Life Time is a high-end gym brand that operates over 175 locations across the United States, offering an upscale experience that combines fitness, dining, and community. The company currently has one San Diego location in La Jolla, which offers amenities such as state-of-the-art fitness equipment, group classes, personal training, a full-service spa, executive locker rooms, and LifeCafe dining. The La Jolla club is particularly notable for its country club-like environment, emphasizing wellness and social connection​.
The new South County location of Life Time will be installed on East Main Street in Chula Vista near Central Square Park and The Residences at Cota Vera.ÌýLike the La Jolla branch, the incoming Chula Vista club will feature a Type-47 liquor license, which allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Ìý
Life Time Otay Ranch will be an 85,000 square-foot club with a full spa, expansive gym, pool, and pickleball courts. The complex will house an indoor LifeCafe, fast casual restaurant, and outdoor Beach Club offerings with food and drink, thus the liquor license application. The for the incoming gym is open and people are encouraged to sign up to be the first to learn of news and updates, and membership opportunities
Life Time had also proposed building a 30,500-square-foot recreational fitness club with outdoor fitness uses at The Farm residential community in Poway, but voters in the East County community strongly opposed the project and voted it down this past November.ÌýThe Poway fitness facility would have had swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts along with dance classes and senior activities.
Founded in 1992 in Minnesota, Life Time has evolved from a traditional gym model to a more comprehensive lifestyle brand. It includes fitness centers, coworking spaces, residential communities, and athletic events, all with a focus on fostering a sense of community and promoting health​
The new San Diego Life Time Fitness location is anticipated to open in 2026 at 1650 East Main Street in Chula Vista. For more information, visit Ìý.
