29575 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste C · (310) 457-5220 · Mon–Fri 6am–9pm, Sat–Sun 7am–6pm · 40+ classes/week including Pilates, Spin, Yoga, TRX · Open-air weight room opposite Zuma Beach
3728 Cross Creek Rd · (424) 425-3630 · Mon–Sat · Known as "The Hut" — open-air outdoor training space less than 1 mile from Malibu Pier · Book in advance via MindBody
23410 Civic Center Way, Ste E-9 · (310) 456-2134 · Malibu Country Mart · Low-impact, high-intensity barre-based group classes · Free foundation class available for newcomers
Infrared saunas, cold plunges, yoga decks, and HEPA-filtered home gyms are now standard requests from Malibu luxury buyers. The best workout is the one at your own property.
Buyers seriously evaluating Malibu as a primary or secondary residence often ask the same questions about the fitness and wellness lifestyle before committing:
What follows is a verified 2026 guide to Malibu's active fitness facilities, with addresses, hours, and the real estate implications of each location — written by someone who lives here.
If you're evaluating Malibu homes with wellness infrastructure: speak with Robert Edie about current listings with private gyms, yoga decks, and home wellness build-outs.
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Or explore Malibu as an investment first.| Gym | Address | Est. Price | Best For | Neighbourhood | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu Fitness | 29575 PCH, Ste C[1] | Est. $100–$150/mo[2] | Full amenities, social atmosphere, 40+ classes | Zuma Beach / Point Dume | malibufitness.com → |
| CrossFit Malibu | 3728 Cross Creek Rd[3] | Est. $200–$250/mo[2] | Strength & conditioning, community, outdoor training | Civic Center / Malibu Road | crossfitmalibu.com → |
| Pure Barre Malibu | 23410 Civic Center Way, E-9[4] | Est. $40–$60/class[2] | Low-impact barre, HIIT, group fitness | Country Mart / Colony | purebarre.com → |
Sources: [1] Yelp — Malibu Fitness (updated Feb 2026) · [2] Robert Edie blog: "Prices are estimates based on 2024/2025 market standards" · [3] CrossFit Malibu official site · [4] Pure Barre Malibu — Yelp · Note: 9X by APN (formerly at 23410 Civic Center Way, Ste E5) confirmed closed November 2025
The Gyms in DetailThe longest-standing gym in Malibu — in continuous operation since 1986[5], voted #1 fitness facility in the area. Located directly across from Zuma Beach, it offers an open-air weight room, a large studio, and an outdoor patio — the architecture deliberately blurs the line between indoor training and the Pacific. Over 40 classes per week including Pilates, Spin, Yoga, TRX, Dance, and Cross-Training.
Malibu Fitness sits in the Point Dume / Zuma corridor — the submarket that offers the best price-per-sq-ft of any beachfront-adjacent enclave in Malibu. Residents of Point Dume estates prize the 5-minute proximity for morning workouts before PCH traffic builds. The "country club lite" atmosphere — where you'll bump into neighbours and local figures — mirrors the community character that makes Point Dume one of Malibu's most liveable enclaves.
Explore Point Dume Properties →Known as "The Hut" — an open-air training space in a yard behind Cross Creek Road, less than one mile from the Malibu Pier[6]. The deliberately no-frills setting — sycamore tree, army-green storage container, outdoor rack — is the point. CrossFit Malibu has trained surfers, CEOs, and competitive athletes for over a decade, and the community is one of the tightest-knit in Malibu. Book in advance through MindBody; class sizes are limited.
The outdoor training ethos of CrossFit Malibu directly mirrors the indoor-outdoor architectural character of Malibu Road and La Costa estates — properties where the living space flows to the ocean with little visual barrier. Buyers drawn to this training style tend to prioritise the same thing in a home: access without obstruction. Malibu Road also has the most active short-term rental market in Malibu, making it the go-to for income-asset buyers.
Explore Malibu Road Properties →Located in the Malibu Country Mart — Malibu's walkable luxury retail and dining hub at Civic Center Way — Pure Barre offers low-impact, high-intensity barre-based group classes inspired by ballet movement. The studio runs a free foundation class for newcomers[4]. Its Country Mart location makes it an easy add-on to a Whole Foods run or a lunch at one of the Mart's dining options — the kind of frictionless wellness integration that defines the Malibu Colony lifestyle.
Pure Barre's Country Mart location is 2 minutes from the Malibu Colony gate and 5 minutes from Carbon Beach — the two most prestigious residential addresses in Malibu. For Colony and Carbon Beach buyers, having a boutique studio of this calibre within walking distance is the kind of amenity proximity that justifies the address premium. This is also where Robert Edie's office is located — at 23410 Civic Center Way.
Explore Carbon Beach Properties →While Malibu's public fitness options are legitimate, the defining characteristic of the market's top tier is the in-home wellness ecosystem. In 2025–2026, buyers in the $3M+ segment are specifically requesting dedicated wellness infrastructure as a condition of purchase — not a nice-to-have.
Flat, ocean-facing outdoor space with privacy hedging. Typically added to hillside and bluff properties during renovation. Adds measurable value in the resale comp — buyers pay for the unobstructed Pacific view from a mat.
Dedicated plumbed space for infrared sauna and cold plunge. Requires proper electrical (240V for sauna) and cold water supply. Now appearing as a standard specification in new Point Dume and Malibu Hills build-outs above $4M.
Whole-home HEPA filtration is now a standard buyer request in the post-wildfire market — particularly at properties in higher fire-risk zones. Paired with reverse osmosis water and smart climate control in the $5M+ segment.
Robert has specialised in Malibu's coastal luxury market since 2008 — 17+ years living and working in the community. His office is at 23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu CA 90265 — the same Country Mart complex as Pure Barre, two minutes from the Colony gate.
(310) 717-1795 · [email protected]
Schedule a Consultation →Buyers who ask Robert about Malibu's fitness scene often end up asking a more important question — which neighbourhood puts them within walking distance of both the gym and the beach.
Find Your Active Malibu HomeWhat are the best gyms in Malibu?
The three confirmed-open gyms in Malibu as of 2026 are: Malibu Fitness (29575 PCH, Ste C — full-service, 30+ years, 40+ classes/week, opposite Zuma Beach), CrossFit Malibu (3728 Cross Creek Rd — "The Hut," open-air strength and conditioning, <1 mile from Malibu Pier), and Pure Barre Malibu (23410 Civic Center Way, Ste E-9, Malibu Country Mart — barre, HIIT, group fitness). Note: 9X by APN at the same Civic Center address closed in November 2025. Contact Robert Edie if you're evaluating Malibu homes near specific fitness facilities.
How much does a gym membership cost in Malibu?
Based on 2024–2025 market estimates: Malibu Fitness runs approximately $100–$150/month for full membership access. CrossFit Malibu runs approximately $200–$250/month for unlimited group classes. Pure Barre Malibu charges approximately $40–$60 per class with membership packages available. Prices should be verified directly with each facility as they are subject to change. Many Malibu luxury buyers supplement public gym access with in-home wellness infrastructure — infrared saunas, cold plunges, and dedicated yoga decks — which are now standard requests at the $3M+ price point.
Is CrossFit Malibu really outdoors?
Yes — CrossFit Malibu, known as "The Hut," is an intentionally open-air training facility at 3728 Cross Creek Road, set in a yard between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, less than one mile from the Malibu Pier. The outdoor format takes advantage of Malibu's climate and is central to the gym's identity. Class sizes are limited and advance booking via MindBody is required. See the CrossFit Malibu schedule.