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24 Hour Fitness

10636 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530 510-900-6279
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This gym would be nicer, if several pieces of equipment that were broken were... - Apr 04, 2024

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Delta Valley Athletic Club

120 Guthrie Ln
Brentwood, CA 94513 925-240-2990
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Love my gym!! - Jul 20, 2022

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YMCA

1445 Hudson St
Redwood City, CA 94061 650-368-4168
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I am actually taking a class that is taught by the YMCA, but is actually sponsored... - Jan 26, 2018

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24 Hour Fitness

2126 Hilltop Mall Rd
Richmond, CA 94806 510-758-2224
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Locker rooms and bathrooms cleaning not consistent. Actual gym and equipment... - Nov 07, 2017

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24 Hour Fitness

2800 N Main St #3100
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 925-357-4733
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24 Hour Fitness

555 Oceana Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7824
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Equipment often in disrepair. Got stomach virus shortly after visiting 2 weeks... - Jan 24, 2019

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Forma Gym

5434 Thornwood Dr
San Jose, CA 95123 408-490-3406
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There was never a wait for machines and classes weren't too busy. Some... - May 26, 2020

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Lakeridge Athletic Club

6350 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante, CA 94803 510-222-2500
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Excellent facilities and classes. Provides summer camp for children. - Jul 17, 2022

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Mount Tam Racquet Club

1 Larkspur Plaza Dr
Larkspur, CA 94939 415-924-6226
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24 Hour Fitness

373 Gellert Blvd
Daly City, CA 94015 650-756-3303
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The place is a dump and needs a serious remodel. Equipment is often broken... - May 04, 2020

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24 Hour Fitness

567 Floresta Blvd
San Leandro, CA 94578 510-351-7579
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This place is way too crowded! - Feb 01, 2020

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City Sports Club

3201 20th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132 415-680-1006
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Great place to workout, so many machines, the staff is also so helpful - Aug 04, 2023

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HealthQuest Fitness Center

3175 California Blvd
Napa, CA 94558 707-254-7200
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Highly recommended. They are outstanding in keeping the gym clean, well maintained.... - May 12, 2020

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In-Shape

180 Griffith Ln
Brentwood, CA 94513 925-694-1344
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The pool is heavily used and many times is cloudy from overuse. The spas also... - Jul 24, 2022

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Millberry Fitness & Recreation Center at UCSF on Parnassus

500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122 415-476-1115
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Great facility Excellent rates good service - Aug 25, 2023

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Rolling Hills Club

351 San Andreas Dr
Novato, CA 94945 415-897-2185
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This is a great club, well taken care of and clean and a really big facility.... - Apr 06, 2022

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YMCA

169 Steuart St
San Francisco, CA 94105 415-957-9622
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This gym would be perfect if they would add more classes in the afternoon and... - Jun 20, 2021

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Crunch Fitness

1651 Hollenbeck Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 669-263-9343
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Busy at peak times, lots of high school kids over the summer with very little... - Feb 23, 2024

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Active Wellness Center Napa

3421 Villa Ln
Napa, CA 94558 707-251-1395
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Anytime Fitness

946 Diablo Ave
Novato, CA 94947 415-898-1166
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