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San Diego Pilates

The best pilates studios in San Diego

San Diego’s pilates scene is as varied as its coastline – from aerial hammock sessions outdoors in Ocean Beach to therapy-informed reformer work in La Mesa, and even classes designed for new parents and their little ones. We analyzed hundreds of ClassPass member reviews across dozens of San Diego pilates studios to find the spots that earn the most consistent praise. These are the studios where instructors go above and beyond, where first-timers feel immediately welcome, and where members keep coming back class after class. Here are seven standout pilates studios that San Diego’s ClassPass community loves most.

Studios were selected based on review volume, average rating, and consistency of positive feedback from the ClassPass community.

1. Pier To Point Yoga and Wellness – Ocean Beach

Pier To Point offers something you won’t find at most pilates studios: an outdoor aerial pilates class that blends hammock work with strength and flexibility training. With 325 reviews and a near-perfect rating, their Aerial Pilates Stretch and Strength class has become one of the most beloved pilates experiences in all of San Diego. Members rave about the patient instruction and the way they feel after every class – tension-free, relaxed, and strong.

“She helps you move through every movement with patience, she inspires and motivates. How I feel when I leave this class is tension-free, relaxed, and strong. Highly recommend.”

“She had tarot cards to pull at the beginning of class. The class itself was challenging but doable. She was very informative when leading a sequence. Definitely recommend!”

Rating: 4.91 (325 reviews)

2. Radical Change Pilates & Wellness – San Diego

Radical Change has quickly built a reputation for reformer pilates that meets you exactly where you are. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or walking into your first class, instructors here adapt the experience to every level in the room – and they do it with genuine kindness. Members highlight the encouraging teaching style and the way each class feels personally tailored despite being a group setting.

“The instructor was so kind and patient! She adapted the class to all levels, made it fun, and the time flew by. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“This class is like TLC for your spine! The cues, pace, and flow are always just right and create space to really drop into your body.”

Rating: 4.95 (56 reviews)

3. Om Baby Bliss – San Diego

Om Baby Bliss fills a niche that new parents in San Diego have been craving: pilates classes you can attend with your baby or toddler in tow. From reformer sessions designed for babywearing to mat pilates where little ones are part of the experience, this studio has earned a perfect 5.0 rating across multiple class formats. It’s an intimate, community-driven space where parents can focus on their own wellness without needing to arrange childcare.

“Very friendly and small, intimate experience and community! Joined the babywearing class while 38 weeks pregnant and I look forward to returning postpartum with the baby.”

“This was my first time and I felt so comfortable and at ease. The instructor was amazing and so caring with the babies. I actually felt like I could focus on the class instead of worrying about my little one.”

Rating: 5.0 (74 reviews across class formats)

4. dr pilates – La Mesa

Don’t let the understated name fool you – dr pilates in La Mesa offers a uniquely therapy-informed approach to reformer and mat pilates that has earned an enthusiastic following. The instructors here are known for their deep knowledge of body mechanics, and members consistently praise how attentive they are to form correction and injury modification. If you want pilates that’s as educational as it is physical, this is your studio.

“One of the better pilates classes I’ve taken. The instructor paid attention to everyone’s form and made corrections. She seemed really knowledgeable on body mechanics and avoiding injury. This felt like a true pilates class!”

“Great introduction to reformer pilates. The instructor was clear and concise. The studio is fresh and impeccably clean. Both instructors were kind and friendly. Excellent!”

Rating: 4.90 (52 reviews)

5. Alora Fitness – San Diego

Alora Fitness delivers high-intensity pilates with heart – instructors here push you past your comfort zone while making sure you feel supported every step of the way. The studio earns especially high marks for its welcoming atmosphere toward first-timers and its ability to keep classes challenging for experienced members at the same time. It’s a studio where you’ll leave shaking in the best way.

“Took my first class at Alora, and I absolutely loved it! The instructor made me feel so comfortable while still giving such a great, challenging experience. She explains everything clearly and is so encouraging.”

“I brought two of my beginner friends and they were able to follow along and take breaks during the cued times. Playlist was fire – 10/10 recommend!”

Rating: 4.87 (23 reviews)

6. Saltwater Sweat Co. – San Diego

Saltwater Sweat Co. brings a creative edge to San Diego’s pilates scene with their signature GRAVILATES+ class, a fast-paced format that blends pilates with strength training and cardio to keep your heart rate elevated throughout. Members love the variety of instructors and the welcoming vibe that makes even first-timers feel like regulars from the moment they walk in.

“The instructor was an amazing instructor! I was a first-timer and she made sure I understood the exercises and that my form was on point. The class was just the right challenge but doable for all levels.”

“She offers some of the best classes. You really feel challenged and accomplished after. She keeps it real and you will never feel intimidated. She is very encouraging and you feel supported!”

Rating: 4.93 (240 reviews across class formats)

7. Pure Power PILATES + Fitness – San Diego

Pure Power takes a grounded, technique-first approach to pilates with a menu that includes reformer, stability chair, and mat formats. Their Beginner Stability Chair Flow is especially popular with members who want to deepen their pilates foundations without feeling rushed. The studio earns high praise for its welcoming energy and attention to individual progress.

“It was my first time and I felt very welcomed. I love the atmosphere. Everyone was kind and the space was organized. It was a great class and I will definitely be back to this studio!”

“Loved this class! Felt so welcomed as a beginner and love that the class was split between mat and reformer. The instructor was really good at keeping an eye on us to make sure our form was good.”

Rating: 4.99 (152 reviews across class formats)

Discover your next pilates class in San Diego

From aerial hammocks in Ocean Beach to therapy-informed reformer sessions in La Mesa and parent-friendly mat classes across the city, San Diego’s pilates studios offer something for every body and every stage of life. Each of these studios earned its place through consistently glowing reviews from real ClassPass members who keep booking and keep coming back.

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Data sourced from CP_BI_DERIVED.DATAPIPELINE.TOPS_IN_CITY and CP_BI_DERIVED.DATAPIPELINE.SCORE_COMMENTS on 2026-02-18.