Sunset Cliffs Pilates

Both this studio and Maria have changed my life! This month marks my one year anniversary and I have to say that this studio is the best Pilates studio and all around gym I have visited. Through the years, I have joined large and small gyms, Bare Method, Core studios, and other off shoots of Pilates but after finding Sunset Cliffs Pilates, I stopped searching.
The studio is in gorgeous Sunset Cliffs, and coming from San Francisco, it is a nice change to be able to work out a block from the ocean. It is an intimate space which allows for full focused attention. So many gyms are impersonal and leave you to make mistakes and potentially injure yourself. This is not the case at SCP. Maria, the owner and head instructor, is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and makes it a point to personalize your work out for your skill level and needs. Once you have the basics down, Maria continues to build your strength, flexibility and confidence in all classes. She not only instructs, but goes above and beyond to make sure each client has a wonderful experience. Since joining, my body has drastically transformed to an even better state than it was in my teens. Arms, core, legs, glutes, you name it!
Beyond the Pilates and Mat Classes, SCP has great Spinning Classes, Yoga Classes and Boot Camp/​Fusion Classes. I take all of these regularly and am impressed by all instructors. This gym really has everything you need for a full work out and the team and high end equipment to back it up.
If you are looking to improve your strength or flexibility, come here. If you are looking to work out at a place where personal attention is paid for each class, come here. If you are looking for a support team of clients and instructors, inspiring you to return and work harder but never be pressured, come here. Basically, if you are looking for a true gem of a studio and team, you have found it.

I just started going to see Maria and I’ve only been 4 times but I’m already addicted. Maria is super nice and lots of fun to workout with. I can tell she is going to help me get body changes I’m looking for.
I’ve never been to other Pilates studios so I am a first timer but either way I totally recommend this studio!

I have been going to Sunset Cliffs Pilates for over 3 years. Before this studio, i had gone to several others in San Diego, and something was always a bit off. With Maria however, it’s always a great workout and she makes it fun and interesting. To keep you from getting bored, there are all kinds of toys, like bosu balls, kettle bells, medicine balls, weights, elliptical, etc. That’s of course in addition to all the pilates apparatus. I always look forward to my sessions, even after all these years.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Maria! She is absolutely wonderful. I have some weight to lose and came to pilates to tone and strengthen. Most other places have thin fit young women looking down their noses at older less fit women and instructors with haughty attitudes — not sunset cliffs pilates. They are very accepting and work with each person individually for personal improvement. So impressed with everything — especially Maria. She is a gem.

I have been going to Sunset Cliffs Pilates for over a year now and love every moment of each session! AS hard as it is to say that because a lot of times it’s not easy, it’s very true. Sunset Cliffs Pilates offers not only the tools help you get in shape, but more importantly the community and support to help you to stay invested, motivated, and actually enjoy getting it done! I highly recommend that you check it out!!!

This studio is really cute and the group (both staff and clients) are awesome! I really like businesses where «everyone knows your name».
I have only participated in the spin/​cycling classes here but they were awesome! I have taken both Jill and Kelley’s classes here. The two really keep it interesting and challenging. My opinion may be bias since I also teach spin/​cycle here but everyone really should check this place out!

Meeting Maria was a blessing living in San Diego and loving Pilates as much as I do. I took a lot of time to find a studio that met all my needs and Maria really works with me. It’s a great environment and you’ll meet a bunch of lovely ladies when you join. I go 4 times a week :) She even as an elliptical incase you need to burn off some extra energy!!! If you’re like me and have to try everything before making a decision… well I’d just be sure to make Sunset Cliff Pilates on the top of your list.

I love doing my pilates sessions at Sunset Cliffs! I work out on the average of 2 days/​week and I not only look forward to working out, but it’s always such a pleasure to see Maria! She’s a fantastic instructor and person! I love that I can go and have a choice to do one on one instruction, group or just work out on my own. And now I am really looking forward to Bootcamp! Two thumbs up for Sunset Cliffs Pilates!

Most pilates gyms only have pilates, not the case at this place! they have free wieghts kettle bells, TRX, spin classes, and even cardio equipment. Maria the owner and instructor is great, she has lots of experience and knowledge. She is also a great trainer, fun to work with.
The place is clean and well organized, there is a good amount parking and the location is very nice. There seems to be a very tight little business community in the area. A coffee shop across, and down the street there is a day spa and acupunture center. It also is really close to to Sunset Cliffs and many of the patrons enjoys a nice sunset walk after pilates.