I really liked this YMCA. Was in the area for travel, I am a national member, got in without any hassle. I go for the swimming pool and this pool was superb. Plenty of room and lanes. People here are accommodating and know the rules and work with you on sharing lanes if it gets crowded. But the pool here is one of the best I have been to in all the YMCA's I have swam at. It would be my regular go to swim place if I lived in the area. Parking can be a challenge but you can always find a spot. read more

Two days in a row, CLOSED again. One just never knows when you can count on the Mission Valley YMCA open and working as advertised. Such a a nice day, and to think, in order to goto the Y, you need to call and also visit yhe website to see if they are open. read more

Great Y. Good high quality equipment. Great value for your money. Many free classes that are not free at other Ys. Capable of handling a lot of people without seeming crowded except they only have one landmine which often inaccessible because people and trainers plant their mats or boxes in front of it. Oscar is an exceptional fitness trainer. Always helpful, very knowledgeable and has a great attitude. read more

Who are the people ripping on this YMCA? It's one of the nicest locations in town. The classes I've been to have been excellent and there's no shortage of equipment. read more

I used to love this facility. What a great organization for people of all ages and activity levels. However, they spent huge money renovating their locker rooms about 20 years ago and they were beautiful. However, they refused to keep them up despite members telling them about issues. Within five years of completion, members noticed mold growing in the showers. Nothing was done and the mold got worse. It was growing in the tile grout, the ceiling and now where shower tiles are missing. There are a lot of missing tiles in the shower and they are filled with gross disgusting mold and the shower room stinks because of the mold. While this is supposed to be a health conscious and health promoting organization, mold is horrible for people to breathe. Members have advised management of it for fifteen years and nothing ever gets done to correct the issue. Oh, they might try wiping it down every now and again, but it comes back immediately because they are not getting rid of the problem. Now, they will likely need to do fundraising to redo the showers again which will be a huge inconvenience to the members. Why they do not just clean them properly from the beginning is a huge concern. Who is running this organization? If they let this happen, allowing their members to get sick from breathing mold, what else are they doing that we don't know about yet? This management team is a huge disappointment. Go to Toby Wells YMCA instead. They keep their facility looking very nice. Such a shame MV YMCA cannot do the same! read more

I go here for swim and water exercise classes. Swim facilities are nice, but be prepared for bad customer service somewhat regularly. Today I showed up for a water exercise class only to be told it's canceled. No notifications to me beforehand, no emails, and the online pool schedule still shows the class as happening. Annoyed. But it was the lackluster attitude from the front desk employee that made me go from annoyed to pissed off. There was another older lady who'd shown up for the same class, and similarly frustrated. The employee gave her some attitude and implied it was her fault for not knowing, "There's a board out front that says it." Well I went to the board and it's in extremely fine print, and there are several other boards there too, who reads all that. Plus you only see it once you're at the gym, so you already wasted time to get there. I told the front desk employee the online schedule needs updating. She stuck to her story, "It's on the board." I asked what other classes are happening now, maybe I could attend another since I'm already here and this is my time in my schedule to exercise. The employee looked at a schedule and said 3-4 random class names, times and studios. I asked to see the sched so I could browse it. She gave it, and I picked out a potential class. She said, "Oh see this schedule is no good." Ok so what's the point then? I asked her for her name. "Vi," she said curtly. I asked for her last name, she said, "I don't have to give you my last name." Wow! It was evident that this person had no desire to help me. Nor did she really know anything about the schedule of the day. Nor did she know much about how to resolve customer issues. Nor did she care. If this is all Vi does at her job, then just have a computer do it. At least a computer will give real information and won't give me attitude. Another time, my family came for family swim and the pool was short staffed on lifeguards. They made every family wait poolside until somebody in the pool left, to keep their ratios. Some poor families sat there waiting for 30 minutes. The lifeguards were terrible at communicating what was happening, why, or how it would be resolved. Then in the middle of the pool time, they made EVERYONE get out of the pool and take a "mandatory break" for 5 minutes. No idea why, no explanations. It was ridiculous. read more

Mission Valley YMCA - Fine print "announcement" of canceled class. And you'll only see it once you already left your house to go there. Terrible communications. - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband is a member here, mainly for the aquatic facilities. We have been taking our son to swimming lessons at the indoor pool here for just over a month and I am extremely impressed by how nice this YMCA is! They have an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as hot tubs. The main gym area has new equipment and the locker rooms are kept very clean. I haven't taken any workout classes, but they have a good variety to choose from. Overall, this is the nicest YMCA I've been to and would definitely look into more of their programs. read more

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Swimming pool is 90°! So nice... My father and I swim 3 mornings every week. Such a great facility! Most of the gym equipment is in perfect condition, still, some needs replacement. The courts are all in good condition. I remember playing basketball in the youth leagues and participating in the summer camps. $60/month is my pay rate, maybe you can do better! Worth every penny as you can use ANY YMCA facility. La Jolla is good, too. read more

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So it's a typical YMCA Great for senior citizens and families. Lots of programs Dreary color scheme Large facility 2 pools Multiple work out rooms I took the deep water aerobics class which I'm thankful for since my knees are so bad. Women showed could use some attention. Missing tiles, mold, gross curtains. Over all if it wasn't for the showers it would be 5 stars. read more

I used to have a membership here but cancelled it. When I first started, monthly fee was $45, now it's $75. No longer worth the cost in my opinion. read more

The staff were so nice and helpful. The facility was older but very clean and the jacuzzi was huge with fresh clear water along with the pool. The rest of the amenities including locker rooms were well kept and nice. They also gave me a free visitors pass for trying them out. THANK YOU! read more

I been to a lot gyms in my life. This is my favorite gym I been too. The group class instructors are great.. The staff I ran into is always caring. i really like this gym. It a little more pricey then my last gym but it very worth it. read more

Excellent Gym!' Pool staff is outstanding,, Temp usually perfect in pool. Front desk friendly Garry read more

Use the indoor and outdoor pools twice a week to swim laps. It's sometimes busy, or a child poops during swim lessons and you can't finish your work out, but such is the case with any pool and the amount of lanes and the fact that there are two pools makes it so it's hardly a bother when it does happen. read more

I love Zumba with Lachele on Friday and Mondays at 5:30. This was my second time attended and had a blast. I love 20 minutes away and so well worth the drive cause we have such a good time. Try to arrive active early to get settled in your space on the floor. The staff are friendly and greet you. The class is super pumped and all ages welcomed. I highly recommend the class. As far as the workout floor with weight they are having AC issues and so it might in that part of the building and hope they hurry to fix it. Other than that the no issues with this campus. I find great value in the programs there as they are there to help you meet your health goals. They also have scholarships and programs to help if financially needed and I think that's awesome. YMCA is family friendly and where you can get the whole family involved to work on lifestyle health. *Not my photo below but YMCA photo on site* I feel odd of taking pics in gyms is a safe space for all to come. read more

Mission Valley YMCA - YMCA Mission Valley - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

I would like to emphasize how amazing all the Body Pump instructors are at this location-- special shoutout to Cristel for always making jokes to make us laugh during class. The missing star is because the gym equipment is not as high-quality and well-equipped as the the one in La Jolla. Also, because there has been may times where I call to ask if the jacuzzi is open, and once I arrive is closed. It would be nice if the staff could check before assuring the members to save a trip. Summer camps before Covid were great, too. The value of the YMCA membership for me is that I can go to different locations. read more

We recently joined the Mission Valley YMCA after deciding we needed more equipment than our home gym could offer. I've had a YMCA membership in multiple states and when comparing prices I was surprised that the membership in San Diego was so affordable - shocking I know! Accessibility: They have two parking lots that are equal distance from the welcome desk. And I have never had any issue finding a parking spot. They also have lighting in the parking which I appreciate. Staff: Seems to have a wide variety of ages working here which is nice. Typically, they have 2-3 people working the front desk. Which is great when they deal with questions because you can still roll through quickly. Before signing up we took a tour, and I appreciated the enthusiasm and genuine happiness the guy leading the tour had about the YMCA. Equipment: They have an impressive selection of equipment. They have a dedicated cardio machine with countless treadmills, ellipticals and everything else you need for your hot girl summer. People: This is always the highlight for me the YMCA brings together such a diverse group. You have young, old, men, women, singles, couples, and families. It's a nice group with a little bit to offer for everyone. A household adult membership was $90, and that's half the price of most studios. So, if you need a gym with consistent hours and no fuss - this is the place for you. read more

Wanted to get a quick workout in but had our son with us. We took him to childcare and they said that they were at full capacity and that the staff was going home soon. It was well before 8pm and there were barely any kids in the room. Had to turn around and leave and drive 30 minutes back home. So disappointing. read more

Sorry, there are no pictures to post. I thought it would be weird...ppl working out, kids playing swimming, etc. lol go for a tour to see if it has the things you want. This is specific to the ymca in mission valley they are all different and offer different types of setup, workout equipment classes, etc. This place is very nice, clean and up to date. The website for me was frustrating, so I just went in to ask, plus I got to walk around. Joined up to be a workout buddy to my mother in law in the swim classes aerobics. We love the classes, and the instructors are great! Great music, motivation, and variety of moves to get the full body workout. Some days, I definitely feel like I get my butt kicked. But it's a good thing, though. Feels great to have that motivation. Bathrooms and lockers are clean Employees are nice, some gnarly attitudes a few times and this is where I knocked off a star. This is the ymca, gym, kids, everything combined... so even a hint of a sour attitude just can really mess up your day, especially when that's why you go to the ymca to feel better about yourself, feel confident dropping your kiddos off etc whatever the case may be. Will it stop me from coming, probably not? Unless it gets really to a point, I'm just annoyed every time... which it's not so...*shrugs* Everyone has their off days. The membership is a Lil on the higher side....but! They have plenty to offer variety wise and you have access to any ymca. With the family plan you can drop your kids off for about 1 hour and half however I'm myself annoyed with the times available not very convenient for early mornings. But I'm sure it's great to have that option, just a bummer that I can't use it. The youth programs and side programs like personal training, swim lessons, day care (added as a family plan) are not included however you get the classes at a discount rate for being a member. I use the toby wells for the gymnastics, separate review. All in all it's a nice environment, big place, parking is easy being 2 parking lots on each side. Trolley is close by, drops you off 1 block away. Get your workout in!! You can do this!! read more

Great value, especially if you have kids. Young children can be left in the youth room while you work out, and older kids have multiple options of classes such as swimming, basketball, water polo, etc. During summer there are many activities and camps to choose from as well. The gym equipment is regularly replaced with newer models and there are exercise machines for all types of workouts. Variety of classes are organized for patrons, many of which are free - cycling, pilates, water gymnastics and so on. The Y is a great place if you're not into the "meat market" type of gym and the perfect family club for young and old. read more

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Swimming every morning; E-Gym every other day; pickleball when I get the nerve to get out on the court. Who could ask for more?

I really like this gym! I've been here a few times and really enjoyed my workout and had a great experience! Staff here are very nice!

The people who work at the Y are very nice. They don't allow phones in the weight room, so you can get a good workout without waiting for vacant eyed, slack jawed inconsiderate jerks sitting on machines reading their phones! read more

Fabulous people. The Pickleball games are life affirming events for me. Perfect sport for the aging wannabe athlete. It is like a country club for the dwindling middle class. Warning: Be sure to warmup and stretch before Pickleball. Emergency rooms are full of patients with Pickleball injuries. read more

Another update on the Mission Valley ymca... It was so bad at the indoor pool in the mornings that I finally gave up and canceled my membership. It gets better, I just got notification that I have been exposed to Tuberculosis during the months I was there.....get this, I leave and it's still haunting me. Do not go to the Mission Valley ymca, it's the worst place to go especially if you're disabled! read more

Very nice gym with everything I need. I usually go to the 24 hour gym, so was pleasantly impressed.

First and foremost I'm sorry to have to send you a message to you because apparently your employee is not capable to help me out and she basically has lied about an issue that I had with a yoga teacher at your facility in Mission Valley. Unfortunately, as of now, I don't believe she's capable to do anything, and I need to reach out to someone that could message someone in the San Diego area that is above Araceli Alejandra so they can resolve this issue. It had come to my attention that I made a complaint months ago to I don't remember her position at the YMCA and I've been having issues with one of the employees she's basically a yoga teacher and I spoke to Araceli and I made a complaint again couple of days ago. I had an issue with this person and it was very embarrassing for me and the friend that was with me, I wennt to see Araceli twice she was not there or maybe she was trying to avoid me, not exactly sure. I called her. She finally returned the call later on the next day. I made an appointment with her at 4 PM and she showed up late I was already irate, so I did raise my voice and she told me to calm down which I didn't do. I ask her if she did anything about it months ago about the situation she clearly said no, another supervisor was there his name is Josh if she tried to lie he was present, it's pretty unbelievable to me, that they did nothing about my concerns and I had a previous experience with another staff of the Y and I made a complaint about it and at this point I'm not sure she did anything about it because she has proved to me that she lie then, so she could probably have lied back then or before I need someone to deal with the situation because I had enough. Once they fix the problem, I'll be more than happy to make a new review about the customer service but as of now very this please with the overall customer service, and the fact that she lied. read more

I had my kiddo in summer camp for a week at this location for the first time. Arrived around 7:45, was told to sit in a "waiting area" which was muddy and messy. Staff wasn't very informative nor communicative or helpful about where my kid's camp tent was. Seemed like they arrived to work at their own leisure and parents were just supposed to figure it out on their own...? I overheard another parent looking for the same camp I was so I followed her there, since they didn't mind pointing HER in the right direction, even though I'd been sitting there for almost 40 minutes. Got to my respective camp tent, no staff around, even the other Moms were like wtf..? I had to get going for work, my kiddo definitely picked up on the tension we were all giving off as no one really knew what to do or who to leave our kids with. He started crying, I started getting a little flustered because the staff that finally came through literally stared at me like I was insane, trying to calm and pry my child off so I could get to work. In other camps, staff usually are very helpful in distracting the kiddos with activities so the parents can drop off and go smoothly. Yeah, didn't feel very good seeing them just watching it all unfold with NO inclination to help in the slightest. Never again. Sticking to Toby Wells' well-trained, much more helpful staff. read more

I was approached by the yoga instructor, Debbie, and she tried to intimidate me while I was finishing my sets. She tried to force me off my machine and proceeded to stare at me while I tried to finish my workout. She is so rude and should not be allowed to work in what is supposed to be a healing environment... read more

When I rate a store or facility, I give kudos or stars for cleanliness, safety, products and always, "people" - i.e. individual's service, attentive staff and supportive employees. I'm pleased to share that once again the folks at the YMCA on Friars has hired some new front desk employees who are knowledgeable, patient and most helpful. Yesterday, I re-enrolled my husband and myself for the Fall and Winter season and found "Danielle" to be all of the above, plus upbeat, warm and enthusiastic about her work and in getting us back into action immediately. Great to be back! read more

Mission Valley YMCA - A most welcoming feeling with decorations for the holiday and warm friendly smile from Danielle at the front desk! - Gyms Near Me - San Diego, California

I've cancelled my membership upfront , but a month after cancellation that have charge me . Called customer service - they said they said that the membership is cancelled but they will not refund the money and advised to dispute through credit card company . Seriously?? You've got warned read more

Debbie was so rude during her session ! The way she spoke , the dirty looks, and the smart remarks were all uncalled for.

I had the worst experience with Debbie, who I later found out was the yoga instructor at this particular ymca. She approached me so aggressively about me checking my phone, while I was on one of the leg extension machines. She came up to me, tapped me on my shoulder as I was literally getting ready to start my workout and rudely asked how many sets I had left and if she could work in with me. I told her no, that I would be quick and she just stayed there staring at me. In between my sets I looked at my phone to see the time, and this disrespectful lady got in my face and yelled that if I had time to look at my phone I needed to get off. She was so inappropriate with how close she was to my face, screaming and pointing her finger at me. I defended myself by telling her to leave me alone and if she had anything better to do and she said, " no, I'm going to stand here and stare at you." I really tried to ignore her, but then Debbie took out her phone out and started taking pictures and recording me. Yelling that she was gonna send my picture to the director of the Y to get me kicked out for "being on my phone." The entitlement of this lady was insane.. She started yelling at me telling me that she worked there like I was supposed to be scared of that. She was not in her work uniform. She was in regular workout clothes. I think it is so embarrassing for the Y to have someone walking around acting like that.. read more

Had the most amazing experience today. Went in to sign up for a membership everybody.. Staff was very helpful. I met Carter, what an extraordinary young man. Very helpful, knowledgeable, and had great customer service. I did sign up for a membership. Thanks to Carter and showing me around the facility. read more

Great experience with all the instructors for the group fitness classes - Dinah and Rachel have been particulary exceptional. Having quality instructors like them is a big selling point for me that makes this mebership worth it. read more

One thing I like about this YMCA, is how it is organized. Most gyms are just a large room with work out equipment. Here, there is a room for cardio, a room for weights, dance/yoga rooms and hallways in between. The locker room is very modern, has "set your own combinations" locker and electronic scales. "young man, there's no need to feel down" Pros: - modern locker room, with modern combination lock tech - plenty of cardio and weights - has the cafe, even if you do not buy food, provides a place to sit between working out - pool and jetcuzzi - parking lot has those solar panels, park your car in the shade - provide blue hand towels "young man, when you're short on your dough" Cons - has its share of homeless hanging around - for some reason one of the parking lot entrances is blocked by traffic cones read more

The Y is always amazing. This one is no exception. Skateboarding. Camps. Swim lessons. Gym. 2 pools. 2 Jacuzzis. Cardio room. It's clean. It's got everything you could want in a gym / community center. Join the Y. You'll love it. read more

I adore this location! The thing I love most about it is the fun kids area. Two hours of fitness freedom for mommy while baby plays with all the nice child care employees here at the YMCA mission valley....whoopieeee! I always find parking when I come here even after work around 5 PM when it is considered the busiest. There is always plenty of cardio equipment available too. They have an awesome basketball court and a lap pool outside. There are always kids outside since they host camps here such as archery camp, splash camp and equestrian camp just to name a few. There is a really nice healthy café in the middle of it all which to my delight accepts Apple Pay so you don't need to carry actual money around just your phone which you probably have anyway while working out. It's a fun family environment all around and the staff is super sweet and friendly and helpful. read more

Pool was closed . Showers had black mold. Idk how any business is allowed to keep operating with this issue. Someone call the Health department ? I Won't be returning. read more

I read many of these reviews and I'm absolutely dismayed at the bad ones. First, the swim reservations for this Y are for ALL San Diego area YMCAs. They have to charge for no-shows since otherwise limited spaces will go unused and some folks might not take cancelling or rescheduling seriously. I swim a LOT at SEVERAL YMCAs under these rules. Staff? Staff at all YMCAs have been friendly, hardworking and patient (see below!). I belong to another YMCA but this one has the best pools (and well heated), best gym etc. Here is an example of how eagerly helpful, friend and PATIENT that staff is. I was greatly embarrassed today because as soon as I put my stuff in my locker to take a swim, I forgot my locker number. Since I had covid in December my memory has taken a big hit. I went to a lifeguard to ask him how I can get into my locker and FIND IT and he said it was easy -- to enjoy my swim and see him after. I DID immediately see him when the session ended. We went into the men's locker room and had to go through ALL LOCKERS since none (seemingly) had my stuff. Not once was he impatient or snickering (maybe because I was swearing at myself). It looked like someone took all my stuff. (But I was puzzled WHY would they want my underwear, pants, and battered tshirt?). He took me to the front desk since I thought I had lost everything (no cell phone, no credit cards for an uber, no car keys). I believe it was a supervisor who came to go through them with me again. We opened ALL LOCKERS in the area. I still didn't see my things...until a member said maybe I just didn't recognize them for a minute. I had that in mine when we looked through a locker -- and yes, everything WAS THERE but somehow it didn't register when I saw it (more Covid fallout). NOT ONCE did anyone show anything but concern. No impatience, no anger for taking up their time, no rollling of eyes. Not all businesses that deal with people hire people who truly enjoy helping people, apart from doing their regular jobs. Can I give this Y 10 stars for epitomizing excellence in every way? read more