Best Gym near Carlsbad, California

I have been a member of many an Equinox, locations and gyms. This is by far the friendliest and most helpful gym. The trainers are professional, desk staff can capably medical freeze, restarting and billing. The actual gym is a giant floor with huge windows overlooking hills and greenery with natural sun. Locker rooms have been clean and ample. The steam rooms are decently hot. Towels aren’t a mess, the gym never seems too full however there are definitely rushes. Lastly the machines and equipment are in perfect working order, and the side rooms are huge with beautiful views. I’m sure you will love this place, even as a visitor.

Overall, Equinox La Costa is a solid gym experience, especially thanks to its exceptional staff and cleanliness. The employees are always friendly, attentive, and ready to help, which really elevates the environment. The gym itself is spotless, with equipment and facilities that are consistently well-maintained. However, for the premium price, there are some areas where Equinox falls short. Given the high monthly fees, I was expecting a wider range of amenities. It feels like there’s a lack of variety and innovation in what’s offered compared to other high-end gyms. On top of that, it seems like member feedback isn’t taken as seriously as it should be. With little competition in Carlsbad, Equinox doesn’t seem to prioritize incorporating customer suggestions or addressing common concerns. I think Equinox could greatly improve by listening to its members more actively and adding more amenities to justify the cost. It’s a great gym, but with a few changes, it could be even better. More amenities and lifting machines would only cost peanuts to the owners, so it is extremely frustrating to have dues constantly go up and see nothing new in the gym. Lastly, my wife would like the kids club to be reopened so she can come back. Thanks

I have been utilizing the Spa at Equinox now for several months and the quality of service is exceptional! I see Kate Fernandez for massage therapy. She has helped me feel so much better and is always a joy to see. I highly recommend all of her services but, personally, really enjoy her trigger-point therapy and Swedish massage. I look forward to every visit with her! I see Amy Adams for facials and waxing services. She is phenomenal. She has my skin glowing and if she sees a problem areas with my skin, she comes up with a solution to resolve it. She will make you feel comfortable and relaxed the whole time. *note- the spa is open to the public and is not just for members!

I just got a lash lift, tint, and brow lamination with Amy, and it was incredible. She’s gentle and thorough, and my lashes look incredible- there isn’t really a need for mascara, but now it feels like the mascara does more than it did before. My brows, which usually look like cousins, look closer to twins than they have (probably ever).

Staff is very nice & helpful. Classy crowd; not many young college kids which is good. Crowd is mostly 30’s-50’s and focused at the gym, which I like. Equipment and locker rooms are clean. There is a steam room, but really wish there was a dry sauna too. I came from the Equinox Sports Club location in Irvine so I was spoiled because that location was absolutely huge and had everything you could possibly imagine, and that location is my comparison, but overall this location is good. Def best gym in North County San Diego. Management, if you see this, great job, and also please, please, I’m begging you —don’t get rid of the last Arc trainer cardio machine there is! I would be devastated lol

1 star Avoid 24 Hour Fitness if you're looking for flexibility or a chance to try before you buy. I recently moved to the area and wanted to check out different gyms before committing. When I visited to ask about a trial day, their policies were ridiculously rigid and expensive. First, they couldn't offer a single day trial. As a potential new customer, I found this incredibly short-sighted. How am I supposed to know if I like the facility without trying it? Then, they told me a single day workout would cost $25! That's absurd for just one visit. Even worse, when my friend who's already a member offered to bring me as a guest, they wanted to charge him an extra $10 per month for one measly guest pass. Talk about nickel-and-diming your loyal customers. The whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth. Their inflexible policies and attempt to squeeze every penny out of potential and existing customers shows they care more about immediate profit than building a welcoming community. I'll be taking my business elsewhere, to a gym that actually wants new members. If you're gym shopping in the area, I'd recommend looking at other options before considering 24 Hour Fitness. There are bound to be more accommodating places that will let you try before you buy without breaking the bank.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

First time here and the place is impressive. It has lots of lockers outside the bathrooms for your belongings, plenty of equipment and newer style dumbbells, plates and deadlift stations (9+). I liked how there are dedicated areas for each type of workout. Pretty clean, but not many paper towel stations, as others have noted. Staff is friendly. There are way toooomany high schoolers here in the afternoon. I guess it's best to start early.

I go to the gym early in the morning and I’m always greeted with a Great Smile and an Amazing Personality by a lovely young lady by the name of Samantha! She reminds me that Polite and Friendly Service still exists! Thank you SAMANTHA!

My favorite 24. Super clean, all machines are fully functional. Entire gym is actually clean. Not overly crowded like other locations Definitely Recommend this spot.

I've been going to this gym since the day it opened as it's conveniently located very close to where I live. The amount of equipment they have and the spaciousness is very nice, but i feel like there has been a decline in cleanliness and equipment maintenance over the past year or so. The cardio machines in particular are where I have the biggest issue. They are often filthy with dry sweat and paper towels that people leave in the drink holders. Given the amount of people that frequent this gym they should have a full time person(s) cleaning from the time they open until the time they close. They had one guy for a long time that I used to see cleaning and re-racking weights but I never see him or anyone else cleaning for that matter. As far as the equipment goes I typically only use the stair-master and currently they have 4 that are completely broken. 1 or 2 of them have not been in use for over 6 months, possibly a year now. There are at least another 3-4 machines that work, but they need maintenance. They are really bumpy and make lot's of noise when walking on them. On a positive note there is newer girl that works at the front desk that couldn't be any nicer. Always has a big smile on her face, says hello, asks how you're day is going, etc. She's great!