Point of interest
Original Muscle Beach
17 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
This spot south of Santa Monica Pier is my #1 favorite place to work out. Unlike the muscle beach in Venice, you’ll see more gymnasts and acrobats than body builders—and these people are masters. There’s a ton of equipment, like parallel bars and traveling rings. Sunday from 2pm or so till sunset is the most exciting time to be here. Acrobats have a real history with this spot, and this is time to come see them doing high-level acrobatics and acroyoga.
Tips from locals
Muscle Beach refers to the Santa Monica location of the birthplace of the physical fitness boom in the United States during the 20th century, started in 1934 with predominantly gymnastics activities on the south side of the Santa Monica Pier.
Come here to see my acrobatic friends and monkeys climbing ropes, swinging from rings, flipping off each other and being crazy impressive. If you go to the green square of grass on a Sunday, all the local Acro Yogis meet up and train. Wanna fly? Don't be shy! Everyone is super friendly, just ask if you can play.
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Location
Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA