Equinox Santa Monica - Santa Monica (CA)

2 /5 A P: The gym itself is nice and this post is mostly about an instructor. The gym is a bit dated. I like the classes but sometimes you will come across instructors which make you rethink your membership. Ian Cahir will close the door if you are 1 minute late as he has a “5 min cutoff” which is not mentioned anywhere. The kicker is the entire room full of mats is more than half empty! Equinox needs to realize that everyone has busy lives and making it to the gym given everything is already hard. Instead of making it easy for members to workout and enjoy the classes instructors like Ian make it seem like you have missed an important deadline! Sorry but I don’t need stress from my gym.

5 /5 Waleed Haso: Small but nice. Lot of stairs. Not crowded always empty and beach view! I love this spot

1 /5 David Blackwood: Gym is old and outdated. They charge over 200 a month and barely have any machines for how many people go here. John Reed is much better

5 /5 Kai Duchaine: LOVED IT HERE, I ultimately didnt sign up but out of all gyms I tried this one was amazing. The layout was abstract but actually such a vibe, the class schedule was huge, and I dont think Ive ever taken a better shower in my life. For 300$ I think more amenities would justify the price but if youre taking enough classes it pays for itself.

5 /5 Mansu Rousta: Raymond at Equinox is truly exceptional. From the moment I started the membership process, he went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. He didn’t just help me register—he supported me every step of the way, even after I became a member. No matter what day or time I reached out, Raymond responded promptly and respectfully. His level of care and attention is what every customer service experience should be. If I had to name one reason why I’m committed to staying with Equinox, it’s Raymond. He’s a total star, and Equinox is lucky to have him!