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Original Muscle Beach, Los Angeles

3.3
#1 of 172 in Spas in California
Beach · Health Club
Admire gymnasts and acrobats showing off their tricks at Original Muscle Beach. Established in the 1930s, the beach first got attention when legendary bodybuilders Joe Gold and Vic Tanny started lifting the weight equipment. Today, the weight equipment is at Venice Beach, but gymnasts and acrobats still come here to train. Bring your camera, but be sure to ask before snapping shots of the athletes in action. Take a look at our Los Angeles attractions website to schedule your visit to Original Muscle Beach and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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Tours to Original Muscle Beach

FROM $162 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Ultimate Los Angeles Bike Tour
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FROM $159 BOOK WITH VIATOR Santa Monica and Venice Beach Tour from Los Angeles
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FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Ultimate Venice Beach Experience
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FROM $192 BOOK WITH VIATOR Los Angeles in a day Bike Adventure PLUS Transportation from Los Angeles hotels
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FROM $720 BOOK WITH VIATOR Classic Car Tour of Los Angeles
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FROM $111 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Los Angeles Venice Beach
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FROM $30 BOOK WITH VIATOR Venice Boardwalk & Canals Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $190 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private LA Coast Tour and Beach Day/Scenic Hike: Venice, Santa Monica, Malibu
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
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FROM $145 BOOK WITH VIATOR Venice Beach Private Tour
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $495 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour of Los Angeles in a Luxury Vehicle. Experienced Tour Guides.
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Original Muscle Beach reviews

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  • By elizabethlascheid
    The original muscle beach is located here and that is the only thing good I can say about it. I have lived in this area all of my life and it is heartbreaking to see what it has become---a place...  more »
  • By George Vreeland H
    Muscle Beach is where body building legends have trained. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dave Draper and many others have called this their muscle home. Almost anyone can sign up for a fee (less than you...  more »
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  • By Dee Spencer
    Best swings (in 34 years I've tried a few)! Great place to chill as the beaches go on for days, or can walk up to Santa Monica Pier within a few minutes.
  • By Anthony Messina
    Really cool and free equipment to use. I have been here multiple times and I try out a couple of items to play around, but what really makes this place so cool is watching all the other skilled people here doing tricks and what not. The atmosphere is great and every here seems so encouraging of others. Obviously people get a bit annoyed if you’re clueless and hog equipment, but if you act with any respect you will be given it which you don’t see so often in traditional gyms. Would 100% recommend coming here if you are in Los Angeles area!
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