24 Hour Fitness
📍 7715 Balboa Ave, San Diego, California, 92111
Services: Hot Tub, Infrared Sauna, Massage, Steam Room, Traditional Sauna
Amenities & Features
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Platinum Monthly: $40.99-$43.99/month, Gold Monthly: $35.99-$40.99/month, Platinum Yearly: $35.98/month ($431.76 due), Gold Yearly: $22.99/month ($275.88 due), National Yearly: $26.99/month ($323.88 due). $59.99 Annual Fee required for Platinum Non-Commitment. $1 down available on select memberships. Personal training and specialty classes available for additional fees. | |
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This gym offers a sauna for heat therapy and relaxation. However, gym members consistently report that the sauna has a persistent and unpleasant odor, which is often so strong that guests choose to leave without using it. The intended wellness experience is further compromised by members who ignore posted rules, such as the prohibition on wearing workout shoes inside the sauna, impacting its cleanliness. The facility also provides a hot tub, but its condition is a concern. Guests have reported witnessing inappropriate behavior, including a transient individual using the jets to wash himself and his clothing while other people were present. The strong smell of chlorine from the pool and hot tub is noted to linger on the skin even after showering.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is defined by extreme overcrowding, with the gym described as the busiest some members have ever seen, operating 24/7 with lines for every machine. The environment is often reported as dirty, musty, and smelling of body odor. Many members note a significant problem with inconsiderate behavior, including people camping on equipment, not re-racking weights, and loitering. The parking lot has issues with abandoned vehicles and unpleasant odors. Despite this, some members acknowledge it is one of the biggest and best-equipped gyms in San Diego.
Staff
Feedback on staff is mixed. Several members highlight specific employees for their excellent service, such as Taylor, who is noted for being friendly, professional, and helpful during the membership sign-up process. The group class teachers, including Staffi, Sarah, Emily, and Brooks, are also praised as being excellent. Conversely, other members express frustration that staff often remain at the front desk and do not actively address ongoing issues with cleanliness, equipment, or member conduct.
Additional Amenities
The gym features a swimming pool and a hot tub, though both are frequently described as dirty. A wide range of gym equipment is available, but members report that weights from 5-30 lbs are often missing from the racks and that some equipment is broken. Locker rooms and showers are noted as dirty, with a lack of shower gel and paper towels for cleaning machines. The facility offers group fitness classes which are well-regarded.
