Pismo Beach Athletic Club
📍 1751 Price St, Pismo Beach, California, 93449
Services: Hot Tub, Infrared Sauna, Massage, Steam Room, Traditional Sauna
Amenities & Features
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This gym offers a traditional sauna and steam room as part of a popular post-workout relaxation circuit. Gym members frequently use these amenities for stress relief and recovery, appreciating the sauna's role in their wellness routine. The club maintains a clean environment for these facilities, contributing to a comfortable experience. The sauna and steam room are integrated with other aquatic amenities, forming a core part of the recovery offerings for members.
Atmosphere
The gym maintains a very clean and welcoming atmosphere, with an energizing yet unintimidating vibe. Members describe a friendly environment where people greet each other in common areas like the locker room and pool. The crowd is noted to be mostly older, which some members appreciate for its low-pressure, non-socially demanding setting. The overall facility is described as a welcoming gym home by long-term members.
Staff
The front desk staff is consistently described as sweet, welcoming, friendly, and professional. A staff member named Jim is frequently highlighted by name for his exceptional service and for knowing members' names. Management receives mixed feedback; many members praise the management for being level-headed and dedicated to member safety, while a minority of reports criticize management's handling of specific member interactions.
Additional Amenities
Key amenities include an indoor pool, a jacuzzi, and a selection of modern, top-notch gym equipment with a spacious layout. The gym offers a variety of classes, including yoga and water aerobics. The locker rooms have showers, though some members note the absence of complementary toiletries like lotion and Q-tips, and one mentions a missing fan leading to humidity.