I wish I had found Lori SO MUCH sooner. Our kids are 8,6&3.5 and all were not able to swim. Lori is…read moreso incredible with each one of them. She makes everything into a game & the kids are having so much fun when it's their turn. She is so incredible with the kids - she is fun & silly & also challenges them the perfect amount. They can't wait to come back & my 3.5 year old cries when we leave. As someone with a background in education, I can tell how much skill & experience she has (she has 50 yrs of teaching experience) in everything she does with them that looks so natural but she's doing everything for a specific reason to get them closer to being proficient swimmers. We had previously only done a local ISR 2 week class with our oldest when they were very little but it was very traumatic for me & I didn't want to go back. I'm so thankful they can learn now in such a fun & effective way! I'm telling all my friends -- run don't walk to these swim lessons!!

I'm so glad I found Lori here on Yelp! My 3 yr old took…read moregroup swim lessons in 2023 with a different company, and there was NO way I was doing that again this year. I had been looking for a one-on-one lesson. Kilmers Swim Time, taught by Lori Kilmer sounded just like what I had been searching for. I called her and booked lesson throughout the next 2.5 months to start. My son, who's about to turn 4 yr old has had 5, 30 minute swim lessons now. He started off shy and quiet. Not sure of this new place and person. But with each lesson he has opened up more and learned SO much! Lori has toys on the side of the pool she uses to keep the kids interested and focused in their lesson. She's so good with kids! Her style of teaching has my easily distracted kiddo focused and engaged the WHOLE lesson. It's impressive! Having my son, who is comfortable in water, but did not know how to swim, have one-on-one lessons is so much less stressful. With group lessons with a different company last year I was so paranoid of him going under the water and no one noticing, since they'd be working with a different kid and have their back to the kids who were waiting for their turn. I highly recommend you talk to Lori and give Kilmer's Swim Time a chance! She's very knowledgeable and has decades of experience!

Found Francis thru Yelp, reading up the reviews of parents... I reached out to him. Francis is very…read moreaccommodating and flexible with schedules (if he doesn't have his schedule filled up). Zach was one of those that was afraid of the water, we just finished a handful of lessons with Francis and the difference in Zach's confidence in the water, combined with his newly-learned skills is AMAZING. I agree with what everyone is saying, Francis is calm, patient and truly aims to get your kiddo confident with swimming while still having fun. Now my problem is to get kiddo out of the water, luckily school is starting so he can't bug me to go for a swim everyday. LOL Thank you Francis!

Francis is calm, patient and easygoing. He really understands that each child is unique and knows…read morehow to help them build confidence and comfort in the water. My son looks forward to his weekly swimming lessons with Francis and often talks about it throughout the week. We are beyond happy with our experience with Francis and highly recommend SwimFX!

We love Callan Swim School! My daughter started lessons right when she turned three and didn't even…read morelike getting her face wet. Just six months later, she's swimming unassisted across the pool. It's been truly remarkable to watch her progress, and her instructor, Miss Isabella, has made every lesson fun, encouraging, and safe from day one. The lessons are short, which seems typical for this age group, but if you stay consistent, the progress happens quickly. The staff is also very open to feedback and always responsive whenever we've had questions or concerns about a lesson. Going into this summer, I feel confident she'll be able to swim independently, and I'm so grateful she's developed a genuine love for the water.

I am writing this review on behalf of the staff at this location. The teachers are so wonderful and…read morecaring. The office staff is always accommodating and friendly. Unfortunately, we have noticed that staff members, including one of our favorite instructors have left and are planning on leaving their employment at this location. I have learned that this is not because of the job itself, but because of the conduct and behavior of the owner whom I shall refer to as "B" "B" does not seem to value his staff in the way we, the customers, do. It is my understanding that he is often rude, dismissive, abrupt, and insensitive to staff. I have also learned that there is hardly a staff member at the school that has not been brought to tears by the words of 'B" I have personally observed some of his interactions with staff, and was horrified that they would be spoken to in the manner that he did. This type of business relies on their staff, specifically their teachers. Without them, there is no business. I am quite concerned that there will be a continued turnover, which will have a direct negative impact on the students at the school, including my son. I know that this is a family owned and operated business. I have great respect for the Callan family. Unfortunately "B" is risking their good reputation, and I truly hope someone in the family business can step in and change the course such that the staff be treated as they deserve. I know that many families, mine included, will follow our child's instructor if they should leave this location. This 5 star rating is only because of the employees.

We love this little swim school! The instructor is so sweet and works so well with my kids. She is…read morevery understanding about each child's needs and caters her lessons based on that. She pushes them just the right amount so that they learn new skills but also don't end up in tears. I would consider my kids slow to warm up but they took to her right away and ask when they'll see her again. Great service, easy and flexible scheduling! I highly recommend them.

Rachael is just so fantastic! I have three of my children take lessons with her, ranging in ages…read morefrom 3 to 8, one of whom has learning delays. In just a few weeks, I saw so much improvement in their technique and confidence in all three kids! Since Rachael is a school teacher by profession as well, she is uniquely doubly qualified as an instructor. She is so dang good with kids---way more patient and fun than I am. Also, the view at her home is amazing. Strongly recommend!!!!

The facility is clean and the teachers are great with the kids. Christina at the front desk is…read moreamazing, says hello to everyone and it's always ready to help if there's an issue with your account. They are very lucky to have her. My adult son has Down's Syndrome and the lessons have been wonderful for his scoliosis. Highly recommend.

Great place for swimming laps or just water walking..the staff is very friendly and the water is…read morewarm which is a big thing for me..if you have children needing lessons this is the place to go also..5 stars for Water Works ..

We cannot recommend Coach Dave from Shark Swim Lessons enough!…read more When my son first started, he had very little swimming experience. In just 8 sessions, Coach Dave helped him learn the foundations of swimming with so much patience, encouragement, and professionalism. We continued lessons with him, and 6 months later Archer is now like a little fish in the water What really stands out is Coach Dave's dedication and ability to connect with kids. He makes lessons fun while still building strong technique, confidence, and water safety skills. You can genuinely tell he cares about every child's progress.

I started swimming lessons with Dave as a complete beginner with a serious fear of water. From day…read moreone, he's been incredibly patient, kind, and motivating. He never rushes you, but somehow always knows how to push you just the right amount to help you grow. His calm teaching style and positive attitude truly helped me overcome my fear -- something I never thought was possible! My brother and I took lessons together, and Dave was always on time, flexible with scheduling, and super easy to communicate with. Every lesson felt productive and fun at the same time. If you're an adult who's never swum before or feels nervous around water, I can't recommend Dave enough. He makes learning to swim feel achievable and even exciting. I'm already looking forward to coming back to keep improving!

An update is long overdue...and it's 3 stars. I should've written an update when it was a solid 5…read morestars but this summer (2025), the City of San Marcos partnered with Premier Aquatics and unfortunately, sometimes with change, things go a bit downhill. Before Premier Aquatics, there were plenty of chairs and lounge chairs in the shade, the pool was open during the summer 7 days a week, 12-5, and every Friday night was 'Family Nights' from 6-8. The lifeguards brought out a huge obstacle course and all the kids loved it. Not anymore. The pool is open less hours for recreational swim. M-Th 12-3. F-Su 12-5. There are way less chairs, and no more 'Family Nights'. It's pretty obvious why the rec hours are limited...Premier Aquatics makes more money off swim lessons than they do with recreational swim. They offer more pool passes at different price points, but none of them are through the City of San Marcos. You're buying it straight through Premier Aquatics. My kids still enjoy it, but....meh. 3 stars.

Weekend hours are 6ish to 2:30. I wish it stayed open later in the day. Great little pool.read more

Most everything. Super clean. Lifeguards should try to keep kids out of lap lanes is my only…read moresuggestion.

This is a great pool. They've got a massive parking lot. The staff are high school kids, so don't…read moreexpect much. The pool is perfect for younger kids, which I have. It's got a huge sloped entry for little ones to safely play if they aren't quite swimming just yet. There are swimming lanes and a big area for kids who are swimming to jump in, splash around, and play. The splash pad is awesome. It's got a lot of different features making it very entertaining. The pool and deck are really clean and seating is limited with not a ton of shade.

I live in a neighborhood of San Diego which requires all home owners to financially support the RB…read moreSwim and Tennis Club, have been since we moved to our current home some 12 years ago. There are two levels of membership, the required one, which has an annual fee approaching $500, and which only allows up to six visits per year, and the unlimited one with an annual fee nearing $700. When people buy in this area, they are adequately informed of their future financial obligations. The facility is quite nice, the other members are generally friendly and most of the lower level staff are equally friendly and capable. There exists two pool areas, one reserved for seniors, adequate shade, and also an ok fitness facility. There are areas for children, many tennis and pickleball courts, meeting rooms, and several annual family picnic events. Of late, many of the required members, who often moved here when the annual rate was much lower, have been unhappy with the cost for something they do not use, and if they did, it would be around $80 per visit, while the enhanced members can attend daily if they so please, possibly at as low a rate as $2 per visit. I understand the need for funding of the physical plant and of adequate reserves for future expenses, and would not personally use the facilities much anymore, as 80 is in my rear view, but think that the board should consider an increase in the allowed annual allowed number of visits equal on a percentage basis to the lat ten years of financial obligatory increases. This might mitigate some of the current unhappiness. And no, I don't wish to serve on the board of directors. Been there, done that.

I came here to play pickleball as a guest of one of the RBSTC members. Therefore, this review is…read moremainly for the facility and the pickleball courts and playing conditions. RBSTC is an old HOA membership only club (for people that live in the community). It is dated, crowded, and very guarded with partitions, fences/gates to separate different activities. They are very strict with tracking and making sure guests are checked in properly. You feel like you're visiting a friend in prison with all the info and form that you have to fill out and sign. But once you get through the check point, the facility is quite nice with swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, batting cages, etc. Pickleball is the latest craze and is very popular among club members. RBSTC has 8 pickleball courts to accommodate the demands. The courts are nicely surfaced and maintained. However, the center fences are too close to one side of the back courts which hindered your movement and serves. It's great that the courts have lights so you can play at night. But they should upgrade to LED lights for better visual and to enhance play.

Clean, caring and kind. Great experience for a gym. No high pressure, cleanest I've seen and…read morepositive environment focused on fitness.

Chuze Fitness is an affordable gym club. They have multiple membership plans. Its gym is very…read morespacious with plenty of workout machines as well as weights. Locker room is large with showers. It is only crowded during peak hours. I enjoyed working out in this location. Staff are nice and competent. Parking is easy. Overall, I came and conquered my workout.