El Cerrito Swim Center is the only pool I swam at when I lived in the East Bay (2015-2019). I came…read morefor lap swimming and greatly appreciated that the pool was open year round. A seasonal schedule was posted online which made it easy to check when lap swim hours were and adjust my work schedule accordingly. If I was really ambitious I would get a swim in during my lunch hour. I found midday lap swims to be the least busy, especially during non-summer months. The evening lap swims could get a bit packed and showers could get crowded when trying to shower before getting in the pool due to a high volume of youths showering after swim team practice. Lap swim while water aerobics is going on is quite the treat. A few lanes were dedicated to water aerobics and other lanes would be open for lap swim. Music played during the water aerobics class, which made my kick sets enjoyable getting to listen to music and swim. I paid per lap swim which is the more expensive option. There is also a pass option where the pass is good for a certain number of lap swims or certain number of days and you pay in advance for the set number of swims or days. They had these passes for lap swim, water aerobics, the masters swim team, and recreation swim. For lap swim the passes were for 10 swims, 30 days, and 90 days. The price range for these lap swim passes spanned roughly $50 to over $300. Something to keep in mind when budgeting if you also have and/or want a gym membership. Facilities were clean and the lifeguards kind and helpful. Kickboards and pull buoys were provided on deck. The pool entrance and usage fees were well marked and payment for each swim was simple and straightforward.

The wait is about 30 minutes on a weekend. The waitlist wasn't very long. But the staff was nice…read moreand help. Answered all my questions. Assisted with getting my baby a life jacket.

The whole environment is great. The lifeguards are attentive. The pool is super clean. Locker rooms…read moreare super clean.

The facility is always clean and friendly staff. The towels and equipment are always clean and…read moremaintained.

My son enjoys this class, but a lot of the movements are things he learned at preschool. I would…read moredefinitely suggest for children who stay at home and need a fun activity or need to improve large motor skills. Some instructors are great and another appears like they'd rather be anywhere else, but my son likes the class and is sad he only has one more left.

The rec department is one of my favorite things about El Cerrito. It really does provide a sense of…read morecommunity. They maintain the many parks around us and they are enjoyed by all. Their summer camp, break camp and after school programs are really well managed. During the pandemic they had a flexible option to make sure children could still interact safety. My favorite is summer camp though. Through their website they have many different options throughout the week. They have tons of sports, art, games, STEM, and lots of options in general. My son always has fun and returns home tired. They also have easy to use website for signing up for activities, renting out picnic tables and grills for parties, and pool and event info. Some of their more notable events are the swimming with pumpkins, the earth day event, and my fav the 4th of July Event, it's really epic. Also, the baseball program is amazing.

Wow, coming back to Albany Aquatics Center for kiddo swim lessons is full circle. Back in the day I…read moreswam here for swim meets in high school and now coming back, such a cool moment to be with the family. They offer Tot Swim (including on Sundays) which is honestly such a fun addition. We called ahead of time with a bunch of questions as newbies and inquired about walk-ins. We received answers to everything we needed to be set up with success for our first swim. There's also a super cool vending machine by the bathrooms/showers/changing areas that offers nutritious pre and post snacks, goggles, sunscreen, and I think swim caps too. The indoor pool is super spacious and everyone was respectful (of lanes, hehe). You're able to utilize pool accessories during the swim hours and there's lifeguards on duty with a stop watch to let you know when Tot time is over. We had around an hour and 15 or so. There's an awesome grass area and epic park next door. Parking is accessible in front of center. Can't wait to return! Definitely check the swim calendar online before heading over.

My son is currently enrolled in swim classes here. The instructions & expectations are clear. At…read morethe end of each session we had to be a bit persistent in obtaining a report card, but upon receipt, it's very detailed on what he needs to work on and what he did well. We will continue to enroll him here, especially since they also have an indoor pool for Fall & Winter sessions.

What I Love 1. Top-Notch Amenities…read moreFrom the well-maintained free-weight section and cardio machines to the heated pool, spa, sauna and steam rooms -- everything feels clean, modern, and thoughtfully laid out. The variety of court sports (tennis, racquetball, pickleball) is a big bonus, especially when you want a break from monotonous workouts. 2. Friendly & Professional Staff The front desk team, trainers, and maintenance staff are all approachable, helpful, and responsive. Whenever I've had a question or requested assistance (be it with equipment, scheduling, or classes), it's been addressed promptly and with a smile. 3. Community Feel This is more than just a gym -- there's a sense of belonging. Members say hello, staff recognize faces, and there's a positive energy in the place. It feels like more than a place to lift or swim; it's a place where people want to spend time.

I have been a member for over 15 years and enjoy the variety of things Lakeridge has to offer. It…read moreis a family oriented health club and caters to all ages! The summer is especially nice to hang out by the pool after a great work out

Absolutely 5 stars and highly recommended. Coach Audrey has the patience, skill and plan to teach…read moreyoung kids swimming in the right approach. Best of all, she also makes the whole experience fun. Our kid looks forward to the lesson every week, and we can see concrete steady improvements after every lesson.

Thank you Audrey for being such an AMAZING swim teacher and swim coach! You have such wisdom and…read morecompassion for new swimmers!

Christopher is amazing and works great with kids! Our kids love him and always look forward to…read moretheir swimming sessions with him. I'm glad I found Sunsational Swim School which gives us a lot of flexibility with our busy schedules. We're happy to book additional lessons with Christopher for both of our girls.

Natan was an incredible instructor. Our 3 year old went from scared of the water and even of…read moreentering the pool to swimming by herself (!) after about 6 lessons. She's now putting her head underwater, wanting to stay in the pool for hours, and just so much more confident than before. Highly highly recommend Natan and the school. Would give a 6th star if I could!

Vasco Career College was a great experience for me. I enrolled in the medical assisting program and…read moregraduated in 2021. The teachers were amazing and provided excellent training during the labs. I learned a lot, and during my externship, I felt well-prepared as nothing came as a surprise to me. I highly recommend this school to high school students who have recently graduated and are looking to pursue a career in the medical field. Vasco Career College is also very accommodating for all ages and even for mothers. Personally, I was able to complete my course successfully while taking care of my baby boy.

On the CDPH website for online CEU's, they have Vasco Career College (CNABASE.COM) as one of their…read moreapproved providers. I don't know about the school itself, but because CNA BASE is associated with them, it's been a terrible experience. Thankfully I only paid for 1 year of CEU's and I have only been able to complete 1 course and I've spent the past 4 days trying to log in and complete other CEU's, which I have not been successfully able to do so. I'm hoping to get a refund because I am not able to use the website. It's been a terrible experience the little time I've been able to use it!