On a recent trip to San Diego my friend recommended we check out a class at PB Fitness. We opted…read morefor the Friday afternoon full body work out and wow was it a great workout! The owner Kat was also the instructor. She was very thorough in her instructions before getting started so everyone was clear on what to do at each station. There were 3 exercises at each of 4 stations covering all the bases, leaving you spent after each one. Kat provided tips and motivational quips throughout which was super helpful. The other ladies in the class were friendly and welcoming. This is a 3 story boutique gym with even the 1st floor indoor area open to the outside allowing you to enjoy the fresh air and breeze from the nearby ocean. There are amazing views of the sunset over the ocean from the 3rd floor. Here's the best part, I happened to be there on a night where they were having a wine tasting social on the 3rd floor from 5:30pm-8pm. Kat and her assistant put out a lovely spread, both generous and tasty. Members brought bottles of wine to share while socializing and making new friends. It was such an awesome way to bond with this little community, which is something Kat really prides herself on. It's not just a gym but like a second home, somewhere you enjoy going to not just rushing in to grab a workout and get out. Check this out if you're in the area, you'll be glad you did! I know I'll definitely rely be back.

Love PB Fit! Grateful for the rooftop and open air and great community. Great location too!read more

Total Body Tuesday with Pam is Amazing! This is exactly what we needed here.She is knowledgeable,…read morepersonable and loves teaching us! Her energy and happiness makes this class go by quickly and I love the challenge this class offers! 6:30 also works out well with my busy working schedule:)

If you forget your scan card, expect to be treated harshly…read more They make it seem like a big hassle to enter your phone number. Then condemnation with complete disapproval for not having it, the impression made. One may ask 'it's not that big of a deal to bring the card.' It is. Easy to forget. Misplace. Takes up un-needed space with daily items. And a customer should not be treated poorly for not having it. What else do the front desk personnel have to do? Why was I even told I better have it next time, like a threat almost. 24hr no card needed, LA fitness no card needed, all other gyms no card... I wouldn't care but each of the few times I forgot it, I was told I better have it next time, I'm sure I'm not the only one. One may state we have two water filling stations. You do. But trying to get the sensor to recognize the water container and waiting it to fill is a little painful, not horrible but annoying. additionally: poorly ventilated. Door in the back with fans. pully machines poorly maintenance. mismatched weights-clear sign just bought at yard sales. Swear I paid first month, last month, then last month again when leaving.

Want to give them a favorable review but again went there this afternoon and two treadmills were…read moreout of order as well as an arm machine downstairs. They should get these units fixed asap!! Also, would someone get the cleaning crew in here for a good scrub!!! Shower! Sinks! Treadmill and elliptical trainers, recumbent equipment and the FLOORS!

I made an appointment yet they wouldn't open the door. I guess they don't want people to join their…read moregym after all.

Such a fun workout that FLIESSSS by. I prefer to start on tread bc I find it the hardest (lol)…read more Music is jumping and I love that you can go at your own pace.

i love this spot - when i lived in SD i went every week & continue to go whenever i'm in town. it's…read morethe perfect HIIT class - goes by so quick you don't even realize you're working out.

The friendliness of the staff was impressive. They remembered me early on…read more On my fourth third visit I had taken my ring off while swimming. I left it on the 4-1/2 ft marker. When I came back the next day, it was put aside for me! What a relief! Justin Hartley, the manager, is a real sweetheart. He extends a warm welcome and is encouraging regarding getting what you want out of your workout!

Came on a Saturday evening to try and get a trial pass to see if it's a gym I'd like to work out…read moreat. Was turned away as their "financial advisors" weren't in. They tried to sell me a weekly pass to enter for like $40. Don't come here. Not worth it. Also, this parking lot and garage structure has a lot of homeless folk and transient people in cars. Sketchy vibe. They don't appear to have a security or parking attendant. Skip this gym! Check out somewhere else.

UPDATE: It's been three years since we've written a review on LA Fitness and happy to say that…read moreeverything is still 5-star in our opinion. Cleanliness and variety of classes are still a high priority and what tops the list has been our personal trainers. "George" the fitness training manager is perfect for his job, as he has found not one, but two trainers for us. It's wonderful that our personal preferences are kept in mind as the trainers are "Masters" and our exercises are perfectly tailored to our body types, age, and our individual strengths and "limitations," too.

The only reason I could say my experience was so particularly enjoyable was talking with and…read moregetting helped by a staff member named Luis Yurnet. I am previous la fitness regularly but stopped because I was unsatisfied with my local club's staff, they are lazy and unhelpful and had thought all La fitness staff was like that but not Luis in the slightest. He helped me find a promotion which my local club was not telling me about when I went in to ask about membership and went out of his way to give me his personal number and sent a reminder text with the information I needed to get an online membership. I am now à la fitness regular EXCLUSIVELY because of Luis, thank you very much, MAKE HIM A GM

Cool, no-frills gym. I was there on a weekend and a weekday while on vacation and it was never…read moresuper busy which I like. Machines are all working, clean and no squeaking. There are lots of hand towels and separate towels to just wipe down the machines. There's plenty of free weights, but I didn't have a chance to take photos of that area. This gym can accommodate someone that is looking to just do some cardio and light weights, or even the biggest of muscle men. I just walked over from the hotel I was staying at, but I did see plenty of side street parking. The gym is located INSIDE an older brick building and there is a Bank Of America sign on it. Since my group and I were guests for a few days, the front desk had to check us in and they did so efficiently and with a smile. Not sure what they charge monthly but as a guest, I appreciated the cleanliness and how nice everyone was, whether working there or working out.

What an amazing gym! The staff is super nice, they have towel service, and even Eucalyptus towels…read more I'm used to commercial gyms, so getting access to a private gym was such a treat. Even at their peak hours they aren't very busy. There's plenty of equipment, and I got my workout done in a very efficient manner. Would definitely come back here if I ever find myself in La Jolla again!

Since my last review, things have changed. They now have a cleaning crew that keeps things clean…read more Also they are remodeling this location and have added and installed more equipment. The staff at this location are very knowledgeable and helpful. If you're interested in getting in shape and looking for a good place to workout, this is it. Also check out the classes they offer to members. See you on the floor

I was given a three-day pass and walked into what looked, on paper and on the tour, like it could…read morebe the one. 34,000 square feet across two levels. Turf. Sparring ring. Mat arena. Recovery area. Brand-new half-million-dollar renovation. The bones were impressive. Then I stayed long enough to actually use the place. The equipment is almost entirely Hoist. I cannot stand Hoist for serious lifting. The entire aesthetic is black-and-red themed, which I found nauseating after about ten minutes. I tried to force it. It never clicked. The locker room is the real tell. Tiny lockers. Clear shower doors. Bathroom stalls that looked dirty. Sinks with no paper towels. I had an accidental spill from one of my bottles and there was literally no way to clean it up. Meanwhile the main floor is stocked with spray bottles and paper towels for the machines. Hygiene and recovery get treated as secondary. Turf day was chaos. It was supposed to be open free space. Instead a class of roughly thirty people had taken it over and the staff didn't seem to know what was happening. The tire flipper was missing its inner weights. The turf itself is small enough that people were stacked and grouped on top of each other. Absolute bedlam. Upstairs the studio instructor was excellent--warm, noticed I was new, invited me in. That part felt right. The recovery room looks solid, but requiring a towel just to use the sauna is one more small friction that adds up when you're there six days a week. Everyone I met was friendly. The culture is warm and welcoming. People clearly love the place. That's why I kept second-guessing myself. But I am not looking for a themed environment that forgives operational gaps because the paint is fresh. I need order, elite free weights and machines, and a locker room that matches the standard of the training floor. Hygiene and renewal are not extras. They are central. This gym has the square footage and the new equipment, but the mismatched details--neglected bathrooms, missing pieces of equipment, uncontrolled open space, small frictions everywhere--turn what should feel like a high-level training center into a hodgepodge rec center with a nice renovation sticker on it. I wanted to love it. I didn't return after the tour. It just isn't my tribe.