Great place for exercise or well being. You can find lots of various equipment to use. Nice pool…read morearea, water aerobics seems to be very popular. Friendly staff and very helpful to beginners.

I have been promising myself all year that I would take the "Fun Polo" class on Tuesday morning!…read more Today is my next to last chance of the year so here I am! I think this facility is just wonderful. I have enjoyed the yoga classes, but today I will try to play water polo for the first time in over 50 years! Wish me luck!

Fantastic Club, Kevin is a pro and an absolute natural with the kids. I've had several of my…read morechildren become a part of the team and learn how to effectively swim.

All of the other reviews of NBS are old. Things have changed. Jim is gone for 6 years, Kevin is the…read morehead coach for swimming (2016-2022), he is good at it and a great cheerleader to get kids pumped for meets, but his hands are tied by Ross Sinclair the Aquatic director. Ross doesn't care about his swim team, only water polo, so if you are on the swim team, you are 3rd class. When pool closed in 2021, he found a place for WP to practice but not ST- go run on the beach. Team shrank during pandemic, lot of apathy, lost ST to Nova, and others. Not likely that Ross will be replaced since his HS WP team is a winner, but he is a one trick pony. We were there for 6 years and I wouldn't know Ross if he knocked on my front door. Our current team isn't like that, there are no queens or princes there. Remember, the higher your pedestal, the farther is your fall from grace. Ross has built himself a pretty high one. A problem with the old reviews is they don't distinguish between NBS- a swim team, the special Jr. Guard training offered in the Spring, and City of NB swim lessons run by NBFD- which runs NB lifeguards. Nothing is affiliated with NB Jr. Guards here- the test is at CdMHS. If you just want summer lessons (run by the NBFD), or some swimming for your child under 8, it is good. Kevin is really a great guy and family friendly, I would not expect anything to change with a new facility, probably get worse. Too bad, Olympian Aaron Peirsol swam on the NHHS team, so it has a good history, if anyone cared. I'm not aware of any WP Olympians from NHHS. There is a good program for Jr. Guard swim practice but it is short term, lots of kids swimming laps to get fast enough to pass the test. But for long term JO training, not so great. It's too bad, I really like Kevin, and the pool is very convenient for us, but we went to another team when the team abandoned us. Coach Jim, gone. Coach Lexie, gone. Coach Stephanie, gone. Us, gone.

We're about to start on our 2nd year with Coach Mike and this is the best investment we could make…read morefor our kids. Coach Mike is calm but firm and the after each lesson our kids are visibly better swimmers.

My sons took lessons with Mike almost 3 years ago. My youngest had been taking lessons at Lifetime…read moreFitness for almost a year with no progress. To put it into perspective, he was deathly afraid of the water and wouldn't even put his head in even if he was standing on the steps of the pool. Mike had him swimming in less than 2-3 lessons. He now does the 100 yard freestyle in 1:45 and is doing the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards this summer.

Coach B is truly gifted! Our family has done two other 10 Day swim intensives with other…read morepeople/companies for our older two children in the past. I was very hesitant to try again with our 4 year old that didn't have any interest in learning to swim, was timid of the water and refused to go beyond the first step in the pool. Coach B was recommended to us and I am so glad that I took a chance and signed up all 3 of my kids! He's gentle yet firm, builds trust while encouraging kids to push past their comfort zones, and strikes the perfect balance between patience and challenge. My 4-year-old cried on the first day, cried a little less on the second, and was still a bit whiny on the third. But even then, I could tell he trusted Coach B. By day four, he was walking into the pool with a smile, excited to swim! By the end of the 10 days, my once timid little guy was confidently swimming and genuinely excited to be in the water. My 6-year-old already knew the basics but lacked confidence and endurance. Coach B improved his stroke technique, kicking, and taught him to roll onto his back to rest before flipping over to continue swimming. Before the program, he would quickly resort to doggy paddling. By the end, he was confidently swimming the full length of the pool with proper technique. My 9-year-old was already comfortable swimming and floating on her back, so Coach B focused on refining her breathing, stroke mechanics, and overall efficiency. She finished the program noticeably stronger and more confident in the water. All three of our children finished these 10 days as stronger, more capable, and more confident swimmers. They enjoyed learning from Coach B! They respected and trusted him! As parents, that's exactly what we hoped for. My husband and I are already planning to sign them up again next year.

Coach B is amazing. He strikes the perfect, rare balance of being firm yet encouraging. He holds…read morehis students to a high standard, but always backs it up with the positive reinforcement they need to feel confident in the water. What impresses me most is his consistency and deep competency. Every single lesson is professional, well-structured, and productive. He is also a master at differentiating his instruction--he meets students exactly where they are, adapting his teaching style seamlessly to fit individual needs and learning paces. Thanks to his professionalism and skill, we've seen incredible progress for both our 6 year old son and 4 year old daughter. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-tier swim instruction!

Aqua-Tots Costa Mesa has been such a great experience for our family. I especially want to shout…read moreout Coach Ava ,she is amazing! She worked with my three and four-year-old during swim class and was so patient, kind, and encouraging. She made my children feel comfortable in the water while still keeping the class fun and structured. You can tell she really cares about the kids and knows how to connect with them at their level. I highly recommend Aqua-Tots Costa Mesa, and especially Coach Ava, for anyone looking for swim lessons for their little ones. Great experience all around!

Interesting how an Aqua-Tots ads popped up on my email and brought back a painful memory. I…read morerecently found old videos of my daughter's swimming lessons with aqua tots, and watching them again was heartbreaking. She was only 4, new to swimming, scared, crying, and clearly looking for her safe place -- her parents. Seeing staff block her from leaving the pool area while she was afraid was hard to watch as a parent. I remember talking to a "Karen" that worked there, "oh thats just how it is she will get use to it" same person that did not greet us when we stood at the counter waiting. Vibe was already off and I didn't notice my instincts. I don't believe this reflects every experience or everyone there, and maybe it was just that day or the staff we had. But for us, it was unforgettable. Looking back, I wish I had trusted my instincts sooner and spoken up more. Thankfully, after finding another swim school, she learned to love swimming and moved forward. Still, watching that footage today reminded me how important it is for parents to trust what they feel and advocate for their child.

We absolutely love water works, and will miss our weekly sessions there!…read more My daughter began weekly private swim lessons at age 3 and is now a better swimmer than most adults I know, thanks to her instructor, Maxim. The way he interacts with children, motivates them while keeping classes silly and fun, is truly impressive. The company itself is also incredibly helpful. My daughter had a broken leg that prevented her from swimming, and the team helped us put our lessons on pause without forfeiting her recurring slot with Maxim, and even refunded us for her missed lesson the weekend prior. We've been incredibly happy with our time at Waterworks, both the customer service and professionalism of all the staff, as well as the skills Maxim helped our daughter learn.

The administrative/customer service side has honestly been a nightmare…read more If keeping the same schedule and instructor is important to you, really understand their makeup policy before signing up. Instructors do cancel or become unavailable, kids do get sick, but actually using your makeup credits can mean having to find a completely different time or instructor. We accumulated a lot of credits that became incredibly difficult to use without disrupting the recurring schedule we worked hard to secure. We spent hours on calls trying to work something out and eventually had to escalate it to management and management doesn't care. For Regional Center/SDP families especially, I would ask a LOT of questions before committing your budget here. The administrative experience and lack of flexibility have been incredibly frustrating.

This review is based on my first free-trial experience. I found this from The City of Newport Beach…read moreRecreation http://newportbeachca.gov We created a account and did a free trial on Parent & Me class (6 months-3 years) $35/8. He should be able to join the prechool level but he wanted me to get in the water and I want to make sure he is comfortable with the new place. They have 4 friendly female young instructors in the class together with probably other 5 families. Which i think is good because other swim school have only 1 instructor to 5 or 6 families. We did a couple songs like humpty dumpty, moto boat and etc. Activities like floating in the back, blow bubble, kicking the ball in the water, pretty much the same routine like other swim school. My kid is 46 months, parent is required in the water he is with me the whole time. He is the oldest in the group but he seems happy and like the pool and the facilities, so I will try the Sea Stars Preschool program and see if it better for him.

I love SoCal Water Babies, and especially Cathryn…read more My older daughter (now 5) did 2 summers of private lessons and 1 group lesson. At 2, my daughter could swim across the pool by herself outside of lessons. Before lessons, my daughter would freak out anytime water touched her face, after just a few lessons with Cathryn, my daughter was literally dunking her head in the bath, and is the biggest water lover now! This summer I took my 1 year old to survival float lessons with Cathryn. The first 2 weeks, my daughter absolutely hated them. Screaming, crying, but floating entirely on her own already. By the end of week 4, my daughter was laughing and lunging herself into the pool. And she absolutely loved Cathryn, cuddling into her every chance she got. Cathryn is so positive and tough in the best way. Both of my daughters absolutely love her. I look forward to taking my youngest back next summer for swim float swim! I genuinely cannot recommend SoCal Water Babies enough. Good swim lessons are SO important, and I have serious faith in her technique. The relief I feel knowing both of my kids have strong survival instincts around water now is great. 10000/10 recommend.

Wow it is amazing what Ms Cassandra can teach in that little amount of time!!! My daughter was…read morepretty much floating after week 2! It's so impressive to watch and Ms Cassandra is so great with the kids even when they are struggling!!! This is life changing and life saving. We will definitely be returning.

My kids (7 and 4) have been taking 30-minute private lessons with Coach Sophia for a couple of…read moremonths and I have noticed HUGE improvement in their swimming abilities. We had them in the group swim classes for years, but they never reached a level where we felt like they really got it. Now they do! The location and facility are good. Miles makes scheduling is easy and flexible each weekend. Highly recommend to give them a try!

Heated pool, clean facility & great aquatic program for the neighborhood. Weekend program, 2+/…read morepotty trained.

This is a great gym! I retired about a year ago and signed up. Everyone is very nice, the equipment…read moreis great and it doesn't get too crowded. More importantly, my wife who never lifted weights before signed up with an amazing and wonderful trainer there named Tatum. Tatum is so knowledgeable and has such a calming demeanor. Additionally, after I started working out 4-5 times per week I began having issues with a range of different muscle and joint pains (basically I kept hurting myself). So I decided to sign up for sessions with Tatum myself, and she taught me a regimen of stretching and corrective exercises which has basically cured my issues. My wife and I both give Tatum the highest recommendation!

What a perfectly situated location for all the beautiful people of Newport Beach working out…read moreflexing their muscles. It's the epitome of the Southern California fitness scene. I like their cardio equipment upstairs especially the Precor ellipticals. They also have spinning classes and all sorts of fun cardio classes. I love burning calories before I have Nobu. The staff is very friendly and helpful in finding a plan for you.