California’s health culture is strong in gay San Diego. From the focus on farm-fresh produce to active lifestyles, the locals keep active in the city by surfing, hiking, biking, and of course, lifting at the gym. Hillcrest has the most gay-friendly gyms to maintain your workout regimen while visiting the city, as well as a few spas to treat yourself to a pamper session.
24 Hour Fitness Hillcrest attracts the largest gay clientele in the city: there’s so much eye candy here, it can be hard to focus on your own routine! The gym is busy but contains everything avid lifters need, from powerlifting set-ups, cardio equipment, and group classes.
A great option for travelers looking for something new is Barry’s Bootcamp in Hillcrest, which offers day passes for hour-long instructed high-intensity training workouts by Instagram-famous fitness models. The classes are no walk in the park, but the high energy music and instruction will get you through it!
More gay gyms and spas in San Diego
Boulevard Fitness in University Heights offers travelers a more relaxed atmosphere for a great price. The space has the wonderful feel of a friendly, welcoming, neighborhood gym.
Hillcrest’s favorite spa is Cascade Spa. The spa has a lengthy list of services with favorites like deep tissue massages, foot massages, soaks, and wraps. Treat yourself and your guy to a couples massage.
Finally, Aqua Day Spa just outside of the city is a favorite Korean-style spa. The communal men’s area of Jacuzzi, saunas, and locker room is nude-only and has a mixed clientele of gay and straight men.
