When you think of Venice Beach, the iconic surfer-lined boardwalk might be the first thing that comes to mind—but the gym would be a close second. Home to some of the most legendary fitness communities in the world, from the original Gold’s Gym to the famous Muscle Beach, athleticism is woven into the very fabric of this offbeat Californian community.
It also isn’t news that, over the past decade, Venice has seen a surge in hot Pilates studios, boutique spas, and breathwork classes catering to the new breed of health and wellness enthusiasts. Yet these often operate as separate entities, requiring clients to build their practices around pre-set schedules and the infamous Los Angeles traffic. The prospect of starting your day with a sunrise group yoga class overlooking the ocean, followed by a private strength training session in a gym, then a cold plunge, B12 shot, and journaling over a half-almond, half-macadamia nut matcha latte (a Venice specialty!)—all before 8 a.m.—was rare. That is, until Hume landed on Main Street this month.
Designed to support both your fitness and recovery goals, Hume combines classic gym elements, contemporary wellness methods, diverse physical therapies, local hospitality, and a unified community of like-minded members, all under one beautiful roof. The 13,500-square-foot indoor-outdoor property sits just steps from the Pacific Ocean in the heart of Venice with views of the Hollywood sign on a clear day. Founded by the former chief operating officer of Kin Europhics, Roger Briggs, and developer and design aficionado Sandy Bole, their mutual love for the neighborhood and desire to bring people together in a new way fueled their ambitious journey.
“The demographic of the Venice community is truly fascinating. It’s unlike anywhere else in the world,” says Bole. “The residents here are highly involved. They enjoy walking and cycling. They choose to live here for a specific life balance. This lifestyle already existed; it was just fragmented. Hume was an idea to bring it all to one place.”
