Love how big the stretching area is! The employee at the desk greeted me with a beautiful smile and acknowledged me.. read more

Planet Fitness - Massive stretching area! Love it! - Gyms Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I've really enjoyed being a member at Planet Fitness in Carlsbad--the staff is friendly, the space is clean, and the environment is welcoming, which makes it easy to stay consistent. I wanted to share some thoughtful feedback that I believe could elevate this location even more. I've visited other Planet Fitness locations, like Long Beach, and noticed they offer a slightly wider range of equipment. It seems those locations attract strong engagement from members who are looking to grow in their fitness journey. I completely understand and appreciate that Planet Fitness aims to create a comfortable, judgment-free environment. That's what makes it special. At the same time, I believe there's an opportunity to gently evolve in a way that still honors that mission while helping members progress. Introducing a few additional pieces of equipment--such as a squat rack, a hip thrust machine, and even something like a spotlight mirror for progress photos--could make a meaningful difference. These additions don't have to be overwhelming; starting with just one of each would allow members to gradually become familiar and build confidence over time. For many members, growth comes from small steps outside their comfort zone. Providing access to these tools in a supportive environment could actually help reduce gym anxiety, not increase it. It creates a space where members feel empowered to improve at their own pace. I truly believe these additions would bring more positives than negatives, helping members become their best selves while also strengthening the appeal of this location. Thank you for continuing to create such a welcoming space, and for considering feedback from your community. read more

I really like this gym! The staff is awesome and there is a huge stretching area. People who come here are in the zone for sure. The gym goers are a little unpleasant at times and will let the entry door slam in your face. They can be really rude and super aggro in other ways too! The location itself is clean inside and outside and they are mostly open 24/7 during the week, which is really nice if I have an early morning or whatever. I always feel safe here, even at weird times of the day, super early or late. Sometimes my sleep schedule is weird, so it works for me. I feel like this is one of the handful of 24 hour (during the week) PF locations in North County. There is one in Vista and another one on Oceanside too, if you are looking for that too. read more

Planet Fitness in Carlsbad has been my home gym for several years, and for a long time, it was a solid, convenient spot for my routine. Unfortunately, the quality has taken a severe nosedive recently, specifically due to the overnight staff. Lately, the overnight crew seems completely uninterested in doing their jobs. The condition of the facility during these hours has become unacceptable: -Disgusting Locker Rooms: The restrooms and locker rooms are filthy, and the showers have been rendered completely unusable because they clearly haven't been sanitized or maintained. -​Missing Cleaning Supplies: Spray bottles and paper towels to wipe down machines are frequently empty or missing entirely, making it impossible for members to clean off equipment. -​Hostile Service: There is zero customer service. When multiple members bring these issues to the staff's attention, the overnight employees get visibly annoyed and defensive rather than fixing the problem. It's frustrating to watch a gym I've frequented for years deteriorate like this. I've actually started driving out of my way to the Oceanside Blvd location just to get a clean environment, working equipment, and a decent gym experience. Until management steps in to address the overnight shift's lack of effort and poor attitude, I can't recommend the Carlsbad location to night owls. read more

The worker with long hair works out sometimes and he smells SO bad. The smell lingers on the equipment and is so bad I gag. It seems like he doesn't freshen up or clean himself after his workouts. DISGUSTING The smell is rancid!!!!!!! read more

I love this gym and highly recommend it. The staff are helpful and friendly and it truly is a no judgement gym. There are many cleaning stations that everyone uses to keep the equipment sanitary and lockers so there are not bags and other stuff on the gym floor. It's kept clean and tidy and the location is perfect- right by CVS and Vons and coffee places. read more

Today is February 20, 2026. Yesterday I walked into The Carlsbad Planet Fitness to see if I could use my Medicare Silver Sneakers benefit and start working out at that location, just a mile from my home. The person at the desk told me I had to get my silver's sneakers membership number so I left. Today I was going for a walk and I noticed one of my Apple earbuds was missing and Apple Find My app said it was at the Carlsbad Planet Fitness. I drove down there and walked in and asked if anybody had turned it in. The Apple Find My app and it says it was in the Planet Fitness location, but it was not indicating it was at the front desk. It also said somebody had found it and reported it and was in the building. I asked if I could walk around and locate it with my app. George, the power hungry, condescending big guy at the front desk who had major negative attitude issue said "no". I looked at him and I said I wasn't going to work out, just take a walk around to locate my $200 earbud. I was out within three minutes the app was not able to find it. I asked George if I could leave my name and number and he said no. I said why not. He said "I told you couldn't walk around to find your earbud and you walked in anyway." Well, I'm a 70-year-old senior citizen looking for an expensive Apple earbud. It was an unreasonable restriction not to be able to walk in and see if my iPhone can locate it and it was even more unreasonable not to take my telephone number in case somebody turned it in. I looked at him and I said that's too bad because I was going to sign up here. And now I'm not. And I don't think you should too. Even though I wasn't a current customer, I was going to be, and George certainly lacks compassion, understanding, and sympathy for senior citizens. Bad combination for a manager type who is full of himself, and doesn't give a hoot about others. My apple earbud is still in the Planet Fitness and I have no way of getting it back now. Thanks George! read more

I love this location! Angela is wonderful and very professional and happy with a smile every time I arrive. Thank you for the kind front desk people when I arrive Heather read more

This place is horrible. It seems the owner has no issue collecting your monthly dues but doesn't care about his machines being in working order. I purchased the Black Card membership at $25/month so I could enjoying the massage equipment and tanning. Right now, two of the three tanning stalls are out of order and have been for a while so I usually have to wait in line for the one that works. That one doesn't have cooling air (it blows hot) like it's supposed to so you burn up. The control panel is dangling by its cords. There should be two handles to close the doors but one has been broken off since I joined last summer. One of the two massage lounges was out of order for a long time as well. I guess this is the definition of slum lording. Please fix your sh!t! You are giving Planet Fitness a horrible reputation! read more

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The southern girl at the front door was so hospitable! She was very kind. The gym Is extremely clean and they have a large open space w/everything you could want. read more

DO NOT COME TO THIS LOCATION!! first of all it smells disgusting. the bathrooms are never cleaned. secondly i contracted DYSENTERY!!! probably because of the disgusting unclean bathroom I told one of the employees about the bathroom and she ignored me, crop dusted me then walked away. i was in so much shock i tried to talk to the manager but i found him engaging in questionable behaviors with ANOTHER employee!!! ridiculous management. read more

Great place to workout! I enjoy the club and the super friendly and helpful staff. Always a smiling face and greeted by my first name. Plenty of free weights, dumbbells and barbells to workout with. And an endless amount of cardio equipment to get my sweat on. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

Still no soap an hour or two after opening. Both hand dryers inoperable, full trash cans in the mens locker room. May have to jump ship soon. Get it together. read more

My favorite gym. Clean, friendly, and welcoming. I especially want to thank the Tuesday/ Thursday crew Patricia and George for their always professional, always friendly good vibes. read more

Yelp just asked me what this gym should improve on 2 things the Hydro bed and competent management. This place is always dirty and I swear I saw a rat there once. I shall be sticking with my San Marcos location thank you very much. read more

Come here if you want a staph infection & a hydrobed that doesn't even work! Nobody let me speak to the manager

About a year ago, I visited for the first time. But I took a break after a couple of months. Then, I was in the OC going to the gyms there, but had to cancel because I wasn't going often enough. It wasn't that close by anyway. Recently, I moved back to North County to a former workplace, and decided it was time to hit the gym again. So glad Brock, Celeste, and Ashley are still here. I also met a new employee who did the signup for me. I'm going to get back on my fitness grind! With only a dollar down, I decided to go for the Black Card this time, so I can visit the new location in San Marcos. I've had an on-and-off relationship with PF since 2020, but no other gym could ever replace the 360 machine I love. (^: read more

This review was for the first week of March, 2020. Located in a Vons shopping center, I found this Planet Fitness to be similar to many I've visited. I joined my son here for several workouts while visiting Carlsbad. This center has more aerobic equipment that free weights, but it wasn't very busy so the weights were sufficient during my visits. I could see this being a potential issue at peak times, but cannot comment further, as I only worked out during non-peak hours. Parking was sufficient during my visits, thought this shopping center can get busy, or at least it did prior to the COVID-19 shutdowns! The locker room was reasonably clean, and more than adequate, and had a steam room as I recall. Overall I'd provide this Planet Fitness with 3.5-stars, and I'm rounding up to 4-stars as the staff was always attentive and available if needed. I also worked out at Crunch Fitness in Oceanside during my stay, and think that Crunch Oceanside edges out Planet Fitness Carlsbad, in part because the Crunch facility is only two years old. Hope all my fellow Yelper's are well and staying safe! read more

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I've been coming to this Planet fitness ~ 4 years! I've never had any concerns. I happen to work across the parking lot so I get to workout on my lunch break consistently 3 days a week. Ashley the trainer is absolutely amazing! I love her energy and her knowledge. I look forward to her workouts every single time! I've taken my coworkers and know they're going as well. Recommended 100% read more

I like coming in at night because there is less people but lately i have noticed the night staff just haven't been doing their best :( the young man working at the front desk is always sleeping and reeks of marijuana and that is just a very unpleasant experience for me i had a couple of concerns and i was completely dismissed by the employee i think he is new because i had not seen him but the young man who is always cleaning god bless him he always makes sure to stock up everything and does the best to ensure everything is good read more

Honestly it has been a year since I have been here. Prior I was with planet fitness for 5 years! The personal data intrusion is outrageous. The new system of "clocking in" for use of massage beds is a joke. Time to find a new gym read more

overall it is a nice gym. The problem I have is that there are people that hog the machines that have a seat. People will sit there on their cell phones for 15-20 minutes while others want to use the machine. The staff does nothing . or at least they need an antihog sign. read more

They are always kind and nice! Also xayla & rafi are really cool! Thanks! -Daniel from cbad read more

This is the worst planet fitness. Theft is high, one of the showers doesn't have a shower head, and the place is dirty.

Amazing staff, raffie is so welcoming. I absolutely love the personal trainer, Ashley. Everyone is phenomenal. Great clean location. read more

Planet Fitness - Gyms Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Teresa, from planet fitness Carlsbad has known me for 533 days. She is an amazing person. That is a worker. I never need anything when I'm at planet fitness. She turns tv channels if I ask. Tanning no issue gets me right into the chairs. I just love planet fitness go Teresa! read more

This is actually a decent Planet Fitness. It's clean, the staff are kind, and there's plenty of machines. BUT, two sinks in the women's bathroom have been broken for weeks... I have to wash my hands in the shower because the one sink available is usually occupied. Can y'all please fix these sinks? We shouldn't have to use the showers to wash our hands. (I would update this to a 5-star if the sinks get fixed ) read more

My husband and I have been members with planet fitness for years now. We've used several locations in southern California, however the Carlsbad location is the WORST by far. A little about myself, I am fully disabled due to multiple back and neck injuries and cannot stand very long or maneuver in small spaces very well, which is why it is so critical that I have access to a handicap shower and changing room after my pt and workout. The locker room/ shower area is always filthy, with standing water and no non-slip mats. On more than several occasions, there are homeless people sleeping, charging cell phones or just camping out in the changing stalls/ showers. When they actually do use the facilities, there is no regard for other people, or the mess they make. On one occasion a homeless woman was dying her hair, in the changing stall, flinging red dye everywhere, when asked to leave by staff, she refused and continued to wait for her hair to develop. The smell of the chemicals were too much, and I left. TODAY- there was a homeless woman in the handicapped shower stall- with her dog, camping out, not showering. When staff was notified, he laughed. Next, God forbid you want a hot shower, before 5:30 in the morning- That's when the water heater timer will kick on. When staff was asked about this, they lie and say the water heater is broken and there's nothing they can do. However, in the past, a staff member has gone into the women's locker room to reset the water heater. Lastly, the staff spends more time behind the counter on their phones, instead of ensuring a clean and safe environment for EVERYONE. I've tried speaking with the manager, I've left my contact info many times, left messages, he is either not available or does not return phone calls. With all that being said, maybe I will get some kind of response/remedy after leaving a review here. read more

July 28, 2020 - Have you thought about moving the gym into the parking lot like a lot of these other gyms are doing? It would allow you to start charging monthly dues again as well as allowing your members to start working out again. Maybe give it some consideration before members New & Old decide to jump ship and go to these gyms that have set up a facility to workout in their parking lots. Please reach out to me if you'd like to talk, I'd be more than happy to help with a plan. I was in the fitness industry many years as a GM, DM & RM. I gotta throw props where props are due.. I've been a gym rat and member of 24 Hour Fitness for years and years. I know the drill when it comes to looking and going a "new" club... I've at one time been a member of all of them! Brok completely erased the "norm" when it comes to joining.. His professionalism, knowledge and expertise on what PF is truly about is on POINT! I'm now a Black Card Member of the new Carlsbad location... read more

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I've been going to this location for over a year now and have been extremely happy with the amenities, cleanliness, friendliness and professionalism here! The staff is very helpful and polite and the floor trainer Ashley is outstanding in knowledge and expertise! I highly recommend this gym. read more

I have visited many gyms, and this one is by far the cleanest. The staff is super friendly, I recommend it.

Not sure why people hate on them this much. It's a great cheap option to supplement other workouts and fitness programs. can be crowded right after work though read more

This is a review based on my visit from April 19th. I have been to a few of the local North County Planet Fitness locations, and this one has some of the most relaxed standards when it comes to social distancing. Temperature checks were not conducted when I entered the facility, and once patrons entered the facility they often took off their masks when working out on machines other than cardio based for their entire workout. Staff did not enforce rules and regulations. This location compared to my normal one at 9420 Scranton Rd, San Diego are night and day. I cannot comment on staff cleanliness, but their relaxed standards indicate I don't need to return to this location for a long time. read more

Really not satisfied with the service. I'm a new member to this gym. I signed up online and even did there black card member benefits upgrade. I get to the gym and let them know that I'm new to this place. The guy behind the desk refers me to lady to get checked in. She scans my phone and then lets me know where the bathrooms are. That was it, not even a tour of the facility to help me get familiar with how things work or even how to use the app along with everything. Didn't know how some of the stuff at the "spa" worked. Had to find out for myself. Pretty disappointed in how the staff run things. It's as if they are paid to sit behind a desk and be on their cell phones. The gym has good equipment overall. read more

Say that most locations are open 24 hours but NONE of the locations near me are open 24 hrs on the weekend! Now they are trying to say that its temporary out of an abundance of caution? Whats the danger? read more

Is it possible to give 0 stars? While the experience when you are there is fine - we ask to speak to the manager each time we are there to discuss our membership, and they are conveniently never there. In addition, we've tried calling numerous times and have left messages and no one returns our calls. We've called the store, and corporate office as well. It's a bummer the service level is so poor and it doesn't appear anyone cares. read more

Do not expect a clean facility at the Carlsbad location. I have been a member since it opened and it has been a slow ride downhill. More "members" use it as a bathing and toilet spot than a gym. In the late pm and early am hours the meth heads take over the parking lot and most of them have gym access. Not a safe place at all. The gym itself is hit and miss. One former manager said the massage beds have had bedbugs in the past. The workers allow dogs in the gym, don't sweep or sanitize the floors or showers, I have seen poop on the floor, etc. The owner does not care. The gym on Oceanside Blvd is much better. read more

The same trash for the last week next to a machine. Proof right there that the floors are never swept or sanitized. The locker room is pretty filthy also. Too bad that the employees are not cleaning instead of standing around the front desk chatting. The machines could use a deep cleaning. Due to the response, I have lowered my rating to 1 star. You have time to respond to my review, but you want me to contact the manager? No thank you. That's why I left a review. read more

Planet Fitness - Trash next to machine - Gyms Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Planet Fitness wasn't transparent with their dues during COVID restrictions. In order to cancel your membership, you had to cancel in-person or send the cancellation by certified mail to a mailbox that was likely not monitored because the location was closed. During its closure, they did not assess dues, which was expected. However, once restrictions were lifted, dues were assessed with no notification by mail or phone or text to members. Planet Fitness has both your home address and phone on file under your account information but didn't bother to let anyone know they had reopened. I randomly checked my bank statement for something else and see that Planet Fitness dues were assessed for August and September 2020, so I called and tried to cancel. I was told that cancellation had to be done in-person. Yes, even during the pandemic. So, I walked into the location to cancel in-person and everything was completed easily. I mean way too easily. I simply gave them my cell number on a piece of paper and it was canceled in a second with no paperwork to sign or anything. However, this 2-second process COULD NOT be done over the phone or internet. It HAD to be done in-person. It's deliberately made to be difficult as possible for the customer. Moreover, I had to walk inside an indoor facility with a bunch of people not wearing masks and breathing heavily. So technically, I had to risk COVID exposure to cancel my membership. I think given the pandemic, you could possibly make an exception to allow membership cancellation over the phone or internet. The whole experience left me uneasy and screamed "profits above all else, even customer health." read more

Gym is always clean and the employees are extremely friendly, check it out for yourself and visit Zeyla.