The gym in PB is the best gym Ive ever been to. Always packed but so much equipment you wont have to wait. Everyone here is big. They are also great people who are ready to give advice and support the community.

I didn’t really go to this gym unfortunately, just a visitor from Northern Kentucky. But I drove by it on the interstate and OMG it looked so cool!!!! I wish I was able to go here but the uniqueness of the building itself is worth 5 stars. I think what makes this place stand out the most though is the name, “The Gym”. IT IS A SUPER CLEVER NAME!!!! Maybe someday I can go here…

I have becomes friends with Brad the owner and he has put together one of the best gyms in all the United States. Recently on generation iron rich gaspari went to visit and gave glowing reviews. If youre a hardcore bodybuilder this is The place to train. If youre a person that would prefer to go to LA fitness or planet fitness, you dont want to step into this gym. Im in my early 50s but I love the camaraderie of the old school gym workouts. From California to Florida it is a great place to work out.

I call The Gym asking for a day pass. No we dont do day passes but we do offer a week pass for $50. I drive 20 minutes out of my way, arrive at the front desk. No we dont offer week passes. We only offer month passes. Me: I just called 15 minutes ago and someone told me you offer week passes for $50 Him: I dont know who would have told you that. Thanks jerkwads.

Amazing selection of equipment, I especially appreciate that there are multiple benches/leg presses/leg curl machines. They also have very specific machines you cant find at your regular gym. Yes, it is a hardcore environment, but I tend to like that sort of place. Staff is friendly and personable. Lived in SD for 7 years and wish I started coming here sooner! If I had one complaint, itd be the locker room. Luckily, I live close by and prefer to shower/change at home so its a non-issue. Price is probably the best bang for buck youll get in SD

Visited Pro To Col Sports Systems on the second floor. They are a WORLD CLASS set of professional trainers. If you want the best chance of being an elite athlete or just need to get fit, these professionals will take good care of you. Ive had injuries all of my life. I am now two years injury free and I credit this remarkable group of hard working professionals to that. Thank you for helping me become my best self.

Best gym ever! When I went to their website it said If you are serious about fitness and want to simply train hard. The Gym is your home!... We have the most basic and sophisticated bodybuilding equipment out there! I was a little sceptical about this because most gym just promise but in reality they never pull through. The Gym is not most gyms. This is a place were people come and share their knowledge and are passionate about working out. The Gym is home and most people in there are friendly and are willing to help out. Ever since joining The Gym I have considered it more like a family because we motivate each other and help each other out. And it is true they have the best bodybuilding equipment. At The Gym you will find old school training equipment, that you wont ever find in other gyms, as well as new modern equipment.

Amazing gym. If I’m ever back on the West Coast, I will most definitely be visiting again. Thanks for the hospitality shown on my visit. Y’all rock‼️💪🏽

Great place. The Motivation in there is tip top.

My dad and I have been going to The Gym for about a year now. This place has been great. Were both pretty out of shape compared to everyone else in the gym but we have a great trainer and everyone is cool and friendly. It can seem a bit intimidating at first but everyone is there to get their work in. No BS, just a great place to work out. Much better option compared to a typical franchise gym.

Worst gym I have ever been too.I have no idea why anyone goes there.Absolutely no parking overpriced terrible customer service.

You will never find a gym with so many happy people, good equipment and spaces to have the best training, managed by very humble and friendly people.

Been going to The Gym for a little over a month now, love it! Wide range of equipment, and I love the outdoor options. Id give them more stars, but they dont play nearly enough Metallica.

I would recommend this gym to everyone because of there competitive pricing. I have been very satisfied with my progression to a physically fit body with healthier eating habits.

Absolutely best gym in SD

Parking here is impossible. Youre better off walking here or using Lyft/Byrd

Unfortunately, they are still open, inside without mask enforcement. Echoing a former review that says- This gym is responsible for a Coronavirus outbreak because they remained open despite an order to close indoor operations. The business was sent a letter July 23 and told to close immediately, but it didnt shut until days later on July 27.

Please dont change anything, just keep the way it is. Thank you

Best price in san diego for a gym! All Serious Body Builders go here. Parking isnt the greatest but thats to expect with any gym. You can beat the price or the equipment

This short guy who is either a manager or owner came up to my girlfriend while she was working out and started outright yelling at her and being extremely rude and condescending. It was only her second day at the gym after signing up for a membership and apparently she was working out in an area that was reserved for personal training, although there was no signs indicating this and she was never told or explained this when she signed up. This is completely unprofessional, and inappropriate. Not to mention my girlfriend is 5’3, 100lbs, and super quiet and respectful. 10/10 would not recommend or support this gym in anyway, shape or form.

Best gym in San Diego. Owners are extremely friendly. Amazing environment.

The Gym San Diego is the best gym in America. Rick and his staff are complete professionals. They greet everyone daily with a smile.The Gym has all of the best equipment and they’re always adding more. It’s a mixture of the newest equipment available on the market and the tried and true old school stuff.Although the parking lot is large especially for San Diego, the only downside that I can think of is that parking is treacherous at times.There is no better gym in the land and San Diego is the best place to live on earth.

I signed up while the outdoor section of the gym was the only thing allowed to be opened, they still kept part of the indoor open even though it was not allowed due to COVID restrictions. Now that Indoor is allowed to be open, they closed the outdoor roof and all the indoor is open with no mask enforcement. I really like this gym but they are being ridiculous. Basically forcing people who want to remain safe to be stuck inside along with their irresponsible employees and members.

The instructors are personable, attentive and genuine. No matter who I train with or how many people are in the class I always feel my trainer is with me and monitoring my progress throughout my workout. I especially like the natural camaraderie that develops with others in the class as we each strive for our personal best. High intensity interval training at its finest!

Good luck parking

Just had the worst experience at this place. Got yelled at for working out inside and didn’t know the areas were closed off as I saw many people working out inside. I went for the first time a few days ago and the rules were different. I had no idea I was not allowed to do this since it was ok the first time I went, no one said anything to me and one of the guys working there approached me and basically ridiculed me for being in the area. Unfortunately I paid $100 for 3 months and after 2 days I will not be going back.

Best gym in San Diego, or for that matter California. Two deadlift platforms, multiple squat racks, a mono lift (the hydrolics are broken), and dumbbells for days. They also have a huge variety of unique machines you wont find anywhere else. They also have a two safety squat bars, a chambered bar, some fat handle cable attachments,While many would consider it a hardcore gym, people from all walks of life train here. From beginners to pro bodybuilders, young and old. Its truly a gym for anyone whos actually serious about training.Cost is absolutely the best deal you can get anywhere for what youre getting. No contracts or initial fees. No frills, no sauna, no pool or basketball courts. They do have showers and locker room which just recently got re-tiled.More than anything else Worlds Gym has given me an environment that has helped me succeed in reaching my goals. If youre thinking about joining come check it out, its $10 bucks for a day pass, they dont do free trials, I guarantee you wont be disappointed.

I really like this gym. Great for bodybuilding or powerlifting accessory work. Memberships and the day passes are very affordable. I don’t live in San Diego anymore, but when I did this was the place to lift for sure.

I don’t even workout but, I support you guys through these horrible times! Way to stay alive!

Staff was very rude after asking simple questions and Is not welcoming at all.

People are dushbags and non helpful. Other gyms with body builders have nicer people. I am fit and strong i take it serious. But these dudes need to change the image.

Best place for bodybuilding training in the world hands down. I’ve trained at all sorts of gyms across the US and nothing will ever compare. Rick is an amazing person and runs the place better than anyone could expect. This gym saves lives and provides a home for us iron addicts.

Hands Down best GYM in San Diego, Period!Its not your typical Gym you would think, its a gym for serious body builders.Great management and super awesome and friendly people.

3 story building with every conceivable piece of equipment. I have been gong to gyms over 50 years & I have never seen such bulked men & women. Most of them look like theyve been photographed for a muscle magazine.Staff [bulked men] friendly & helpful. Walls a plastered with about a hundred posters of body builders. You know who I didnt see? Not one picture of Arnold. Amazing place.

Excellent old-school gym with plenty of equipment and inexpensive rates. They recently redid the parking lot to make finding a spot easier and added a rooftop weight section.

I love this place. Whenever I am visiting this is my ideal workout spot. They have daily and weekly use available. Its a no BS gym with every type of workout equipment you could imagine. Keep in mind this is primarily a bodybuilding gym but the people are really friendly and welcoming. Just respect others and the gym equipment. Maybe Ill see ya there!

Hands down the best leg machines in town!

This is where you go to lift. All iron, love it

Best gym hands down! I don’t live in San Diego (yet) but every time I’m down here this is the place.And as far as these people commenting about covid-19 outbreak, just please stop. I can go on and on about how ridiculous you sound, but you’re already doing it on your own. Stop leaving bad reviews for the sole reason of bashing this gym; if you’re too scared to go, then stay home.

Been to gyms all over the world. If you are into a little more of the hardcore iron addict lifestyle this place is top notch. Probably one of the best no frills, straight down to business gyms I have ever been to.

I’ve known Rick the owner since 1988 when it was Golds Gym. Rick is amazing and very knowledgeable in body building. I’ve seen a lot of successful body building champions come from his gym, as well as saw Rick win the California State Body Building Championship too. There’s a lot of positive energy and experience under Rick’s management and leadership that I’ve seen in the last 31 years.

Great gym with really friendly staff. There are no TVs or WiFi, just weights and machines. You get the impression that people go there just to workout. It can be intimidating considering all posters and people there, but everyone is there to workout. I recommend this place to any looking for a simple gym and that just want to lift weights.

Great gym for motivated individuals not for the oversensitive average gym rat. Parking is super tight, good luck, staff is awesome, trainers/therapist are soso. Its worth the hour drive for me

Ive been going here for over a year, and this place is great. Good price, plenty of squat racks/power cages, and machines too. I wouldnt complain if another deadlift platform showed up, but by avoiding peak hours I can always have reliable access to what I need. The employees are great too.

This is the first gym Ive ever gone to where I actually have wanted to leave a review! Its fun, its personal, everyone is so friendly and supportive. Its truly motivating! Ive loved every class Ive gone to and I am seeing results! Im loving that! They help you with diet.....everything!Check it out!!!

Best gym around hands down

Positive atmosphere. Very clean. Extremely well equipped.

This place rules. Divided into separate areas and a top floor just for cardio. Very good atmosphere

Love this place, the only bad side about it is the parking

Disregarded COVID19 Country order cited and forced to shut down. A San Diego County official has confirmed there is an outbreak of COVID-19 tied to a popular San Diego gym that was operating in violation of the countys public health order last week.At least three people affiliated with The Gym in Pacific Beach have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a San Diego County spokesperson said. The county would not confirm exactly how many people connected with The Gym have tested positive, but confirmed that a community outbreak occurs when three or more people from different households are linked to the same setting or location test positive for COVID-19.

I give this gym 5 stars for the variety of equipment they have but really 2 stars for the environment and atmosphere. It’s just that all the people that work out there are not who I aspire to be or who I want to look like. I think it’s important to surround yourself of who and what you aspire to be. I respect what everybody do Les there but it seems like everyone are out to be body builders here so it’s just not my cup of tea. Oh and it’s hard to get in and out of their parking, everything is tight.

Great bodybuilding gym. Good music if you like hard rock. Machines for nearly everything and a lot of staples.

No space for doing any workout, as there are so many groups of people working out together. also, the ventilation is non-existent, as I was dripping sweating 10 minutes into my workout. I understand “rush hour” and it’s a prime time for others to be working out, yet this was not a great first impression. Most of the weights had fresh sweat dropped all over the handles and people putting their water bottles and big gym bags to “claim” their equipment... I won’t be back unfortunately.

You get inspired by other members achieving personal transformation. The owners/staff are helpful and professional

The Gym = bullies that hog all the weights and don’t let the little guys get any reps

Love the gymSuper friendly people and great atmosphere.

Love the turf room! This gym is for all kinds of people.

Awesome GYM with amazing staff. Everyone greets you as you walk in. Bathrooms smell all the time.. I feel like the price can be maintained a bit better but overall its a great gym if your looking to bulk. They literally have all the machines you need.

I love this gym, but today I had a very negative experience. I got a 3 month membership 3 months ago and was told my membership was up even though I havent been for the last 2 months because of COVID. They said on their instagram page that theyd be freezing all memberships during COVID, which I really respected them for. I explained that I had only used one month of my membership and was honestly kind of shocked that they would try to get me to pay again and take advantage of me. When I told them that their Instagram said they would freeze all memberships, I was told, yeah but we have to pay bills and stuff, how about I give you another month? I talked them into letting me use my remaining 2 months like they had advertised but still Im just a little surprised that they would try to take advantage of me when Ive only had positive experiences there up until today...

Love this gym. Member for over five years now and I can say it is best equipped gym in San Diego. Additional parking would not hurt as sometimes gets hectic and have to circle around until someone gets out but 100% worth it.

I’ve been to many gyms, around SD, and various spots around the US. I am honored to call this gym my home gym. Staff is welcoming and makes you a part of the family. Every member goes in there with goals and literally busts their butts to achieve them. From the music blasting to the weights rattling, it is the most motivating environment as soon as you walk in the gym. It’s not silent like many other gyms. I absolutely love that the only place there are TVs is in the cardio room, that means no ones lounging around on benches in the weight rooms trying to watch a commercial! Love this gym and wouldn’t want any other place to call my home gym!- Nate M

Awesome environment if youre looking for hardcore and inspiration. Youll find athletes from all divisions training together and pushing each other

Shady owners would rather line their pockets then Keep people safe.R.I.P

Highly recommend this location if your goal is to lift weights and get in workout. Its simple and has what you need. Also very friendly staff. The bathrooms not so much at least for the womens, a place of improvement for sure.

Hands down the best gym in San Diego. This is the Mecca of San Diego and if you’re looking for amazing equipment with an even better environment this is the place for you. Come smash out your goals!!!!

Can I get a day pass still? They don’t answer the phone

Good job everybody. Im very proud of you for all the good things youve been doing. Keep up the good work. Youre doing fabulous. Glorious day.

Owners who care, always buying new equipment, never been to a gym with so much knowledge on health and fitness.

Nice gym.

Best gym in NJ. Stunning layout, great equipment. Locker rooms are super clean.

Horrible that your management chose to illegally operate in the midst of a pandemic...and now your facility is a COVID-19 hotspot. Buyer beware!! The Department of Public Health had to come in and close down the facility due to very poor management decisions that dictated profit as a greater concern than members’ health. Not a good look.

This is the best gym in all of San Diego area. The staff is friendly and always welcoming. If your a serious lifter or someone who is just starting their fitness journey, this is the best choice. Need a trainer? Theres one around every corner. Need a late gym sess? Their open till midnight. Perfect gym for everyone, weather your a runner, lifter, bikini model, or just someone who is ready to take their next step in their journey.I would give 10 stars if I could.

Boy what a disappointment! Be careful and read your contract carefully. I lost my job and had to move out of town and the management would not refund me for my unused 1 year membership...because, thats their policy. I would have thought that when something unforseen happens to one of their customers they would try to do the right thing due to the circumstances. They wont...not customer friendly, only cares about the money, not you!! Doesnt deserve even one star.

Stayed open and got a bunch of members Covid now the county forced them closed. Not good.

Outdoor workouts are the best!

So they closed now because they failed to follow basic guidelines from the State? Which lead to an outbreak? And now they cant open until the equipment is located outside? Ouch.. hope you guys figure it out soon.

Awesome gym if youre looking for an old-school/hardcore place to workout. My one gripe is that parking can be tough to find, and sometimes there are waits for equipment, but they have enough that its manageable. The membership is pretty cheap for what you get and I definitely wouldnt want to go anywhere else for the same cost. Gyms dont get much more legit than this one, and that hardcore atmosphere definitely fuels your workouts.Grunting and slamming weights accepted and embraced. If youre looking for a peaceful workout this isnt the place.

Best Gym atmosphere! serious work ethic in full display on its walls, welcomes everyone who wants to get the work done.

This is not your family fit kind of gym, those who come here are very serious about fitness, lifting working out. If you dont like the grunting, yelling, weight slamming sweat dripping every where, this isnt the place for you. Everyone here is family, everyone is on the same page. Everyone is here to help each other out. More importantly here to lift workout and grind out.

Good deal of lifting equipment and variety to target every muscle. For serious fitness enthusiasts. Could use a bit more floor space for lunges and kettball swings. Nice friendly staff. Needs more parking!

Very busy place. Good variety of equipment. All types work out here. Friendly staff.

Great atmosphere for anyone wanting to take their fitness to the next level! Dont know how to use a piece of equipment? No problem, friendly people everywhere!

Best hardcore gym in San Diego. Must go for any bodybuilding or powerlifting aficionado

Best and most complete gym in San Diego! I wouldnt go anywhere else and strongly recommend the gym for anyone who lives in Southern California

One of the best gyms in the world! Without a doubt.

Down to earth people, come in get it in, and enjoy your day. Great place for a solid workout prices are Best in city.

Epic place to train, old school bodybuilding gym with plenty of space and equipment. Affordable day pass rates. I train here 2-3x a year when in San Diego. Wish we had a place like this in Fort Worth, TX!

Excellent equipment, staff is very friendly , best gym in San Diego

Awesome gym great vibe. Easy to join takes 3 minutes, great staff and personal trainers, also as a side note some of the most fit and beautiful women in San Diego work out there. Lots ofpro bodybuilders, beginners and everything in between.

This is a great place it’s very clean and welcoming I always enjoy my work out here and I’m very happy that they are so close to my house

Best damn gym around. No contracts, hidden fees. Just pay for whatever length of membership you want and go workout with some bombass equipment. Front desk guys always say hello and are friendly as can be. No sauna but has posing rooms and locker rooms with showers.

Spent the month of August in La Jolla. Hands down the best gym in San Diego. I am 50+ easily one of the best gyms i’ve ever used. A ton of the old school equipment and great people. Wish I had this gym in Scottsdale . When I visit every summer, no question this will be my gym!!.

Is not only gym also great community. Find old people young people. They do offer for 3 months for low price. Also you will see some of the customers or trainees are rude. Great place. Friendly staff . Im a proud of my Trainer there, Mr.Eric

Great gym. Best ever, and I’ve been to a few. Hope Rick Stevenson still runs the show.

Was a little intimidating at first but everyone I’ve met is very friendly. Plenty of weights and machines. Good environment to push yourself.

The best gym on the planet! I traveled many places and visited many gyms but this one is unique. Amazing location in San Diego with big car park. Great atmosphere and people, motivational music, great equipment and people behind desk very friendly and professional. Great old school gym. Must visit. Martin Petro, Wnbf Pro bodybuilder

Great place to get a damn fine work out in! Multi leveled and its just like Disneyland for lifters! My new favorite gym and home!

Worked out Mirko at THE GYM, after our first week together he immediately assessed my strengths and weaknesses. He pushes past your comfort and it shows in your workout, body, and life.

I wish Grinder gym was still renting out the roof top but they arent anymore. Wish they had more regular people like me but everyone has giant sinewy muscle arms and stern faces.

The best Gym ever! Super friendly staff and the greatest variety of gym equipment Ive ever seen. Very inspiring to workout alongside bodybuilders.