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Planet Fitness

214 B Southland Mall Dr
Hayward, CA 94545 510-264-1800
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I enjoy working out at planet fitness. - Jul 02, 2024

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JCC of San Francisco

3200 California St
San Francisco, CA 94118 415-292-1200
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Amazing yoga instruction, especially Janet MacLeod, Magi Khoo, and Valerie... - Feb 29, 2024

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Fitness SF

2301 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114 415-626-4488
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Fitness SF is a well maintained gym with a good variety of equipment. The facilities... - Jun 28, 2024

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Osher Marin Jewish Community Center

200 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903 415-444-8000
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If the monthly cost for membership were not as high, I would continue to use... - May 10, 2020

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YMCA

1500 Los Gamos Dr
San Rafael, CA 94903 415-492-9622
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Gym is crowded no matter when you go. Parking is limited considering the number... - Mar 03, 2024

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Addison-Penzak JCC

14855 Oka Rd #201
Los Gatos, CA 95032 408-357-7429
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small but convenient - Jul 02, 2022

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YMCA

20803 Alves Dr
Cupertino, CA 95014 408-257-7160
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There are lots of classes but membership is expensive. - Nov 01, 2023

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Fitness 19

4250 Rosewood Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-416-1100
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Good gym for the money. - Jul 21, 2022

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Planet Fitness

417 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94104 415-433-3033
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I was homeless 3 yrs. They let me purchase a subscription and that's where... - Jun 28, 2024

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24 Hour Fitness

93 Bovet Rd
San Mateo, CA 94402 650-653-2046
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The gym is not kept very clean. There is janitorial staff it seems like there... - Jun 28, 2024

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Almaden Valley Athletic Club

5400 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA 95124 408-445-4900
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A really good place to workout and save money - Jun 28, 2024

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Fitness 19

1853 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598 925-935-1132
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Great value for price - Jul 13, 2022

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Planet Fitness

2945 Junipero Serra Blvd
Daly City, CA 94014 650-994-9080
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I've been going there for years and it's been great. I'd say... - Jun 28, 2024

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Renaissance Walnut Creek & Bay Club

2805 Jones Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 925-938-8700
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clean fun and wide variety of classes - Jul 02, 2024

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Prime Time Athletic Club

1730 Rollins Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010 650-697-7311
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I've been going to this gym for over 20 years. Some of the equipment... - Jun 28, 2024

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24 Hour Fitness

3950 Alameda Ave
Oakland, CA 94601 510-434-2495
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Their great, helped me with all my health and physical needs - Jul 12, 2022

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24 Hour Fitness

1645 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94103 415-437-4188
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I understand the pandemic changed things. But how is 24 hour fitness closed... - Jun 27, 2024

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Forma Gym

1908 Olympic Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-246-5538
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I love this gym. They have a full range of equipment. The owners, staff,... - Apr 27, 2019

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24 Hour Fitness

4770 Willow Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-463-1515
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Equipment maintenance is woefully lacking. Not uncommon to have machines out... - Jan 22, 2020

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Bay Club Santa Clara

3250 Central Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051 408-738-2582
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Good, but WAAAAY overpriced - Oct 20, 2023

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