Equinox Huntington Beach

The worst Equinox facility I have been to. Don’t be fooled by the sales pitch and the ocean views. This place is consistently out of towels. Locker room amenities are always empty and messy. Avoid at all costs and join the Newport Beach location instead.

I am 67 years old. I have been in fitness since I was 15. I moved around and i have had membership in many many club but this club clearly is the Luxes of all clubs. Very friendly atmospher, plenty of towel (I love the cooled ones). Staff are very helpful they take you around and introduce to members and staff.
Josh my presonal trainer is a grat motivatir, accomadating to my fitness needs and my phyisical limitations.
Theire iPhone app. Is easy to navigate, to schedule a class or cancel. You can even select your bike location, and best of all it is fair to all members reservations are open few hours before the class so you do not have to go 30 – 45 minutes early to teserve a spot. You will see on the app how many spots r acailable.
Yes it is expensive but you get what you pay for. It a retreat every time you go to the club. Honestly I have been in many club 2 – 3 time and end up paying the dues without going back (this is expensive)

As expected they keep it CLEAN! Always important is a clean gym. I’ve tried a few local gyms out including the 24’s and those are all dirty old gyms that need remodels. Equinox did a nice job with this one, it’s a little small but being on PCH I’m sure getting a larger foot print would be tough. The staff is all great and very polite, locker rooms are always clean and the gym doesn’t seem to be over crowded especially mid day or early weekend mornings which is when I go. The locker rooms are nice, I have a dedicated locker and laundry service which is a nice touch. No more dragging my powders and clothes to and from. Now the only reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is the nasty HB water is not filtered, they have a wet sauna and no dry sauna also I think they could move the equipment around so you enjoyed the view more! It seems silly to have such a view and not be enjoying it, all of the equipment seems to face you into the interior or the gym.

My favorite gym ever!!! Had not had a gym membership in several years due to the creepy men that will walk up to girls WHILE they are working out-​sorry but no one wants that, not liking dirty old equipment and just a general lack of interest overall. We all know where I’m referring too if you’ve also lived close to downtown and were forced to work out at the one gym in that area. However, equinox totally changed the game!!! The standard of cleanliness is my first and greatest happiness there, I actually and truly enjoy showering after and never worry if I’m working out on a dirty mat in classes. Also, their personal training staff is top of the line ! David Leandro is who I generally work with, and he focuses on glutes all day! Which is what I’m interested in when I’m working out on the floor. He is professional, knows his anatomy which creates perfect postures that will always keep you in alignment, and I’ve seen amazing results since working with him. I also am a HUGE fan of group fitness. I most frequently go to barre, yoga, Pilates, and best butt ever (again always focusing on those glutes. Rachelle marsh who teaches barre is such a pusher! She always keeps the class on their toes and is so helpful in fixing alignment. I seriously could not say enough good things about her. As for yoga, Joey omara’s class on Tuesdays is different than any other yoga I do and challenges you to try new things your not used too! He also inspires you just to let go and have fun with your practice. I genuinely look forward to this class. Best butt ever classes are also sooo much fun! I love Michelle’s class on Wednesday nights, it’s new and she’s the perfect challenge for me. Marisa is also amazing but prepare to get your butt kicked lol. The staff and people who work there are all so kind and attentive, my favorite front desk staff members Kaitlin Pari and Zach always greet me by name before I get to the counter and make me feel welcome. The manager Sahara is always making sure you are taken care of as well! She responds quickly to issues and has made sure the issues I’ve experienced have never affected my overall experience. I could seriously go on and on but basically join this place!!! You get so many memberships in one and I could not be a happier member. :)
Also if the fact that I know everyone by name surprises you, don’t let it, they are so personable here and it’s a really amazing close knit gym.

Was a member in Newport Beach since 2009 then joined the Huntington Beach one. Having to book a class for a gym that you pay $ 150 dollars a month is ridiculous and then get penalized if you don’t take your name off the list. If there is SUCH a demand for a class then add more and get rid of the booking issue. Also how is there not a sauna when crappy gyms like 24 hour fitnesses have them and their membership is like $ 20 a month. Parking sucks too. Not looking forward to summer where it will be ridiculously packed.

If you enjoy going to the gym often, it doesn’t get much better. New equipment, meticulously clean gym floor and locker room, eucalyptus towels, incredible certified trainers and on-​staff massage therapists that are perfecting their craft weekly with Equinox master training, strict no talking on cellphone policy, ocean view, and eucalyptus towels. I could go on, but check it out for yourself. Here’s why I am writing–
The trainers and class instructors really are passionate about overall well being and fitness. I have been doing weight training 6 days a week for years and I could tell that my lack of attention to mobility was catching up with me. I would always stretch for a few minutes before and after a workout but I had a lot of tightness in my core and legs. I finally decided to take a couple of yoga and stretching classes by Christian Noni and Joey O’mara. The classes were on point, incredible flow, great focus, and attention given to the whole class by both instructors. I even received feedback after the class on what to focus on. Only two classes later I felt that my mobility had increased ten fold.
Enter yesterday, I was racing in the desert and we flipped our raptor and on the second flip I was thrown outside and the roll cage rolled over my back and legs. Without getting into too many details, I was rushed to the Trauma Ward of NMC. After having 6 doctors run tests, validate for internal bleeding, broken vertebrae, and neurological damage and a host of other injuries given my state. By the end of the day, the team of doctors returned and said, ‘well good news (wasn’t expecting those two words yesterday) you’ve broken your L2 in your vertebrae but you’re going to be fine.‘
Considering that a week prior, my body was so tight that a 20-​minute drive would make me sore, I do not want to imagine the impact and future quality of life had it not been for those two classes by Christian and Joey. It will be a couple months before I can return to the gym but suficeth to say, you know what classes I will be attending when I return.

Amazing new Equinox! The location is spectacular, right across the street from the beach, and a block from the HB Pier. There’s a good selection of equipment, and plenty of open space to do your own thing. Also plenty of cardio equipment. I love that there’s a outdoor area to relax and enjoy the view.

Fantastic place, best view ever (important for motivation and inspiration !), and I found Adam Riggs to be a superb Trainer, Coach. Extremely personable and knowledgable.
Highly recommended for sure !

Love my new gym. But please try to negotiate parking validation to longer than 2.5 hours. It is not enough to get a full workout in and shower, etc.

I joined about two weeks after the grand opening due to the reputation that I’ve heard and because it’s down the street from my home. I will get to the pros and cons straight away:
Pros: very clean, obviously new equipment, no tacky bros standing around taking up space, amazing locker rooms and spa type amenities, kiehls products, private showers, tip top trainers who aren’t the «let me take a weekend online course» kind, capped members so it’s not horribly busy, from desk staff, roving trainers to help you if you need a spot or correction which is part of membership, beach front, juice/​smoothie bar
Cons: the membership concierge folks say to use them if you need anything but fail miserably to do so, management even fails to follow through with simple requests when their own employees fail, pacific city is new but non working escalators are a down side, classes fill up too fast, smaller location than others, Pilates sessions are for pay only :-(, validated parking is not enough if you wish to take a class then cardio then a workout, pricey for what they offer since the gym floor is small and limited.

Awesome gym! It’s expensive, but worth it (to us). The plus side of the cost, is that it leaves you with a feeling of «I have to go to the gym or I’m wasting a lot of money». Huge staff of people constantly cleaning the gym and the locker room. Locker room, showers, etc. are nicer than my own bathroom, it feels like you’re at a 4 star hotel.
Can’t say anything bad about this place. It’s smaller than the other Equinox locations I’ve been to, but still have everything you need to get the job done and more.

The front desk knows your name and greets you before you even check in. This feels like a second home with an ocean view, door service, and fantastic amenities. Monthly fees are a steal when you consider renting or purchasing any type of real estate at this location.
The fitness stuff offered is great too.

The BEST gym in Huntington Beach now!
If you haven’t taken a Cycle class with Jason Hardy and those calves of his, you need to jump on it. Like soon! He’s got some of the best beats offered. Get it!
And do your shopping at the mini boutique there, Hannah will take excellent care of you! Get it!

The best decision I’ve made in 2015 & 2016 is joining the Equinox Huntington Beach Family. From the first day I stepped into this beautiful facility, I felt at home and at ease with my first encounter with Adam Armbrust. His positive spirit and high energy had me sold before even stepping onto the 2^nd level floor room. From the breathtaking views to the world class machines, this club is unbelievable. Everyone from the cleaning crew, front desk, to the trainers are so pleasant and helpful. I love going into the men’s locker room because I know it’ll be clean and ready for me to enjoy my eucalyptus sauna and shower after.
I’m a former professional dancer and choreographer turned high school teacher and now youth motivational speaker. Turning 40 this year, I needed to get into better shape to withstand the traveling and rigorous show content (mainly dancing). I started strength training my lower body with certified personal trainer, Mark Spears, and in a short 5 weeks, WE were able to obtain a 30 pound increase in my personal record to 230 pounds! That happened today. All I wanted to achieve was thicker thighs and a booty, but what I gained instead was a great motivator and friend. I am in the best shape of my life because of him and the other trainers and fitness instructors who’ve helped me along the way. Tough Mudder, Battlefrog, and Spartan Race here I come!
If I had one negative thing to say about this club is that the parking validation needs to be increased to 3 hours. I’ve already had to pay $ 24 in parking fees because I’ve enjoyed myself in my NEW home.
If you’re debating whether or not you can afford this club ($ 151 or more per month w/​o training), I’d say JUST DO IT and stop eating out and spending all your money at Starbucks and getting drunk on the weekends. Your body deserves to be treated like a Ferrari. Spend the money… You won’t regret it! Happiness is Equinox :)
You can see how great and happy I look here:

A great venue to work out! The location is ideal, overlooking the beach and pier. The staff are friendly. Have yet to experience the classes yet they are diverse and popular. Lots of equipment and support. Juice bar and clothing. Conveniently located in beautiful Pacific City.

Best gym in the o.c. Everyone is very pleasant. Ask for iz in membership she’s awesome. I can even charge my
Electric car in the pacific city parking structure while I workout!:)

This is a hard review to give because, while this gym has beautiful bathrooms, convenient location, and the equipment ad facility is top notch, there are so many DISAPPOINTMENTS!
1. Most disappointing are the lies we were told about the childcare. Drew signed up over 40 people that we know, and while they have since let him go (as we understand) we were all promised childcare included with the membership. My husband and I signed just for this, so we could spend some time together.
**** They are charging $ 12/​child EVERY TIME you want to work out*****
That means and extra $ 24 if you have 2 children like me. ARE YOU SERIOUS! Thats a scam. They charge more for our children than us. They made it sound like it was going to be this amazing kids club. Its this TINY little room in the back that has very little for them to do. Nothing like the pictures and description. We might not mind paying the money and cutting the MyGym that we take our 2 ½ year old to, but this is a joke an doesn’t compare & it would be way more expensive. Around and extra $ 400/​month
2. We were told that the stadium seating SPIN Classes and yoga were both facing the ocean, and that IS NOT the case. None of the workout rooms faces the ocean, so if you are looking for just classes, you will find yourself cramped in a corner with no ocean view. The spin classes are great, but crammed in a dark room no where near the view.
3. While the bathrooms are amazing, and yes there are products there and very nice, Hairspray and a straightener would be nice. For the Men’s bathroom a gel or Hairspray too.
Why they chose this is beyond me. The only people that get to enjoy this amazing view are a few people on the machines. Otherwise forget it. What a waste of a layout, and misleading for those of us that signed early.
Not much more to say… bummer!

Much smaller than the other two Equinox’s in Orange County unfortunately. I believe they were supposed to build a pool in this location too and sadly that didn’t happen. There’s no basketball court either. Just think of this location similar to the Newport one but spread out more and brand spanking new. The view is AHHHmazing and the location inside Pacific City makes it super convenient as well.
There’s an earth café downstairs and the retail shop as well. When you check in at the front desk you take stairs to the 2^nd level and that’s where the entire gym is.
The bathroom is gorgeous; natural lighting in the showers is a very nice touch. Plenty of locker rooms (you don’t need your own lock) and amenities which include Kiehl’s bath products, razors, hair dryers (NO flat irons), q-​tips, tampons, cotton balls, hair sprays and spray deodorant (I don’t recommend).
I do wish Equinox clubs opened an hour earlier sometimes and definitely stayed open longer on weekends would be amazing but I guess we can’t have it all.
Parking isn’t fun around HB as we all know… They’re done building the parking garage underneath Pacific City and Equinox WILL (In about 2 – 3 weeks) validate your parking but only for 2.5hrs on weekdays and 3hrs on weekends.
For what we pay for our memberships, parking should be free all day in my opinion. I think that’s kind of a ripoff so maybe one day they’ll change that.
Other than that, staff is nice and the place is clean and let’s hope it remains that way. Enjoy the zillion classes they offer and live a healthy, happy lifestyle!

I’ve been a member at Equinox Newport Beach for 10 years. The new club at Pacific City is the nicest one to date! It’s so beautiful that you are slightly overwhelmed at first, there’s so much to take in! From the moment you walk in, it’s a stunning open space that’s both welcoming and stimulating. The juice bar and clothing boutique are on the first level, and definitely tempting to stop into. Once you check in, the perfectly appointed locker rooms await to leave your gym bag. Luckily at this location, they have built in locks you just dial a code into. The showers are steam room are top notch as expected.
I’m not too sure about the yoga room, it’s not as great as the Newport location, but I’ll adapt. The spin studio is awesome, and I love the giant projector and stadium seating for the bikes.
The amount of cardio and weight equipment is so impressive. There’s a vast amount of space and you don’t feel confined, or like people are too close to you.
They also have TRX set up, which is great and lots of space to cross train. I mix up yoga and strength moves so it’s perfect for that!
All the staff seems really cool, and there’s lots of eye candy for the girls and guys! You feel a lot of motivation.
The group classes at EQ are the best. It’s the new place is HB to be!

Just opened today and it’s great. Staff are awesome and lots of equipment. All they are missing is a pool now. Well worth the cost.