Swell Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara (CA)

2 /5 Dakota S: Nice, clean gym with good amenities. Dropped in for the day which was a little pricey ($75). Didn’t mind paying that but then I had $100 taken out of my wallet while I was in the sauna, hence the low review. Would not let valuables out of sight. I didn’t have the locker locked as I was in the sauna in the locker room so partially my fault.

5 /5 Max James: Swell Santa Barbara is one of the best gyms in town! The quality of the equipment is top-notch, and the layout makes every workout feel smooth and efficient. I especially love the outdoor workout area — it’s such a unique and refreshing feature that makes training here stand out. The entire gym is always spotless, which really shows how much the team cares about maintaining a great environment. The sauna and steam room are the perfect way to unwind after a tough session. Overall, Swell delivers an exceptional fitness experience — highly recommend!

5 /5 Joseph Sansone: Beautiful and clean, love the open air upper decks. Nothing like working out in the fresh marine air.

5 /5 Miles Phillips: This gym is as good as it gets! The facility itself (machines, weights, locker rooms, etc.) are in great condition and clean. Also, the staff and management here is incredible. They have always been available when I need something. The GM Jess is as good as it gets when it comes to running a top tier health club! Thank you Swell team.

4 /5 Zana Balarin: I miss it so much. It’s a really great gym, but also a third space where you can spend time (play a round of pool, tan in the lounge chairs when sunny, bring your laptop to finish up some work at the gym before/after your class). The views are great and the class selection is as well. Miranda’s Barre class can do wonders for you even though it’s only 45 mins twice a week. A few things holding me back from a 5 star review: the mats (like for individual use) are often in terrible shape, the pricing varies so much and you just have to get good at negotiating with the staff for a plan that works for you (I wish it was more honest and transparent), also it has classes at 5:30 AM… but non after 6:30 pm and the gym closes at 9pm (locker rooms included) on weekdays. As someone who works an 8-5 job, and isn’t a super early morning person, I felt like the schedule wasn’t super accommodating for working out after work (which is pretty standard). The pool, saunas and views from the outdoor part are amazing ❤️❤️