Muscle Beach Venice Gym — Attraction in Los Angeles

Muscle Beach Venice Gym is legendary and a Mecca for all old school bodybuilding and gym goers.

About an hours walk from Santa Monica Pier, positioned on the side of a busy tourist street and the sand from the beach you’ll find this exciting open air gym.

This place is nothing flash at all and most of the equipment is tired and tarnished from the salty sea air but who cares. Muscle Beach Gym is the home of past legends and where bodybuilding was born. All the big names of the past have left their mark in this gym such as Joe Weider, Joe Gold, Bill Pearl and of course Arnold Schwarzenegger himself.

Anyone can train here for a small fee of $10 for a day pass. If you’re into your gym work then plan your time to spend $10 and stake your place in history along with the giants of the past just to be able to say…. You’ve worked out at Muscle Beach.

This place really made me smile so go to...

Muscle Beach Venice Gym is a true icon of fitness culture.

Training there means feeling the energy of decades of history, where legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger helped build its legacy.

It’s a symbol of physical expression, dedication, and passion for outdoor training.

The atmosphere is inspiring — a mix of locals, tourists, and athletes from around the world.

Whether you're a beginner or experienced, everyone feels welcome.

More than just a gym, Muscle Beach is a cultural landmark and a must-visit for anyone who...

An old school, classic, and historic gym that has seen body building legends like Mike Mentzer, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu, Joe Weider, and so many others. This is a must visit location by any gym rat or body building enthusiast for sure. The gym is exposed to the elements so some of the machine/cables are a tad worn and rusty but they also have plenty of free weights like barbells and dumbbells too. An all day pass is only $10 which can be paid for in the small white recreational building just...