Est. 1968

carmel valley
athletic club

where fitness becomes fun

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THE CVAC LIFE

What does your perfect day at Carmel Valley Athletic Club look like? With so many options, the possibilities are endless.

WORKOUT + RELAX
Start your weekend with a heart-pumping HIIT workout led by our top-quality instructors. Unwind and relax afterward with a sauna session in our luxurious locker room, before heading over to your massage appointment next door at Refuge, our award-winning spa.

REFUEL + CONNECT
It’s been a busy week and it’s only Wednesday. Load the kids into the car and head to the club. Grab an early dinner at the cafe and find a spot poolside to eat and connect as a family. After dinner, relax (and burn off that energy) with a dip in the pool.

PLAY + SOCIALIZE
Challenge yourself at one of our friendly pickleball tournaments, then grab a glass of wine and a salad from our cafe to enjoy with friends outside by the fire pit.

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membership types

individual All Inclusive

Our Individual All Inclusive membership includes individual access to:
  • 2-story fitness center
  • 75 group exercise weekly fitness classes
  • Heated 25-yard lap and recreation pool with family and adult spas
  • Private family changing rooms
  • 9 lighted tennis courts
  • 4 lighted pickleball courts
  • Adult-only locker rooms with sauna and steam shower
  • Social Events
  • Virtual Les Mills Classes
  • Kids' Club
  • Café
  • Bocce ball
All new memberships include:
  • Fitness Assessment with a Personal Trainer
  • Pilates Reformer Orientation
  • Tennis Assessment with our Tennis Director
Additional Amenities:
  • One monthly admission for an All Inclusive Single
  • Preferred pricing on Refuge massages
  • 12 annual CVAC Guest Passes
  • Quail Discounts:
    • 25% off tee times
    • 10% off lodging
To learn more about our All Inclusive Memberships, call Membership at 831-620-7362 or get started by filling out your information below and we will get in touch with you to schedule a tour soon.
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Family All Inclusive

Our Family All Inclusive membership includes family access to:
  • 2-story fitness center
  • 75 group exercise weekly fitness classes
  • Heated 25-yard lap and recreation pool with family and adult spas
  • Private family changing rooms
  • 9 lighted tennis courts
  • 4 lighted pickleball courts
  • Adult-only locker rooms with sauna and steam shower
  • Social Events
  • Virtual Les Mills Classes
  • Kids' Club
  • Café
  • Bocce ball
All new memberships include:
  • Fitness Assessment with a Personal Trainer
  • Pilates Reformer Orientation
  • Tennis Assessment with our Tennis Director
Additional Amenities:
  • One monthly admission for an All Inclusive Single
  • Preferred pricing on Refuge massages
  • 12 annual CVAC Guest Passes
  • Quail Discounts:
    • 25% off tee times
    • 10% off lodging
To learn more about our All Inclusive Memberships, call Membership at 831-620-7362 or get started by filling out your information below and we will get in touch with you to schedule a tour soon.
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individual Fitness/Social

Individual access to Club privileges including:
  • 2-story fitness center
  • 75 group exercise classes offered weekly
  • Heated 25 yard lap and recreation pool
  • Family and adult only spas
  • Private family changing rooms
  • Adult only locker rooms
  • Bocce ball
  • Ping pong
  • Social activities for adults and children
  • Kid's Club
  • Café
  • Preferred pricing to America's first co-ed outdoor relaxation spa – Refuge
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Family Fitness/Social

Family access to Club privileges including:
  • 2-story fitness center
  • 75 group exercise classes offered weekly
  • Heated 25 yard lap and recreation pool
  • Family and adult only spas
  • Private family changing rooms
  • Adult only locker rooms
  • Bocce ball
  • Ping pong
  • Social activities for adults and children
  • Kid's Club
  • Café
  • Preferred pricing to America's first co-ed outdoor relaxation spa – Refuge
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what people are saying

"Beautiful place to spend the day relaxing and enjoying being outside and active."
Ed B.
"Great location. the club is nestled in a picture perfect landscape it feels like a mini vacay."
Justin M.
"I love CVAC. The pool area is so nice, the hot tubs are just perfect. So many classes to choose from. Shout out to Stephanie, my favorite instructor.:) The facility is clean and very welcoming. The machines are fairly new and it's a great place . I just wish I had more free time to spend there. It's always a pleasure seeing Ron's smiling face when I walk in."
Sonja J.
"CVAC provides a comfortable environment with a friendly staff to support your physical fitness goals. You can work out in the gym on the latest free motion equipment, then enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in front of the fire from a cozy sofa or leather arm chair before you go for a swim or unwind in the Jacuzzi. Tennis or spectator from the balcony cafe, there is something for everyone. I love how welcome and connected to the community I feel every time I walk through the door."
Bobbi F.
"Hands down, the best place to work out in the Monterey Peninsula area. Training as a pro athlete, the CVAC offers everything I need from a clean pool with open lanes and cardio / strength equipment, to relaxation and recovery. As well, the friendly and courteous staff ensures every visit is a grade a experience. The CVAC is a great place to achieve your healthy lifestyle goals!"
Nate D.
"Great family friendly club, very large, well-equipped gym area with a ton of class offerings, top notch tennis instruction with many courts. My kids loved the pool area - couldn't get enough."
Ann B.
"I love it here. It's beautiful and filled with so many amenities. Every time I come to workout, I feel like I'm on vacation! Love how it's always clean and not too crowded."
Amanda T.
"Hard to beat for a lounge around the pool or a game of tennis. Great locker room, clean, terrific location - just enough out-of-town to make it a mini-vacation."
Elaine G.
"Awesome facility! Staff is fabulous, the best instructors, fun environment to take care of one's body, mind, and spirit!"
Lindamarie R.
"Great place, lots of classes and friendly staff"
Tod L.
Tod L. "George and I moved here in June of 2017 and we didn't know a soul. In June of 2018, we still didn't know anyone. The second we joined here we got talked in to playing tennis and made all these tennis friends. Then I started Pilates classes and now I have a group of women who I love seeing every day. It feels good to have this community of people who look out for us and our wellbeing. It's made us feel like we really belong in this area. We were considering moving to Santa Cruz when our lease was up and CVAC is the reason we are not moving. I know I sound like I am tooting your horn, but it's true."
Caroline C.
"CVAC is a heavenly gym!! Best investment we have made this year is our couples CVAC membership!! The classes that are offered are awesome, the pool is perfect for weekend relaxation and the cafe always has a great selection of choices!! We love the staff that treat us like family & the customer service!! A+++"
Jessica M.
"Not only do I train for Triathlons at CVAC, but my favorite part of being a CVAC member is the other members. It's amazing how kind and approachable everyone is."
Chris C.
"Best Kids Club ever. Everyone treats your kids like their own?? and the workout classes are taught by amazing instructors too."
Meaghan R.
"Great well maintained facility! The people are very friendly! If you need a personal trainer, want to take classes, swim or play tennis this is the place!"
Betty O.
"I've been a member since I moved to area with my family 6 years ago….joining a nice family club was top on our list after finding a home. We love the community feel and the all-inclusive feel of our visits. Routinely, we use not only the fitness facilities, but also the pool, Kids Club, Café and occasionally we get to enjoy Refuge and even get a haircut! Our favorite part of our CVAC experience is truly meeting all the wonderful employees and members over the past 6 years!"
Jessie L.
"My husband and I have recently become members at CVAC. We both look forward to going there everyday.! So many great amenities. We love the warm pool and therapeutic jacuzzi. Friendly members, staff and environment. Top of the line equipment. Thoughtful and functional layout. Omar is an excellent personal trainer. His enthusiasm and diverse knowledge of health and fitness has inspired me to get healthy and back in shape! My husband is impressed with Antonio's stretch class. He says his stretch class will have my husband... walking on water....by the end of the Summer!"
Mari G.
"After years of not putting my health and wellness first, I was feeling the need to make some changes. CVAC was a huge stepping stone in the right direction and the hot yoga classes were like going to church, leaving me with a mind, body, and soul workout. Marisa and Edy are not only incredible teachers but healers. I have lost 50 pounds (and counting) and feel the best I have felt in years. I still volunteer and, of course, put my family first, but I make sure I get my time in at CVAC."
Ola R.
"Our favorite gym and yoga studio."
Maureen M.
"I'm here every day (at least once) and I couldn't ask for a better club. Beautiful gym, pool, locker rooms, and a lovely staff."
Bella S.
"Pleasant place to workout and relax. Lovely grounds and buildings; countryside feel; clean, new facilities. Staff is helpful and service oriented."
Deborah A.
"Looking for a place to work out in Carmel Valley a year and a half ago, my girlfriend, Suzi, and I found much more-- a unique, friendly and vibrant community, tucked away behind Quail Lodge Golf Club. I'm a very social animal so CVAC is the perfect place for me to be. I play 2-3 sets of tennis with the “Early Birds” at 8:15 AM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, “rain or shine.” I'm so glad Suzi and I wandered into CVAC a year and a half ago. It's a community that has become a very important part of my life."
Bob O.
"I have belonged to the CVAC club over 10 years and I have nothing but the nicest things to say about this place. This club is not just to go workout but also it feels like you are on vacation."
Janka G.
"I have been a member for two years and LOVE this club! My tennis instructor Tisha is such a fabulous person and teacher. The club has finished their Pilates studio and it is amazing. All of the Pilates teachers are great but Kelly is amazing! She is ballet trained and is a brilliant teacher as well as being a wonderful person. I have not come across one staff member at CVAC that hasn't been helpful and pleasant. The club is beautiful, maintained impeccably, up to date equipment, fabulous pool, yummy cafe, and plenty of group classes at all hours to choose from......also it is located in such a gorgeous location. I will be a lifetime member, what a fabulous club :)"
Kristen S.
"It's not only a health club, it's a resort. Great cardio machines, weights, classes galore (Bodypump, HIIT, yoga, spin, body combat, etc.), a pool, great food and a gathering place for friends. Wouldn't be anywhere else for my daily workout!”"
Kristen Q.CEO
"I also think Refuge is amazing and like nothing else in the area - definitely something to check out - do the cold plunge pools for over one minute -- if you dare!"
Ann B.
"Incredible gym spa, & pool area delicious with healthy food available in the Cafe. Very experienced & knowledgeable staff. It truly is a beautiful sanctuary in Carmel Valley to work out or relax by the pool or at the spa.?"
Michele R.
"Great tennis facility in a beautiful setting. Well maintained, very clean and well equipped workout facility. Spa is amazing."
Jim G.
"A great place with a wide variety of healthy activities and a wonderful restaurant. I am glad I am a member."
Ivan R.
"Fantastic club given their great facilities, thoughtful staff, and very clean premises. They are attentive to members' needs and always assist with a friendly smile!"
Leslie S.

community events

Pop-up Fitness Events
Included in all memberships

Get ready to sweat and have a blast with our pop-up fitness events at the Health Club! From the “Let’s Have a Ball” demo featuring stability balls, to the high-energy Les Mills Launch Party, we’ve got something for everyone.

Taco Tuesdays (Seasonal)
Included in all memberships

Get ready for a fiesta of flavors every Tuesday at our Taco Tuesday event! Our award-winning chef has created a delicious selection of tacos, prepared and served fresh at our cafe. 

Pickleball Socials
Included in all-inclusive

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Pickleball socializing! Players of all skill levels are welcome to come and enjoy the game, meet new friends, and have a great time.

Drop-In Tennis
Included in all-Inclusive

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, come and hit some balls with fellow tennis enthusiasts in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It’s a great way to improve your game and make new friends

New Events Every Month
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Join us for our monthly events that are always changing and full of surprises! From holiday celebrations to member appreciation days, there’s always something new and exciting happening at our club.

Social & Wine Tastings
Included in all memberships

Sip, savor, and socialize at our Social & Wine Tasting events! Join us as we feature new wine vendors, from Bernardus Winery to Dawns Dream Winery, and enjoy some of California’s finest wines.

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