout in a friendly comfortable environment. read more

Great little locally owned gym. I was in town for a day and purchased a day pass for $10 cash. Has everything you'd need to get your fitness on. Full stack of dumbbells to 110# / squat rack / free weights / kettles and every machine in between. They also had two yoga studios, a complete cardio section (stair climbers / treadmills / cycles) and plenty of rolling apparatuses to also get stretched out. Highly recommend for anyone serious about their workout. read more

Fitness West - Sample of the fitness schedule. (October 2015) - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been a member since 2015. I always loved this gym specially because of the people and environment. I've been in almost every other gym in PB but Fitness West is the best!! With the new management things got much better!!! They're replacing everything and if something is broken they take care immediately. This is not the fancy and giant gym, it's small but has everything you need to achieve your results. Thank you Fitness West for being my second house for so long!!! read more

Fitness West I truly feel is the best gym in the PB, San Diego area! This gym has everything you could need no matter what level you are in your fitness journey. From a cardio room with an array of options, to workout classes, to an entire room with lots of free weights and machines to choose from. Additionally, the new owners are friendly, the gym is affordable, and the environment is very airy/open. I would most definitely recommend this gym to anyone looking for place to workout! read more

This is a great gym: affordable, not intimidating, wonderful classes, great folks working there. I only switched gyms because I moved neighborhoods. read more

Best gym in PB! Friendly staff and amazing instructors! I attend Barb's Spin & Sculpt class weekly and it's challenging and fun. The gym is never super busy and it's not pretentious like most of the other gyms in the area. I'm so glad I found this gem of a gym! read more

Let me paint a picture for you. I am the girl who loves wearing a t-shirt and flip-flops to dive bars. I am the girl who loves rolling up her sleeves and digging through the racks at grimy thrift stores. I am the girl who does not give a flying fart if I look "cute" at the gym. With that said, I fell in love with Fitness West. It is a dive gym. It is a thrift gym. No contract, no hidden fees, no meatheads, no-nonsense kind of place. Considering the nightmare experiences I've had with Bally's and 24 Hour, I was so happy to find a place where the people look normal and where I don't have to sell my soul to the devil to get a low monthly price. All these positive factors would generally lead me to give a 4 or 5 star rating. Here comes the but, and it's a but that has been getting bigger for the last few months. The elipticals (my cardio machine of choice) are getting so run-down, it's like playing russian roulette every time you try to pick one that is not broken in some way. There's the one that is stuck permanently on the highest incline. There's a few that make horrible noises. There's the one that has a piece broken off the area where you put your feet. There's the one that always has an "out of order" sign on it. Pretty sure there are only like one or two fully functioning machines at this point. Very frustrating. And now let's talk about the class schedule...what the f? Pilates is the most beloved fitness class amongst the lovely employed ladies of PB, and they do not offer it after 5pm. Instead, their after work hours classes are practically identical turbo-aerobic style classes...(you know, the kind where it's like alvin and the chipmunks are on crack and singing hip-hop songs...i'm the uncoordinated girl in the back of the class giggling at how silly everyone looks, including myself) These classes are fine, but why are they my only after-work options? Add a pilates class after 5pm, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! Thursday at 5:30 is open...do it NOW, and I will give you the two extra stars!!!! read more

I just moved into town, so I was in the process of finding my gym. I spent $10 here for a week's trial, a bit high but worth it to find the best gym for me. For the most part, they have everything that I need for a complete work out. I do wish they had more though, for instance more than one pulley station, and more than one squat rack. They have a smith's squat rack, but it's not the same at all. Both of those are major units that see lots of use, so at least one additional one would have made me happier. But here's the main reason why I decided not to stick with this gym. They're cheap. It's a bit mean but true. Some machines have something wrong with them, like the seats can't be adjusted, weight levels aren't easily manipulated, etc. Little things like this are easily fixable, so the fact that the proprietors won't spend the money to keep their gym in tip top shape says all I need to hear. The lack of care prevented me from signing up. read more

I enjoyed the old-school gym (not over crowded) and the parking is good. But that was pretty much it. I bought a group-on to try it out and thank god I did that instead of buying a membership.I used the gym primarily for the spin classes. There is no gym in San diego that has a 5pm spin class that has 6-8 people in it...and there is a reason why this one does....because the classes during the week taught by Rodrigo are HORRIBLE. I went over the course of 2 months and kept giving it a try and couldn't stand it any longer. The teacher doesn't sit on a bike, rather he sits in the corner on a medicine ball and barks orders in the corner (which you can't hear) because the music is loud (which I enjoy). If you don't do what he says or stay with "his" idea of form or anything he comes over and schools you in front of the whole class. My thoughts are how about you lead by example and actually get on a bike and teach!! There is a girl who is his apprentice and she sometimes teaches when he doesn't show up, and she is 10times better than him. I honestly wish she would teach because she plays relevant music and actually spins. And he plays music that is completely irrelevant to the class (99% women) he'll play some yoga music then rave music and then 4 heavy metal live music in a row. And the equipment is very old, and needs to be updated!!! Anyways don't waste your time. read more

Fitness West. Hmm... I belonged to this gym for a few months. Where shall I start? The UP side: Totally laid back. It's all month-to-month, and if you ever want to quit, no biggie. Just tell them and you're done. The club is on the upper level of the Pacific Plaza in PB, and I like the indoor/outdoor layout. You can even ride one of the stationary bikes on the patio overlooking the parking lot. They have nice window boxes filled with flowers, too. Though they look prettier from far away cause they don't get tended to. The DOWN side: Now, I haven't been there in about a year, but Holy shit, this place was DIRTY! I don't think they EVER cleaned it. EVER. The locker rooms look like they could be public restrooms at the beach. Throughout the club, there are dustbunnies everywhere. Don't even look at the fans, because you will get so grossed out at the crud that is encrusted on them and you will never return. Also, never work out right next to the fan because who the hell knows WHAT you'll be breathing in! All their equipment also seems to be second hand, like maybe they bought it all from other gyms who went out of business. I guess if this was someone's basement gym it would be considered kinda awesome. But for about $27/month, I expected more. Conclusion: Cool concept, and I dig the laid back beach attitude. But seriously, clean up a little and invest in some newer equipment already! There are too many gyms offering so much more for the same exact price. read more

No shoes, no service .... Was going to check out a spin cycle class here but they DON'T PROVIDE the clip-in SHOES :( Guess I'm spoilled by Sparkcycle, who provides shoes, lockers & showers. At check in the older gentleman acted like I was some weird city slicker who just arrived in their Podunk town asking about a new-fangled idea ;/ read more

It's low-key and inexpensive. A lot of the equipment is old school and there isn't too many amenities, but it does the trick. I (a fat kid) can work out without feeling super self-conscious I like being able to walk to Fitness West also. It makes it a lot easier to roll outta bed and just go. No towels so be sure to wipe down your equipment with the paper towels before and after each use. I'm sure I will be updating this review within the next month or so. read more

I tried out this gym for a week-long 10 dollar trial due to the proximity to my house. While it is only 2 blocks away and it would motivate me to go often, it is just too small and not well equipped. It is very old and the set up of the gym is strange compared to what I'm used to. They have a small room with cardio machines (about 6 of each of your standard machines; treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical, etc.) Next is an empty stretch/abs room where they hold classes every so often. And the next section is the weights area. The gym is run by very nice people who seem to know most people who are working out which is an aspect that I like but I think it is just too small for my taste. The bathrooms/locker rooms aren't well equipped and only have two small showers. If I'm paying the same price that I would pay at somewhere like Gold's gym, I want to make sure they're are plenty of showers and hopefully a sauna as well. Also, there is no pool or court accessibility which is a major downside for me. Overall, this gym just isn't worth 29 dollars a month which is a shame due to the closeness to my house. I hope they continue to do well and get cliental though because the staff was very friendly and hard working! read more

I finally found "my" local gym! I read the reviews on Yelp and decided to check it out. Let's start by clearing up a few things: -The equipment is not old or dated. The have the exact same elipticals as the Aztec Rec Center at SDSU and the ARC updates their stuff every few years. There's no rips or tares in any of the benches, nothing is held together by duct tape. Everything is typically in working condition with the occasional treadmill repair happening one evey few weeks. - They do play the regular ol' FM radio in the background and exactly 0 people can hear it because we're all listening to our own music. It's 2013, not 1993. - They don't offer a free one day pass because if you're car's getting fixed and you just want a place to get a workout in without any interest in becoming a member, that's called a handout. I'm sure the 24 hr fitness about a half mile down Garnet would be happy to help with that. Overall, the atmosphere of the gym is great. There's not TVs everywhere to distract you, but there are a few so you can catch glimpses of the "big game" as you workout. Everyone is very grounded and come to Fitness West just to workout, rather than to get attention showing off the physique they already built. The only reason this doesn't get 5 stars is because the locker rooms are a bit tight. The lockers are small and can't fit anything wide, like a motorcycle helmet, and some lockers don't lock properly. Other than that, great place workout. read more

. great staff . great community-feel with members . clean and up-to-date equipment . plenty of cardio and most of the options you want for resistance training . gets busy, but there is enough room to move around / workout . avoids the 'PB douche factor,' which is refreshing happily a member for 2+ years. read more

I joined this gym about a year ago. It is exactly what I was looking for. No contracts, plenty of equipment, without fighting crowds, as well as yoga and fitness classes included in the $29/mo membership. Just a great neighborhood gym. read more

OMG! I just joined Fitness West and went to the Bootcamp session. I puked 4 times in the middle of the workout and couldn't finish. I guess I'm just really out of shape. I shouldn't have positioned myself in the middle row, because all you see is the instructor and the hard core hardbodies in the first row. The instructor wears fatigues and is ridiculously hyped up. It's very motivating, which is why I didn't stop doing pushups when he yelled to everyone "don't you stop"...but I ended up paying for it. I should have known it was going to be intense when there are big guys in the class too. Woohoo...have to work myself up to this class. I felt like the day after your first day out snowboarding. I could not move my arms or legs without being in pain for 5 days and I only did 30 minutes of the 60 minute class. This was awesome! I paid $29 with coupon on website for registration and $29 month-to-month. The owners are really friendly and helpful. Also, they replaced some of their old equipment. Hours of Operation Monday through Thursday 5:00am - 10:30pm Friday 5:00am - 10:00pm Saturday 7:00am - 7:00pm Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm read more

Fitness West - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

The other gyms are so packed. You usually have to wait for weights and machines. Fitness West is for those that want to get their fitness on without the wait. They have classes, free weights, and machines just like any other gym. But, unlike other gyms, you have access to all the bosu balls, medicine balls, kettle bells, trx bands, and other things the trainers use. The gym is not very up to date but the equipment definitely is. They did remodel the bathrooms. What you give up for eye appeal, you get back with convenience. There's always parking, checking in is quick and easy, there's not any creepers (that I've seen), the owner is usually always on site, it's clean, and the tv's have sound. The membership is $30/month-ish. There is a startup fee. I can't remember how much it is but I think it was around $20 (don't quote me on that). In short, this is just your local, non-corporate, easy-going, neighborhood gym. read more

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