The great feeling starts right at the door…read more Everyone at the front desk knows my name and greets me with a smile. Eder opens the door with a high five every single day, and Sydney is genuinely one of the nicest people you'll meet -- their warm welcome alone motivates me to come to the gym daily. Mike, the manager, has made this the best gym I've ever seen, even though it's not a top-tier location. The improvement since he started is drastic. All the cardio machines are brand new with huge screens, the stretching area has new mats, and equipment covers have been renewed. He also gets things done fast -- I asked him about battery banks, and two weeks later they were there. A few small suggestions that could make this the best gym ever: 1. Upholstery inspections should be monthly. Most pads were replaced, but a few cracked ones remain, and the cracks pinch your skin. (Also, the lower bike on the left ramps intensity to max on its own -- likely a warranty fix.) 2. Hair dryers are outdated. Other Equinox locations have Dysons -- would love to see them here. 3. Paper towel dispensers are manual. Sensor dispensers (like other Equinox clubs have) would be more hygienic. 4. The new cleaning team isn't quite at the previous level. Mopping starts 20 minutes before close while members are still finishing up, and for the first time ever, shower towels ran out. The previous team never had these issues. 5. The AC struggles on warmer days -- upper floors get pretty hot. None of this changes the bottom line: thanks to Mike, Eder, Sydney, and the front desk team, this club keeps getting better. Highly recommended!

The GENERAL MANAGER , name "Mike Smith" Very disrespectful,…read moreunethical, and unprofessional. Today I stopped by at this location to grB a shake and tKe a picture of the back examination machine, so I can search for a home version one. I am a former member , with 6 years of continuous membership, and due to my recent injury on a treadmill on BH location , I had to cancel my membership since 2 months ago, when I arrived today at SM , I explained to this general manager that all I need is to be accompanied by one of the available employees to the back extension machine, for me to take couple of pictures. This rude , non-gentleman manager told me about the policy of the club being exclusive to members only , and refused to help me. I walked out feeling disappointed, disrespected , and betrayed. I don't think people such this guy name "Mike Smith" can present equinox club properly, instead they would make the reputation of the company jeopardized . He definitely needs to address his behavior, and instead of only following the polices , practice some leadership manners, as well as kindness and compassion. I would never visit this club again because of this general manager's poor skills of management, and terrible customer service. I strongly believe he doesn't fit the culture of Equinox club at all.

Great space Great equipment…read more Needs a little more cardio Smoothie fav PBBuzz Parking -around the corner but don't skip validation Santa Monica city is brutal

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.

Amazing experiences with the staff the billing and mostly the gym…read more The gym offers parking too

I've been a member at Golds Venice for 38 yrs. I've noticed the past few days that the music is so…read moreloud and unnerving that workouts are difficult. Heavy Metal Rock isn't workout music . It's unnecessary and irritating . Who ever is manager needs to be replaced with more responsible leadership as a manager. Turn that mu

This is my favorite gym in Los Angeles. Kevin and the entire team were extremely welcoming, easy to…read morecommunicate with and super flexible when some life changes required me to take a pause on my membership. I most appreciated that joining/being a part of the community was not contingent on anything but your ability to show up consistently and have a good workout. The fellow gym members were also very welcoming! The classes are excellent and each teacher has their own style but collectively all the trainers are able to give you modifications or options if you need them. Highly recommend this gym to anyone and everyone.

Coach Jamal led the 7 a.m. class. He demonstrated the movements and broke down the workout for us…read more Sweat 60 is like CrossFit- working out in a parking lot/ garage with barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and sweaty people moving from station to station to get their workout done. The workout was doable, but I wish they would play more music to motivate people. They should add another trainer; there were about 20 people with only one coach. When lifting weights, it's crucial to make sure you are using the proper form. Adding another coach will allow people to have more 1:1 attention when needed. Not a great place for beginners, in my opinion. Free but limited parking when you enter the alley.

Heather is incredible! Every single time I speak to her she is so kind and goes above and beyond to…read moreanswer questions I have. I was just speaking to her today, and she even remembered that I frequently use the pool just by speaking over the phone. Loving Trifit so much, everyone is great but just want to shoutout Heather because of the multiple times she's gone above and beyond and made me feel highly cared for as a member :)

This facility is small but has the bare minimum in terms of equipment, showers, sauna, pool. The…read morecycling room was a selling point to paying almost $200/month, yet half the bikes don't work. When you ask the employees, they say "I don't know, I don't really cycle". I'm not sure what that has to do with knowing how to use the equipment at the gym that you do in fact work at. The staff is the primary reason I decided to cancel my membership. They are simply bodies in a chair. They won't help, they don't say hello or greet you, they seem like they'd rather be anywhere else. They act like you're interrupting their personal conversation when you need to buy a water or ask literally anything. Cycling classes come and go without wiping the equipment. The cleaning standards here are 7/10. The best selling point here is the pool. It's nice to swim indoors, but there are only 3 lanes. Also, the cycling instructor, (Bernard I believe?) is the reason this gym gets a third star vs 1. Overall, the staff not knowing how equipment works, saying you're SOL when none of their bikes work, and being overall rude and unpleasant really kill the energy here more than I imagined. When I first signed up, I felt like it did not matter if the staff was rude- but here we are. I would rather pay less, knowing i'm going to get sub par service. If I'm going to pay almost $200, I would expect cleanliness and employees who know anything about the gym.

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

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.

This is an introduction walk through review. I came here to gather information for my husband who…read moreis considering joining, and because I was already in downtown SM, I decided to check it out for myself. I like the safety of this gym, being locked at all times. You can unlock the door to get in with a fob, or their App. The App shows you how crowded the gym might be at all times too, which is convenient. Andreas gave me a tour and showed me around and I was impressed with the shower/ drinking water station, free weights and more. Payment for this gym is done automatically, every 2 weeks. Parking: City of Santa Monica parking garage is across the street. The first 90 minutes is $1 which is reasonable. Thank you Andreas for the guided tour! I really like this gym. I really like that the door is locked 24/7.

On of my favorite locations. Anytime Fitness can be a hit or miss depending on the size and how old…read moreit is. This location is fairly new. All new equipment and kept very clean. I love the size. You have tons of space so it doesn't feel like you're up on other members like most locations. The only reason why it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because of parking. Parking is right across the street but it's no longer free. It's $1 I work out 5-6 times a week so it adds up.