Great coaching staff, welcoming members, and solid workouts. After dropping in for a week while visiting, I can see the balanced programming and got to meet a few coaches, Steph and Drew were fun, knowledgeable and focused on the members, and encouraged mobility (which my old CrossFit body needs!) Definitely a good spot to drop in while in Gaslamp. Choose wisely if you plan on walking over due to the street folk... but youre safe at the gym! Micah was helpful and friendly too!

Best gym down town. Looking forward to going back once I have the time again.

Had a great workout here!! One of the few places opened with caution during the pandemic. All equipments are disinfected and proper social distance protocols are followed.

Nice place to Crossfit. They have friendly staff and I had so much fun training. Thank you!

I love this box (or Crossfit Gym). For someone who started Crossfit not in this area, transferring here and working with the coaches it was like being in my home box! Classes are full and all with locals that are awesome to workout with and encouraging. There are also a lot of drop ins and are welcomed with open arms by everyone. Lots of equipment and the entire gym is really well kept! 100% if I was just dropping in I would come to this box over any other.

What a great gym! I dropped in while on a business trip. I have dropped in on quite a few gyms and normally gyms in central areas like this one aren’t the best. But this one was so different! I loved the staff and the coaching. The girls were very friendly that were working out with me and the class was really big at 12:00 PM which was really nice. The energy was inspiring. I will definitely be back next time in San Diego. It is my favorite out of the 4 I have been to in San Diego!

Great and friendly...tks.

Awesome first class! I went to one of their afternoon classes for a drop-in since I’m shopping for a gym in downtown.All of their staff was super friendly and helpful.David, the coach for the session I went to, took the time to make sure I understood every move.He gave me feedback and modification options since I’m short & light.There’s definitely a community vibe here - everyone quickly introduces themselves at the beginning.All in all, LOVED my first class here and can’t wait to come back!

Nice box, nice professionals! Recommend 100%

The best cross fit style gym in the area by far. The owners and employees are super helpful and welcoming. Gym-timidation can be a problem in todays age but this place makes it easy for anyone to come workout. If you are new to the fitness realm ask as many questions as you can, the staff is knowledgeable and easy to work with.

Had the pleasure of working out in this box while I was in San Diego. The facilities, coaching and the people I met were all amazing. Great atmosphere overall and run by some very friendly folks.

Awesome facility and equipment; the gym is split into two for class WODs and open gym workouts.Before we started, a fun and easy introduction was made about everyone in 5 AM class (this coming from a person who is an introvert). Very drop in friendly.The coaches helped me out before and during the workout to better myself and my movements .The people were friendly and just the right amount of competitiveness to push through the workouts.Great looking t shirts as well!

In town for a conference, great spot to drop in! Excellent space and the open gym is readily available. Very hospitable and would highly recommend!

Signed in with Sean at the front desk as a Drop in. Chloe then ran the group through a great general and specific warm up. Moved to Push Press and finally a little 3RFT sprinter. Great vibe, lots of support and encouragement along the way

We dropped in 3 times in a week, as it was really close to our hostel. Nice space, good equipment and great coach. We went to the 7am class and it was a smaller class size as the 6am one, which is always nice. The coach corrected us even as drop-in. Really appreciated, we will come back if we ever get the chance to come back to sunny San Diego :)

I have been going here for over a year now and what I love the most is how comfortable the environment is, a place for everyone. The gym has a full community of chiropractic and alternative medicine not to mention a barber shop.I take personal training sessions with David who I must say is the perfect trainer. He keeps me entertained with new movements and exercises while always keeping me challenged. If all that isnt enough David is a beacon of light in the gym while encouraging me along the entire time. He makes you feel like you are progressing better then anyone in the world. Watching him train someone else can make you feel jealous and thats how good he makes you feel. If you are looking to get back into working out ask for David and put away your anxiety. You just found your trainer and part time best friend cuz he is my best friend🤣

Good-sized facility and generous open gym hours. Thanks for letting us drop in!

Great gym, active members, small class sizes, and attentive coaching.

Awesome gym !! Everyone was very helpful and I enjoyed my workouts there the last few months

From out of town and I dropped in on a noon Monday class. The coaching staff and the athletes were very welcoming. Great space, plenty of equipment, great programming. Coaching was thorough and engaged. I will definitely visit again when Im in town.

Our family dropped in for a couple weeks, and had an amazing experience! The coaches are outstanding!! They were all very welcoming and made us feel right at home. Even though we have been doing CrossFit for some time, we all learned something at each class we attended. The atmosphere at the gym is encouraging and friendly. If you are looking for a great place to drop in, or a new gym to call home, this it the place!

Dropped in for a couple of days from the East Coast. Warm welcome, great programing and top notch facility. Couldnt ask for anything more except a Bear Republic shirt in L... Aaron and Sam took great care of me and I had a client meet me there who had never done CF before but they were more than accommodating.

Such a fabulous gym with great people! I used ClassPass to participate in their Quickfit classes (was in town for a conference) and they made me feel like I was a member, and not just a drop in. Thank you for kicking my butt!

Dropped in while on a work trip and was VERY impressed! Everyone from the first person I saw at the front desk, to the coaches and members were very welcoming and encouraging. I will definitely go back when Im in town again!

Bear Republic is an excellent facility for those looking to participate in crossfit and/or weight lifting. Their staff is incredibly helpful, the environment inclusive, and they are open all day to accommodate just about any schedule. Your fitness and success are truly their number one concern. Just learning? They have you covered. Already an experienced athlete that needs a facility to train? Got that too. The vibe is family, not the stereotypical crossfit cult. I can not recommend this gym enough. Check them out, you will not be disappointed!

Dropped in while I was in San Diego for a conference. The facility is great and the people are very welcoming. It is less than a mile from the convention center so the location is perfect.

I loved going to Bear Republic when I was doing crossfit. I was new to crossfit so I was a little nervous since I didnt know anything about it. The orientation class was great, they are very patient and really assist in making sure you understand. The workouts are tough but you feel great afterward. Being new I was nervous going into my first class, thinking Id look silly compared to everyone else. However, the class was great and had people from all levels.The best part about this place is the staff, they are fun and push you to become better and go harder. They hold all kinds of events and fundraisers, which is awesome that they give back! Highly suggest!

Nothing but the best coaches and people of San Diego. Ask for OJ if you go to check it out

Very Nice Location with very Good service

These guys have an awesome facility with a great vibe and energy. Its definitely worth the look if youre looking for a gym in the area!

Great place, great people. Go see them if you are in San Diego

Great location, great equipment along with hospitable staff and gym-members. Bear Republic CF made training both easily accessible and of high quality on my vacation in San Diego.

After 7 years of being in the road, traveling, and working my tail off Ive gained 80lbs and Im completely out of shape. With getting married and two kids and horrible blood work I knew I needed to do something and theres no way I would be able to workout at the intensity necessary for change at the gym. So I signed up and took the CrossFit leap. The trainers here are great. I come in basically last at everything, but the exercises I cant do are modified for me and I push myself to the point where my heart rate cant go any faster. I just completed my first week going 5 days in a row, and will continue my fitness journey here for many years into the future. Thanks for your help guys - youre saving my life.

A visitor friendly box within walking distance of Gaslamp area. I was made to feel very welcome by the members and coaches. I would visit again for sure.

I am so stoked to be a member of this Crossfit! The staff is fantastic, the equipment is varied and the classes are challenging.

Competitive with a laid back vibe. Bring your “A-Game” but not your attitude.

For anyone new to crossfit, the orientation classes walk you through all you need to know. Once completed, the classes range from weightlifting to mobility and the atmosphere is supportive and motivatational. In addition to this, there are nutritional classes and the like for a full concept of health beyond simple exercise.

Bunch of squat racks! Which is great, but if you want to bench or something other than cross fit just be ready to use some ingenuity. They charge 15$ for drop in session/ day pass, which is half of a membership in other places, in San Diego its pretty normal, but they have no WiFi, so you are forced to listen to whatever they have playing on the speakers. Plates are ok, bars are ok, racks are ok, atmosphere is great!

We’ve visited a couple of times and are always feeling welcome! Professional and super competent coaches.

I was in town for business and looking for a gym I could drop in on for a few weeks. It can be intimidating to be a walk in at a new box, but the team at Bear Republic made me feel like a regular. I worked with David and Aaron who coached several WODs over my time with them and they were probably some of the best coaches I’ve been able to work with. Their energy was incredible which always makes the crossfit experience so much better. The gym itself is huge and has a ton of great equipment that is new; definitely not one of those half ass crossfit gyms in a garage you tend to find. If I lived in San Diego there is no doubt in my mind I would be a member and I will definitely come back whenever I am in town.

Ive been going to Bear Republic for over a year and a half and love it. Ive visited gyms all over the country and this is my favorite and home gym permanently.

CFEV is awesome! This is the nicest Crossfit gym I have been to -- it is huge! It is 15,000 sq feet of Crossfit space, yoga studio, spin bikes, and locker rooms. Also, the prices are really affordable -- $95 with the annual contract or $120/month to month. They also do promotions, so be on the lookout.The staff at CFEV is great too. They always greet you with a smile and motivate you to push yourself harder. I am not an expert Crossfitter so I was a bit intimidated, but they made me feel comfortable and at ease, which was important. Also, the members get along well and have a good sense of community.If you arent sure if you will like Crossfit or are scared to try it, they offer free workouts on Saturday mornings. I definitely would recommend taking advantage of this! You can always bring a friend to make it less intimidating.They have a lot of equipment and it is in good shape. Also, this may not appeal to everyone BUT their apparel is cute, which I appreciate!I highly recommend CFEV if you are looking to try CF or join a gym in SD!

Very chill for drop-ins. Excellent coaching staff.

Very good drop in workout

No one answers the phone

Very friendly and great place to go

Nice and big place