If you are looking for a steam room, big screen t.v., and a country club feel...this is not the place. I am new to lifting weights but they have every machine one could possibly want. It never gets super busy and people don't hog the machines when there are a few people in there. You could play your own play list if you want to hear it out loud. Love that they are 24/7. Owner is welcoming and professional. Everyone minds their own business. Things to consider: 1. Bring your own towel 2. Be clean and wipe your machine down with spray and paper napkins provided 3. Bring your own water 4. Have a good set of ear buds/head set Solid no nonesense gym. No frills, but for serious people looking to lift. read more

If Pumping Iron is required viewing to you, this place is a paradise. A welcome change of pace but if you're used to equinox, this ain't it. They have a great honor system where you scan QR code and pay online if you're from out of town and need to use the spot for a couple of days. Tip: Bring a towel and your own water jug read more

Favorite gym I have ever stepped foot in. No space is wasted and no BS. Bought a couple day passes while I was in town for a weekend and it was worth every penny. Can't wait to come back on my next visit read more

Everyone there is very welcoming. Weather your a powerlifter, bodybuilder, or just a person trying to get back in shape, you'll fit in real well read more

I had been looking for a gym since I moved here. I tried quite a gyms in my area but I found the best gym to be Central Coast Barbell. This gym gives you an old school bodybuilding feeling. They have all the equipment you need. If you are like myself and powerlift, this gym is also for you. You have a platform for deadlifting, a deadlift bar and a power bar. You have a combo rack for squats and bench press. The community is great and many people are willing to help you or spot you. This gym has some equipment you would rarely find anywhere else (i.e. true squat machine) along with other machines such as a belt squat. The owner Danny is very helpful and welcoming. He has multiple payment options that range from monthly to yearly. The price is more than worth the membership and having 24/7 access to the gym is beyond helpful. This is a hidden gem within the central coast and I highly recommend this gym if your looking for a place to you reach your goals. read more

Probably one of the better gyms I have been to over the years. Nice clean open environment. Lots of free weights, open benches, squat racks and deadlifting platform. 24 hour access is such a key thing to have to me. Love being able to do what I need to do and not have to wait around to use anything. read more

I went here for about a year and a half. As a woman who was new to lifting heavy, I liked that most of the time it was pretty empty - so rarely was there a wait for weights/machines and with less people = less intimidating for me as a newb. It also has everything you could ever want if you're into powerlifting etc. If you're a woman going here, know that it's 99.9% men. For the year and a half that I went everyone pretty much kept to themselves. But then I had one really creepy encounter and that was all it took for me not to feel safe here anymore. Sometimes it's just you and one other person there and no staff... that was a plus for me for a long time, until it wasn't. I emailed the staff after this situation happened and they just said "that's weird for him to do that, we'll talk to him". That didn't really make me feel any safer honestly, so I sadly canceled my membership. I'f you're a woman and decide to join, I would go with a partner or during the afternoon staff hours. read more

Nothing fancy. Not a globo gym. Exactly my style. Per usual I used only dumbbells. Was camping with fam for 5 days at pismo so I got a week pass. You'll get a passcode but everytime I went which was evening there were already people there and roll doors were up. Reminded me of my old CrossFit box. Everyone stuck to them selves. I think I only saw 2 women in total besides myself the whole time I was there which bothers me not at all but thought I'd share in case a woman wants more female presence. If you are staying at oceano dunes (where I stayed) it's right around the corner Only negative is one evening the music was pretty foul. I knew every world lol cause I'm gen whatever listened to limp bizkit when he was doing it all for the nookie. However I'd rather not hear f bombs every other word these days. I'd still go back just thought I'd share if that's a turn off for ya. All in all I'd be a regular if I was local. read more

Sweet spot. Everyone there already knows what they're doing and won't be wierd/give you problems. For anyone who's lifts prioritize the big 3, they've got multiple benches and all the squat racks you could need. They have all kinds of dumbbells and machines, but I don't use those as much. Staff is friendly but mostly out of your way. As it should be! I've never seen more than 7 people in the gym at once. 24 hour access is pretty cool too. read more

This is one of the greatest gyms. Hardcore enough, but also quite a respectful community space. I love this facility....and if I lived in the area it'd be my home gym. If you are in the area call them and ask to be a visitor!! It's a great spot read more

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The members here are definitely some of the most respectful and hardworking individuals. I dropped my wallet while working out and didn't realize it until after hours of leaving. So I contacted Corrine, one of the owners, and she quickly checked the cameras for me and found that someone had found it and asked everyone that was there if they had lost a wallet. It was turned in to the office and I picked it up soon after. Very thankful for the awesome people who workout here. I also love how this gym is open 24/7 hours and memberships are very straightforward without the hassle of dealing with any long-term plan commitments. Great place to workout with a great value all around. read more

I got a guest pass in advance. I just contacted the office during 4:30-7pm. They texted me a link to a guest form to fill out. It's a great place to train with old school feel. There are several racks, benches, varieties of different machines, numerous dumbbells, barbells, speciality bars, a deadlift platform, and a SSB. There are also some strongman equipment. If your focus is to build strength and pack on some muscles, this is definitely the place to go to. I would definitely come here again if I was in the area. read more

I got a day pass here. Just need to contact business ahead of time and they'll text you a link to sign up for day pass. Simple e-form to fill out and pay with a credit card. Do not expect global gym equipment or environment or else you'll be disappointed. This is an old school gym. However, if you're into strength training and compound lifts, CCB has everything you need: barbells, power racks, deadlift platform and plenty of plates. The equipment and machines are older but they do the job and you'll still get a great training session. I'll be coming back when I return to visit Pismo. Thank you. read more

Best gym in the area! Locally owned and nice people at the gym. Don't let the location scare you off.

The Gym is perfect for what it is. It doesn't have as many amenities as most commercial gyms do (sauna, showers, etc) but the equipment/environment provided is the best around. With a multitude of bars and plenty of equipment compared to the low volume of people training (most I've seen in there is about 15 at once), this gym is perfect for those looking to bring intensity to their training, After a week here, the community seems to be respectful of one another and the equipment-- displayed by the bars/dumbbells/weights always being racked and cleaned. Great prices, upfront--no sales reps-, open 24/7. This gym isn't going to be for everyone but my brother and I feel as if we stumbled upon a treasure. read more

super sick gym, was in the area for vacation and it was awesome using pro style dumbbells and all the cast iron plates

If you're serious about training with no hassle,distractions, or global gym environment then this is the place. Month to month which was great the sign up was quick. Litrrally filled out a waiver paid my dues and that was it. No up selling or asking for references. My favorite part is the environment. the equipment is old,nothing fancy, good ol raw iron everywhere and it all works. Its 24hrs which is great and is well maintained. I wish I could take this gym home with me to Los Angeles, but when I'm back out here for an extended period of time again. I'll be signing up again. read more

I tried it for a month. It was a great deal. Only $35 for all access, anytime, 24 hours a day. No classes, showers, or fancy frills but lots of cardio machines and free weights. Never crowded. I docked a point for cleanliness. Wish stuff were cleaner but for $35, can't complain too much. I quit after a month not because of anything wrong with the gym. I am just lazy. read more

This is a great gym. The facility is clean, available 24 hours a day (you're given a personal code to open the doors), and everyone here is friendly. Being a girl working out on my own, I don't have to worry about some gym creeper coming up to me and asking "hey girl..you need a spotter??". However, if you need a spot, people are more than willing to help you out, no creeper intentions whatsoever. What's nice about this place is the sense of community. It's usually the same crowd when I go and we all have the same goals. It's a great atmosphere to work out in. Oh..and my favorite part? The weights are ORGANIZED! And they stay organized! (Because the signs on the mirrors tell you to keep them organized and everyone here follows directions!) You're not wasting your time searching the gym for weights. If you're serious about getting fit, check this place out. read more

Hands down dopest gym in the the Central Coast Area. Old school bodybuilders dream, amazing powerlifting environment, even has equipment for strongman training. Perfect place to zone out and get a amazing lift session, and great experience for lifting journey. I'll always be back here when visiting back home to the 5 cities. Be sure to ask for Danny, he'll be there for all the info you need and make sure you're taken care of, champs! read more

This gym is absolutely fantastic. I worked as a trainer at a large 24 Hour Fitness for a couple years in the LA area and I would MUCH rather work out here than at a 24 (or any other commercial gym for that matter). I'm not in the area frequently enough to warrant getting a regular membership, but whenever I am in the area I will absolutely be returning. Relaxed vibe, plentiful and quality equipment, family owned, this is my central coast gym now and forever!! read more

If you want a place to work out where no one wears makeup or get's dressed up to work out, this is the place for you!! They have treadmills and a ton of weight lifting equipment to help you get in shape. The owners, Corinne and Jarod, are the nicest people you will ever meet. They keep the place spotless. No one is here to impress anyone else. No one is here to get a date. This is the place to go if you are serious about working out. Once you become a member you get your own key so you can use the gym whenever you want, not during certain business hours. The office is only open from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. but the owners are flexible so if you want to take a tour just give them a call. Also, there are no pesky long term contracts. It's month to month so you can cancel at any time. read more

The one and only gym for me. I've been training here for about 3 years now and I can say this place has changed my life. People come here to train their strength, endurance, and mind. Everyone who already trains at the gym is extremely friendly and willing to lend a hand or give a few tips to newcomers. It's a 24 hour gym so there's no need to worry if you work late nights or early mornings because you can come in anytime. The office hours to sign up are 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM and it only costs 35$ a month to sign up and you can look at their other long term deals. All in all this place is for people willing to make a serious change for themselves whether it be in the strength department or just trying to get fit. Everyone here works hard and tries their best to achieve their goals. read more

has everything you need to do any work out or work out any body part you want if i lived in oceano i would go here, but this is a small gym so for those who wanna see a lot of woman or get hit on by men this not your place but if you are serious about getting your work out done and do an in out this is the place for you and it is in a storage unit just fyi it's $35 a month no contracts, not even a fee to join when you sign up which is nice but i forgot to ask about any free trials it is a 24/7 gym you get a code to enter on the door handle and it opens up for you anytime gave it a 4/5 since a lot of the equipment they have here is old and if you are new to the gym the machines do not have any photos telling you how to use them so it can be intimidating when you get here if it is your first time and the mats are a little roughed up from use office hours are 4:30-7pm so check it out yourself read more

Place has changed a bit since I've been a member, but I still like it. Best deal in the area, and open all hours. Lots of weights, not much cardio equipment, but enough for me. One of the few places with a platform. read more

The best gym on the central coast ! 24 hours family owned everyone is polite and respectful. The owners know everyone by name and it makes you feel at home , old school gym with a serious vibe to it try it out ! read more

This gym is the best. It's 24hours and you get your code. It's never pack so it feels like it's your own private gym. No sign up fee or cancelation fee. You can't best that. read more

This is the exact type of gym I had been looking for since returning home. The gym has everything we need with nothing we don't. 24 hour access is a big plus especially on holidays, you pair that with a good range of weights and equipment and you have yourself a win. The people are more serious whether they are new or experienced, so its great to be around like minded lifters. If your serious about how you train and you have ever wondered what the gym is all about all I can say is come on down and check it out, you wont be sorry. read more