Jones Street
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Dange R. writes: One of my favorite workouts lately has been to run up Jones street from Jefferson to Green. The rolling stretch between Columbus and Filbert usually get my legs plenty warm for the final charge up the Filbert-Union hill followed immediately by the…

iFly SF Bay

31310 Alvarado Niles Rd
Union City, CA 94587

Patrick H. writes: I used iFly to have the best Xmas shopping experience ever. Normally I would wander around downtown for hours like an idiot, only to eventually settle for the proverbial sweater/tie/set of plates from Crate and Barrel, but this year a rare flash of…

Sinister Swing
Neighborhood: SOMA

1190 Folsom St
Cat Club
San Francisco, CA 94103

Brian G. writes: EDIT:  Sinister Swing is now named Swing Goth and is held at Julie's Supper Club.  Please check out reviews for Swing Goth separately on this site.  For more information on Sinister Swing please go to LeePresson.com  Lee was kind enough to let us use…

Red Morton Community Park

1120 Roosevelt Ave
Redwood City, CA 94061

Steven N. writes: I hadn't been here in years (What happened to the caboose?) I mean many years. I think the last time was when part of the park was the 49'ers training facility. We came for an engagement party on a sunny sunday afternoon and it's a great place for…

Bring It Fitness

San Francisco, CA 94199

Kelly Y. writes: Bring It Fitness is a brand new venture with 2 very experienced, certified trainers.  I have used Jessica Feeney (CPT) when she was still at Sports Club LA, working as a private trainer.  She is excellent in developing a challenging regime, setting…

Blackies Pasture

Tiburon Blvd
Intersection of Trestle Glen Road
Tiburon, CA 94920

Rachel C. writes: BLACKIE WAS A HORSE!  

He was also a beloved member of the Tiburon Peninsula communities. This pasture land was where Blackie was "retired" at the age of 12 from his illustrious career as both a Cavalry Horse in Yosemite and a Rodeo Cutting Horse.

He…

RKO Fitness

Oakland, CA 94611

Ellen O. writes: I've been struggling with issues (yay genetics!) with my lower half of my body all of my life. No matter how thin I am, those big thighs and ghetto booty seem to happily make themselves home.

I met Rob at a coffee shop one day, recognized him from my…

DemoSport

1690 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon, CA 94920

matt m. writes: A mid-afternoon ride across the Golden Gate bridge and down the hill towards Sausalito is amazing. It's even better when you continue along the bay to Tiburon. This all comes CRASHING to a halt when your tire explodes on the bike path.

So you fix it.…

Peninsula Tennis Club

433 Chatham Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010

Shiho F. writes: What a great little Tennis Club tucked away in the foothills of Redwood City.  They have a pool and a strong gym with ample cardio equipment.

Bay Area Scuba Diving

390 Lang Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010

JOE P. writes: I obtained my scuba Diving certification through Bay Area Scuba.  I got certified with one of my co-workers, the nice thing about Bay Area Scuba, was the flexibility that the Owner, Scott provided to us.  Due to our work schedules, we were able to…

Nothing But Hoops

1881 Rollins Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010

Leah M. writes: My kids have been coming here off and on since Foster City Mini Hoops days.  Now in Burlingame, Nothing But Hoops a.k.a. NBH is a fun place for the kids to meet their excercise quota as well as practice their game.  They have expanded from Basketball…

Mussel Rock Transfer Station Disposal Site

Skyline Dr & Westline Dr
Pacifica, CA 94014

Jesse B. writes: secret spot for awesome paragliding!

Ralph Castro's Kenpo Karate Studios

69 Washington Street
Daly City, CA 94014

Mario O. writes: I left Karate USA and went here to train for a bit. You could feel the tradition just ooze from this place. This was more of a landmark than a dojo to me. I tried their special out to see if I would continue but, it wasn't for me. It was no fault of…

Green Hills Country Club

Ludeman Lane
Millbrae, CA 94030

Smokey G. writes: This isn't a public golf course so this review isn't for everyone.  You either need to be a member or have a member bring you in order to play here.  
The golf course itself is wonderful and very well maintained.  Its semi hidden in lower north parts…

Physique Magnifique Fitness Training Academy

387 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080

V B. writes: I'm no longer a member of this gym because I got lazy, but my husband just renewed his membership last week - year 11 and counting...it's a great gym, I just don't have the motivation to go.

My husband has been going to this gym for almost 10 years…

Fitness West

720 Dubuque Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Joel A. writes: This is a fairly new location -- it opened sometime during the summer of 2005. It's close to my office, so I like going here at lunch time and sometimes after work. I've never seen it get too crowded. I can usually get in and get my workout done…

Oyster Point Yacht Club

Oyster Point Marina
South San Francisco, CA 94080

karen p. writes: I have a friend who's sailboat is kept here. OK, calling my sister a friend is a stretch.

We were invited to a party which my sister and her hubby hosted in the club house here. The club house has a fully equipped kitchen and a great bar (if you…

Golden Gate Yacht Club
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1 Yacht Rd
San Francisco, CA 94123

Robert H. writes: Golden Gate Yacht Club lives in the shadows of the St. Francis YC, but ever since Larry Ellison joined the club and annointed it as the challenge club of the record for the America Cup, the GGYC has been on a resurgence.   I've only stopped by here a…

Adventurous Woman Sports
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

Pier 38
San Francisco, CA 94102

krankee c. writes: Adventurous Woman or www.adventurous.com has lots to offer any gender.  Classes to teach you things like poker, snowboarding, skiing, surfing, and SAMBA!

I love my Samba class, the instructor has a butt like I have never seen... not that I was really…

Navarro's Kenpo Karate & Gymnasium
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

3470 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Henry L. writes: This is where I currently train for Muay Thai. My instructor (kru) is a very nice guy. The atmosphere is for hardcore training, none of the high pressure sales pitch or long term contracts that drains your pocket. I actually started at Fairtex in…

Golden Gate Fencing Center
Neighborhood: Mission

2417 Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Jeremy L. writes: The challenge never dies at GGFC. The facilities are good. They frown on my custom-made foils, but one can't really fault them for honoring tradition i suppose.

Iomasda Karate
Neighborhood: Mission

3572 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Tony F. writes: I've been going here regularly since the start of the year.  The chief instructor (Sensei Reed) is excellent and is a lot of fun also.  The dojo is low key and quite quaint.  Classes have a good atmosphere and this everyone gets to know each other in…

The Muscle System
Neighborhood: Castro

2275 Market Street
Suite D
San Francisco, CA 94114

Gourmet G. writes: AKA Muscle Sissies. This male-only gym offers free weights, universal equipment, and personal training, and there's an area for stretching and ab work as well as cardiovascular machines. Some members are into serious workouts, but its reputation for…

Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center
Neighborhood: Parkside

925 Taraval Street
San Francisco, CA 94116

Kapeli M. writes: Grandmaster Wong is one of the most renown Choy Li Fut practitioners in the world.  People come from around the world to seek out GM Wong and his teachings. It has taken me a few years to realize what a luxury it is to have someone with his knowledge…

Tat Wong Kickboxing Center
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

601 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Jen L. writes: *kung fu, kung fu, kung fu* [now, say it in chinese]

*gggoong foo,  gggoong foo, gggoong foo*

yea, you heard me .. what UP foo? =D

LMAO~*

i think i've found a new hobby ... well, kinda "new" ... hahaha .. yeeeup! you heard it, first on yelp, gave my…

Zalles Racquet Sports

969C Edgewater Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404

Martin Y. writes: This is one of the oldest tennis shops in the Bay Area. Originally located next to the Foster City Postoffice, it moved to the current location in Edgewater Plaza in Foster City near Mr. Fong Restaurant. Owner Rinaldo had been running the store until…

Mariners Point Bar & Grill

2401 E 3rd Ave
Foster City, CA 94404

Gerald C. writes: Rumor has it this place has Friday night karaoke!!!  A small but cool venue.  I hope to post a real review soon.

Harbor Bay Club

200 Packet Landing Rd
Alameda, CA 94502

Susan S. writes: FLASHBACK LATE SUMMER 198?:  Running along on a solo cross-country training run while taking in some of the most beautiful scenery in the world near Garden of the Gods in Colorado.  My dog Rocky was bounding alongside me and I am blasting, and I mean…

Danville Bowl

200 Boone Ct
Danville, CA 94526

Eric L. writes: I like bowling, the concept is simple: you throw a big heavy ball and try to knock as much stuff as possible over.  I don't like wearing those bowling shoes though.  I don't know what bowling alleys do to sanitize them, but it's probably not enough.…

World Yoga Healing Arts Center

1530 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

MissP .. writes: I love this place. I was introduced to yoga at this studio and it's literally made quite an impact in my life. I've gone to other studios but World Yoga will always hold a dear place in my heart. The studio itself is lovely. It's located on South…

Pinnacle Fitness

2150 N Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Michael S. writes: Great equipment, great parking and no wait for equipment at least when I'm there.  I moved further away from this gym but I still go there because the Bally's close to my house isn't as nice.  There is no pool or basketball courts but I don't use…

Gymboree Play & Music Center
Neighborhood: Lakeshore, Lower Hills

3433 Lakeshore Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

Lisa T. writes: I took my boy to Gymboree when he was a baby, and we both got a lot out of it. Me, especially, since I was not the "kid" type and had never heard of the song "Wheels on the Bus."
So in that way it was very useful and educational for ME, who cares…

The Works Cooperative Exercise & Dance Studio
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

2566 C Telegraph Ave
Ste D
Berkeley, CA 94704

Eddie H. writes: I came here and dropped in for a salsa class. The facilities are actually really good - there is a full length mirror to watch yourself, fans to cool you down, and a real dance floor. One of the best dance studios I've practiced  at in the bay area.…

Richmond Country Club

1 Markovich Ln
San Pablo, CA 94806

Elise F. writes: After discovering that I am worth only $125 to the men of yelp, I did what any girl would do: chaperone a high school dance held at the RCC's clubhouse.

A few things:

1. Should you order the prime rib, know that it comes out well-done. I like my meat…

Yoga Loka Inc

85 Bolinas Rd
Fairfax, CA 94930

Valerie W. writes: I have been going to Yoga Loka for several years. If you have the chance I would highly recommend taking a class there.

Its nothing fancy and the studio decor would not rival most other yoga studios. Located in the hippy friendly Fairfax, Yoga Loka…

Sierra Point Yacht Club

500 Sierra Point Rd
Brisbane, CA 94005

Robert H. writes: Sierra Point Yacht Club is a small club with one main meeting room.  They host a Tuesday evening beer can race which starts just off the harbor channel entrance, and finishes between the club house and their channel marker #2.  A few years ago, I…

Chu's Florist & Bird Shop

2325 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Jennifer L. writes: The shop is not impressive at all (it's old, run-down, not super clean looking, and has noisy birds which they sell and board), but Bobbie Chu is an award-winning floral designer, and very nice.  

Bobbie did all of the beautiful arrangements for my…