Long Beach Gym Market - Overview
Long Beach, the second-largest city in LA County, has a coastal suburban-volume gym market shaped by the Port of Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach (CSULB), and walkable beach neighbourhoods in Belmont Shore and Naples. Mid-range chains LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness and Crunch lead, with strong boutique density along Second Street in Belmont Shore and Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls.
Chains and Major Clubs in Long Beach
| Chain | Positioning | Typical monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Planet Fitness | Budget, 24/7 | $15 - 25 |
| LA Fitness | Mid-range full-service | $40 - 60 |
| 24 Hour Fitness | Mid-range 24/7 | $35 - 60 |
| Crunch Fitness | Mid-range with boutique feel | $30 - 70 |
| Anytime Fitness | Small-box 24/7 | $35 - 50 |
| Equinox Long Beach-adjacent / boutique premium | Premium | $200 - 300 |
| Orangetheory / F45 | Boutique HIIT | $150 - 220 |
| Solidcore / Club Pilates | Boutique pilates | $35 - 45/class |
| CorePower Yoga | Boutique yoga | $25 - 35/class |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach | Community full-service | $50 - 80 |
Gyms by Area
- Downtown / Pine Avenue / The Pike - LA Fitness, Crunch, boutique studios; convention-visitor and young- professional density
- Belmont Shore / Second Street - F45, Orangetheory, reformer pilates, yoga; walkable beach-residential
- Naples - boutique pilates and yoga; affluent canal residential
- Bixby Knolls / Atlantic Avenue - Anytime Fitness, boutique CrossFit and yoga; walkable neighbourhood shopping
- East Long Beach / Stearns / PCH - LA Fitness, Crunch, 24 Hour Fitness; family-suburban volume
- Cal State Long Beach (CSULB) area - student-leaning boutique CrossFit, Student Recreation and Wellness Center
- North Long Beach / Bixby Highlands - Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness; mid-range and budget
- Port / Wilmington-adjacent - 24 Hour Fitness, Anytime Fitness; longshore and corporate-adjacent
Practical Information
- Peak hours: 05:30-07:30 and 17:00-20:00 weekdays; weekend peak 08:00-11:00.
- Quietest times: 10:00-16:00 weekdays; late evening at 24/7 clubs.
- 24/7 access: Planet Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, Anytime Fitness and select LA Fitness and Crunch clubs operate 24/7 with key-card entry.
- Parking: free at suburban clubs; metered or paid in Belmont Shore and Downtown.
- Climate: mild Pacific climate supports year-round outdoor training.
- Outdoor complement: the Long Beach beach path, El Dorado Park and the LA River Trail are core to Long Beach's outdoor running and cycling culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest gym chain in Long Beach?
Planet Fitness at $15/month (Classic) is the clear budget leader. LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness annual prepaid plans drop effective cost below $40/month.
Which Long Beach gyms are open 24 hours?
Planet Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, Anytime Fitness and select LA Fitness and Crunch clubs operate 24/7 with key-card entry.
Which Long Beach gyms have swimming pools?
LA Fitness Signature, 24 Hour Fitness Super-Sport, Belmont Plaza Pool / city aquatic centres, the YMCA of Greater Long Beach and the CSULB Rec Center include pool access.
Where are the best boutique studios in Long Beach?
Belmont Shore (Second Street), Bixby Knolls (Atlantic Avenue) and Downtown concentrate the densest boutique cluster - F45, Orangetheory, Solidcore, Club Pilates and CorePower Yoga.
Is ClassPass worth it in Long Beach?
For 4+ boutique classes per month in Belmont Shore, Downtown or Bixby Knolls, ClassPass typically costs less than buying class packs direct.
Browse Gyms in Long Beach
Individual gym listings for Long Beach follow below, with address, hours, Google rating and photos where available.