23 Gyms and Studios With Student Discounts in Santa Cruz (2026)
UCSC, Cabrillo, and high school students – Looking for local gyms and fitness studios that offer a student discount? Santa Cruz Fitness Finder identified 23 gyms, yoga studios, climbing facilities, dance schools and martial arts academies that currently advertise a student discount.
Quick Answer: The Best Student Discounts
Some businesses publish an exact student price, while others ask students to contact them. Santa Cruz Movement lists unlimited student membership for $165 per month instead of $185; Agility Boulders lists a $65 discount-eligible adult membership instead of $75; and both Palomar Ballroom listings show a $199 discounted unlimited pass instead of $219. Santa Cruz Yoga and Yoga Center Santa Cruz each list a $15 student drop-in.
Santa Cruz Student Fitness Discounts at a Glance
| Business | Fitness Type | Published Student Offer | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Fitboxing | Boxing fitness | 10% off punch cards | Westside Santa Cruz |
| Anytime Fitness – Aptos | Full gym | Student discount advertised; amount not published | Aptos |
| UCSC Athletics & Recreation Fitness Center | University fitness center | Student pricing/access advertised; check eligibility | UCSC / Westside |
| Dragon Martial Arts Academy | Martial arts | 10% student and family discount | Scotts Valley |
| Kaijin Martial Arts | BJJ / boxing | Student discount advertised; amount not published | Scotts Valley |
| Santa Cruz Movement | Movement training | $165/month student unlimited membership (standard $185) | Central Santa Cruz |
| CrossFit UP | CrossFit | 10% off for students | Eastside Santa Cruz |
| Santa Cruz Yoga | Yoga | $15 student drop-in | Westside Santa Cruz |
| Enterprise Sports Club | Full gym / athletic club | Student discount advertised; amount not published | Scotts Valley |
| Palomar Ballroom Scotts Valley | Dance | $199/month discounted unlimited pass (standard $219) | Scotts Valley |
| Santa Cruz Capoeira | Capoeira | UC student discount advertised; amount not published | Westside Santa Cruz |
| Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 10% off for students | Eastside Santa Cruz |
| Agility Boulders | Climbing / bouldering | $65/month discount-eligible adult membership (standard $75) | Capitola |
| Anytime Fitness – Mission St | Full gym | Student discount advertised; amount not published | Westside Santa Cruz |
| Niji Dojo | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Student discount advertised; contact the dojo for eligibility | Eastside Santa Cruz |
| Sanfords Martial Arts | Karate | Student discount advertised; amount not published | Soquel |
| Claudio Franca Jiu Jitsu Scotts Valley | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 10% off for students | Scotts Valley |
| Anahata Hot Yoga & Wellness Center | Hot yoga | Student discount advertised; amount not published | Felton |
| Santa Cruz Boxing | Boxing / kickboxing | $1,680 for one year of unlimited membership | Scotts Valley |
| Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio & Competition | Boxing / kickboxing | Student discount advertised; amount not published | Downtown Santa Cruz |
| Palomar Ballroom Santa Cruz | Dance | $199/month discounted unlimited pass (standard $219) | Downtown Santa Cruz |
| Yoga Center Santa Cruz | Yoga | $15 student drop-in | Central Santa Cruz |
| BodyFit Santa Cruz | Pilates / barre | Student discount tag is active; amount not published | Westside Santa Cruz |
How to Sort Fitness Finder Listings by Discount Type
Santa Cruz Fitness Finder lets you search by the discount that applies to you—not just by location, activity or amenity. On the Gyms and Studios search page, select Filters, open the Discounts field, and choose Student or another available discount type. You can also open the current student-discount results directly from this article.
All 23 Fitness Businesses Advertising Student Discounts
1. Westside Fitboxing
Boxing fitness studio with cardio, strength and core classes. Student offer: 10% off punch cards.
- Fitness type: Boxing fitness
- Area: Westside Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: Unlimited: $220/month
- Community rating: 5.0/5
View Westside Fitboxing pricing, photos and details →
2. Anytime Fitness – Aptos
24/7 full-service gym with coaching and group workouts. Student offer: Student discount advertised; amount not published. The listing confirms student eligibility but does not publish a dollar amount, so contact the business before enrolling.
- Fitness type: Full gym
- Area: Aptos
- Regular pricing shown: From $19.99 every 2 weeks
- Community rating: 4.7/5
View Anytime Fitness – Aptos pricing, photos and details →
3. UCSC Athletics & Recreation Fitness Center
University fitness center with weights, cardio and recreation facilities. Student offer: Student pricing/access advertised; check eligibility.
- Fitness type: University fitness center
- Area: UCSC / Westside
- Regular pricing shown: Non-student plans from $55/month
- Community rating: 4.1/5
View UCSC Athletics & Recreation Fitness Center pricing, photos and details →
4. Dragon Martial Arts Academy
Martial arts academy teaching Ho Kuk Mu Sul. Student offer: 10% student and family discount.
- Fitness type: Martial arts
- Area: Scotts Valley
- Regular pricing shown: Adults: $200/month
- Community rating: 5.0/5
View Dragon Martial Arts Academy pricing, photos and details →
5. Kaijin Martial Arts
Academy offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi grappling and boxing. Student offer: Student discount advertised; amount not published. The listing confirms student eligibility but does not publish a dollar amount, so contact the business before enrolling.
- Fitness type: BJJ / boxing
- Area: Scotts Valley
- Regular pricing shown: Adults: $177/month
- Community rating: 4.9/5
View Kaijin Martial Arts pricing, photos and details →
6. Santa Cruz Movement
Movement studio blending strength, mobility, coordination and play. Student offer: $165/month student unlimited membership (standard $185).
- Fitness type: Movement training
- Area: Central Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: Standard unlimited: $185/month
- Community rating: 5.0/5
View Santa Cruz Movement pricing, photos and details →
7. CrossFit UP
CrossFit gym with classes, open gym and performance coaching. Student offer: 10% off for students.
- Fitness type: CrossFit
- Area: Eastside Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: Unlimited plus open gym: $209/month
- Community rating: 4.9/5
View CrossFit UP pricing, photos and details →
8. Santa Cruz Yoga
Yoga studio offering Vinyasa, Restorative, Mysore and Ashtanga. Student offer: $15 student drop-in.
- Fitness type: Yoga
- Area: Westside Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: Unlimited plans from $125/month
- Community rating: 4.5/5
View Santa Cruz Yoga pricing, photos and details →
9. Enterprise Sports Club
Full-service athletic club with pool, courts and recovery amenities. Student offer: Student discount advertised; amount not published. The listing confirms student eligibility but does not publish a dollar amount, so contact the business before enrolling.
- Fitness type: Full gym / athletic club
- Area: Scotts Valley
- Regular pricing shown: $107–$169/month
- Community rating: 4.1/5
View Enterprise Sports Club pricing, photos and details →
10. Palomar Ballroom Scotts Valley
Ballroom studio teaching salsa, swing, Latin and more. Student offer: $199/month discounted unlimited pass (standard $219).
- Fitness type: Dance
- Area: Scotts Valley
- Regular pricing shown: Standard unlimited: $219/month
- Community rating: 4.9/5
View Palomar Ballroom Scotts Valley pricing, photos and details →
11. Santa Cruz Capoeira
Capoeira studio combining movement, music and community. Student offer: UC student discount advertised; amount not published. The listing confirms student eligibility but does not publish a dollar amount, so contact the business before enrolling.
- Fitness type: Capoeira
- Area: Westside Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: Adults: $140/month
- Community rating: 4.9/5
View Santa Cruz Capoeira pricing, photos and details →
12. Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio with adult and youth instruction. Student offer: 10% off for students.
- Fitness type: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Area: Eastside Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: Contract membership: $217/month
- Community rating: 4.7/5
View Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pricing, photos and details →
13. Agility Boulders
Climbing gym with bouldering, ninja obstacles and youth programs. Student offer: $65/month discount-eligible adult membership (standard $75).
- Fitness type: Climbing / bouldering
- Area: Capitola
- Regular pricing shown: Standard adult: $75/month
- Community rating: 4.9/5
View Agility Boulders pricing, photos and details →
14. Anytime Fitness – Mission St
24/7 full-service gym with personalized coaching. Student offer: Student discount advertised; amount not published. The listing confirms student eligibility but does not publish a dollar amount, so contact the business before enrolling.
- Fitness type: Full gym
- Area: Westside Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: From $19.99 every 2 weeks
- Community rating: 4.8/5
View Anytime Fitness – Mission St pricing, photos and details →
15. Niji Dojo
Inclusive and trauma-informed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu dojo. Student offer: Student discount advertised; contact the dojo for eligibility. The listing confirms student eligibility but does not publish a dollar amount, so contact the business before enrolling.
- Fitness type: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Area: Eastside Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: Adults: $139/month
- Community rating: 5.0/5
View Niji Dojo pricing, photos and details →
16. Sanfords Martial Arts
Karate school with weapons practice and character development. Student offer: Student discount advertised; amount not published. The listing confirms student eligibility but does not publish a dollar amount, so contact the business before enrolling.
- Fitness type: Karate
- Area: Soquel
- Regular pricing shown: Adult annual plan: $175/month
- Community rating: 4.6/5
View Sanfords Martial Arts pricing, photos and details →
17. Claudio Franca Jiu Jitsu Scotts Valley
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio with adult and youth programs. Student offer: 10% off for students.
- Fitness type: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Area: Scotts Valley
- Regular pricing shown: Contract membership: $217/month
- Community rating: 5.0/5
View Claudio Franca Jiu Jitsu Scotts Valley pricing, photos and details →
18. Anahata Hot Yoga & Wellness Center
Hot yoga and wellness studio with Vinyasa and holistic services. Student offer: Student discount advertised; amount not published. The listing confirms student eligibility but does not publish a dollar amount, so contact the business before enrolling.
- Fitness type: Hot yoga
- Area: Felton
- Regular pricing shown: $129–$159/month
- Community rating: 4.9/5
View Anahata Hot Yoga & Wellness Center pricing, photos and details →
19. Santa Cruz Boxing
Boxing and kickboxing gym for adults and kids. Student offer: $1,680 for one year of unlimited membership.
- Fitness type: Boxing / kickboxing
- Area: Scotts Valley
- Regular pricing shown: Annual term: $196 every 4 weeks
- Community rating: 4.7/5
View Santa Cruz Boxing pricing, photos and details →
20. Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio & Competition
Boxing and kickboxing gym focused on fitness and confidence. Student offer: Student discount advertised; amount not published. The listing confirms student eligibility but does not publish a dollar amount, so contact the business before enrolling.
- Fitness type: Boxing / kickboxing
- Area: Downtown Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: Adults: $140–$160/month
- Community rating: 4.9/5
View Jireh Boxing Kickboxing Cardio & Competition pricing, photos and details →
21. Palomar Ballroom Santa Cruz
Ballroom studio teaching salsa, swing, Latin and more. Student offer: $199/month discounted unlimited pass (standard $219).
- Fitness type: Dance
- Area: Downtown Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: Standard unlimited: $219/month
- Community rating: 4.7/5
View Palomar Ballroom Santa Cruz pricing, photos and details →
22. Yoga Center Santa Cruz
Iyengar-style hatha yoga studio with in-person and online classes. Student offer: $15 student drop-in.
- Fitness type: Yoga
- Area: Central Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: See listing for current packages
- Community rating: 4.7/5
View Yoga Center Santa Cruz pricing, photos and details →
23. BodyFit Santa Cruz
Pilates fusion studio offering Pilates, barre and strength training. Student offer: Student discount tag is active; amount not published. The listing confirms student eligibility but does not publish a dollar amount, so contact the business before enrolling.
- Fitness type: Pilates / barre
- Area: Westside Santa Cruz
- Regular pricing shown: Unlimited plans: $145–$165/month
- Community rating: 5.0/5
View BodyFit Santa Cruz pricing, photos and details →
How to Claim a Student Fitness Discount
- Bring current student identification: A physical or digital school ID is the simplest proof, but requirements vary.
- Ask which students qualify: Some offers may be limited to college, university, high-school or local students.
- Compare the full cost: Enrollment fees, annual fees and minimum terms can outweigh a discounted monthly rate.
- Confirm what is included: A discount may apply to membership, class packs or drop-ins—but not necessarily all three.
- Recheck the live listing: Use Fitness Finder’s Student discount filter because offers can be added, changed or removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Santa Cruz gyms offer student discounts?
Both Anytime Fitness locations, Enterprise Sports Club and UCSC’s fitness center.
What are the cheapest published student drop-ins?
Santa Cruz Yoga and Yoga Center Santa Cruz each list a $15 student drop-in. Other facilities may discount memberships or class packs instead of single visits.
Do I need a UCSC student ID?
Not every business publishes its eligibility rules. Some offers say “student,” while Santa Cruz Capoeira specifically advertises a UC student discount. Confirm the accepted schools and identification before purchasing.
Discounts, eligibility rules and prices may change. Confirm the offer directly with the business and bring valid student identification.
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