West Los Angeles | February 21, 2025

Health and Wellness: Yoga, Spas, and Fitness on the West Side

Los Angeles is a haven for health and wellness enthusiasts, and nowhere is this more evident than in West LA, Santa Monica, and Venice. These neighborhoods offer a diverse range of fitness studios, yoga spaces, and top-tier recovery spas. Whether you’re a local looking to elevate your routine or a visitor in search of the city’s best wellness experiences, here’s our curated guide to the top spots for your health and wellbeing.

Yoga Studios

Love Yoga – A Venice-based studio blending East and West Coast vibes, offering alignment-focused yoga in an intimate, stylish space.

Yoga Nest Venice – A community-driven studio steps from the beach, featuring a mix of Vinyasa, restorative, and breathwork classes..

Hot 8 Yoga Santa Monica – For those who love a heated practice, Hot 8 Yoga offers a variety of high-energy, sweat-inducing yoga classes in a welcoming environment.

Top Recovery Spas and Wellness Centers

Surya Spa – Located in our sister property, Proper Santa Monica, this Ayurvedic wellness sanctuary offers therapeutic massages, steam and oil treatments, yoga, meditation, and personalized health consultations.

Remedy Place – A social wellness club in West Hollywood offering ice baths, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and guided breathwork for full-body recovery.

Pause Studio – A Venice favorite for infrared saunas, cryotherapy, and lymphatic drainage—perfect for a post-workout reset.

Best Fitness Studios for a Sweat Session

Barry’s – High-intensity circuit training meets treadmill endurance in this legendary cardio workout.

BoxUnion Santa Monica – A boxing-inspired group fitness studio that blends intense cardio with mindfulness for a dynamic, high-energy workout. 

Solid Core –  A low-impact, high-intensity workout that builds core strength through Pilates-inspired exercises on a reformer machine.