Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades
Beach camp offering over 200 activities including sports, arts, and ocean activities for ages 4-14.
▌ Editor's read Fitness by the Sea is a day camp operating in Pacific Palisades, California, since 1999, founded by Eric Colton. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The camp offers over 160 activities, including sports, creative arts, and beach activities, catering to campers aged 4-14. Google reviews for 'Fitness by the Sea' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 293 reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and the caring staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @fitnessbythesea and a Facebook page 'fitnessbythesea'.
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Since 200026+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 4–14
Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2000 (26 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 4–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 15700 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
- Phone: (310) 459-2425
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $430-$505/week
Runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 10 sessions (10 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 21.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $600
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $600
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $600
- Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $600
- Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $600
- Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $600
- Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $600
- Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $600
- Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $600
- Session 10 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $600
↗ What parents like
- Over 200 activities
- Flexible scheduling
↘ Watch for
- Can be crowded
- Sun exposure risk
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades
- What ages does Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades accept?
- Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades is open to children ages 4–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades cost?
- Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades publishes $467/week for the standard session. $430-$505/week Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades's hours?
- Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades?
- Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades is operated by a private business, with 26 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades provide lunch?
- Yes — Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades offer transportation?
- Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Pacific Palisades?
- Fitness by the Sea - Pacific Palisades is one of 54 outdoors/nature camps in Pacific Palisades that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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