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Original Muscle Beach, Los Angeles

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#1 of 171 in Spas in California

Beach Health Club

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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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Original Muscle Beach Reviews

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4.6

• By cherylmQ591YW

  As an avid follower of strength sports, I loved visiting this iconic destination. I parked up in a car park opposite Gold’s Gym, which was free, had some food in the Waterfront on Venice beach and...  more »

• By Michael L

  Enjoyable visit but disappointing not to see the top people working out in the open. Nevertheless a good atmosphere all round with out door activities and great stalls and restaurants, bars etc. Well....  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.

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• 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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