Dave Kregel brings more than 35 years of tennis experience to his tennis center, which is located in the Santa Venetia area of San Rafael. The Dave Kregel Tennis Center has been in operations for more than 20 years. The center offers both private and group lessons. A summer tennis camp is also offered for children from ages 6 to 15. This facility offers hours into the evenings, as their tennis courts are equipped with lights.
At Santa Cruz Flying Club, people of all ages can enjoy a number of services. It is part of the Watsonville Pilots' Association and offers community access to pilot supplies, training programs, accelerated flight instruction as well as scenic flights. Rates range from $82 hourly for an intro flight and $150 for plane rental. Flight instructor price ranges from $50 to $60 hourly. Other programs include plane simulation which runs around $35 per session.
Pillar Performance helps its clients find balance and strength in motions they use every day. It focuses on functional movements and uses functional strength training and pilates to help strengthen bodies. This is not a gym, but a personal training and pilates studio open by appointment with one of its 7 instructors.
During the week, United Studios of Self Defense provides classes for children according to age and skill level, while adult classes are conveniently available on weekends. All instructors are black belt qualified. USSD teaches a blended form of karate called Kempo Karate. In the summer months, Karate Kicks, a summer camp for kids, is offered.
This climbing gym is located in the enormous, renovated Belmont Theatre. It offers 19,000 square feet of climbing including 80 top ropes that reach 50 feet high. A complete fitness facility, Planet Granite also features a variety of yoga and other fitness programs at its clean and well-maintained property. Also, its staff is friendly and helpful.
Marin Mixed Martial Arts is offers instruction in muay Thai kickboxing, wrestling, boxing, jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts. It offers regular classes for adults and children, with open mat on Friday nights. They also take part in the World Jiu Jitsu Championships (aka the Mundials) and other martial arts competitions. The owner of Marin Martial Arts is a Ralph Gracie-trained Brazillian jiu jitsu black belt with fifteen years of teaching experience.
Physical Edge is a fitness center located off of Drew Avenue that offers fitness machines, including treadmills, as well as fitness programs and therapy. There is a Pilates studio available, in addition to back training and personal training programs. Physical Edge also offers yoga classes and Weight Watchers meetings.
Seal Beach Yacht Club is a friendly, family-based private club that overlooks the Alamitos Bay. It offers weekly races and cruises year-round, as well as a summer Junior's Program. The club hosts weekly night events, dinners, dancing and barbecues. Whether you are a novice or pro, sail or power enthusiast, this club has something to offer for everyone. Call for an appointment.
The Yogi Tree offers classes and instructors who emphasize breathing, physical and spiritual rejuvenation, psychological and physical healing and strength building. Prenatal and postnatal yoga, yoga for kids and Kundalini are among the specialized choices. Mat pilates, teen yoga, meditation and hypnotherapy, for example, incorporate physical exercise, stretching and discipline into part of a more holistic well-being.
The Bar Method, a Palo Alto gym which offers cross training and body sculpting, has a variety of fitness packages and unlimited classes for its members. Specifically, the Bar Method assists in core training, fat burning, muscle carving, waist trimming and posture enhancement. Classes are posted after sign up.
Paul Karami's Family Karate Center is located in the small shopping center right next to McDonald's on Kanan, just off the 101. They offer classes for ages three and up with an introductory special of two semi-private lessons for $19.95. Call for an appointment or introductory session.
Laguna Niguel Racquet Club is a premier tennis, fitness and swim club located at the corners of Club House Drive and Crown Valley Parkway. Laguna Niguel offers extensive adult lessons, private tennis lessons and a free beginner lesson program. This location offers full-service family options, including free child care with all family memberships. Other programs include social activities and events as well as club tournaments. Van and Carol Banks operate Van's Pro Shop from this location, offering members a complete line of tennis products, including all major brands.
