Let me count the ways how much I miss and love Equinox…read more Yes, I know--it's a high-end gym. But you truly get what you pay for. I was a member of this location for over a decade, and since moving to Charlotte, North Carolina, I can honestly say there is nothing quite like it. The nearest one to me now is in Atlanta, and I still miss the San Mateo club regularly. This location has everything you could possibly want in a fitness facility--and then some. The Fitness Floor Downstairs is a beautifully air-conditioned workout space designed for people who are serious about exercising. No distractions, no crowds hovering by the windows--just a clean, focused environment. You'll find: * Full weight training equipment * Recumbent bikes, ellipticals, and treadmills * Dedicated spin, Pilates, TRX, and group fitness studios * A large open stretching area with foam rollers * Cold, filtered water stations throughout * Staff available for spotting if you're training solo It's efficient, professional, and thoughtfully designed. Locker Rooms & Amenities The locker rooms feel more like a boutique hotel than a gym. They are consistently spotless and fully stocked with: * Plush towel service * Spacious showers with teak benches * Steam rooms infused with eucalyptus * Complimentary razors, Q-tips, and personal care items * Premium Kiehl's products It's luxurious, yes--but also incredibly practical. You can comfortably get ready for work, dinner, or travel without feeling rushed. The Rooftop Pool One of the standout features is the heated rooftop pool. It has multiple lap lanes, cabanas, and water aerobics equipment, and it truly feels like a mini country club in the middle of downtown San Mateo. The pool is heated year-round, which means you can swim in any season--something you quickly get spoiled by. They even provide sunscreen from Supergoop!, along with full towel service. It's those little details that make the experience feel elevated. Classes, Spa & Services The class offerings are extensive and easy to manage through the app. Signing in is seamless--just scan your phone and go. Highlights include: * Yoga in a beautiful bamboo studio with HEPA filtration and ceiling fans * Pilates (available as private, duo, or small-group sessions) * A full-service spa on the upper level * A juice bar and retail shop featuring premium fitness apparel Everything feels intentional, polished, and well-maintained. Location & Convenience The club is located right in the heart of downtown San Mateo, making it incredibly walkable. There are restaurants, grocery stores, and cafés nearby, including one of my favorite bakeries and specialty markets. Parking is also surprisingly easy for a downtown location: * Two-hour validation * Surface lot, garage, and rooftop parking options That convenience makes a big difference in daily use. Value & Membership Yes, membership can be expensive. However, many employers offer corporate discounts, which can make the cost more manageable. In my case, the value absolutely justified the price because I used the facility regularly and took advantage of the amenities. Even when I relocated, canceling my membership was straightforward and professional--no pressure, no hassle. Bottom Line Equinox San Mateo set the standard for what a fitness club should be: clean, thoughtfully designed, service-oriented, and genuinely enjoyable to use. If I ever move to another city with an Equinox, I will join again without hesitation. Because at the end of the day-- life is short, and you should live well.

Amazing space. From the rooftop heated pool with cabanas, yoga studio and spa, to the impeccably…read moreclean locker rooms, and a wonderful group exercise studio and open gym floor. But what makes the place extra special is the superb group exercise instructors and professional staff.

I realize this is on a college campus and students will be there. In the morning it has become very…read moredifficult to get on any of the weight machines as students sit there scrolling their phones. When confronted they seem unconcerned. The trainers sitting their glass office and do not monitor the floor.If they walked around from. 9-10 am, they would see what is really going on with cell phones.

The strength and Balance class was resumed today with a different instructor . The old instructor…read morewas no,longer able to teach. The "temporary" instructor, according to her, was not familiar with what Sterling taught you would think she could spend 10 minutes with him so she would know what he was teaching. She obviously didn't. She didn't know he used music. The class did not start on time. There was no introduction. The first 20minutes were stretching. Sterling did that at the end. You can do better.

I had to update my review. I still stand by the quality which is what begets the 2 stars. They're…read moreclean and well maintained. However I thought their practices around the fee structure were extremely shady. First of all, for a community center you charge a crazy amount. It's meant to be accessible and not an elite club which is what this has turned into. A name change should be well in order if they're not serving the community they belong to. Please note they are a non profit organization. Secondly they will charge you an arm and a leg for classes and membership, they will update your pricing and not give you notice. I think the fact that they don't list their prices on their website are true testament to my statement. I dropped my membership as it stopped being worth the $500 I was paying for me and the kids per month (only one of my kids was doing swim lessons) their swim classes helped for a little and then the teachers were replaced with new ones who didn't care much about the students. I ended up quitting and unless their pricing is more transparent and less elitist I'd rather drive a little bit longer.

Clean, well run facilities, great staff and incredible programs…read more For all ages- toddlers to seniors.

Blue Banner Volleyball has been an absolutely phenomenal organization for our family, providing…read moretop-tier coaching and unmatched support. Watching my daughter's progression on the court has been nothing short of amazing since we joined. The club's dedication to developing fundamental skills and advanced strategy has truly elevated her game and deepened her love for the sport. Beyond the excellent physical training, the community of other families is incredibly welcoming, making every practice and tournament an absolute joy to attend. We've built wonderful friendships cheering together from the sidelines. It is a fantastic environment that truly cares about the athletic and personal growth of every player. We couldn't be happier with the positive impact this club has had on her journey!

BBV has been a wonderful and welcoming community. From the director to the coaching staff and…read moreplayers. Looking forward to the upcoming season!!

It's the Y. It's not a fancy schmancey, hoity-toity, lala gym. It's a neighborhood gym for normal…read morepeople. Average Joe's if you will. And I love it. We left Crunch after 17 years (well, technically it was Gold's before but you get the point) because I had a female stalker and Crunch wouldn't help me (even with restraining orders). I was wildly unimpressed with their non-assistance. We went to Equinox bc it was supposed to be nicer and it was only a 1 mile walk from our house - fantastic. While it looked nicer, it was not nicer. It's old, outdated and limited. It's stupid expensive. And the hours really, really suck. So after a year, we left Equinox and we were wavering on going back to the Bay Club or joining the Y. Our kids really wanted to work out and the Y was a great option for a family plan. So we joined for them. While testing it out and thinking we might bounce out to the Bay Club, we ended up loving it. They recently upgraded all the equipment to smart equipment and I'm diggin it! I haven't seen these machines since I was at an upscale gym in Houston a couple years ago! I love the price ($185 for all 6 of us, plus it as daycare vs $230/mo at equinox per person and no kids are welcome) I love the normalness of the Y too. I may make great income, but I don't want to be with the stiffs. I want to be where my roots are.

I am looking to complain to this YMCA about its unreasonably hard pool lane dividers in which one…read moreof my pinkies was injurred this morning but since I'm here I'm going to be fair, give a rating of 4 stars, and refute to several cranks here. I've gone to this and the Mission Valley YMCA for years. I find the complaints about the front desk to be frivolous. There are no towels except small ones for use with disinfectants and thus that complaint is frivolous. This is Yelp and it draws a lot of defective people to complain.

I really want to like this gym more, because there are a lot of things they do well. The staff are…read moreconsistently friendly and welcoming, the crowd is respectful, and the location and hours are very convenient. However, I can't give more than two stars unless management seriously improves equipment maintenance. Several machines have had "Out of Service" stickers on them for at least six months, with no visible progress on repairs. In some cases there are only one or two of those machines in the entire gym, so when one is broken for months, it becomes very inconvenient for members who rely on that equipment. On top of that, some of the existing equipment is clearly aging (frayed cables, worn components, etc.). What makes this more frustrating is that the gym offers a premium membership tier that includes access to the hydro/water massage bed, but that has also been out of service for a long time. Even more concerning, the water fountain and bathroom have both been out of service multiple times. That's a basic facility issue. Members need access to drinking water and restrooms during workouts. Meanwhile, the gym sells bottled water at the counter, which feels especially frustrating when the fountain isn't working. On a few occasions they even had to bring in a porta-potty outside the gym, which says a lot about the state of the building facility. Again, I genuinely want to rate this gym higher because the staff and community are great. If management commits to properly repairing and maintaining the equipment and facilities, I would absolutely be happy to update this review and increase the rating.

The last day for this gym was today 8/26 sadly :/ It was a good chill gym with the equipment you…read moreneeded.

Nice facilities and staff. Good pickleball drop-in community--people drive in from all over to play…read morehere! I wish it was easier to get a court. Very competitive and not many tennis courts anymore. The ball machine is good. The free pickleball paddles for drop-in are not as good as the Bay Club Gateway ones. Parking can be hard even though there's a large lot. Bathrooms and locker rooms are nice and clean. I wish there were more workout classes and social events (though there are a lot of pickleball tournaments.)

Nice if you are into tennis. 95% of the place is desiganted for tennis…read more There's a very small work out area is you need to get a work out after tennis. Coffee, a small work/lounge area. Very clean and neat. Plenty of parking.

I've been back to this 24 Hour Fitness a few times over the past few months and the age of the…read moreplace definitely shows but it does what it needs to do if you are looking for a gym to get a workout in. They recently installed a gate where you have to scan you membership in to open the gate. Feels a little bit extra and unnecessary but I guess this is probably to curtail folks from just walking in without checking in. Luckily I have my membership check-in on my apple watch, so it's easy enough. I was impressed that by the squat racks, all the plates were in their correct spots, which is rarity for any 24, so kudos to the members and staff for keeping things tidy. The machines are definitely starting to show their wear and tear and some feel like they are on there last legs but still functional. The functional training area with the astroturf needs some refresh. There's random weights and barely any kettlebells to choose from, honestly good luck finding a pair of the same weight kettlebell lol Since my last review, the basketball courts have been reopened and it looks like people were getting some run in the morning which is great to see. There was nets on the hoops, so I'd consider that a win. It's definitely one of the busier 24 hour fitness locations, so plan to mix up your workout if you are on a time crunch.

We came here as paying customers and have been waiting for about 30 minutes, with no one properly…read moreassisting us or explaining how much longer we need to wait. What is even more disappointing is that this employee is sitting on the counter/table where customers are supposed to be served and greeted. This is extremely unprofessional and gives customers a very poor impression. We came here expecting basic customer service and respect. Unfortunately, the experience has been very disappointing. Paying customers should not have to wait this long while an employee is sitting on the counter instead of properly assisting customers.

I was a sponsored guest for 7 years, and the new management came in and ended it and couldn't be…read moreany ruder. Also they fired all the existing staff.

Absolute trash after new management takeover. No prior notice given to sponsored guest who have…read morebeen going for years so expect to show up and be denied entry

I really love Bay Club! The space is beautiful, spacious, and very welcoming. The locker room is…read moreamazing, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. One of my favorite things is playing pickleball there. The courts are great, and I also really enjoy using the tennis ball machine to practice. Overall, it's such a comfortable and enjoyable place to spend time and stay active. Definitely one of my favorite places!

Sharing this note below, which I sent to management on 7/16/26. Also, I really enjoyed the "mini…read moretri" that the club put on today - it was fun, challenging, and a great community builder! Thanks Bay Club for being a big part of our lives and making it fun to come work out! I just wanted to give you guys a big compliment. I've been a member for over 20 years and think I am using the club more now than I ever have. I am really happy with the changes you've made over the past 5-10 years, and I feel like you are consistently getting all the little things right that add up to big things for me and keeping my membership. The locker rooms are always clean and well taken care of, the pools and hot tubs are pristine, the employees appear to be genuinely happy and engaged, and are super friendly, and the customer service is great when I've needed it. My daughter and I truly enjoy coming here just about every morning, and I think the operations of the club are a big reason why. Kudos! Also side note, I love the World Cup decorations and little fun festive things you've done around it (like the fish bowls for voting for the team you think will win). Things like this are nice ice breakers that make us look forward to talking to the folks at the front desk, and the relaxed, fun vibe motivates us to come in every day. I remember years where things felt tense to me here and it is definitely not like that anymore.