I needed a place to stay in town for a night while my apartment was dealing with construction, and…read moresince I've considered becoming a member of the Los Angeles Athletic Club, I figured this was a pretty good way to test-drive the place. The best part of staying at the hotel is that you get full access to the club, including the gym, pool, locker rooms, spa, sauna, and Jacuzzi. I used the locker room, sauna, and Jacuzzi and really enjoyed all of it. Very nice facilities and definitely the part of the experience that makes staying here different from a normal hotel. The locker room was a little confusing as a first-timer. I had no idea where I was supposed to get a locker or exactly how everything worked, and I happened to arrive at a very busy time. There seemed to be some assumed etiquette that everyone else already understood. A 30-second explanation at hotel check-in would go a long way. The hotel room itself was incredibly clean. Like, noticeably clean. Honestly cleaner than a lot of Marriott properties I've stayed at recently. Beyond that, though, the room is pretty no-frills. Mine was right near the elevator, so it was noisy, and despite being inside this grand historic athletic club, the actual hotel room experience somehow gives a little bit of motel energy. Clean motel energy, but still. Both the hotel staff and restaurant staff were very nice throughout my stay. For dinner I went to Invention, the club's lounge-style restaurant. Really nice atmosphere and a good place to hang out without having to leave the building. I ordered the steak frites and asparagus, plus a cocktail called Respect Your Elders, made with Buffalo Trace bourbon, St-Germain, Amaro Montenegro, and Angostura. Pretty good. Basically what would happen if an Old Fashioned developed a sweeter, slightly more herbal personality. I also had a Sangiovese, which really hit the spot after my recent trip to Italy. And then pecan pie for dessert. Yum. No notes. The steak came out a little more cooked than I would have preferred, but everything was very flavorful. For dinner entertainment, I happened to be sitting next to a couple on what appeared to be an exceptionally awkward first date. No reservation required for that show. The next morning I went to Famous Players coffee shop for breakfast. I had the California breakfast with eggs, avocado, and bacon, plus a latte. Solid breakfast, and more importantly, it was a nice place to wake up, open the laptop, and get some work done over coffee. I also appreciated the photos of USC football players on the walls. Fight On! Overall, I'm glad I stayed here. As a pure hotel, I probably wouldn't go out of my way for the rooms alone. But as a hotel attached to a historic athletic club where you can work out, swim, sauna, soak in the Jacuzzi, eat, drink, get breakfast, and basically spend your entire stay without leaving the building, it's a pretty unique experience. And as someone who had been considering membership, staying overnight was actually a great way to see what the club is really like.

LAAC has changed a lot since my last review from 10 years ago. It continues to have the best pool…read morewith advanced filtration system that does not make me feel like a chlorine tablet after swimming. But it now caters to a younger crowd and has substantial co-working space. I've certain found more members using the facilities but also discovered quite a bit of new programmings like the Pilates classes, mahjong club, live jazz performances and movie nights. I was not really sure about the change at the beginning but I am now fully embracing the new LAAC. Many of the staff and members have been here for a long time and it is nice to be greeted by familiar faces when coming to the club. The restaurants are pretty decent. Love to top my salad with a nice piece of salmon after workout at the Famous Players or have a tasty glass of scotch while enjoying the live jazz performance at the Invention. The sports bar Duke's has great happy hours and fun monthly evening karaoke or chess club meetings. The only thing I complain about is the need for shock absorbance and insulation of the noise or moving the weight station. The northwest corner of the Famous Players near Olive Street shakes every time the weightlifters drop their weights, which is very annoying and distracting for the diners. Feel like the ceiling or floor is going to drop out. No joke. For now, I would sit as far away from the northwest corner as I possibly can. But hope the club would look into it. I have been trying to sign up for the monthly wine tasting but they are always full. Maybe consider having the event more frequently or scale up? Regardless, I am still exploring all the new offerings at the club and really pleased with the Pilates classes and the live music performances. Although I am apprehensive when I first see the co-working space and the influx of new members, I now appreciate the additional events and classes that come with the new members and hope the club continues to do well and do better as I am here to stay.

Best indoor pickleball facility in the SouthBay. The place is hidden in the back off of 139th…read morestreet all the way back to the last building with plenty of parking. They have seven courts and offer open play. First thing that caught my attention was how fast and lack of bounce the balls were traveling down the court. The court concrete is polished smooth and using a Selkirk type of ball with a power paddle, those balls are traveling fast! Took a bunch of plays to get use to the speed and bounce of the ball. The open play isn't divided to play levels so you can be in a high level or low level game randomly, can be intimidating for newbies. This place is definitely a good pay play place to try. The owner Leslie was very nice and helpful to get me started with signing the wavier and into playing.

The best part about this facility is their staff! This family is so welcoming and nice. They are…read moreone of the reasons we come here weekly to play. The facility has many courts that are divided with plenty of space between each sectioned court. Most courts don't have this perk and are crammed close together. Also, their operating hours are so convenient and we can always get a court on a whim. The added convenience of booking courts online and paying thru Venmo is a big plus! Prices are really competitive and much cheaper than that new place in Carson! Please come check this place out! You will not want to go anywhere else! Come help support this family-owned & operated business! Leslie and her boys are so sweet and accommodating.

Diana and Alex Thank you for all your hospitality. Alex…read moreespecially for not making me feel like a weirdo I truly appreciate you

South Bay is probably in my top 5 Equinox locations I have visited. Large location with a roof top…read morepool. Relatively clean for the most part but from pictures I have seen from the other reviews, some of the weights are a little banged up. I am okay with this as long as it doesn't fall apart on me and the gym is kept clean, particularly the showers. I believe the premium we are paying for the gym is particularly for the cleanliness which after being at 24 hour fitness and la fitness, I understand how disgusting those places can be. Parking - Large parking lot - in the morning parking was pretty easy to park but I am sure this locations can get packed during the afternoon/night time.

Amazing ambience, machines and staff. They are also allowing…read morea day pass so every time I am visiting LA John Reed is an obligatory stop. It gives you a homie feeling away from home and guarantees a perfect workout.

Jake and Dre are the best...their energy is unmatched and it seriously sold me on getting a…read moremembership the same day I tried JR for the first time with the day pass! Amazing vibes and all the equipment is clean and well maintained! Amentities are great and really make the membership worth it

Great facility for a swim meet!! Right in the heart of the USC campus. Beautiful poolsread more

Awesome facilities for the Trojan Swimming and Diving Teams and families and friends, all thanks to…read morethe leadership and generosity of Fred and the Uytengsu Family! Worth the visit to campus and or to an event. We will be seeing more of this beautiful complex as part of the Swimming competition at the upcoming Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, and commonly known as Los Angeles 2028 or LA28. Upcoming international multi-sports events are scheduled to take place from July 14 to July 30, 2028 in and around Los Angeles, California! For more, see: https://youtu.be/xSKGuOUkST8

I've been a member of Coast Fitness for over 10 years, and it's been amazing to see how much the…read moregym has evolved. I remember when they even had a kids club! Over the years they've continually upgraded their equipment, improved the layout, and made changes that have only made the gym better. During COVID, they adapted quickly and made decisions with their members' health and safety in mind, which I really appreciated. The expanded women's locker room is a great addition, and I love that they've added an entire section of glute-building equipment along with cold plunges. The huge outdoor workout area is perfect, especially with the beautiful weather lately. The gym is thoughtfully organized into different sections, making it easy to focus on whatever muscle group you're training. One of my favorite perks is the recovery room. After a tough workout, I can use the Normatec compression boots or relax in the red light therapy beds to help with recovery. It really feels like a complete fitness experience. To top it all off, Coast Laundry and their wash-and-fold service are right next door, so I can get my laundry done while taking care of my health. It's incredibly convenient to knock out multiple errands in one trip. I truly love this place and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a gym that continues to invest in its members and improve year after year.

I have been paying for a membership to this gym for 2 years and have seen its ups and downs…read more Ultimately, I really wish I could give this gym a better review, but if I'm being honest there's a lot to improve on. Highlights: * Front desk staff are usually pretty friendly and helpful (this does vary though) * Huge gym, makes even peak hours not feel too crowded * It's open 24hrs which is incredible and very hard to find nowadays * Wide array of exercise equipment (MMA/boxing heavy bags, cardio machines, plenty of strength/bodybuilding equipment) * Outdoor turf area is great and often underutilized by other gym members so there's always space Areas to improve on: * Constantly broken or very worn down pieces of equipment with long repair windows, many do not get fixed for more than a month * Not nearly enough 2.5lb plates, carabiners (for cable attachments), or cable attachments in general (you will often need to scour the whole gym to find one of these items) * Dumbbells and weight plates are always scattered all over the gym floor and management makes no effort to enforce a better gym culture * Gym seems to have no air conditioning and very poor air circulation often leading the air feeling very stuffy, stale, and smelly (resembling a sitting water smell) * There are only 2 bathroom stalls for men in the entire gym which is far too little especially considering that one of them is frequently out of order * Many of the lockers in the men's locker room are broken or damaged I really hope to see at least some of these issues addressed. Management will keep promoting the purchase of new equipment, which is always nice. However, I would prefer if they properly maintained the current equipment and replaced old/worn/damaged equipment.

Eddie is the best coach ever. I never boxed before and…read morewalked into the gym almost accidently. I ran into Eddie and he made me fall in love with boxing. His charisma and positive personality is as exceptional as his craft of teaching the sweet science. Highly recommend!!!!

Best trainer around. He not only trains pros, he also trains anyone willing to put in the work…read more I've been training with him for a couple of years.

Amazing place to workout They have all of the latest…read moremachines, and they also have an outdoor workout area.

For $50 I'm very disappointed, it's absolutely filthy and smells like urine as soon as you walk…read morethru the front door because the men's restroom is absolutely filthy... there is never Handsoap, Papertowles, or anything a Gym should have. You can't even wash your hands after using the restroom and touching everything is disgusting.

10 out of 10 would definitely recommend we had our fun and will be back. We were here a total of 45…read moreminutes and had an amazing time.

this place is awesome great experiences and great atmosphere great everything cool spot better than…read moreone on hollywood