I've been a member for four years now. The staff members are incredibly friendly and helpful. The…read moreatmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, making it a perfect destination for both recreational and competitive activities. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there are programs and amenities tailored to your needs, including fitness classes (yoga, dance, Pilates, barre, taichi, etc.), swim lessons and pickleball/tennis clinics. Coach Ian, Jack and Savanna are all amazing. My son loves the toddler/junior tennis programs! Overall, I highly recommend La Madrona Swim and Tennis Club to anyone looking for a welcoming community, exceptional facilities, and a range of activities to enjoy.

La Madrona is the premier resort destination swimming and tennis club in Santa Cruz county. My…read morewife and I have been members for about seven years. There are two pools, one for families and the other for lap swimming. The club has a scheduling system so you can always get a tennis court or swim lane at your preferred time. The staff is super friendly and helpful. There are numerous classes and programs for adults and kids to enhance your membership, yoga, pilates, cardio, pickle ball, tennis, swim lessons, pool guards. The club is well maintained, has beautiful gardens and is always adding new improvements. We just love our time at the club. If your looking to get fit, enhance your wellness or just unwind after work, this is the place for you.

So glad to hear this is open again. Definitely going to check out this weekend or weekend soon…read morebecause I heard that there are free days given to locals and I'm gonna work on my swimming form so I can do a triathlon.

Why is every bar, restaurant open with all sports and the pool stays closed during summer? The…read morestate is officially open and our pools are closed??!!! I'm not impressed!!!!

I love to swim and do Aerobics here. someone in parks needs to deal with the shower issues. They…read morehave an issue with the showers, temperature and availability are an issue.

Terrible, the water pressure in the showers is so extreme I almost fell. It was extremely painful…read moreon my skin as it felt like bullets were being shot for me. How am i supposed to do physical therapy here if the shower i take after class disables me worse than when i came in?? It would have been easier if they just got rid of the showers in the locker room since it was so traumatizing. The water never got hot

By the end of summer, my granddaughter who is here for 2 months, has not only learnt her strokes…read morebut is practicing diving and flip turns. Says swimming was the best experience this summer. When she started she wasn't comfortable swimming at the deep end. This is after a year or more of swim school in SF. Your instructors know how to engage the kids and win their trust. Keep it up!

Highly recommended for SCUBA! My wife and I hadn't gone diving in six years, so we decided to do a…read morerefresher course--and I'm so glad we chose Kent as our instructor. From the very start, Kent put us both at ease: he's kind, patient, and has a talent for teaching that really shows. My wife was a bit nervous about getting back in the water, but Kent tailored our refresher to meet her comfort level and our needs, making the entire experience relaxed and positive. By day Kent is a successful electrical engineer. He teaches SCUBA out of pure passion. That enthusiasm definitely shines through in his instruction. The gear we used was in great condition, and overall, everything was exactly what you'd expect (or hope for) in a well run dive operation. If you're looking to brush up on your skills, learn from scratch, or just have an excellent day of diving, I can't recommend Kent highly enough. This was the perfect combination of fun, safety, and quality instruction. Thank you for a wonderful experience, Kent!

I'm so glad I joined this gym. The staff are all super kind and helpful. The classes offer a…read morevariety of times and types of workouts. The trainers are motivating and friendly. The environment is very chill and I feel like the price I pay is a huge deal considering I can go to an instructed class, private sauna, or use the hot worx box on my own time. I previously went to a local gym that was more expensive and I think Toadal has more to offer and is cleaner. Thanks Toadal crew I appreciate you all !

Everyone is so friendly and thoughtful. They keep the gym clean and care about the members. I…read moreespecially love the lifting room they added. The trainers are amazing and the classes are awesome!! Parking can be difficult. But if you come a few minutes early you will find a spot, no problem.

inshape. huge gym with indoor and outdoor space as well as…read moreindoor and outdoor pools!

This place is not run the way it used to be for many years now. My main issue are the bathroom…read moretoilets which are generally look like no one has taken a brush to them for over a year. I told the management a very long and even met with a manager and showed him a long time ago and nothing has improved. Otherwise I would give this place more stars. Update: I saw the response to my post ( to reach out to them ) and then saw the multitude other of reviews saying the same thing about how dirty the bathrooms are. After reading all those one and two star reviews. and knowing nothing has been done about these, this place obviously does not care at all. They just pretend to care by saying to reach out to them but obviously they've heard this feedback many, many, times over without making changes. what is so hard about hiring maintenance people to clean the bathroom? That would make so many people happy and it's obviously a poor business decision

Thank you for your response regarding the hours and 24 hour access. However, what about my other…read moreconcerns that can be addressed. Old, dated equipment, no barbell clips, etc. Also, why can't you open the gym an hour earlier on weekends? You open up early during the week? As you can see, I would not be the only one using the gym at that time!

I'm so impressed with the changes at 24 Hour Fitness that the new manager, Leland has instituted…read more Initially, I was not fond of 24-hour fitness. It lacked cleanliness and the aroma was stuffy and uninviting. But since Leland's presence there's an entirely new atmosphere, welcoming and clean. My trainer Shelly is excellent! She's attentive and mindful. She's a good coach for me.

5 Stars - Exceptional Service & Quality Work!…read more We had an amazing experience with Ben from Baby Barrier Pool Fence. From start to finish, he was professional, prompt, and incredibly knowledgeable. As an owner-operator, Ben clearly takes pride in his work -- and it shows. He walked us through all our options, explained the installation process in detail, and helped us find the best layout for our pool area. The fence looks great, feels incredibly secure, and gives us so much peace of mind knowing our little one is protected. Ben was on time, courteous, and left everything clean dustless spotless after the job was done. You can tell he really cares about families' safety and doing the job right. Highly recommend Baby Barrier and Ben if you're looking for top-tier quality and service. One of the best decisions we've made for our home and our 5 grandkids safety!

I reached out to Ben to get a fence installed in our pool, knowing very little about the business…read more He took the time to explain how the fences work and tried to find ways to save me money by making the fence more efficient. Within a week he came out and did the job quickly and with high quality. The fence looks great and is very safe, and was done at fair price. We would definitely recommend Baby Barrier Pool fence to anyone looking for a pool fence in the Bay Area.

Spencer and alix were great! these guys gave me awesome…read morepricing for our new pool fence spencer walked me through the whole prcess on how it was going to go and let us pick out the color. Looks great thanks again!

Excellent customer service! Jeff and Todd were incredibly…read moreresponsive and Jeff came out the same day I called about pool fencing. Jeff's years of experience and deep knowledge of the product were immediately evident. He arrived prepared with material samples, mapped out a custom fence design, and provided a quote that we felt was very reasonable. Jeff communicated with us throughout the entire process, and the installation went smoothly. The finished fence looks even better than I imagined. Highly recommend! Jeff can be reached at 916-276-1718.

I went to my first SCDG game last night. The opening bout of the 2011 season. I can say, with all…read morehonesty, that I have not had that good of a time anywhere else in a while. Not only are these women serious athletes and fearless competitors but they are beautiful, confident, intelligent, funny and individually unique. I want to be them when I grow up. Additionally, this was a very well produced event. The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium is a great little venue. Tickets, security, music, beer and souvenir sales were all well run... and, for the novice, the game (rules, scoring etc) is explained briefly in the beginning with the teams taking a lap or two and going through the motions so as to make sure everyone in the audience understands and has a great time. I found this to be very, very helpful. This is definitely a family event, too. It is a serious game, but there is also a huge sense of fun. Kids are welcome and the theme of this bout was "mardi gras" so you saw people in costumes, masks, feather boas and beads. The announcers are funny and did a couple of giveaways before the event. Plus you saw a lot of great homemade signs made in support of favorite girls. Lastly, there were a lot of significant others and families involved by way of taking photos or otherwise volunteering. It was really a nice vibe. During halftime, the Jr. Derby Girls came out and did a short match as well. These girls are in the 10-17 age bracket and what a great thing to see. The comradery and spirit between the women of derby and the younger up and coming generation (coaching, supporting and standing by the sidelines to high five after the game) was really, truly heart warming. There is music and a lot of yelling during the match, of course, so if you're sensitive to that kind of thing you might consider bringing earplugs but I didn't find it to be a problem. It's FAR less loud than a concert that's for sure. So. There you have it. I am, from this day forward.. a HUGE fan... and I would highly recommend you check it out for yourself. I promise you that you will not be disappointed. Also, SCDG is a non-profit. If you enjoy yourself, do consider donating. :-)

Kick a$$ girls rolling around the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, with a DJ spinnin' great tunes…read more.. what better way to spend a Saturday night?! I witnessed them SPANK the Redding Angry Beavers 121 - 22. Seriously, 99 point spread. Forget the roller derby you saw in the 70's, on TV. These girls are tough, graceful, and athletic!! The halftime show were dance numbers by students (kids and teens) of a Santa Cruz dance studio. They kept the place pumped up for the 2nd half. The bout was SOLD OUT! This is the place to be... you see families, older parent/grandparent types, kids, co-eds, and everyone in between. Spend the $20 and check it out for yourself. It's general admission but there's not a bad seat in the entire place. Of course, if you get a seat up front, you may get sprayed by perspiration when the girls come flying around the turn. Don't worry if you don't know the rules or understand the game. They do a quickie run down on the rules. Emceed by the one and only Lex, of Survivor fame. They sell cute t-shirts too! Get out there and show some love for the girls!