This is a nice location, the South End Racquet and Health Club, a private member club that's also…read moreopen to the general public for certain events/activities and has a restaurant and a well known heated outdoor pool Parking can be difficult, as a testament to the popularity of the club and its active members as well as engaged/interested visitors. The swimming pool is nice, with an adjacent hot tub sauna/spa. They have private (one on one) and group swimming lessons with an on-facilities coach/trainer/instructor, John who is available for varied fees/rates. He's a really nice person and an effective swim teacher, especially for kids, but can teach both children and adults alike.

Lots of sports and lots of activities. One staff member was mean cause I was playing squash…read more Broooooooooooiooooooooo

Best indoor pickleball facility in the SouthBay. The place is hidden in the back off of 139th…read morestreet all the way back to the last building with plenty of parking. They have seven courts and offer open play. First thing that caught my attention was how fast and lack of bounce the balls were traveling down the court. The court concrete is polished smooth and using a Selkirk type of ball with a power paddle, those balls are traveling fast! Took a bunch of plays to get use to the speed and bounce of the ball. The open play isn't divided to play levels so you can be in a high level or low level game randomly, can be intimidating for newbies. This place is definitely a good pay play place to try. The owner Leslie was very nice and helpful to get me started with signing the wavier and into playing.

The best part about this facility is their staff! This family is so welcoming and nice. They are…read moreone of the reasons we come here weekly to play. The facility has many courts that are divided with plenty of space between each sectioned court. Most courts don't have this perk and are crammed close together. Also, their operating hours are so convenient and we can always get a court on a whim. The added convenience of booking courts online and paying thru Venmo is a big plus! Prices are really competitive and much cheaper than that new place in Carson! Please come check this place out! You will not want to go anywhere else! Come help support this family-owned & operated business! Leslie and her boys are so sweet and accommodating.

Trial class for my 9 year old was nothing like the videos and pictures. Just one other kid and an…read moreolder teen who's teacher didn't show or something. Within the first 5 minutes I knew it wasn't going to be a good class. Teacher Angela got frustrated with him for not doing well his first time playing. She couldn't figure out how to get him to do backhand correctly and kept looking at me as if I'm supposed to teach him. 1/3rd of the class time is picking up balls while she teaches the other students. End of class, we said thank you and left. When we got home my kid said no one else there looked like they were having fun either and he's right.

Fantastic service and experience buying an outdoor tennis table with South Bay Table Tennis! My…read morefamily has been wanting an outdoor ping pong table for a little while, and I took my time doing my research on the best one to buy. Finally decided on a Cornilleau 300X Outdoor Table. I found South Bay Table Tennis (SBTT) on Cornilleua's site as an authorized retailer. There were 3 other vendors within my 25mi radius. Llyod at SBTT had by far the best customer service and price offering for assembly and delivery. I was so impressed with his professionalism, prompt replies and fair pricing. Even better? They had availability for next-day delivery, so we got to enjoy our new table almost immediately. His delivery guys were super courteous, keeping me updated on their ETA. They arrived on time, explained how to fold and unfold the table, and answered all of my questions. Overall, we had a phenomenal experience with this company, and I would highly recommend them to anyone else in the LA or OC area looking to buy a quality tennis table (ping pong) table. Thank you guys!

Sunshine Volleyball Club is not just an great volleyball club, it was an amazing experience for our…read moreentire family. Our youngest daughter wanted to start with her older sister and ended up playing 9 years with Sunshine. She was more than prepared for high school volleyball and college (D1) volleyball. And she's 5' 5", so short girls play volleyball too. Sunshine is run by Cari and Lou Ann who between them have decades of experience growing this Club to the highest levels. They have trusting relationships with college coaches. The Sunshine coaches stay and provide consistency and confidence in the program. The girls truly LEARN the sport. There all levels of teams for every age group. They have a college recruitment coordinator. The training is the best! I loved how their practices were augmented by the plyos training on the beach. They travel all over the US for best tournaments and teams compete against the top teams in the country. And because of all of the togetherness and travel, the relationships formed between the girls are amazing and wonderful and lifelong. My daughter is a Junior in college and she still hangs tough with her Sunshine teammates when she comes home on breaks. And as close as the girls are, the parents' "meetings" are legendary. I remember wondering whose party is this really? One last thing- the uniforms!! Unquestionably the best in the country! O.K. Not that important, but still. I would recommend Sunshine Volleyball Club to anyone looking for a comprehensive volleyball experience for their daughter, where they can love the sport and become part of a wonderful volleyball family.

WARNING TO PARENTS: If you are considering booking a private session with Saskia, ask about pricing…read moreBEFORE you confirm anything -- because she won't tell you. I want to be very clear about how this situation started: I did not seek Saskia out. I reached out to Sunshine Volleyball Club inquiring about training for my daughter. The club referred her to me, and Saskia contacted me directly. From that very first email all the way through scheduling -- across 8 messages back and forth -- her rate of $120/hour was never mentioned. Not once. As a single father, every decision I make for my daughter is calculated. I don't have unlimited resources, and opportunities like this are not something we take lightly. My daughter is an independent studies student who also takes physical education as part of her school curriculum. We made the conscious decision to pull her out of her scheduled school day -- time she would have otherwise spent with her peers in a real PE class -- to attend this 1:30 PM session at the time Saskia said worked for her. That sacrifice meant something to us. When we arrived, I had to be the one to ask what the session even was -- a consultation, an assessment, actual training? Only then did Saskia reveal her $120/hour rate. Had I not asked, she would have proceeded and I would have owed $120 for a session whose cost was never disclosed at any point during our entire conversation. What hurt most was watching my daughter walk away from that interaction with her emotions dismissed and no acknowledgment of what we gave up to be there. No sympathy. No accountability. Just a rate dropped on us at the door like our time had no value. As a single dad doing everything I can to give my daughter the same opportunities other kids have, that stings deeply. This is not how professional coaching works. Our time was not respected, our circumstances were not considered, and another family almost got blindsided by a $120 bill with zero warning. Other parents -- especially those who are stretching to make these opportunities happen for their kids -- deserve to know what they are walking into. Get everything in writing before you commit.

[Review #765] 2023-051…read more Dee Hardison Sports Center, named after former Torrance Mayor, Dee Hardison, is located in the heart of Charles H. Wilson Park with a multipurpose room & large gymnasium. The Center is a part of the City of Torrance's youth & adult sports programs that include basketball, volleyball, judo, classes & special events. They're open weekdays: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Saturdays: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sundays: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM; with longer weekday summer hours of operation: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Private groups may rent the MP or gym when it's not in use by the city. The rental info can be found on: https://www.torranceca.gov/our-city/recreation/dee-hardison-sports-center. All reservations require a minimum of 5 days advance notice to allow for staffing; for availability, call Facility Booking at: (310) 618-5982, or email: FacilityBooking@TorranceCA.gov. Fee Sheet: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/74759/637901919461030000 Application: https://www.torranceca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/74761/637901919753070000 When our daughter was a toddler (about a decade ago), we would take early evening walks around the park & see classes held at the sports center. I think kendo was held at one point, not sure if it's still around? Fast forward 10 years later, my son is a member of South Bay Judo (www.southbayjudo.com), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The Club practices on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. It's a family-friendly club that teaches quality judo fundamentals to all students: discipline, honor, & respect inside & outside of the club. The gym hosts basketball, dodgeball, volleyball clinics on weekday evenings & weekends. H's classmate plays in the volleyball clinic on Saturday mornings. We're usually at the farmer's market before or after his matches & would stop by to cheer him on. The facility is fairly clean & well-maintained, except the restrooms may be messy & understocked on Saturdays due to the busyness of the park & center. If you're a Torrance local, stop by to see what the City of Torrance has to offer for you & your family.

0 stars if that were an option!!!!!…read more Shoot 360 Torrance completely ruined my friend's children's 15th birthday celebration (twins!) on 1/31, and the way they handled it was beyond unacceptable. The manager, Andreas Forslund, explicitly told my friend that although the original party slot was 2-4 PM, we could stay until 6 PM because there were no other events scheduled. Based on that assurance, food was ordered, guests were invited, and families planned their afternoon around that timeframe. At 4:20 PM, a man who had booked the venue for 4:30 PM approached our party raising his voice, aggressively demanding that we leave. This happened in front of guests and children. Shockingly, Shoot 360 staff did absolutely nothing to intervene or de-escalate the situation. They allowed this man to continue yelling at our group. We were then forced to pack up immediately!!Guests were sent home without eating, and the cake wasn't even cut. The families literally left hungry. The celebration was abruptly ended with zero notice, despite what the manager had promised. Only after the damage was done did Andreas Forslund state that the general manager rented out the space without his knowledge. That internal miscommunication is not the customer's responsibility! Yet we were the ones who paid the price. To make matters worse, my friend was not reimbursed despite them completely ruining an important milestone birthday. This was an embarrassing, chaotic, and heartbreaking way to conduct business. Poor communication, no accountability, no customer care, and no respect for families or children. Do not book parties here. If something goes wrong, they will not protect your event or take responsibility.

I had a very disappointing experience at Shoot 360. My friend's twins were celebrating their 15th…read morebirthday, which is a huge milestone, and the service we received completely ruined the day. The facility overbooked and, because of their mistake, our party was kicked out before we could even cut the cake or eat. To make matters worse, when another family arrived, the man from the incoming party yelled at us to leave because "his party was starting." Staff did nothing to stop this behavior, which felt extremely disrespectful and unprofessional. The situation felt discriminatory and unfair, especially since we were treated as if our celebration didn't matter at all. Management, including Andreas Forslund, was informed of what happened, yet no action was taken--no apology, no reimbursement, and no credit offered. This was supposed to be a joyful, memorable day for the twins, and instead it turned into a stressful and humiliating experience. Based on how poorly this situation was handled, I do not recommend this place to anyone planning an event or expecting respectful customer service.

A tee-rrific time at Palos Verdes Golf Club!…read more Palos Verdes Golf Club has absolutely stunning views! Tonight was a wonderful night that was well spent at Palos Verdes Golf Club. I got to enjoy beautiful views of the Pacific from their Garden Terrace and Ballroom. The Ballroom has windows that overlook the golf course and makes for a great sight of the sunset at night. It's also quite a spacious ballroom, making it perfect for large events and parties. Aside from enjoying the view, I got to enjoy a wonderful dinner here tonight. Dinner was kicked off with appetizers such as Fried Artichoke, Chicken Tostada and Coconut Shrimp. The main dinner course consisted of tender Short Rib with Roasted Potatoes and Peas. Dessert was a mini Apple Pie topped with vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel. I enjoyed visiting Palos Verdes Golf Club very much. One thing I would note though was when I was leaving, it was quite dark. The neighborhood around doesn't have much light in the evening. I wasn't quite a fan of the dark area and I do wish there were more lights around. Other than though, this spot is a beautiful spot to visit.

We are a guest to the party at this location. It is 101 year-old Club on the Palos Verdes golf…read morecourse.The rooms have a great view of the course in the ocean. This is a key spot on the peninsula service was excellent and we had fresh salmon which was served to a large group yet it was made to perfection. The reviews are great from inside the room and you can also sit out on the balcony a perfect spot for party or a wedding

South Bay is probably in my top 5 Equinox locations I have visited. Large location with a roof top…read morepool. Relatively clean for the most part but from pictures I have seen from the other reviews, some of the weights are a little banged up. I am okay with this as long as it doesn't fall apart on me and the gym is kept clean, particularly the showers. I believe the premium we are paying for the gym is particularly for the cleanliness which after being at 24 hour fitness and la fitness, I understand how disgusting those places can be. Parking - Large parking lot - in the morning parking was pretty easy to park but I am sure this locations can get packed during the afternoon/night time.

*Update - The General Manager told me that members should be allowed to work in with Personal…read moreTrainers and that Personal Trainers are told to avoid using popular equipment during busy times. I asked Rico if I could work in on the squat rack while he was doing a circuit of 4 exercises where 3 exercises were off of the squat rack. He told me no and threatened me saying that he knew I was the one who complained about him and he "DOESN'T CARE WHAT MANAGEMENT SAYS". For being 65 years old you would think he'd be more respectful of people and the rules of the place he works at. I'm not sure if there are different rules at the other gyms he trains people at, but I would expect he would follow Equinox's rules. **Update - Today I asked again to work in Rico on the squat rack and he again said no. He said he had 2 back to back clients where he was going to use the squat rack and I couldn't use it. He told me that the Equinox VP says he doesn't have to let anyone work in with him. He then threatened to get my membership revoked today and proceeded to call me childish for asking to work in. Rico proceeded to hog the platform squat rack for over an hour even though he was done using it with his 1st client so I couldn't squat on it. I don't understand why he's the ONLY Personal Trainer I've had threaten me multiple times and not let other paying members use equipment during busy times. Can someone please provide me with the corporate contact info if they have it?

This gets 4 out of 5 stars compared to its El segundo cousin. The showers could use a bit more…read moreprivacy, a "blanket drape" as a door and a "plastic divider scene in restroom stalls" ain't enough to be considered "LUXURY?!" There's not enough quotations in the world to describe how almost oddly shaped this place is as well, like a labyrinth, resembling that of the painting "Relativity" from M C Escher's work.... Hmmm. I don't like to have to be a maze runner to go to each location aesthetically but it's OK in my opinion, probably due to the lack of space given so I'll give it an ok feeling. This is the only one I know in south bay that has BOXING gym which is cool, but its in the dungeon underneath the gym, so enjoy it alone I guess? no ones ever in there but I bought some gloves so I'll punch a few. The only two PROS to this place compared to El Segundo is the outdoor gym is nice if you like a bit of fresh air instead of the luxury indoor interior. Second Jacuzzi is Gender Fluid, so ANYONE MAN WOMAN ALIEN ENTITY, may join in... And I've see one or two people I'd like to say Hi too if you know what I mean.. Hehehee.. And I mean probably like one or two people on any given day you would consider approachable that aren't retired folks, or teenagers, (if you are a single young adult like me :) Hey to each there own but this place is more like a converted 24 hour fitness with a few more unique things (boxing, outdoor jacuzzi) but also lacking in a few areas (less classes, small sauna/steam room, packed showers with little privacy and terrible handicap one)

I was a Club West member for almost a decade. This membership level provides complete access to all…read morelocations, which I appreciated and used frequently. I considered rejoining at the Executive LA membership level and visited the Redondo Beach location a couple of times. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I decided against it. The club in Redondo Beach is nicely situated, but very dated. The only location worth visiting in South Bay is El Segundo.

There are three good fencing clubs within 10-20 minutes of our home. However, we choose to travel…read moreover an hour to attend Precision. Why? Simply put, we go where the best is for our child. Coach Forrest is not a coach you can find just anywhere. His passion for growth and the quality of training he provides are tailored to each individual. You are not just another athlete in a big club. You are a priority, with your success as the focus. Once you train with him, you'll never want to go back.

Our kids love going to Precision Athletics Fencing Club! Coach Forrest started coaching them when…read morethey were beginners and now they have been competing in many local and national tournaments. He goes above and beyond to train them. More important than just fencing, he has taught them about dedication, commitment, and perseverance. We consider PAFC to be like a second home for our kids!