Family owned since 1985, Fitness West is a gym at 1880 Garnet Ave in the Pacific Plaza II Shopping Center, 92109, that has served Pacific Beach for four decades under the same neighborhood philosophy. Co-owners Brian Curry and Shari Simpson, both longtime members, purchased the gym from original founders Paul and Peter Dufour, who opened the doors forty years ago. Shari grew up in Del Mar riding and showing horses, and Brian spent 30 years in real estate before deciding the only gym he wanted to own was this one. Brian’s dedication to the community earned him the title of Honorary Mayor of Pacific Beach in 2023. Members often grab a pastry on the way in from The French Gourmet, the French bakery and restaurant located down the block on Garnet Ave. The 6,300-square-foot facility includes elliptical machines, treadmills, stair-climbers, Lifecycle bikes, spin bikes, rowing machines, Olympic free weights, and a full circuit of Nautilus machines. All group exercise classes are included with membership, covering yoga, spin, core and strength training, and pilates. Google reviewer David Alfonse is frequently praised by members as a standout personal trainer on staff. Recovery-minded members heading east on Garnet after a workout sometimes pair their gym session with acupuncture or Reiki at SP Acu and Wellness, a holistic practice in the neighborhood. Fitness West operates on month-to-month memberships with no long-term contracts, and active-duty, reserve, or retired military personnel receive a discount with valid ID. The gym holds a 4.5-star average across 70 Google reviews.