Newport Beach Athletic Club
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Newport Beach Athletic Club
Luckily we have a private gym in Newport Beach that has been open since 1971! We are a family-owned gym, so we know how to make you feel like family. Although we are older, we are constantly keeping our gym up to date with the fitness industry. Your gym fitness in Newport Beach will not suffer thanks to our high-class amenities.

Amenities include a traditional gym facility and one separately for women. We also have a sauna, cold pool, steam room, ping pong tables, racquetball court, basketball court, wallyball, boxing room, and more! Although we have a large number of amenities, we still provide outstanding cleaning service to make sure that our gym is in the best condition.
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In 1948 John Bazacas started in the physical fitness industry, in Los Angeles, California. In 1961 he moved to Newport Beach and in 1971 he opened the family gym and called it the Newport Beach Athletic Club. Forty three years later the NBAC is still family owned and operated by the Bazacas and the Burnham families.
There isn't just one way path to physical fitness. At the Newport Beach Athletic Club we have a wide variety of services to fit any person's interests and goals. With experienced physical trainers and corresponding facilities, we are confident that we have a program, trainer, service that will get you excited for the gym!
Reviews (25)
Michael R.
Michael R.
Sep 25, 2021
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Outstanding ownership very clean with nice amenities and very courteous staff. Would highly recommend joining if you're looking for an athletic club.
Mike Gaines
Mike Gaines
Jul 24, 2021
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Great place, awesome staff! They catered to my every need and listned to me to deliver the best plan...
Michael LaRue
Michael LaRue
Dec 26, 2019
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The Newport Beach Athletic Club was a surreal experience for me. This gym is more likely to cater to those who have an affinity for the old school workouts as opposed to people who are drawn by the trends. The gyms are separated by gender, so women will work out with women while men will work out with men.
For the men's gym, the roof has its own track, the second floor has an extensive variety of weight-lifting equipment (along with cardio equipment), and the ground floor has sports courts for racquetball and basketball. What is arguably the draw here for me is their spa circuit - This is the
Keith B.
Keith B.
Oct 09, 2019
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Great gym. I'm in town visiting and their daily rates are reasonable. The owner is very professional. Not all the equipment is brand new, but everything you need and more is there and works. No big crowds to mess with your program. Plenty of free weights and rowers. Quality equipment. Great tunes. I'll be back.
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Kovarik Hockey Academy Kovarik Hockey Academy
Jun 11, 2019
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2 coaches from Czech Republic came to US for a month to do their hockey stuff and got a nice place to stay in town, so we look around for some real gym and found this place, old school good looking gym with good people around and a very nice stuff for the first 3 weeks, than the other day we had a good work out and decide to go play table tennis to have some fun on the end. The gym was free, so we pult out the table to play, before we got everything set up, some random young men came to us to and told us take the table to a different spot, than is the gym area for that, because he wants to play
Palmer W.
Palmer W.
Mar 30, 2019
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The Granddaddy of all gyms. Clean, great equipment, friendly, fantastic spa, basketball, handball courts the best steam room.

This gym is all about customer service. If you're looking for a LA Fitness or 24 Hour Fitness this is not the place for you.

They will put you on a workout program and not nickel and dime you for it.



It's upscale but not snooty. They pride themselves on a clean, finely run machine with the latest equipment.
Richard H.
Richard H.
Nov 05, 2018
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I'm here five to six days per week. That says it all. NBAC has been the gold standard for 47 years, and is not showing any sign of age. John Bazakis and his family have owned and operated the club from the outset, and it truly benefits from the family approach and the continuity of philosophy.

This is both a place to workout and a place to chew the fat with your buddies. Everything is always in great working order, it is kept cleaner than any gym I've ever been to, and the camaraderie is great. I've paid more, but never gotten as much for my dollar.
G. V.
G. V.
Sep 02, 2018
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Traveling on business and dropped in for a single workout. Price is $15 and you get access to everything. Very nice gym and great equipment from free weights, machines, rowers , treadmills (including a Xebex), bikes, etc. I wish I had convenient access to THIS gym back home. Not crowded. Not a meat market or full of meatheads. Just a place to come in and hit it hard. Next time I swing thru town I will again stay at the Marriott just so I can walk down to this place.
Thomas James Thorne
Thomas James Thorne
Apr 23, 2018
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Great Gym / Health Club! I come here regularly for Physical Fitness,...but more importantly for Spiritual Fitness! Great Bible Teaching on Sunday Morn. @ 9am and Tues Eve. @ 6:30 pm w/Messiah Ministries. Good People / Ownership! Treat you like Family
Lizelle P.
Lizelle P.
Feb 11, 2018
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Visited this club for a Towel toning class on a Saturday morning. After signing the waiver, I made my way to the basketball court where the class was being held. The session hosted by Virginia was awesome! Highly recommend it for toning!

The gym has a homely feel to it. There's a cafe with an outdoor patio on the 2nd floor.

Plenty of parking.
Courtney S.
Courtney S.
Nov 29, 2017
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The nicest place I've ever been. The women's locker room is like the locker room at Glen Ivy, but more intimate and personal. The staff is incredibly friendly and the facility is beautiful.
Dana Montana
Dana Montana
Aug 09, 2017
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Amazing gym. A bit expensive but worth every penny. The staff is cool and the gym is clean and organized. The equipment is modern and kept in amazing condition.
Tim Steele
Tim Steele
Jun 27, 2017
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Joined the NBAC when it first opened. Enjoyed the experience for 8+- years. During that period, I learned to play handball & racquet ball (poorly, I must admit). Moved to No. Calif. and miss the 'club's'… atmosphere. Therefore, when we visit Newport Beach each summer, I'm excited to return to the NBAC as a temporary member. Too, I'm so impressed with the improvements the family has made to make the NBAC 'the place' to work out!
Andrew R.
Andrew R.
Oct 14, 2016
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Without a doubt, this place is the best gym. And Joe, what a great guy to work out with. Your search stops here. A+, deserves 6 stars
John Olenchalk
John Olenchalk
Aug 20, 2016
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One of the all time great Athletic Clubs left in America. Great people, smart layout of excellent equipment, and a 56* cold plunge- it doesn't get any better than this anywhere! JohnnyO
Kevin R.
Kevin R.
Jan 02, 2016
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Hands down the best fitness club! It offers everything you'd want in a gym with a family feel. Gym is always clean, has a healthy cafe, inside basketball court, table tennis classes and racquetball.
Danell Booher
Danell Booher
Jun 27, 2015
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Great gym. Friendly staff and members, small business/boutique gym feel. Clean. All the equipment you need no matter how you like to work out. I personal enjoy Olympic lifting and circuit training and they have bumper plates, kettle bells, etc. Never too crowded either, which is a huge plus in this populous area.
Jacob Ashendorf
Jacob Ashendorf
Jun 23, 2015
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This gym is inviting, relaxed, and sorta old-school in the best way. Its amenities are great, and the cafe is tasty. Would recommend to anyone looking for a "go-to" gym with no nonsense.
Jason Khoo
Jason Khoo
Jun 21, 2015
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Tom's a great guy! The people here are friendly and welcoming. The Gym is amazing, definately worth a try.
Scott F.
Scott F.
Dec 23, 2014
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Best, low-key, homely, friendly, helpful, fully equipped, fully staffed, gym in the world. Tom, You've done an incredible job; and the loyalty of all your members is well worth your hard work. Thanks for everything.

And Tom, when am I going to blast you on the racquetball court? Anytime.

TOM IS THE MAN, He and the staff are always there for you. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. VERY AFFORDABLE. VERY ACCOMODATING.

No athletic club can ever match up to NBAC.
Scott Fracalosy
Scott Fracalosy
Sep 14, 2014
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Tom, the club, and all the staff are incredible. Very accommodating, very friendly, very helpful. I highly recommend this club for great weight workouts, racketball, basketball, and much more. Nice locker rooms and bathrooms, Jacuzzis, hot and cold, they got it all. You the man TOM. Thank you!!
El W.
El W.
Jun 04, 2014
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One of the best family-run clubs I have ever been in.

As a gym, it has all the standard amenities. What makes this place stands out is the friendliness of the staff, especially the owners, who won't hesitate to help if you have any questions. The owner has a custom workout that you can follow free of charge. 5*

The cafe is awesome. Every Wednesday, they have a private chef coming in. The taste feels like a home-made food that I miss so much. 5*

Without reservation, I am recommending NBAC. Too bad I'm moving, but, should I ever come back, this is the gym to go!
Why C.
Why C.
Aug 24, 2012
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If you want to work out somewhere you dont have to wait for the equipment, this is the spot!! Great place to get a serious workout in!! The icing on the cake here is the Avocado Cafe! Come in for a workout and a Sandwich! You wont be disappointed!!
Bongiorno M.
Bongiorno M.
Jul 10, 2010
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MY HEALTH CLUB! Decent Weight Selection, Awesome People, Family Owned, Great Business Connections, Sauna, Steam, Jacuzzi, Cold Pool, Plush Showers, Running Track, Boxing Room, Relaxation Room (with sheets), Complimentary Shorts/Tang Tops/Towels/Shoes/Sandals, Complimentary Soap/Shampoo/Razers/Shave Cream, Full Service Cafe, espresso machine, Free Coffee all day, Free Internet, Basketball Courts, Racquetball Courts, Dry Sauna, Wet Sauna, Complete Cardio Room, On sight Barbour, On Site masseur, Complimentary laundry, Complementary Filtered Water, Ocean Views, Free personal Training Sessions, Boxing
Roy B.
Roy B.
Apr 19, 2010
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Excellent gym. They have basketball courts, raquetball court, punching bag room and seperate men's and women's gym. If your in newport or close by and looking for a gym to just strictly lift and get big or in shape this is the place