Magnetic Pole Fit

(132 reviews)

6.8 mi

I've been going to Ly's studios for a few years now. I started in pole L1/2, now attend L2/3, and…read morehave taken some silks L1/2 classes. I've attended classes with Ly, Yisha, Jane, Yoko, Jo, Katya, and some other guest and sub instructors. There are a variety of classes offered for a fair price point. Each instructor has their own teaching style, but they all focus on student success and encouragement. I originally started pole dancing as a way to honor myself and my body, and with the help of the instructors, I've gained a level of self confidence that I never had. If I ever need to cancel class, Ly always checks to make sure I'm okay and asks if I need anything. Even though she has a lot of students, she's very caring and mindful of each individual. The classes are structured with a warm up, the instruction and practice, time to record/practice independently, and a cool down. The instructors provide hands on spotting throughout class and will walk you through any move to ensure safe techniques to avoid injury or troubleshoot if a move isn't working for you. Instructors will also provide simpler or more advanced variations of one move to ensure access and a challenge for each student. I am a pretty sensitive and shy person, but the community at this studio helps me break out of my comfort zone with a lot of positive encouragement. I highly recommend Ly's pole studio for your aerial arts journey.

I took two aerial silks classes here with Asia a while back, and it was awful…read more For my first class (Aerial Silks Level 2), I came prepared and trimmed my fingernails beforehand, as this studio requires it. Upon arrival, the instructor inspected my nails, handed me a nail clipper, and told me to cut them even shorter. I've trained at multiple studios, including Circus Center in SF, and have never had this requirement taken to this extreme. The studio uses an aerial rig that requires tying on a frame, and when I didn't know how to adjust the silks, the instructor seemed annoyed at having to explain it. During the class, she demonstrated a silks sequence twice, expected us to follow, and when I had difficulty, she told me to move to the Level 1 class. So, my second (and final) visit was to Aerial Silks Level 1. Asia still seemed irritated that I didn't instantly know how to rig the setup; this was only my second time there. Class started 15 minutes late, with just three students total. We then spent the entire hour doing inverts in a knot behind the back. I'm not exaggerating, nothing else for the whole session. When I asked to try something different, I was ignored and told we wouldn't move forward until my invert had zero knee bend. After 30 minutes of nonstop inverts, anyone's legs would fatigue. I've never had such an unpleasant, condescending experience with a teacher. I wasted a session credit on a class that not only started late but also taught me nothing.

My hoop for today

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L 2/3 pole class

Revel Room Studios - San Jose

(6 reviews)

5.2 mi

I walked into Revel and immediately loved how easy the location was to find. There's also plenty of…read moreparking. I took a beginner pole class with my friend, and from the start, Erika at the front desk made us feel so welcome. She gave us a quick tour and shared such kind, encouraging words, which really helped calm those "trying something new" nerves. Our instructor, Louise, was phenomenal. She kept the energy up the entire class, checked in on everyone, and made sure we all felt supported with hands-on guidance when needed. I'll be honest, I have zero rhythm and dancing does not come naturally to me, but I had SO much fun. What really stood out was the community. Everyone was so sweet and supportive, and even the other girls in class were offering tips and cheering each other on. My friend and I will definitely be back, it was such a blast. I can't recommend Revel enough and I'm excited to try more classes here. Thank you, Erika and Louise

I am a certified couch potato, but I am trying to be more active so I started going to level 1…read moreaerial silks classes and with Elly and it has been great! The classes and atmosphere are fun and welcoming to everyone from the experienced to the couch potatoes. I love how flexible the pass system is, and I highly recommend others to try.

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Revel Room Studios

4.9

(43 reviews)

7.5 mi

Great classes. Friendly, encouraging, challenging, empowering! Each class has a great warm up and…read morecool down, and plenty of time on the apparatus

I have been going to Revel for about 2 years now and can honestly say its one of my favorite…read moreplaces! If i could give this place 10 stars i would. They have a number of different classes and you can cross train as much as you want! I have found joy in trying new apparatuses and challenging my body in different ways! Start with the 1 class package to see if you enjoy it - but once i did 1 class i was addicted! I easily do 3/4 classes a week! BE WARNED - you will get bruises and be sore, but its one of the most rewarding experiences ever! All the teachers are wonderful! Celeste is my go to lyra hoop teacher. Jen, Jenn, Christina, Amy are my go to pole teachers now that im more advanced! Mei is my favorite beginner pole teacher and now teaches mostly at the new SJ location. Lisa, Debbie and Jen also have amazing heels choreo classes! Andy is my chair/sensual heels teacher and always brings the heat! Cindy and Rissa will get you flexible in no time! And Luna is an amazing hammocks teacher and performer! Jen fosters a welcoming community and truly cares about each student that comes through the studio. She runs the studio more like a friend group that fosters encouragment and positivty throughout the business.

Revelers dressed up for Halloween!

Aerial Hammocks

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Active Flex

We Evolve Dance

(113 reviews)

7.7 mi

We had such a lovely time with our dance instructor, Will! He came up our choreography during our…read morefirst dance lesson on the spot (he's THAT good), and it flows so well with our song for the First Dance. My fiancé and I had zero dance experience, so he was patient and kind when giving us feedback on how to improve. He also likes to crack jokes and make quirky analogies to make the experience fun and engaging! We're so excited to perform our First Dance at our wedding, thanks to him. We only did 5 lessons with him, but we learned so much! He's super easy to talk to, and he responds quickly over email and text. I highly recommend him if you're unsure if it's worth taking dance lessons versus learning yourself through video clips on YouTube. Having a person to actually show you where your limbs and back should be helped us form the proper muscle memory to have an elegant dance, and I don't think we'd be as smooth if we only watched videos online. Since he's a gym coach on the side, Will also gave us great exercising tips! My fiancé and I are motivated to exercise more regularly now because of these dance lessons, and we feel the difference in our shoulders, confidence, and energy. I can't recommend a more supportive, knowledgeable, and capable instructor! Take those lessons!

Me and my husband purchased the 7-day class package to prepare for our wedding and it was the…read moreperfect amount of time to nail down a routine! Wil was not only a wonderful dance instructor, but also reliable and professional. My husband had unexpected surgery right before we were supposed to begin working together, and Wil was accommodating our situation throughout the process which we greatly appreciated. Moreover, we were able to adjust our routine to meet my husband's recovery criteria. He was quick to listen to feedback and prioritize our comfort/dancing level throughout the whole process.

First dance with my husband.

Showtime

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Ultimate Pole

(3 reviews)

25.3 mi

Fantastic experience! I called the studio owner in advance of class to make sure the level class I…read morewanted to sign up for was good for my experience level. She was very helpful. The instructor (who also owns the studio) and her students were very welcoming. The class was both fun and challenging and the instructor was helpful and encouraging. I would love to take another class the next time I'm in town.

Very nice studio. Clean, lots of poles and good variety of sizes. Open space, doesn't feel crammed…read more Owner is very nice and chatty. So sweet.

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Ly's Pole Studio

3.7

(13 reviews)

7.9 mi

Instructors are super welcoming here and the format of class is pretty familiar (warmup, short…read moresequence, and tricks for L1/L2). I like that everyone got their own poles and instructors are great at spotting.

***Teachers are great so far. I was disappointed by the booking system and the owner's indifferent…read moreresponse me having to pay more than necessary. *** Long version: I paid for a drop-in class ($25) for Partner Acro on Oct 10 and had a great experience. Nicole is great, along with Jensen. They were attentive and offered options as naturally in a big group there are people with different levels. I purchased a package 4 class pack for $135 ($33.75/class). I used one on Oct 12 for Aerial Silks with Joanie. I had a positive experience as I felt she was a natural at silks and leading a positive class. I wanted to attend Nicole's Partner Acro on Oct 17 but I had issues paying for a drop-in class online. Their booking system defaulted to using a class from my class pack ($25 vs $33.75). I did not book it. I called a left a message with the business number the website for someone to help. I described exactly what the issue was. I received a text confirming that I was booked. I was confused and thought maybe the studio saved a spot for me but I just needed to pay later. Then I figured out that one of the classes were used from my package. After class I asked Nicole who I can talk to about billing. And to my surprise Ly was there. It was my first time meeting her! I explained my issue and she kept pointing out that it was the fault of their booking system or something that I did. (Keep in mind that I did not book it. Meaning someone authorized manually booked it on the business side.) I was going to let the price difference go. I asked how I can book next time without experiencing the same issue. Ly told me to reach out to her or Nicole to book it manually. But did not offer me her phone number. I asked her how to reach her, after she gave it to me I realized it was the same number on the website. I told her that was the number I left a voicemail on that day regarding the booking. Ly said something along the lines of not listening to it yet. I was thrown off because she did not offer me a refund or price adjustment. I had to initiate how to move forward for next time I pay for Partner Acro (indicating that I have interest in returning). I also had to ask for her phone number as it was my first time meeting her, surely she did not expect me know her phone number! Now I know her cellphone is the same one listed on their website. She did not have any common curtesy to acknowledge my experience. In places like this studio people come to with the intention to learn and create positive experiences. Often times these places become like a second home as community gets built. Also people come here to spend their discretionary income which needs to be acknowledged because of how much it cost to live in this area. Its not the few extra dollars that I spent that left me with a bad taste in my mouth but it was the indifferent response.

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Code Ninjas

(3 reviews)

2.6 mi

They are right next to Honey berry and CVS. My son been coming in for awhile now and he loved it.read more

My daughter has been attending classes for a few months now. She is making progress and having fun.read more

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Spin Sity Dance Studio

3.9

(63 reviews)

47.0 mi

Absolutely love that studio!! Have not been there in a while, but miss it every day!…read more Join the club to improve strength, flexibility and balance and to learn to control your body while releasing your inhibitions! You can buy or rent all equipment right at the store, including sexy shoes, knee pads and erotic clothing. Start with intro and beginning level classes. I also had several private parties at this studio and always had a blast!

I love Spinsity!!! I have been taking classes here for quite awhile. Before that, I took classes…read moreall over the east bay, and by far Spinsity is the best. They have a great schedule and variety of classes. I am always learning something new and challenging for my level. The staff are fun and very talented. They make all body types and skill levels feel welcome and safe. I have met an amazing community here!

Me in the back of the hot pink studio showing off my gains in a hot pink jumpsuit matching bandana and rainbow crocs

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Vertical Fitness

(1 review)

11.6 mi

This studio is incredible!! Vivian and Jena are amazing instructors- I have grown and learned so…read moremuch from them. My confidence has gone up since taking classes here and I'm so grateful I found this amazing studio!

On One Studios

(36 reviews)

4.1 mi

They sound very cool and there's different kinds of dances I…read morereally felt happy and then I'm proud of myself after dancing

Nice studio, easy to rent space for a last minute rehearsal …read more 4 stars only because it's a bit rundown , main studio has lots of warping on the floor and the bathrooms aren't super clean.

A Wintensive 2018 introduction speech from On One Studios founder, Guino Dalit.

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Great location!!!! Good space!!! #PuraVidaKidz

Davenport Beach

(162 reviews)

30.3 mi

This place offers excellent entertainment and beautiful views from every angle. We spent about an…read morehour hiking to all the interesting spots we could find. It is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. However, be aware that getting down to the beach is steep and may be difficult for some people. There is a rope to hold onto for help going down.

OMFG...I finally made it to the swing at the Davenport Beach?! :D…read more I did not read any reviews about this spot before coming here. I just bookmarked for a couple of years, and I finally visited it. My boyfriend and I along with his doggie were having a day out in Santa Cruz. I told him that we should visit this place so that we can swing on the beach. He was down for it, but once we found the way to get down to it--he said, "No way, I'm doing that." I *did* not let that stop me from going down there to experience the swing though. My boyfriend and his doggie stayed at the top of the cliff and watched me climbed down to the beach. Yes, it was pretty treacherous. Thank goodness there was a rope with knots to hold onto. Otherwise, I don't think I would be able to do it successfully without that lifesaver rope. Thank you so much to whoever secured that rope there! Also, I do want to point out I did this in a dress and flipflops?! Crazy right.. Then again.. I'm crazy, I do admit it. ;) There were a four gals and guys down there chilling. I asked them if there was another way to get in and out of here, but they confirm that that was the only way in and out. I got to swing on the swing and took some videos. The swing looked cool from the photos that I seen, but it doesn't swing well straight. It does swing sideways. Lol... It took me about 7 minutes to go down and about 4 minutes to climb back up. I know this because my boyfriend recorded me. Lol... I'm very grateful that I was determined to do this despite the company that I had didn't want to do it. Years ago I let someone that I was with who didn't want to do it influence me to also not do it when we visitied Alamere Falls so I won't let that happen anymore. If there is something I want to do, it's okay to do it alone when other people don't want to do it. That's on self-love, baby! There is two parking areas. We initially parked in the one right across the post office, but then we follow this group to the other one right next to it because it was closer. We walked across the railroad tracks and found the opening to the climb to the beach. I was sore for a few days afterwards in my legs from climbing the side of the cliff, but oh gosh... It was so worth it!

Engagement photo | By Luke Cunningham

Engagement Session | 1985Luke Photography

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Waterfall flowing out of cave

Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

4.6

(112 reviews)

6.1 mi

Incredible hike! However go early because parking is sort of difficult to find later in the day…read more The best time I find to go is early morning since it's cooler and the parking will be easier to find. Around 7-9 am. Super clear trails, beautiful plants and livestock that occasionally walk by. Fantastic hike and I will continue referring majority of my friends here!

I can't believe I've lived here almost my entire life and didn't know this was right in my…read morebackyard! We came here last weekend to hike around 10 am and got lucky with parking. I'd say that's the biggest downside--there is only one small lot for the entire space and fills up very quickly, with rangers monitoring and prohibiting parking anywhere else on Sierra Rd. So either come early or be prepared to make a few circles and speed back as soon as you see someone leaving. The trails themselves have such beautiful views of the South Bay. I do wish there were more signs on what paths are what--there are a couple but there were a few forks where we weren't 100% sure which route would keep us on the loop. It is a pretty steep hike downhill to begin with if you're starting from the lot, which unfortunately means it's almost all uphill back but hey, you can feel good about earning that extra side of fries afterwards! There are also no restrooms so be sure to go before leaving the house!

Wildlife encountered during hike

Cows

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Waddell Beach

(30 reviews)

29.9 mi

I LOVE to take trips down Highway 1. Local day trips often just take me anywhere from Bodega Bay…read moreup north to Monterey down south, but most times just from the stretch of Pacifica to Santa Cruz. And when I cruise down leisurely down this glorious highway, I won't just gun the vehicle and go from destination to destination. I like to randomly stop at little towns, beaches, roadhouse eateries that's dotted along the way. There are so many beaches on highway 1. I'm still exploring around myself. Pulled in onto this beach as they had a big parking area on the cliffside. This is in-between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, super close to the road that you can take to go to Big Basin. This is not a lying around type of beach. It is very raw and very windy for some reason. Lots of seabirds on parts of the beach, lots of stranded seaweed and due to the wind, lots of white water surf. And a big attraction here actually is due to the surf and wind conditions. Lots of surfers and wind-surfers here that it'll catch your eye even from the highway. Wind surfers are these skilled and brave souls that go out in rough seawater with a parachute like apparatus connected to them, as so they can take flight and take leaps almost at bird level. And they are able to surf more waves without being pounded by rough waves, as they are able to jump from wave to wave via air/wind. Even tho it was too windy for me to sit out there for longer than 30 minutes, it was a blast watching these guys bounce and float around in what would otherwise be dangerous waters. I'm eventually going to knock out all the beaches from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay, and this one was a special one to knock out.

Such a beautiful beach! It was very windy and cold and I imagine it's like this all the time. But I…read morestill enjoyed my 2 mile walk along the beach. This place has bathrooms and parking. It's pretty big so I can't see it getting crowded.

Vibe

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GrowFit - San Jose

4.7

(48 reviews)

3.9 mi

I have only taken my son here once but I have already signed him up to come back. I paid $120 for…read morethe day. It sounds like a lot but when I'm given the security of his safety and knowing throughout the day he is enjoying himself, that $ is well worth it. I was nervous having never even visited the place and only going off of another parents recommendation but the staff gave me direct communication as I continuously checked in (shout out to LuLu) and she provided me the comfort of knowing he's having fun and he told me he wasn't ready to come home until the last min of his day. He is excited to go again. He talked about the fun he had that days for several days after. I would def recommend trying it out even if it's just for one time. I'm sure your kid will talk you into coming again.

GrowFit seems to have a strong formula for highly active kids, and I can see why it is popular…read more However, my personal experience was disappointing due to concerns around supervision, overstimulation, and staff warmth. My son generally does best in more structured environments. This camp felt very busy, chaotic, and highly stimulating for him however he seemed to enjoy the activities very much. With a large group of children, I personally expect very active and engaged supervision, especially during free play. That part made me nervous as I saw on drop off no supervision while boys were playing soccer in my childs group. Ultimately, I made a decision to cut the camp short and move him to a another camp that blends sports and arts and had better student teacher ratios and just more a more personable manager in charge. Although GrowFit does not offer refunds, I still felt more comfortable choosing a calmer, environment. He is doing much better there, and I have less anxiety on saftey.

Summer camp sports fun for all kids ages 4-12!

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Flag Football at School Break Camp

Taste Buds Kitchen

4.5

(47 reviews)

5.0 mi

Family-owned & operated

Large group friendly

I took a cooking class here focused on Spanish paella, and it was such a fun experience! The…read moreinstructor and assistants were clearly knowledgeable, attentive, and made the evening really enjoyable. I went with friends and we had a great time cooking together. The portion sizes were super generous; we made tons of baked chorizo croquetas, devoured our entire paella, and still had plenty of lemon ricotta cheesecake left over to take home. Just a heads-up: the class ran from 7:30 to 9:30, so dinner ends up being on the later side. That said, it's totally in line with Spanish dining culture, so no complaints there, just something to keep in mind if you're coming hungry!

love this place! Belinda the manager is super professional kind and so good with the kids! my son…read morehas been attending a few camps and enjoys it immensely. camps are around 9-12pm and everything is so well organized and they know how to keep kids engaged!