California Rock Climbing Gyms

Agoura Hills

1. Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
   27040 Malibu Hills Rd
   Agoura Hills, California 91301
   (818) 880-2993
   Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
   > 35 ft indoor rock climbing gym.

Alameda

1. Bladium Rock Wall
   800 West Tower Avenue, Bldg 40
   Alameda, California 94501
   (510) 814-4999 x 212
   Bladium Rock Wall
   > 35 ft climbing gyms, 15 ropes and 14 ft bouldering

Anaheim Hills

1. Rock City Climbing Center
   5100 E. La Palma Ave, Suite 108
   Anaheim Hills, California 92807
   (650) 591-3030
   Rock City Climbing Center
   > 6,000 sq-ft indoor climbing gym. 16 top ropes, 2000 sq-ft leadable wall, indoor climbing cave, cracks, arêtes, dihedrals.

Arcadia

1. Arcadia Rock Climbing
   305 N. Santa Anita Ave.
   Arcadia, California 91006
   (626) 294-9111
   Arcadia Rock Climbing
   > 18+ foot tall indoor boulder walls, deep cave

Arcata

1. Far North Climbing Gym
   1165 K St Suite C
   Arcata, California 95521
   (707) 826-9558
   Far North Climbing Gym
   > 16 foot boulder with cave and 10 foot top out freestanding boulder plus a 40 foot traverse wall, with a small roof feature and has top roping area.
2. Humboldt State Univ
   Student Rec Center
   1 Harpst St
   Arcata, California 95521
   (707) 826-4197
   Humboldt State University Student Recreation Center
   > 48 feet high indoor climbing gym. Many routes to boulder and belay. Community members must be accompanied with valid student, staff, or faculty member.

Bakersfield

1. North of the River
   401 Willow Drive
   Bakersfield, California 93308
   (661) 392-2020
   North of the River
   > 16ft. walls and is top rope able.
2. Student Recreation Center at CSUB
   9001 Stockdale Hwy.
   Bakersfield, California 93309
   (661) 654-4386
   Student Recreation Center climbing gym at CSUB
   > 36sq ft free-standing tower and 13 sq ft bouldering area with 98 ft perimeter space. Students use & facility free of charge. Any non-CSUB students, staff, faculty or affiliates must be sponsored by one of the above.
3. Vert Rock Gym
   9500 Brimhall Road, Suite 400
   Bakersfield, California 93312
   (661) 833-4000
   Vert Rock Gym
   > 4,000 sq ft of climbing; 30'-35' tall; top rope, lead climbing, and 15' boulder climbing

Belmont

1. Planet Granite
   100 El Camino Real
   Belmont, California 94002
   (650) 591-3030
   Planet Granite
   > 12,000 square feet of climbing gym. Has a variety of indoor climbing-150 top rope routes, and lead climbing on 30 of the routes, 3000 square feet of caves, walls, and aretes.

Berkeley - also see El Cerrito

Berkeley

1. Berkeley IronWorks
   800 Potter Street
   Berkeley, California 94710
   (510) 981-9900
   Berkeley Ironworks
   > 45 ft. high lead indoor climbing gym, 14,000 sq. ft. of climbing gym terrain, 2,500 sq. ft. climbs with 40 top ropes and lead climbing ropes.
2. Cal Adventures
   2301 Bancroft Way
   Berkeley, California 94720
   510-642-4000
   Cal Adventures
   > Cal Adventures is now offering an introductory outdoor rock climbing class in addition to a basic rappelling course. With either of these classes you can get outside and enjoy nature while also getting a full-body workout. Both beginner and intermediate climbers are welcome!

Carlsbad

1. Vital Climbing Gym
   6102 Avenida Encinas, Suite L
   Carlsbad, California 92011 United States
   (760) 689-2651
   Vital Climbing Gym
   > Bouldering is one of the climbing styles at Vital, great for socializing and watching/learning from other climbers. Has viewing, exercise equipment, youth teams and more.

Chico

1. WREC Climbing Gym
   California State University
   Chico, California 95929
   (530) 898-5867
   WREC Climbing Gym
   > 36 foot walls, 3,000 sq.ft. of climbing space, over 50 routes.

Concord

1. Rocktopia
   999 Bancroft
   Concord, California 94518
   (925) 932-1033
   Rocktopia Climbing Gym
   > Rocktopia is set up to meet the needs of all types of climbers, and open 7 days a week for parties, groups, and events. Located at the Encore gym, Encore is the first building on the right at 999 Bancroft road, and is on the border of Walnut Creek, Concord, and Pleasant Hill.
2. Diablo Rock Gym
   1220 Diamond Way
   Concord, California 94520
   (925) 602-1000
   Diablo Rock Gym
   > 32 ft. high lead climbing gym, 11,000 sq-ft of indoor climbing with 40 top and lead ropes, 2,500 sq. ft. of boulder climbing.

Costa Mesa

1. Rockreation
   1300 Logan Ave
   Costa Mesa, California 92626
   (714) 555-ROCK
   Rockreation
   > 10,000 sq. ft. of textured indoor climbing gym.

Davis also see Sacramento.

Davis

1. Rocknasium
   720 Olive Drive, Suite Z
   Davis, California 95616
   (530) 757-2902
   Rocknasium Climbing Gym
   > One of the original climbing gyms in the country. There is over 8,000 sf of climbing surface including a huge new roof arch and stalactite. There's a 16 foot tall bouldering with 47 degrees of overhang. Difficulty ranges easy to very hard.
2. The Pit (Rec Hall)
   UC Davis Campus Recreation
   232 ARC - One Shields Avenue, UC Davis
   Davis, California 95616
   (530) 752-1995
   The Pit (Rec Hall)
   > 40’ X 29’ indoor climbing gym with more than 50 routes ranging in difficulty level with hand-sculpted freeform texture.

El Cerrito (Berkeley/East Bay)

1. Bridges Rock Gym
   5635 San Diego St.
   El Cerrito (Berkeley/East Bay), California 94530
   (510) 525-5635
   Bridges Rock Gym
   > Extraordinary bouldering, stellar two-story cave, 17-ft top-out boulders, indoor & outdoor slackline arenas, yoga, fitness, childcare, & cafe.

Encinitas

1. Frog's Athletic Club
   780 Garden View Court
   Encinitas, California 92024
   (760) 942-3000
   Frog's Athletic Club
   > 1,200 sq ft, 28 feet high climbing gym.

Fremont

1. City Beach
   4020 Technology Place
   Fremont, California 94538
   (510) 651-2500
   City Beach
   > 16,000 square feet wall with sculpted climbing terrain.

Fresno

1. Metalmark
   4042 N. Cedar
   Fresno, California 93726
   559 229-7900
   Metalmark
   > 12,000 sq ft climbing, 48ft lead wall. 2000 sq ft bouldering.

Fullerton

1. SRC Rock Wall
   800 N. State College Blvd
   Fullerton, California 92834
   (675) 278-7529
   SRC Rock Wall
   > Inside the student rec center for Cal State Fullerton. 1,100 sq-ft indoor climbing gym. 30 foot wall with crack, boulder attached is 12 feet high.

Goleta

1. Goleta Valley Athletic Club
   170 Los Carneros Way
   Goleta, California 93117
   (805) 968-1023
   Goleta Valley Athletic Club
   > Over 2000 square foot climbing gym with 30 foot top-rope and lead climbing. Adjacent 700 foot bouldering with nice 30 and 45 degree sections.

Hawthorne

1. Hangar 18 Southbay
   4926 W. Rosecrans Ave
   Hawthorne, California 90250
   (310) 973-3388
   Hangar 18 Southbay
   > 10,000 sq ft indoor climbing gym.

Huntington Beach

1. ClimbX
   18411 Gothard St. Unit I
   Huntington Beach, California 92648
   (714) 843-9919
   ClimbX Indoor Climbing Gym
   > ClimbX offers a full range of climbing classes suitable for climbers of any skill.

Irvine

1. 24 Hour Fitness - Lakeshore Towers
   18007 Von Karman
   Irvine, California 92715
   (714) 250-4422
   24 Hour Fitness - Lakeshore Towers
   > Lakeshore Towers is a state-of-the-art facility with an indoor climbing gym, plus a wide range of group exercise classes, personal training and a wealth of other benefits and features.
2. Anteater Recreation Center
   680 California Ave
   Irvine, California 92697
   (949) 824-5346
   University of California - Irvine
   > climbing gym at the rec center.

Lake Forest

1. Aesthetic Climbing Gym
   26794 Vista Terrace
   Lake Forest, California 92630
   949-716-7116
   Aesthetic Climbing Gym
   > Indoor climbing facility in southern California. We provide 8,500 square feet of climbable surfaces and offer all styles of climbing including bouldering, lead climbing, and top roping!! We are a gym built by climbers for climbers so come check us out or visit our website for more information!!

Lindsay

1. The McDermont Field House / Eagle Mountain Rock
   365 N. Sweetbrier Ave.
   Lindsay, California 93247
   559-562-3326
   The McDermont Field House / Eagle Mountain Rock
   > See website for hours of operation. McDermont Members can climb the wall for free! If you are not a member, you may purchase a Discover McDermont Day Pass for $14.92 to climb. We have harnesses, carabiners, climbing shoes and helmets that you may use. You may also bring your own climbing equipment. Come experience the best climbing experience in the Central Valley on the Eagle Mountain Rock climbing gym at McDermont Field House! There are six auto-belay cables on the Eagle Mountain Rock climbing gym. There are no age restrictions for climbing. Each climber must weigh at least 40 pounds. All climbers under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.

Long Beach

1. CSU, Long Beach Student Wellness and Recreation Center
   1401 Palo Verde Ave.
   Long Beach, California 90815
   (562) 985-0769
   CSU, Long Beach Student Wellness and Recreation Center

Also see Signal Hill below (Long Beach)

Los Angeles

1. Rockreation
   11866 La Grange Ave.
   Los Angeles, California
   (310) 207-7199
   Rockreation
   > 9,000 sq. ft., 140 indoor climbing top rope and lead routes, free, and a lead arch.

Modesto

1. Stonehenge Climbing Gym
   500 9th Street
   Modesto, California 95534
   (209) 521-3644
   Stonehenge Climbing Gym
   > 4,000 sq. ft., 40 ft top rope walls, 50 ft leadable walls, cave, climbing shop.

Murrieta

1. Vital Climbing Gym
   29990 Technology Drive, Suite 22
   Murrieta, California 92563
   951.251.4814
   Vital Climbing Gym
   > Vital Climbing Gym is a 24 hour climbing gym. Our concept is fundamentally unique. We have built a place where experienced climbers can train, new climbers can learn, and everyone gets to know one another. We built Vital to be your gym. We let you choose the music. The equipment, books, espresso machine, and DVD player are yours to use. Our Crew is on duty from 11am to 9pm everyday to show you around the gym and help get you started. The rest of the time the gym is your gym. Become a member and we give you the keys to the front door. Staff leaves and the gym is yours. You may bring guests, use the WiFi or drafting table, and of course - climb. There is no better place to meet people, make friends, and plan trips together. If you have never been to Vital before, the first visit is free, and we'll be happy to show you around. We think you'll like it...

Napa

1. Rockzilla
   849 Jackson St #5A
   Napa, California 94559
   (707) 255-1500
   Rockzilla
   > Indoor rock climbing facility for all skill levels.

Oakland

1. Great Western Power Co.
   520 20th St.
   Oakland, California 94612
   (510) 452-2022
   Great Western Power Co.
   > 48 ft. lead wall, 11,000 total sq. ft., 1500+ ft. Bouldering, over 50 top and lead ropes

Orange

1. The Factory
   1547 West Struck Avenue, Suite A
   Orange, California 92867
   714-639-7625
   The Factory
   > Over 4500 square feet of bouldering terrain, featuring 250 problems from VB to V12.

Poway

1. Solid Rock Gym
   13026 Stowe Drive
   Poway, California 92064
   (858) 748-9011
   Solid Rock Gym
   > 12,000 sq. ft. area, 35 ft. height, top rope, lead, and bouldering

Riverside

1. Hangar 18 Riverside
   6935 Arlington Ave
   Riverside, California 92503
   (951) 359-5040
   Hangar 18 Riverside
   > 12,000+ sq ft of textured climbing terrain; 20ft high top-out bouldering; massive lead cave.
2. Thresh Hold Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
   2111 Iowa Ave
   Riverside, California 92507
   (909) 786-8779
   > 8,000 sq ft. walls with top roping, lead climbing, and top out boulders ranging from 16' to 20'.

Sacramento

1. Granite Arch Climbing Center
   11335-G Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova
   Sacramento, California 95742
   (916) 852-ROCK (4605)
   Granite Arch Climbing Center
   > 23,500 sq. ft. of natural climbing terrain, new outside boulder park, ice climbing gym, lots of bouldering, top roping and lead climbing.
2. Sacramento Pipeworks
   116 N. 16th Street
   Sacramento, California 95814
   Sacramento Pipeworks
   > 16,000 sq. ft. of climbing. 40 foot walls. 100+ top rope and lead climbs.
3. The Well at Sacramento State
   6000 J St
   Sacramento, California 95819
   The Well at Sacramento State
   > Sacramento State's state of the art climbing gym. It's the largest in the CSUs.

San Bernardino

1. CSU San Bernardino
   5500 University Parkway
   San Bernardino, California 92407
   (909) 537-GEAR
   CSU San Bernardino
   > 34' high, 1000 square feet, 3 lead routes. Open only for member of the Student Recreation and Fitness Center.

San Diego

1. Aztec Recreation Center
   55th Street
   San Diego, California 92182
   (619) 594-0690 / (619) 594-PLAY
   Aztec Recreation Center
   > 30 ft tall wall, 9 top ropes and a bouldering.
2. Mesa Rim Climbing Center
   10110 Mesa Rim Rd.
   San Diego, California 92121
   (858) 348-4593
   Mesa Rim Climbing Center
   > Huge 30,000 sq ft of climbing surface. Features 52' high lead climbing 5,500 sq/ft of bouldering with 18' high walk off, weight room, Yoga studio and much more.
3. Outback Climbing Gym, University of California
   9500 Gilman Dr
   San Diego, California 92093
   (858) 822-1996
   Outback Climbing Gym
   > University climbing gym.
4. Solid Rock - Old Town
   2074 Hancock Street
   San Diego, California 92110
   (619) 299-1124
   Solid Rock - Old Town
   > 115 top ropes, three lead areas with 2 arches and a large cave plus 4 bouldering areas.
5. Vertical Hold Sport Climbing Inc.
   9580 Distribution Ave.
   San Diego, California 92121
   (858) 586-7572
   Vertical Hold Sport Climbing Inc.
   > Over 24,000 sq. ft. of climbing surface, 30 ft height, 40 ft lead cave, 7,000 sq ft of incredible bouldering with a top out boulder, systems & campus training boards, yoga.

San Francisco

1. Mission Cliffs
   2295 Harrison Street
   San Francisco, California 94110
   (415) 550-0515
   Mission Cliffs
   > 14,000 sq. ft. of wall area, 50 ft. high. 40 top rope and lead routes with a 2,000 sq. ft. Bouldering.
2. Planet Granite
   924 Old Mason St
   San Francisco, California 94129
   (415) 692-3434
   Planet Granite
   > +25,000 climbing & bouldering, 115 top ropes, 45 ft tall.

San Jose

1. Studio Climbing
   396 South 1st Street
   San Jose, California 95133
   (408) 998-4000
   Studio Climbing
   > 11,000 sq ft climbing gym with 40 ft high lead climbing gym, +80 routes, 3,000 sq ft bouldering area, birthday party area available, summer climbing camp, youth climbing team, climbing lessons.

San Luis Obispo

1. Crux Climbing Center
   1160 Laurel Lane
   San Luis Obispo, California 93401
   (805) 544-2789
   Crux Climbing Center
   > Over 30 routes using noslack auto belayers, 25' x 30' lead.
2. SLO-OP CLIMBING
   141 Suburban Road Suite E5
   San Luis Obispo, California 93401
   SLO-OP CLIMBING
   > 1400 square feet of premium bouldering--The Central Coast's CO-OP...

San Marcos

1. Solid Rock Gym
   992 Rancheros Drive
   San Marcos, California
   (760) 480-1429
   Solid Rock Gym
   > 12,000 sq ft, 31' high climbing gym

Sand City

1. Sanctuary Rock Gym
   1855A East Ave.
   Sand City, California 93955
   (831) 899-2595
   Sanctuary Rock Gym
   > 5,600 sq. feet of top-rope, lead, and bouldering, systems wall, 30' crack machine and 30' hand shaped overhanging arete (solid 5.11).

Santa Ana

1. Sender One Climbing
   1441 S. Village Way
   Santa Ana, California 91436
   Sender One Climbing
   > Opening late 2012 / early 2013. Sender One is the first indoor rock climbing facility owned and designed by the world's most iconic rock climber, Chris Sharma. The 25,000 square foot facility will have, among other things, an extensive climbing area with walls appropriate for beginners as well as the seasoned and advanced climber, up to 50 feet in height. Sender One will also have a dedicated yoga studio and an extensive, full-service fitness area, including free weights and cardio and weight machines.

Santa Barbara

1. Santa Barbara Rock Gym
   322 State St
   Santa Barbara, CA 93101
   805-770-3225
   Santa Barbara Rock Gym
   > 8500 square foot indoor climbing facility. Offers programs, classes, equipment rentals, and community events.
2. UCSB Rock Wall
   UCSB Adventure Programs, UCSB Recreation Center
   Santa Barbara, California 93106
   (408) 899-2595
   UCSB Rock Wall
   > 9 meter top-rope/lead climbing, bouldering area, auto-belays, impression panels (textured like natural rock), belay/climbing classes, outdoor courses, ropes courses.

Santa Clarita

1. Top Out Climbing
   26332 Ferry Court
   Santa Clarita, California 91354
   661-288-1813
   Top Out Climbing
   > Features an auto belay with automated braking system perfect for beginning climbers. Participants can climb without a partner. The bouldering area features a 100 foot long steep wall, a 20 foot high top out wall, and a 15 foot high free-standing boulder, our bouldering terrain has something to offer for anyone.

Santa Cruz

1. Pacific Edge Climbing
   104 Bronson Street, #12
   Santa Cruz, California 95062
   (831) 454-9254
   Pacific Edge Climbing
   > 12,000 sq. ft., 50 feet tall, sculpted indoor climbing gym

Santa Rosa

1. Kids Party Central
   327 O`Hair Court
   Santa Rosa, California 95407
   (707) 575-5437
   Kids Party Central
   > Indoor play land that includes a 25 ft sculpted rock wall with 5 self-belaying climbing routes and various difficulty levels.
2. Vertex Climbing Center
   3358A Coffey Lane
   Santa Rosa, California 95403
   (707) 573-1608
   Vertex Climbing Center
   > Excellent for kids and adults to have fun and get fit on the Vertex Climbing Center 35-foot-high sculpted walls.

Signal Hill

1. Hangar 18 Long Beach
   2599 E. Willow Street
   Signal Hill, California 90755
   (562) 981-3200
   The Rock Gym
   > Over 12,000 sq ft, extensive bouldering area, and a 24' roof for lead climbing and toproping.

Sonora

1. Class 5 Fitness
   20860 Mechanical Dr.
   Sonora, California 95370
   (209) 532-5556
   > 40 foot climbing panels with top rope belay system.

South Lake Tahoe

1. Gad Gym
   867 Eloise Ave #B
   South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
   (916) 544-7314
   > unverified.
2. South Tahoe Crossfit
   2050 Dunlap St.
   South Lake Tahoe, California 96150v
   530.541.2341
   South Tahoe Crossfit
   > The climbing gym is available during our regular class hours.

Olympic Valley

1. Headwall Climbing Gym
   1960 Squaw Valley Rd
   Olympic Valley, California 96146
   (530) 583-0150
   Headwall Climbing Gym
   > 30' high simulated rock wall provides all ability levels to climb numerous routes. climbing gym is located inside the cable car building at Squaw Valley USA Resort.

Sunnyvale

1. Planet Granite
   815 Stewart Dr.
   Sunnyvale, California 94085
   (408) 991-9090
   Planet Granite
   > 25,000 square feet of climbing gym 60 feet in height with 119 top rope routes and lead climbing. Caves, vertical, overhang, and arÃrtes, cracks and an outdoor bouldering area.

Thousand Oaks

1. Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing
   880-A Hampshire Rd, Suite-A
   Thousand Oaks, California 91361
   (805) 557-1300
   Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing
   > Over 10,000 sq ft indoor climbing surface. 45 ft high climbing with over 40 lead/top-ropes.

Torrance

1. Torrance South Bay YMCA
   2900 W. Sepulveda Blvd
   Torrance, California 90505
   310-325-5885
   Torrance South Bay YMCA
   > Great indoor climbing for beginners.

Upland

1. Hangar 18
   256 Stowell Street Suite A
   Upland, California
   (909) 931-5991
   Hangar 18
   > Over 10,000 sq ft of textured climbing gym surface, 2 lead caves, bouldering, steep 70 ft lead climbs

Ventura

1. Vertical Heaven Climbing Gym
   1954 Goodyear Ave
   Ventura, California 93003
   (805) 339-9022
   Vertical Heaven Climbing Gym
   > 7000+ sq. ft. of climbing. 30 feet tall. 15 ft top out bouldering.

Victorville

1. The Bullet Hole Training Center
   15315 Cholame Rd. Unit D
   Victorville, California 92392
   (760) 245-3307
   The Bullet Hole Training Center
   > Offers indoor climbing for complete beginners, all the way to advanced levels. Instruction is also available in belay methods and climbing techniques.

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