About
Community fitness center offering group classes, pools, and youth development programs.
The facility features two heated outdoor pools and a heated children's splash pad. The Lap Pool is typically maintained at 79-81 degrees Fahrenheit, while the Instructional Pool and the children's Splash Pad are generally kept at 84-86 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Encinitas YMCA receives generally positive feedback, with many members praising its clean facilities, amazing pools, and friendly, helpful staff. It's often highlighted as a great value, especially for families, offering diverse amenities like an e-gym, skatepark, and camps. However, several reviews point to significant operational issues, including frequent closures of key amenities such as the jacuzzi (due to pH problems), instructional pool (due to heat pump failures), and sauna. The competitive pool also sees lane closures due to reservations, leading to wait times for other members. Some members suggest a need for more professional management to address these maintenance and operational inconsistencies. Additionally, strict enforcement of age rules (13+ for independent exercise) has been a point of contention for some. Despite these drawbacks, many users highly recommend the facility.
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Good for Children
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Accessible Entrance
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Accessible Restroom
Reviews
Listing Reviews
February 13th, 2025Jeremy.Decker
I found this YMCA to be a very great place to go work out. The facilities were all very clean, the pool was amazing and the staff was very friendly. This certainly isn't going to be your $200 a month club premium club, however it definitely holds up to a very high standard and has all the amenities to get a great workout in.
May 7th, 2024Nadya Migalko
We have a family membership here and love this place. I mostly use the upstairs e-gym (you need to sign up for this) and my partner does all the other gym stuff. We all use the pool, which is fantastic. My son uses the skatepark. My kids also do their camps.
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They have rules that you must be at least 13 years of age to do the exercises on your own. We went with an 11 year old and asked that 11 year old to do go on the treadmill. Then after we asked that 11 year old to go on the treadmill, one of the staff asks,"How old is this kid on the treadmill?" I said,"11." The 11 year old is old enough to just put the speed at 1 on the treadmill and not fall down off the treadmill.
March 22nd, 2025Drew Kerwin
They YMCA needs a professional team managing this location. Jacuzzi (spa) is CLOSED frequently. The staff cannot fix Ph problems in under 3 hours. The competitive pool has lane CLOSURES due to reservations - reservations for the elite few who do NOT pay extra and that do NOT occupy all the lanes reserved. The remaining people have to WAIT for the few remaining lanes. The instructional pool is CLOSED frequently when the heat pump fails. The sauna is frequently CLOSED due to reasons unknown.
January 21st, 2025James Lloyd O'Connell III
I just discovered the Encinitas YMCA, and I must say that I am so glad that I did. The ladies at the front desks are exceedingly helpful. I met Sandy yesterday; Sandy helped me at the refreshment counter, such a congenial, kind fellow! I've joined many gyms; I grew up in coastal North County, never knowing what a gem I had in Encinitas. A Y membership costs $500.00 a month on the East Coast! How anyone could complain about the fees at the Magdalena facilitate is beyond me! I love this place! I only recommend hiring someone whose only job is to check Member's IDs. Possibly, the folks here are too kind and wouldn't want Members to be annoyed. There's an air of exclusivity here. I highly recommend the Encinitas YMCA. Wow! JL III.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Monday | 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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