Pismo Beach Athletic Club

Visited here to lift weights while on vacation. $ 10 for a drop-​in, a bit cheaper if you buy a 5-​pack.
Small but decent selection of free weights upstairs, including heavy dumbells up to 120 pounds and two squat racks (in addition to a separate Smith machine). Pretty empty on a weekday afternoon.

Jeff Bowers at SLO Massage, which is located inside the Pismo Athletic Club, is the only person to go to in the county. I been getting massages from him for the past three years, and every single time I think to myself «this is the best massage I’ve ever had». He is rigorous so be forewarned. He will be finding knots where you didn’t even know you had muscles. Book 90 minutes. You’ll wish you could do more.

I’ve been going here for almost a month and it’s great so far. The biggest problem has been the cloudy pool. I’m an avid swimmer and there’s definitely particulate in the water. Also, it has a funky taste. I used to clean pools so I know what a proper pool should look and taste like.
The facility has everything I need and more. Pool, free weights, yoga, PICKLE BALL! and this new type of workout (to me): TRX. I’m psyched to try that. It also has a ton of classes if that’s what you’re into. Body pump, zumba and a few others. Pickle ball is played in the tennis courts/​basketball courts. It seems to be the most popular ball sport there by far. They also have ping pong and racquetball.
Don’t be dismayed by the size and layout of the facility. It has everything. The weight room is excellent. Lots of space and racks/​machines/​stations. They even have a couple of row machines. Also, downstairs there’s a score of elliptical machines and treadmills and the like with plenty of TVs. Locker room is spacious and clean.
REGARDLESS OF WHAT OTHER REVIEWS SAY, THE STAFF IS EXCELLENT! They’re very nice and professional. They recognized me since my first visit. Stellar. I think I covered everything. Give it a try.

This is a great place to workout. It’s the best location for a gym as it sits right next to the ocean. The upstairs fitness/​weight room lends itself to a fantastic view as you work up a sweat.
I’ve been a member here since early 1998 and get the kind of workout I need and want. Sure there are things that require some attention but nothing worth noting. Any concerns I might have can be discussed with the friendly management.
Lastly, front of the house staffing is vital to any establishment dealing with the public. Members want to feel welcomed each and every time we walk in and out of those doors. Krista in particular stands out: consistent with her smiles and greetings, personable yet professional, and knowledgeable and helpful.

Love this place! Never enjoyed going to the gym until now!!! Great people there to greet you. Great classes! Nice cardio room. Big weight room. But can get busy during peak hours. Beautiful pool, they also have a sauna and steam room.
The gym itself is in a great location but you can tell it’s been there for some time. That’s the only reason I didn’t give it the 5 stars. Bathrooms are a little old. Only two toilets. I recommend this place for anyone that is a gym fanatic or has never had a gym membership before. It has everything to offer! And the daycare is perfect for my little kiddo! Nancy is the best by far!!!

I took a break from this place and went to fitness 19 for about a 8 months Because I couldn’t stand the remodel, the filth and the unfriendly kids running the place. Well, it’s dirtier, the machines are more rundown AND now over half of the Cardio theater boxes don’t work. Such a convent location as I live so close, bummer! To Henry the owner … GET A DARN CLUE AND HIRE GROWN PEOPLE WITH A SHREAD OF PRIDE IN WORKMANSHIP and Friendliness! PBAC is a filthy mess I discourage anyone considering ! It just bites our choices are so limited around here. I will say there are some awesome instructors for group classes but that’s the extent of it

I keep a membership for the classes. Today I showed up for a 9:15 body pump class at 9 & ended up having to leave bc the class was full.
I was really surprised that a 9am weekday class was at capacity given that I arrived 15 minutes in advance. I made the mistake of going to the locker room to lock up my bag first and forgetting to ask for the bar clips until I had set up my spot on the floor. Don’t make the same mistake– people running in fifteen minutes after you will end up getting a spot but you will be out of luck.
Again, I highly recommend arriving to classes with ample time to set-​up (which is apparently approx 20 minutes) Or you will be asked to leave or be stuck crammed in a corner.

So when I travel with Über/​Lyft I workout in different city gyms. This health club was great. The staff was nice and friendly. I just did cardio this time and used the sauna and showers… They had cardio theater for every piece of equipment and variety when came to different cardio equipment. The sanua was hot and stayed hot which was very relaxing. Especially for the amount of time I spend in the car. «Great workout Great Club! »

We have been members here for about 15 years. I tried another local option, but no one was friendly. This gym has a lot of amenities, the locker rooms are clean, and the instructors are friendly. The front desk staff knows us by name. We can always talk to the owner or manager, if we have a concern.

I was visiting the area and realized after booking my hotel room that the hotel did not have an exercise room. I decided to look around on Unilocal to see what might be near me and found the PBAC.
I only took the spin classes so I cannot comment on the rest of the facilities (outside of the locker room), but the Cycling Studio is *really* nice and cool. The spin bikes are new and I wasn’t worried about air flow or temperature as it was air conditioned. with vents above that you can direct (on or away from you). Best of all, the instructors were great!
The locker room was clean which is my number one priority. :) I will definitely be back every time I visit the Central Coast.

I like the place, but the pool is a bit cool for me. If you jump in the steam room first it’s ok. It’s very clean and friendly. Works for me!

I love this gym! It’s small and not as fancy as other gyms I am used to, but the friendly staff and dance classes make up for it! I am obsessed with the body jam and Zumba classes. Great instructors too!

My husband and I are no strangers to gym membership. We have belonged to many over our years — in our small town and in major metropolitan areas. That makes us a bit picky when it comes to shelling our our hard-​earned dollars — especially because we want to avoid the classic scenario of paying for a gym membership and never visiting.
After failed attempts to stick with another local option we decided to give Pismo Beach Athletic Club a try. They had something for everyone — my mom included. Tennis, Swimming, Classes, TRX, Spinning, Racquetball, Pickleball and a great childcare option.
My husband is the gym traditionalist working mostly the cardio and weigh equipment. I love the Body Pump classes and treadmills for rainy day runs. My mom loves the «indoor» pool that allows her to swim in all weather conditions. We also happen to have more than one friend that play racquetball and another that plays pickle ball and they seem to love those accommodations.
Over the past year the PBAC facility underwent some major updates and renovations, expanding their rooms that hold classes by double it seems — making room for better equipment access and space to move while also offering one of the latest fitness challenges: TRX «Suspension Training System». This is a total body fitness program that uses gravity against the participants own body weight using bands hanging from the ceiling to develop strength, core, balance and flexibility — totally cool and cutting edge.
In addition the spinning room was expanded, cardio was consolidated into one large room with plenty of TVs for distraction and many other updates and additions.
But beyond the facility being current, clean and comfortable, the staff elevate it to another level. Customer service is awesome. Membership levels are accommodating and the Child Care staff are friendly and attentive so that it doesn’t seem as though we are just warehousing our son.
In addition PBAC offers unheard of features like vacation holds for your membership — going away for 3 weeks? Simply put the membership on hold and restart it – no charge while you are gone. Decide the facility isn’t for you? Cancel and receive a refund for the remaining months of your year. Discounts are also available for pre-​paying memberships.
I guess what we like about PBAC is that it feels like a modern metropolitan fitness center with the friendly local atmosphere we like in our small town community. Close to everything — so no excuses not to go – also make it a great option to keep up with our fitness goals.
In short — if you are teetering over that New Year’s resolution and haven’t made any firm commitments come join me at a Body Pump class and get those muscles screaming! You’ll be glad you did.

I am a former Kennedy member and am THRILLED to now be part of PBAC! The Cycling studio is roomy and air conditioned, not crammed and gross like KCF! Great childcare with a dedicated staff, and wonderful instructors! Today i did two classes and am super happy to be in on brand new floors, nice clean and friendly staff. I look forward to swimming soon too! Yay!!!

I have been going to this gym since 1996. I love it. Currently they are doing some remodeling and really fixing up the place. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The gym feels local and not commercial like kennedy. I don’t feel like I need to impress anyone here or buy an expensive gym outfit to look good while I work out. On the flip side, I don’t see any shady looking people here either. Just older locals and guests of the hotel which is next to the gym. I will say that depending on when you go here it might seem like an Elks lodge. Sitting in the spa can get interesting when Pismo Beach’s elders meet up to solve world problems and discuss how times have changed. But that’s fun too… I just sit back quietly, listen and usually learn some history of the area I grew up in.

I have been a member of PBAC for quite some time. I joined the gym to practice my swimming. The staff is very friendly and welcoming every time I go. The gym offers a wide verity of options; swimming, racquet ball, tennis, weight room, spin, body pump. They also have a good jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room. Kenndy club fitness always seems a little too crowded for me, so I went over to PBAC. They also make protein shakes, which is a plus. So check out PBAC. You never know, you might be swimming next to me ;)

I joined this gym a couple weeks ago & it’s been great so far. I go in the am (around 9) and my only complaint is that there are only 4 treadmills in the main part of the gym. There are 4 more downstairs but the room was really muggy the one time I had to use it. Otherwise, everyone is really nice, child care is great, it’s always clean & not too packed. It’s not full of meatheads and not at all pretentious (don’t feel like I have to do my hair & makeup before I go). Overall a good club.

I’ve been going to PBAC consistently for 6 years now, and it is one of my favorite gyms (and I have been to dozens all over the country). All the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. The facility is always clean and offers a huge variety of options; pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, tennis court, pickle ball (which is a new addition), racquetball, walley ball, ping pong, spin, etc…
The equipment is great for your average workout. Dumbells go up to 120 lbs or so. However, heavy deadlifting isn’t recommended as its on the 2^nd floor, and there are no deadlift bars or platform. Squatting is challenging since the «squat rack» adjustments are too far apart, the bars have no knurling, and are not designed for heavy lifting. However, for nearly all of the members/​potential members, these are non-​issues. They have some great cardio equipment, good cable machines, incline/​decline bench press, a variety of leg machines, and a great variety of dumbbells. The equipment is in very good shape, as the place is well taken care of.
The locker rooms are clean and comfortable to take a shower/​change in. The crowd is definitely older than in some of the other gyms in the area (I would say the average age of members is 55). A great benefit to the older crowd is that there aren’t «meatheads» posing with their shirts off in the mirrors. An extra nice amenity is the ability to charge drinks, food, and other items for sale in the gym on your account. So you don’t have to bring in money or your credit card every time you want a shake or a bottle of water. I like being able to pay for these at the end of the month with my membership fees, which is extremely convenient!
I’ve also heard from friends who’ve taken a variety of their classes that they are exciting and fun!
If you are looking for a relaxed/​comfortable workout environment, PBAC is a perfect fit.

Best gym on the central coast!

The best gym on the central coast! The staff is always above and beyond friendly; very personable. The facilities are clean and organized. I love that PBAC offers a huge variety of work out options (e.g. swimming, tennis, basketball, racquet ball, ping pong, weights, cardio machines, and a huge selection of classes! Some of my favorite classes are Body Flow, Body Jam, Body Vive, and Zumba! This gym is where its at! Oh ya, and of course the ocean view makes for a great work out as well!