Los Angeles Athletic Club

“Make each day your masterpiece”

— John Wooden

Pickleball is one of the fastests growing sports in the country. The sport combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis.

Give it a try! Ask to check out the paddles at the 6th floor entrance after your group exercise class or workout reservation.

Dear Members,
Cheers to your unwavering dedication to LAAC, our mission and our values. In 2021 let’s continue the quest to embrace these timeless ideas set in motion 140 years ago.

Our Mission
THE LOS ANGELES ATHLETIC CLUB IS DEVOTED TO THE LIFELONG PURSUIT OF HEALTH-GIVING AMUSEMENTS

Our Club Values
HEALTH Embrace an all-encompassing approach to health that integrates soundness of mind, body, and soul for yourself, your family, and the community.

FRIENDLINESS Be the friendliest version of yourself.

HERITAGE Carefully blend tradition and innovation.

WONDERMENT Recognize the beauty that surrounds us, try new things, and do the unexpected.

TEAMWORK Help others and do things which make the team better.
Portraits by @joshuaspencerphoto 🏆

Please note our holiday hours for outdoor athletics:

Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24
6:00am – 4:45pm

Christmas Day - Closed

Saturday, December 26 & Sunday December 27
8:00am- 3:30pm

New Year’s Eve
Thursday, December 31
6:00am – 4:45pm

New Year’s Day - Closed

Saturday, January 2 & Sunday, January 3
8:00am- 3:30pm

LAAC clubhouse 1920 and 100 years later 2020. Let the roaring 20’s begin!

Over 140 years ago on September 8, 1880 we deemed the improvement of health to be essential when we established our club and mission:
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“The Los Angeles Athletic Club is devoted to the lifelong pursuit of health-giving amusements.”
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Check out our latest health-giving amusements, the 26,000 sq ft outdoor gym Hercules Beach and Studio Luna. Photo by @allendaniel

Mercury Magazine + Mercury Sports Shop online edition. Introducing mercuryathletica.com
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Drop 001 ‘Round One’ a few comfortable classics, including the LAAC Rugby Polo. Available now, link in bio.

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”
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Next week tune into our YouTube channel on 11/18 as we kick off the Division I college basketball season with a digital edition of our annual College Basketball Tip-off Luncheon.

Get things done & build health! Shared & private workspace steps away from 26,000 sq feet of outdoor athletic space.

There are still spots available to watch tonight’s game at Hercules Beach as the Dodgers go for their first World Series title since 1988. Go to the member only website to RSVP. #latogether

LAAC legend Duke Kahanamoku was recognized by Surfer Magazine as Surfer of the Century. Duke is part of our history which inspired many of our club facilities including the Beach Club Suite, Kahuna Room, Neptune Spa and most recently Hercules Beach. He also epitomizes our core value of Health: Embrace an all-encompassing approach to health that integrates soundness of mind, body and soul for yourself, your family and the community. #endlesssummer #laac140

Hospitality is an important aspect of health and is part of the soul of our society. Since 1983 our Head Shoeoligist has welcomed members at the highest level. Stop by Hercules Beach, Mon - Fri between 2-6 pm for men’s & women’s shoe shine or repair. Photo by @liberateantonio

Our updated 1st floor lobby welcomes members staying in the hotel, and using private office rooms, shared workspace, the lobby shop, physical therapy and barbershop services. The athletic entrance is on the 6th floor of the parking garage. Please check all safety precautions and requirements listed in our website before arrival. Photos by @allendaniel

DJ Wells P will be in charge of the music in our Hercules Beach Outdoor Gym tomorrow evening from 5-9pm. Enjoy the music, reserve a spot in the MMA Fitness class with David Simmons. #laac140 #endlesssummer

Amazing views from Studio Luna! We are so excited to add Marlene Weiss’s Hatha Yoga class to the Group Exercise Schedule.

Fridays 7:00am-8:00am
Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am
Sundays 10:00am – 11:00am

Be sure to login to the member only section of the website to make a reservation or to see the full class schedule.

[10/02/20]   Take a look at this article! Thank you Los Angeles Magazine for the feature.

https://www.lamag.com/lalifeandstyle/outdoor-gym-options/

Time for a change of workplace scenery! Shared workspace in the Olympic Lounge will open to members considered essential workers on Monday Oct 5. Hours will be 9 am - 8 pm Mon - Fri. Temperature check and all other required distancing and cleaning measures are in place for Office Worksites.

Our outdoor fitness facilities.

In honor of his thrilling game-winner last night, we are celebrating Wooden Award winner and LAAC member Anthony Davis.⁣
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-First Entertainment Credit Union Commercial at Los Angeles Athletic Club-

Experience the cool atmosphere of our outdoor athletic facilities. Hercules Beach and Studio Luna provides you with over 26,000 sq ft of space and a variety of equipment for your essential workout needs. ⁣⁣⁣
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Located in the heart of DTLA, we welcome you to a safe environment where you can reach your fitness goals. ⁣⁣⁣
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If you’re not already a member, inquire with us through direct message. ⁣⁣⁣
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See our full equipment list below: ⁣⁣⁣
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Cardio: ⁣⁣⁣
- 2 Woodway Treadmills ⁣⁣⁣
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- Technogym hamstring stretch machine ⁣⁣⁣
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Photos by: @allendaniel

Kettle Bells & Ropes on Monday’s, Wednesday’s, and Thursday’s @ Hercules Beach. ⁣⁣
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Be sure to check out our extensive CrossFit set up, located next to our sandbar at Hercules Beach. That’s right, work out & enjoy a beverage immediately after 🍹 ⁣
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Action captured by @allendaniel 📸

Group exercise classes and outdoor athletic facilities continue to safely host members for some great workouts! ⁣⁣
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We just dropped our September schedule. If you aren’t already a member— inquire through direct message for more information. ⁣
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Unforgettable photos by: @allendaniel 📸

From the Club: 08 - Safe Company

Check out this recent interview we did with Safe Companies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KKcv_CXwyg&t=47s

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A work out with a view— ⁣
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Our outdoor fitness areas will be open tomorrow! Make your reservations starting today on mylaac.com ⁣
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For guidelines and safety protocols please visit the COVID-19 section of our website (link in bio).
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Kindly DM us for any questions you may have. ⁣
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We look forward to seeing you 🏋️‍♂️ ⁣
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Today we honor former LAAC member, Vicki Manalo Draves, for her winning moment at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. ⁣⁣
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Draves was a Filipino- American diver who made history as the first woman to take home gold in both the Platform and Springboard events. ⁣⁣
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As a member of the Club she inspired other super star divers in the making, such as Pat McCormick. Her husband, Lyle Draves was also a coach at LAAC.
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We encourage you to further explore her story 📖

LAAC Online Reservations

See these insturctions on how to make your online reservation for athletic activities:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNvGtiCi7qs&list=PLPo3zEa86YfRc9nVVhuVNbehkUoGLj5F0&index=10&t=0s

How to make an online reservation for athletic facilities at the Los Angeles Athletic Club

Pictured here: Yacht Suite at #LAAC⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Hotel operations will resume on July 1st⁣⁣⁣ with the Club facilities soon to follow. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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We’ve made cleaning our rooms front of focus for our reopening. Your safety is our top priority.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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In addition, we’ve finely tuned a few details in the building that we hope will draw inspiration for you. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Book for yourself, for a friend, or with your loved ones. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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As always, members get the best rates. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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For inquiries— call us at 213.486.3813 or send a direct message. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Our members have been anticipating the club’s reopening- but before we move forward we want to first acknowledge the social movement we are all experiencing as a nation.⁣
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Racism is the virus that infects the health of the mind, body, and soul—attacking the core of individuals, their families, and our community. It is contrary to the lifelong pursuit of health, which we are devoted to. ⁣
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Here at LAAC, we stand in solidarity with Black lives. We have always celebrated the diversity of LAAC and we will continue to support our fellow members of the Black community, and initiatives to bring much needed change to society. ⁣
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We are excited to share what we have been working on with you.

2.18.20 — Eric Avila, an LA Historian @ucla
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Members: ⁣⁣⁣
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Our Grab n’ Go is growing 🍃 ⁣⁣⁣
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We’ve added this light and refreshing botanical #handsanitizer, courtesy of LAAC member Morgan — founder of @amass.botanics ⁣⁣
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Simply go to mylaac.com ⁣⁣⁣
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Spotted in an alley off Pico (at San Pedro): ⁣
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𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘩 - an interruption by @kori.newkirk, 2020 (Mylar, metal, vinyl, acrylic and resin) ⁣
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Today is the last day ⁣to see—
Visit @drive_by_art for more details. ⁣
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#fyi — ⁣
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Digital versions of Mercury are now available on laac.com ⁣| #laac
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Learn more about our history ⁣
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Link in bio > Mercury ⁣
or send us a direct msg for the link 🔗