Came here debating on upgrading my Equinox membership to include the Destination Locations with…read morePacific Palisades really being the Prized Location among the others like the Sports Club or Century City. First the negatives: The Parking isn't terrible but it will slow you down and take up your "time limit" of 2.5 hrs, You have to drive slooooow. The spaces are all compact, I drive a Model Y and it was tight in the curves to go between floors and the parking spaces. There is only one elevator but I believe you can access the parking levels by taking the stairs or entering from different floors. The water pressure is very weak in the water fountains and the showers. I saw some complaints about accessing different rooms but it wasn't bad at all it's like 20 feet and if it's raining you shouldn't really notice if you're already wet from sweat. If you are afraid of water then not sure what to tell you, you may want to spend your membership money on help with that. Equinox is notorious for stairs and although there are no stairs to go UP to the locker rooms like other locations there are stairs that go up to go inside the gym. Once inside the stairs either go down into the locker rooms or up between levels. You're at the gym, the stairs shouldn't be an issue for you, embrace the stairs, enjoy the stairs. Lastly it's a new gym and 2 of the cold plunges weren't working and the parking validation didn't work but was easily able to press a button, speak and view a live person on the screen and be granted access to leave. The positives: The Views are amazing, ease of access to be in or out of the gym if you wanted to take a walk in between sets to get some Sun. The equipment is all new and the gym is spotless. The crew were everywhere cleaning and making sure everything was stocked and on working order. The bathrooms were very nice but had limited stalls which wasn't a problem for me but could be an issue at some point. The showers, steam room and co-ed Sauna were dope. My conclusion, I'm upgrading my Membership and enjoying this location and all others. If you can afford it, I highly recommend it.

I recently made my way out to the newest Equinox location in Southern California because on their…read morewebsite it said this location opened on 12/20/24. Unfortunately, that was not the case as the front desk staff said they ran into some code issues that they were still working out with the city. However, they were nice enough to let me tour the club and here are my impressions. First off, being that will be a brand new club this would take over as the nicest Equinox location in Southern California. The club is spread out over 3 floors. You enter on the 2nd floor with direct access from the parking garage. More on that later. The aesthetics are very much in line with the current Equinox club aesthetic, albeit with brighter wood tones to emphasize its location right across from the beach and the Pacific Ocean. The 2nd floor has offices and the juice bar. Down the stairs to the first level is where the Men's and Women's locker rooms are as well as the new Recovery Area with a very large co-ed sauna and ice baths. It'll be interesting to see how this location handles the co-ed area. Up stairs to the 3rd floor and you see the requisite cardio area, free weights, one squat rack and machines. The cycling studio is on the side. Upon first glance, the layout of the weights floor felt like it was going to be a problem. It was very small and for a new gym to only have one set of free weights and one squat rack, that's going to be an issue, but upon further discovery there's a whole other section that you can access by going out onto the terrace covered in astroturf set up for weights and sled work and an outdoor stretching area around the corner. There was a larger room that had another cardio area, this time with numerous Woodway Treadmills as well as new weights, another rack of free weights, barbells, dumbbells, squat racks, Smith Machines, etc... The private pilates studio and group fitness studio are also located on this side. That said, I understand they were working with existing space, but it does feel odd to have separate rooms that you would have to access through exterior corridors rather than one unified space. I'm interested to see how this layout will handle weather and volume as there's no access to the locker facilities from the larger weights room. Parking is available underground with the entrance behind the building, but be careful as the ramp up and down were very narrow with numerous scrapes on the ramp walls. Parking for Equinox on the upper parking floors so that's nice, but the spaces are tight. Overall, I believe this is still considered a select location, but depending on how it does it might get bumped up to a SoCal All Access tier, but only time will tell.

Love coming here - Joyce is by far the best instructor. She cares so deeply about the students. The…read moreonly thing I don't love about this studio is the parking lot charges by the hour so there's no free parking.

Has promise. But why does no one smile? Why so dour? Each time I go i am surprised by this. And…read morethe customer service and contracts are terrible - designed to trick you. Beware.

The Hollywood location has been my home gym for years now but discovered the Santa Monica location…read morewhen I started a new job almost 2 years ago now and it's great! This location is larger than the others so it's really spacious. At the SM location I've trained with Martine, Conrad, and Sean and, as usual, all are well trained, know their shit, pay attention, and are fantastic trainers! They keep you motivated. And it's great taking classes from different trainers because each one will give you a little tip that will land different for everyone. So something small, a slight adjustment, might change the way you do a lift for the better. Another reason I love this place. It's not cheap but it's worth it and so are you! No better $ spent than on your health!

I am a regular at the Studio City Lift Society but love visiting this location if I have to be on…read morethe Westside and love having that option. I love this gym and let me count the ways. 1. Clean facilities and everybody gets their own squat rack for an hour. Time is our most precious non renewable resource in our hectic lives. To get in a full body workout without waiting to share equipment and not spend any mental energy and time programming my workouts makes this membership a great value. 2. It's not HIIT, it's pure strength training using barbells and dumbbells. With 2-3 minutes of rest in between sets. 3. The classes are small and maybe 10 people at the most. It is more of a semi private training experience - all the attention and individualized focus of a top trainer with the social benefits of being part of a positive community. 4. Fast Results. Pure and simple. I've done it all: F45, Barry's, Orangetheory, Indoor Cycling, Hot yoga, kickboxing, etc. I am the strongest, leanest I've ever been and because my metabolism has skyrocketed by adding muscle mass, it's so freeing not to watch calories anymore.

Awesome experience for swimmers or athletes of any sort, will teach you more then you will ever…read moreexpect!!

Honestly, I am terrified of swimming in oceans and any time in excess of more than 3 minutes in…read moredeep water (without being able to eventually touch my feet or latch on to something). It's been a fear that I always held off on overcoming (mainly because I didn't feel comfortable) and I know that it is a skill that I will want to have. I was introduced to DEF, but was insecure about attending a class because I'm not athletic (but not in terrible shape) and did not want to embarrass myself. The team here was EXTREMELY welcoming and they will help assess your level. You also feel safe with the experienced instructors. This has been a huge change than just going to the gym, and I'm excited to get healthier and strengthen my water confidence.

Dancefit Method is Amazing!! I started taking workout and ballroom dance classes and have never…read morefelt more confident and happy in my body. Kristina is an incredible instructor and the steps are easy to follow. She makes you feel comfortable and music is so fun. Also the studio is sooo cute!

best gym in santa monica!! especially for the price. I've tried quite a few. Found John Reed to be…read morepretentious and judgmental-feeling. Equinox is just filled with old men and the cost is absurd. I'm so glad I gave Burn a try! The staff are so friendly. They have all the machines I need. Sure they may not be the most up to date, but everything is clean and spacious. Love the open-air feel with large windows looking right over the promenade. Having a giant rooftop to workout on has been a game changer! I spend most of my workout up there. This place is never overly busy. Even if I go around 5 or 6pm, I never have to wait for a machine. The classes are also amazing!

I have been going to Burn for over a month and I LOVE IT…read more The studio atmosphere is so positive and invigorating. Classes are available every day of the week , it's only 45 mins and working out with infrred lights improves detox effect and boosts my mood Instructors are inspiring and super helpful

I'm a new customer and scheduled 3 appointments with them. First one cancelled due to "technical…read moredifficulties" and the next two were cancelled due to no-shows. They also barely answer their phone and when they do they say they'll call back and never do. Very unprofessional- unacceptable.

Eileen's golden aura, authenticity, and warm presence bring total comfort and openness to her…read moresessions. She is an attentive listener and practitioner with a powerful intuitive gift. Her studio is a tranquil refuge from the busy world - truly a space for healing and awakening. Highly recommended.

IS it worth 150$? The short answer is definitely not! I would say 100$ is more reasonable. A…read moreyounger crowd of people, and the equipment is really good. Wish they had more stair masters though. It's a huge gym with 3 floors, yet it has a decent amount of equipment, and if I'm paying 150$ for a gym, why does it close at 12 AM? and not until like 2 AM or something. Good area. This place is just "good".

Very unprofessional management. They do not care about members and take serious matters as a joke…read more Very disappointing experience. Outside of that the gym is extremely busy and loud. You have to pay for parking. For the price point you don't get anything, just the equipment there.

I had been following Monica for a while on social media, as I found her posts interesting, positive…read moreand uplifting. Over time, I became more curious as to what she did and one day I reached out for a consultation. When I reached out, I had been managing through many personal things for quite a while. So the idea of "healing" was a bit foreign to me. My mindset had been - just gut it out; just work through it. But I was beyond exhausted. While I had "managed" things on my terms and thought I had done a good job with it all, I was surviving; I was not not thriving. The techniques Monica used helped me quite a bit. The frameworks she shared helped me think about things in new ways. These new tools have helped me tremendously in managing some of life's traumas and dramas! Thank you, Monica!

Monica gave me the tools to listen and reconnect to my body. I had learned to dissociate and…read moredisconnect from my body and to second guess my intuition. But the somatic sessions with Monica were life changing. Over time, I have learned to find grounding and trust that my body is well. I'm so grateful I took a risk and trusted myself with someone who was a complete stranger to me at the time. It was really what I needed and I still use the practices even years after my first sessions.