Original Muscle Beach Santa Monica

Description

Muscle Beach is the birthplace of the United States physical fitness boom, which started in 1934 with predominantly gymnastics activities on the south side of the Santa Monica Pier.

Muscle Beach has become iconic for many. Located on Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica, California (not to be confused with Muscle Beach located in Venice Beach), the Muscle Beach outdoor gym area is considered to be the original Muscle Beach in California, featuring ropes, parallel bars, swings and more where families, fitness freaks and tourists enjoy free entry and laid-back fun. Read on to learn more about the original Muscle Beach in Santa Monica as well as the new Muscle Beach in Venice, CA.

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_Beach
https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/original-muscle-beach-santa-monica/

Photos:

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https://www.santamonica.com/things-to-do/original-muscle-beach-santa-monica/