Pismo Beach Athletic Club

About

Athletic club with yoga classes, a sauna, and a pool, plus pickleball courts.

The club features both an indoor and an outdoor heated swimming pool. The main lap pool is generally maintained at a comfortable temperature, often reported to be between 82 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Pismo Beach Athletic Club receives praise for its friendly and welcoming staff, excellent customer service, and a strong sense of community among members. The remodeled pool and jacuzzi areas are well-received, and some members highlight new, top-notch equipment. However, common criticisms include limited operating hours, especially on weekends (closed Sundays), and a lack of post-shower amenities like complimentary bags, lotion, Q-tips, and blow dryers. Some members also note a humid locker room due to a missing fan, limited parking, and, in some cases, older equipment despite other claims of new gear.

Location

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Amenities

• Accessible Entrance
• Accessible Restroom

Reviews

Listing Reviews

July 7th, 2021

Danny

I have been attending this gym for quite a while perhaps 4 years and today I decided to post a review of my overall daily experiences. The staff has always been nice, each and everyone of you guys is doing a phenomenal job keep it up. The gym is wonderful and all but it lacks on plenty of things. After it closed and I came back there is no more complementary bags after showers and such, the fan in the locker room is gone which creates a very humid uncomfortable environment. The remodel in the pool/jacuzzi area is great work. Equipments are still the same after the come back, sadly same old equipments unlike the competitive gyms around the area. In the locker room/showering area there is no lotion, after shave cream, Q-tips, blow dryers etc. Lots of senior citizens, rare to find young people. Limited parking spots. The gym closes super early and they don’t open Sundays which makes it inconvenient sometimes.

January 16th, 2025

Susan King

I have been an active member for last 2 years and thoroughly enjoyed my membership- due health issue I have not been able to work out or participate in water aerobics. I do miss them! Love new weight equiptment! Expecting to return next month! Can hardly wait.

March 2nd, 2021

Claire Grether

I highly recommend PBAC. I call it the Pismo Beach Friendly Club. The front desk staff are sweet and welcoming and they love to say Yes! I mainly swim but I also do yoga there. People in the pool have always been so gracious offering to share a lane [pre-covid] or acknowledging you if you're waiting. In the locker room people greet each other nicely too. I like the yoga class and I love swimming where I'm not feeling a cold wind outside of the water.

August 21st, 2024

Katie Paonessa

After over 10 years as a member of PBAC, I felt it was time to share my experience of this place I call my gym home! I cannot speak highly enough of this facility. The NEW equipment is top-notch and reflects the club’s commitment to maintaining a modern and inviting environment. Every single morning, (and I mean EVERY morning) I’m greeted by the friendly staff and an energizing atmosphere. I swear, Jim knows every member's name haha! What honestly sets PBAC apart is their unwavering dedication to their members. I once encountered an uncomfortable situation with another member, and the staff handled it with professionalism and care. They took my concerns seriously and acted quickly to ensure my safety and comfort, demonstrating their genuine commitment to member well-being. I absolutely love this place! I've visited many gyms along the Central Coast and in big cities, but nothing compares to Pismo Beach Athletic Club. Thank you for everything you do! I wholeheartedly recommend this gym!!!

February 4th, 2024

Jack Souza

This is a really great gym. The amenities are nice, the staff is great, and there’s no better place for me to get my swim on. But the hours are why I give this place two stars. Monday-Friday is fine, but due to working weekends, I miss out entirely on getting my nightly workout in and the stress relief from using the sauna . I feel like the majority of my fellow gym goers would agree with me in saying this would be a 5 star gym if the weekend hours were the same as the weekday hours.