Life Time Opens New Athletic Country Club at Brea Mall; Tenth California Location and Fourth in Orange County
Posted: July 9, 2026 in Chains
Life Time
BREA, CA – Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brands, has opened its highly anticipated Life Time Brea Athletic Country Club, in North Orange County, marking the 10th destination in California. Located at Brea Mall, the new club expands Life Time’s Orange County presence while reinforcing the company’s role as a leading anchor within leading retail and lifestyle environments.
Spanning nearly 123,000 square feet, including the 85,000-square foot club building and an additional 38,000-square-feet of outdoor spaces set on three acres, Life Time Brea is designed as a comprehensive healthy way of life destination featuring a resort-style beach club, exceptional programs and services, dynamic personal training, pickleball, recovery, luxury wellness amenities, dedicated spaces for work and social connection, and programming for every age from 90 days to 90 years.
“As our latest athletic country club development, Life Time Brea reflects the continued demand for Life Time’s unique blend of wellness, social experiences and luxury amenities at premier retail destinations alongside exceptional partners like Simon,” said Parham Javaheri, Executive Vice President, Chief Property Development Officer and President of Club Operations at Life Time. “Through the daily engagement we drive and the vibrant, health-conscious communities we cultivate, Life Time has become a powerful complement to today’s most sought-after experience-driven destinations. We’re excited to bring that same energy to Brea while helping people of all ages live healthy, happy lives.”
Life Time’s continued expansion within premier retail destinations reflects a broader shift toward experience-driven environments that encourage repeat visitation, foster community and support how people live, work and connect today.
Key highlights include:
- Expansive workout floor and hybrid training spaces with hundreds of pieces of best-in-class strength and cardio equipment, free weights, functional training zones and access to highly certified personal trainers and assessments;
- Dedicated boutique studios and group fitness spaces offering small- and large-group classes across barre, circuit-style, cardio, cycle, Pilates, strength and yoga formats, all led by certified, expert instructors. Also includes CTR (Core. Tone. Reform), Life Time’s newest athletic-based training reformer class;
- Integrated recovery and wellness spaces featuring LifeClinic Chiropractic care, stretching areas, water massage and cold therapy chairs, whole-body compression technology, percussion devices, metabolic testing and nutrition coaching;
- Resort-style beach club experience with leisure and lap pools, waterslides, outdoor bar and dining area, and expansive lounge space with cabanas and lounge chairs;
- Five pickleball courts – three climate-controlled indoor and two outdoor – for open play, lessons, clinics, leagues and social events;
- Luxury men’s and women’s dressing rooms with wet suites featuring sauna, steam, warm spa and cold plunge, plus family changing rooms;
- LifeSpa full-service salon and spa for hair, massage, skin and nails and rejuvenating services;
- LifeCafe serving made-to-order drinks, smoothies, healthy meals and a full-service bar;
- Kids Academy for children ages three months to 11 years, offering daily programming across movement, sports, arts, STEM and enrichment activities;
- Complimentary work lounge providing flexible space to work before and after workouts.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Life Time as an important milestone in the continued evolution of Brea Mall as a more dynamic, mixed-use destination,” said Sundesh Shah, Simon’s Senior Vice President, Specialty Development. “Life Time brings a best-in-class athletic country club experience that complements the way today’s guests live, work, play and shop. This opening also reflects our strong, long-standing relationship with Life Time.”
Brea joins other South California Life Time locations, including Laguna Niguel, Lakeshore-Irvine and Rancho San Clemente. It marks an exciting addition to the community with the Brea Mall’s greater redevelopment efforts, bringing new jobs, supporting local economic growth, and providing residents with a premier destination that reflects the growing demand for health, wellness, and connected living.
Life Time Brea also connects members to the company’s broader healthy way of life ecosystem, including unparalleled in-club experiences, expert coaching, the complimentary Life Time app featuring L•AI•CTM, digital wellness content, and access to national athletic events. Together, these offerings provide personalized, connected pathways to support long-term health and longevity.
