YMCA

This is the best place available to work out in this area. The pool and jacuzzi are very nice, with water aerobics. All kinds of fitness classes, but they could stand to add more variety, such as Barre, Pound, etc. Since there is an elderly population that works out here, many of the classes are not challenging enough. I noticed when we traveled around the country this summer and I took similar classes, they were more difficult. The atmosphere is somewhat cold, but as you get to know staff and members, it becomes a friendlier place. Watch out for the morning Zumba classes. Some of the women can become very territorial, and sometimes even nasty, mostly during season. This really surprised me because it is a Y, and behavior like this should not be seen here. For $ 49 per month, it is a good value if you take many classes per week.

Despite having a $ 49/​month YMCA membership from my home Y, the Venice YMCA wanted $ 5 in order to take a shower. Why doesn’t this YMCA offer guest visits like other YMCAs?

Doesn’t feel as family-​friendly or welcoming as it did 20 years ago, the last time I was there. Different management, I guess. Feels commercial gym-​like and cold.
Does have a nice outdoor pool with plenty of chairs to soak up the sun. Outdoor jacuzzi is also a plus.

Has a great outdoor pool and the locker rooms are complete with both sauna and steam room. Many of the group classes are geared towards the population, which tends to be older, but Lisa Taylor’s classes are good for people of all age! She’s great!