24 Hour Fitness Locations in Ventura County

24 Hour Fitness is the world's largest privately owned and operated fitness center chain in terms of memberships. 24 Hour Fitness currently has five locations in Ventura County. Here's the rundown:

Thousand Oaks - Sport, 2595 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks (805.777.7300) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna, Steam Room and Whirlpool.

Camarillo - Sport, 453 Carmen Drive, Camarillo (805.482.2444) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna and Steam Room.

Simi Valley Agassi - Sport, 1352 Madera Road, Simi Valley (805.520.3440) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna, Steam Room, Sun Deck, Tennis, Volleyball and Whirlpool.

Simi Valley-Tapo - Active, 2350 Tapo Street, Simi Valley (805.520.3269) has Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights and Kids' Club.

Channel Islands - Active, 1651 Victoria Avenue Suite 160, Oxnard (805.988.6000) has Functional Training Room, Kids' Club and Pro Shop.

If you're looking for a discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership, Costco currently (as of April 2013) offers them online at this link.

Learn more about 24 Hour Fitness at www.24hourfitness.com.

Outdoor Exercise Equipment at Community Center Park in Camarillo

Community Center Park in Camairllo has some really nice, new exercise equipment adjacent to the playground area on the west side of the park! I've tried (in late March 2013) the equipment and it is some of the nicest "free" outdoor equpment I've been on! Let's just hope they are able to keep the equipment in such nice shape!

Community Center Park is located at 1605 E. Burnley Street in Camarillo. For more information, visit www.pvrpd.org/parks/active/community.asp or call 805.482.1996.

Vendurance Running Tribe in Ventura County

The Vendurance Running Tribe is a running club for all levels and abilities located in Ventura County. Its mission is to encourage and welcome new runners into amazing sport and help experienced runners reach their full potential. We realize that running should be fun and not something you "have to do." $50 annual membership fee.

The group hosts organized runs on the track and certain evenings/mornings in Ventura. Visit www.vendurance.com/triberunclub to learn more and join!

Harley's Bowling Centers - Simi and Camarillo

Harley's Bowling Centers (www.harleysbowl.com) operates bowling centers in Simi Valley and Camarillo.  Simi has 24 lanes and Camarillo has 20 lanes.  Harley's Simi and can say it is a very nice facility, clean, good amenities (food, bar, arcade) and well maintained.  We have also been to Harley's Camarillo for birthday parties and famly fun and all ages had a blast.  READ MORE HERE

There are leagues for kids ages 6 and up and for adults.  There is the popular "Atomic Bowling" with loud music and black lights.  These alleys also make great birthday venues too...try the bumper lane bowling for the little ones.  You can rent a lane for open bowling by the hour or by the game

Harley's Simi Valley is at 480 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley (exit Madera off the 118 freeway) (805.526.4212).

Harley's Camarillo is at 305 Arneill Road, Camarillo (Ponderosa Shopping Center, behind 99 Cents Store) (805.482.0747)

Cosmic bowling is always fun!

Pool room at Harley's Camarillo

B Real Fitness in Camarillo

B Real Fitness is located at 2440 Las Posas Road, Suite A in Camarillo. This facility, which opened in October 2011, offers over 70 classes using TRX, Real Ryder Cycling, and Velocity Sport Performance programs. Classes include boxing, kettleball, barre, yoga, pilates, sculpting, Zumba and more.

Visit www.brealfitness.com or call 805.383.3700 for more information.

Channel Islands YMCA - 2 Ventura County Locations

The Channel Islands YMCA (www.ciymca.org) is an association of 7 YMCA branches serving Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

The Camarillo Family YMCA at 3111 Village at the Park Drive (805.484.0423) provides access to health and wellness information and activities for all ages. The Camarillo Family YMCA- Hiji Center has a wide variety of adult and senior programs, including aquatics, aerobics and cardiovascular exercise, weight and strength training, yoga, basketball and volleyball leagues, triathlon training and more!

Expanded family and youth programs include: Family Fun Nights, Parents' Night Out, World of Wonder events, The Zone (for kids ages 9-12), summer camps, sports leagues, Youth Wellness classes (such as tumbling, hip-hop dancing, judo, and more), and child care programs. There are also all type of birthday party options offered by the Y, including splash parties, gym parties, dance parties an design parties (visit www.ciymca.org/birthday-parties.html).

The Aquatics Center at the Camarillo Family YMCA provides instructional swim programs for all ages, ability levels and interests. Youth and adult lessons are offered year round as well as special classes for those with physical limitations. More information at www.ciymca.org/camarillo.

Located along one of the most scenic stretches of the California coast line, the Ventura Family YMCA at 3760 Telegraph Road (805.642.2131) has been serving the city of Ventura for 120 years. The YMCA got its start on September 30, 1887 with a house that was purchased on the corner of Santa Clara and Oak Street. Today, the Ventura Family YMCA has grown with an expansive 6,000 facility members and provides childcare to over 200 children in its after-school programs. A 3,000 square foot natatorium was added with two heated indoor pools allowing an aquatics program to flourish and serve 5,000 children annually. More information at www.ciymca.org/ventura.

Unleash Your Fitness Cause Inspired Fit Camps in Camarillo

Support your health, fitness, community, and Camarillo Dog Parks by attending our "Unleash Your Fitness" Cause Inspired Fit Camps every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday in the Month of July & August. All workouts are scalable and can be modified for every fitness level.

Upon registering, you'll have the option to pay monthly: $99 (Access to all 16 classes - 8 of which are in Camarillo); or per Fit Camp: $20 (1 class).

50% of the proceeds go directly to Friends Of Camarillo Dog Parks to support their mission and our community Dog Parks. 

To register, please visit www.yourElementFitness.com

Get Fit. Give Back.

Element Fitness Contact Info:

Email: GetFit@yourElementFitness.com

Phone: 805.585.5589

Website: www.yourElementFitness.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/CauseFitness

Panther Martial Arts Center in Camarillo

Panther Martial Arts Center is located at 315 Arneill Road, #A103, Camarillo.  Master Eddie Urbistondo has been training Martial Arts for over 30 years. He holds a 5th Dan Black Belt in the art of Taekwondo and an advanced/instructor level ranking in Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Master Urbistondo is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. While in the Marines, he taught hand to hand combat to Navy and Marine Corps Security forces. He has been a four time California State Taekwondo Champion and Armed Forces Taekwondo Champion. Master Urbistondo is the founder of Close Quarters Combat Taekwondo and Panther Street Defense. He has cross trained in Kali, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Aikido, Hapkido and Judo.

The center provides classes and lessons for all ages and levels in Tae Kwon Do, Qigong, Jook Lum Southern Praying Mantis, Kickboxing, etc.  For more information visit www.panthermac.com or call 805.384.2378.

Way of the Orient Martial Arts Academy in Camarillo

Way of the Orient Martial Arts Academy has been serving Ventura County for 30 years, specializing in teaching Taekwondo & Hapkido. All instructors are certified by the United States Hapkido Federation and the World Taekwondo Federation.  Classes for kids, teens and kids.  Also teach self defense classes.  Located at 67 S. Glenn Drive, Camarillo.  More information at www.wayoftheorient.com or call 805.388.1047. Also a location in Carpinteria.

Camarillo Kenpo Karate

Camarillo Kenpo Karate (596 Mobil Ave, Suite E) is a United Kenpo Systems school. Bryan Hawkins, Director of United Kenpo Systems™, was privileged and honored to learn as one of the protégés taught by Grandmaster Ed Parker. As a long-time private student of Mr. Parker’s, Mr. Hawkins is considered to be one of the foremost authorities of American Kenpo in the world today. Classes for 4 years through adult. Self-defense for women classes. Visit www.camarillokenpo.com or call 805.910.7787 for more information.

Twin Dragons Martial Arts in Camarillo

Twin Dragons Martial Arts first opened in March 2009 and has since relocated to 1270 Avenida Acaso Unit G, Camarillo.  Twin Dragons offers instruction in Hapkido/Taekwondo, Beginner/Intermediate Jiujitsu, Kungfu, Mauy Thai, Street Defense and Strike-zone cardio for ages 5 to 95!

Twin Dragons owner Darryl Gallardo has lived in Camarillo for 30 years and has been training in martial arts for 24 years. Darryl is a certified 2nd degree blackbelt under the United States Hapkido Federation and World Taekwondo Federation.

Twin Dragons participates in community enrichment programs and is focused on supporting locally owned businesses and keeping kids off the streets by offering various kids' programs.

No contracts, no registration fees, flexible packages, family/group discounts and additional free incentives for students are available!

For more information, visit www.twindragonsma.com or call 805.216.9834.

Gracie Morumbi Martial Arts

Gracie Morumbi Fabio Leopoldo offers world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and Law Enforcement Officials of Ventura County and Los Angeles county areas. They offer various types of Martial Arts and fitness programs including Kickboxing, Kettlebells, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense.

Professor Fabio Leopoldo is head instructor and is a member of the Gracie Team adhering to the strict curriculum of Gracie Jiu Jitsu and philosophy. Our Ventura and Thousand Oaks locations are both being developed to become a reference for physical education, character development, self-defense, and the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.

Locations at 1182 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, (805.496.1610), 722 Arneill Road, Camarillo (805.437.1770) and 2160 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura (805.643.7717).

Visit www.GracieMorumbi.com to learn more.

Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo

Spanish Hills is a world class private county club. The classic Spanish style clubhouse is perched high on the most dramatic point of Camarillo (999 Crestview Avenue). Designed by renowned architect Robert E. Cupp, Spanish Hills Country Club's private 18-hole championship golf course features dramatic views of the surrounding mountains, ocean and countryside.  At 6,702 yards from the championship tees, the par 71 layout is as challenging as it is beautiful.  With five sets of tees for players of all skill levels, this spectacular course can also be very forgiving.

Spanish Hills has three different Wedding Packages to select from that help take the worry out of planning your big day. We are happy to customize packages and menus to create a one-of-a kind event for you. We coordinate your rehearsal and ceremony and create an event timeline so that you may be a guest at your own party. Our capacity is 264 guests for a sit down dinner with ample dance floor. We begin booking Weddings over a year in advance and fill up quite quickly. Please give us a call if you are interested in a tour. Tours are available Tuesdays through Saturdays by appointment only. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you to plan your next special event!

Visit www.spanishhillscc.com or call 805.388.5000 for more information.

Camarillo Springs Golf Course

Camarillo Springs Golf Course is nestled at the base of Conejo Mountain in Camarillo. Cut in and around the towering rock formations of the mountain, Camarillo Springs gets its name from the beautiful water features on the course. You'll enjoy gentle ocean breezes as you make your way around the course, which was designed by Ted Robinson in 1970

Camarillo Springs Golf Course is located at 791 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo

Phone: 805.484.1075 Visit www.camarillospringsgolf.com/ or call 805.484.1075 for more information.

Sterling Hills Golf Course - Camarillo

Sterling Hills Golf Club, located at 901 Sterling Hills Drive in Camarillo, is a public golf course with a private club feel. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Robert Muir Graves and Damian Pascuzzo and features an excellent practice range and putting green. The 12,000 square-foot clubhouse has a well-stocked golf shop, full bar and restaurant, and is available for wedding receptions, banquets, and golf outings. 

Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center at Sterling Hills Golf Club is your choice for a stunning Camarillo wedding site that comes at a fraction of the price you would anticipate. Our professional staff will assure your event is unforgettable.

Some of the spectacular, unique features of our Camarillo wedding location:

• Picturesque wedding site with the Topa Topa Mountains in the background
• Gazebo overlooking the golf course
• Up to 225 seated guests
• Panoramic banquet room views of the first and ninth fairways
• Spanish style clubhouse with dramatic landscaping

For more info visit www.sterlinghillsgolf.com or call 805.987.3446.

Running/Walking Track at Arneill Ranch Park in Camarillo

Tucked into a residential neighborhood in Camarillo is a relatively small, very low key park called Arneill Ranch Park. This is an older park surrounding by homes at 1301 Sweetwater Avenue, just west of Arneill, between Dunnigan and Rocklyn.

This particular photo of the park does not highlight the running track, but trust me, there is one. :>While I would not go out of my way to visit this park with my kids (there's a small playground and swings for the local neighborhood kids), what is particularly unique about this park is that there is a full 1/4 mile hard-packed dirt track that circles the park. Nothing overly fancy, but a great opportunity to do some track/interval training or just jogging/walking in a controlled, measurable fashion. It is quite rare to find a park with a running track like this.

The park also has some decent, fairly newish looking fitness stations around the track, as well as restrooms (these are not newish looking).

More info at www.pvrpd.org/parks/active/arneil.asp.

Tiger-Rock TaeKwonDo in Ventura, Camarillo, Ojai and Simi Valley

Tiger-Rock TaeKwonDo locations in Camarillo, Ventura, Ojai and Simi Valley are dedicated to providing a high level Martial Arts experience, with a focus on creating well rounded martial artists using Traditional Ho-Am TaeKwonDo as the foundation, then adding HanMuDo, and Gracie style Jiu-Jitsu  for a full learning experience. Students enjoy the many benefits especially when first starting:

• There are specialized classes, specific to each groups unique classroom needs, for Tiger Cubs (preschool), Juniors, and Teens & Adults.
• Students can start any time and blend into the academy with other beginners.
• New classes are forming daily.
• Annually qualified instructors are dedicated to excellence and continuing education.
• Students can move forward at their own rate and not as a class unit.

For more information, visit www.itaonline.com or contact the local Ventura County locations below:

Taekwondo Plus of Camarillo: 676 E. Ponderosa Drive (behind Ralph's) (805.987.3306)

Ojai Taekwondo Academy: 811 E. Ojai Avenue (805.646.1191)

Mike Cerminaro's TKD Plus: 5912 Telegraph Road, Ventura (805.644.4777)

Eric Oland's TKD Academy: 1794 Erringer Road, Simi Valley (805.583.4823)

George Erb Fitness Center in Camarillo

The George Erb Fitness Center is located at 231 Camarillo Ranch Road. This fully equipped fitness facility offers cardio, pilates and strength equipment, personal training, on-site child care, classes of various types including yoga, spinning and others, aquatic aerobics, Zumba, free towel service and more. No contracts; just a monthly fee. More information at www.erbfitness.com or call 805.484.3307.

Tae Ryong Taekwondo School - Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Camarillo

The Tae Ryong School of Taekwondo was founded in 1982 by Grand Master Yong Shin and has proudly served the communities of Thousand Oaks at 1746 N. Moorpark Road (805.371.8795) and Camarillo 2249 Pickwick Drive (805.388.5425).  Korean art of self defense taught to adults and children.  Visit www.trtkd.com for more information.

New location opened in early 2012 at 501 S. Reino Road, Newbury Park (805.498.5425).

New Newbury Park location

Soccer for Life Indoor Soccer Facility in Camarillo

Soccer for Life (SFL) is an indoor soccer facility located in Camarillo that offers Youth, Co-Ed and Adult competitive and recreational leagues. SFL is a member of the United States Indoor Soccer Association (www.usindoor.com).  It is located at 795 Camarillo Springs Road, Suite G, behind Camarillo Springs Its field uses the latest in Artificial Turf technology. SFL is Ventura County's only indoor soccer facility.

SFL is a soccer membership-based sports club. The majority of its members know each other. They are work colleagues, friends, relatives, and spouses. They enjoy the atmosphere and sportsmanship that SFL fosters.

SFL also offers up birthday parties...choose from dodgeball, soccer and/or flag football to liven up your party!

More information at www.vcarena.com or call 805.484.7384.