★ 2

Billing is a mess. I’ve had to issue a chargeback from my bank twice in the past 3 years I’ve climbed at the Grotto.

This seems to be a common problem as I’ve seen other complaints online and had a friend share they had an identical issue with billing.

Before I went on vacation, I requested to pause my membership through their online form 30 days in advance of the billing date as required by the gym (which is a ridiculous amount of time and looks like a ploy to squeeze one more month out of someone who hasn’t read the terms). I was still charged for two months at the full $98 when my membership clearly should have been paused.

I was put on an email chain with Nate and Lawson who offered me 2 free months of climbing when I returned. However, I had been debating on switching to another gym and this issue was the deciding factor in ending my membership.

After I denied the offer and requested the money I was owed, they stopped responding to any of my emails regarding getting my money back and completely ghosted me! Not the type of establishment I want to support and I’m much happier at a new climbing gym.

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★ 5

Man where do I begin! The Grotto Gym is home. Amazing community, facilities and really knowledgeable staff with very big hearts. I was diagnosed with Lyme disease a few years ago and could no longer climb for awhile. When it happened I still had about 8 months on my Grotto membership. I reached out to their customer service and got in touch with Maysam. He was able to pause my membership till I was 100%. While I was going through recovery I received an email that my grotto gym membership was going to expire. I hadn't been climbing since my diagnosis so it would be pretty much go to waste.

This man Maysam is truly an angel. I briefed him on the situation and he gave me a full year membership and wouldn't start it until I was 100% healthy. A fellow climber he knew was also diagnosed with Lyme disease so he knew first hand just how terrible it is. I'm still out of commission but can't wait to come back. Maysam thank you so much for all your help and encouragement through this very tough time in my life! You are such a blessing to know. Thank you Grotto gym for creating a safe space where folks can climb, create lasting friendships and be heard!

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★ 3

Edit: please stop calling and texting me. Not okay. Yall are handling a three star review, like, possibly the worst way I can think of. I never asked for anything that you offered me for free and I don’t owe you a glowing review that wouldn’t describe my experience. Wildly inappropriate actions on your part.

The kilter board needs some serious refinement. The thing is set up completely wrong and has a lot of lights missing. This affects the usability quite a bit. The kickboard is set up too low to the pads and the top row of feet are oriented incorrectly. Setting in the gym kinda goes between ok and frustrating. Grades are inconsistent between areas/sets. Kids are running around everywhere, always. Employees are all really enthusiastic and accommodating though. The people who climb at g1 are a lot friendlier than g2 also.

I’ve left frustrated more than satisfied more often than not. I don’t think I’m right for this gym and can’t afford the membership to just board climb on a broken board.

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★ 5

Went to Grotto Climbing & Yoga yesterday with my kid and I’m so glad we found this spot! Earlier that morning we visited a couple of other gyms, and honestly, the staff there felt kinda robotic and not welcoming.

But Grotto was the complete opposite. Hayden was awesome super friendly, approachable, and gave clear instructions without that “do it this way or else” vibe. He made us feel comfortable right away.

The whole place has a really chill, laid-back Sunday atmosphere. My kid had a blast and had so much fun climbing. Everyone we met was kind and easygoing. Definitely recommend if you want a climbing gym that’s not only fun but also has great people and positive energy.

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★ 5

Update: happy to have Grotto staff address the issue I noticed! Highly recommend this gym 👍🏼

Honestly, I really like this gym and it’s been overall a great experience. I took two stars off because I noticed today at morning yoga that as the yoga instructor walked around the room barefoot her feet kept getting dirtier and dirtier. By the end of the class the bottom of her feet were black. Being the first class in the morning I suppose the staff is not mopping the yoga room after every day. Frankly, this is super gross. The instructors often lead the class with the air off and there is visible sweat puddles all over the floor. I would have just assumed they would be mopping at least once a day. Pretty grossed out by this because that means the left over sweat is getting all over my yoga mat. Very unhygienic. Happy to change my review if this is resolved. As someone who really enjoys the yoga classes, this is a bummer. The rest of the gym has been great, although now I am skeptical of the cleaning practices.

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★ 1

This is the kind of place that is ruining climbing. Bro at the desk couldn’t be bothered to look up from the computer. i was standing directly in-front of him and walked around/past him to leave. He never looked up, never said a word. So, I left without completing the membership I had already paid for on Groupon. Also, seems like they have a recurrent scenario of Groupons being falsely redeemed, I won’t conjecture further on that. I’ve been climbing for over 25 years; it’s become much more popular which I thought was great. But if it means places like Grotto can stay in business, doing business like this, I’m not so sure.

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★ 5

I can’t say enough good things about Grotto Climbing & Yoga! This place has such a great vibe. The climbing walls are well-designed, and there's something for everyone, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro. I also love the yoga studio—they have a fantastic variety of classes that really complement the climbing. The staff is always super friendly and makes you feel right at home. It’s clear they’re passionate about both climbing and yoga, and it shows in the way they run the place. Definitely a hidden gem in San Diego. I’ll be back for sure!

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★ 5

The incredibly friendly and accommodating staff really set the tone for the environment. This place has a welcoming and community feel that is quite different from other climbing gyms. The setting is fantastic with a lot of different variety jam packed in a well-laid out floor plan.

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★ 5

Matt is awesome great facility

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★ 5

Awesome gym
Has plenty of Boulder problems with a great staff and community. Valerie is absolutely amazing and will go out of her way to help everyone. She is consistently welcoming and super sweet.

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★ 5

I wanna give a shout out to the employee Jonathan. He was courteous, kind, helpful, and made our experience awesome! Unfortunately, the bearded owner or manager that was on site was rude and dismissive of my friend and myself while we were there. If it wasn’t for Jonathan, I probably would’ve gave this place two stars.

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★ 5

Nate at the counter was extremely helpful and resourceful. The gym was easy going with lots of places to climb for all different skill levels. Also, the outdoor workout space is great!

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★ 5

Awesome gym to go and climb! I started a few months back as a beginner, and haven’t been disappointed. Prices aren’t bad month-to month, so long as you’re an active climber and utilize your membership.

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★ 5

I love Grotto! I went to the yoga classes and they were so great! The instructors are super friendly and helpful. The climbing area is also really fun and challenging. I also appreciated the free week pass and the rental equipment. I would definitely recommend Grotto to anyone looking for a great yoga and climbing experience!

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★ 5

It was fun and I felt relatively safe when I realized what the color coding of the tape was showing me.

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★ 5

I've been climbing on and off for about 5 years and I've never felt so welcomed at a climbing gym. The Grotto community is so supportive, and the staff is always so friendly and helpful. The setting is great and they have a good variety of problems for all skill levels. The yoga classes are also a great bonus! I highly recommend Grotto to anyone looking to get into climbing or just looking for a great community to be a part of.

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★ 5

My visit was everything I want in a climbing gym

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★ 3

The best bouldering in SD, but that’s not saying much.

This gym in particular is a bit small with very few amenities. They have the weights and hangboards outside. It’s nice on occasion but it’s separate from everything else so you can’t really connect with the community. Plus when it rains, they become unusable (for the typical human).

The way the set is extremely infuriating. They take down a wall the day before they set it, so if you come in on a Tuesday a wall is completely stripped. Their grading is lazy and all over the place. They had grades then switched to tape. When the colors of the tape look the same (no I’m not color blind but others are) and the first four grades are different colors anyway, why even have the tape? The setters’ job is to put up routes and grade them, not make it difficult for us to know what we’re climbing.

The setting isn’t fun either. When every crux is the last move, it gets old trying to figure out beta by climbing the route 20 times. And sometimes the beta is just to campus or do something tweaky. Not fun. I’m definitely getting weaker because I don’t want to climb.

The only things going for this gym are the yoga classes and the kilter board. However the kilter board is also separate from the rest of the climbing, so it’s pretty isolating.

All of this for $98/month? No thank you.

EDIT: Kilter board is broken. Only half of the holds light up.

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★ 5

Friendly and welcoming staff who always play great music. I always love coming here and would recommend to anyone.

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★ 5

Very friendly front desk, and I like the route setting a lot

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★ 5

Friendly welcome and very helpful beginner instruction and safety tips

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★ 5

Fun gym with very friendly staff. Yoga classes are well directed and Organized

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★ 4

I’ve been here a few times over the last year when I come back to visit family, and while I like that they match grades with outdoor grades, I feel like there were so many problems that were just set for taller climbers. Very reachy problems that I (a woman of average height) had to do a lot of dynamic movement for that I just wouldn’t have to do in other gyms. While I like that it can be challenging, sometimes it can seem like somewhat lazy routesetting if the only reason it’s hard is because I have to reach a lot for it. I would love if there was more interesting movement, or different styles of climbs - I didn’t see too many crimpy problems until I got to V4, but there can be ways to incorporate that more. That being said, I’m still giving this gym a 4/5 - great atmosphere, fun vibes, and it’s got some challenging problems.

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★ 1

Tldr: sketchy owners call woman “emotional” and
live up to their reputation of having not paid employees during the pandemic and having not given members a chance to cancel their memberships, and then not giving anyone a refund even though they shut down. Do not recommend supporting them.

The story:
I had a groupon that was incorrectly marked as redeemed. Seemed like a backend issue so i contacted groupon support. They said okay no worries just need confirmation from the gym that you never went that day! Easy.

So i email them, explain the situation, and ask “can i just get a simple confirmation”.

The owner, Matt, replies (i assume he meant to change the recipient to his co-owner) “maysam do not reply to groupon emails we dont do refunds” 🙃😂

So i reply back hey i get it but i just need confirmation from you guys so GROUPON can handle the technical error.
No response so i try again. And again. And finally Matt replies again “do not reply to this email” again to me instead of maysam lol boomer behavior…

So i call. And i find out its matt whos picked up. So i ask him then, “hey i just need the confirmation” and he says i should email billing, theres clearly some miscommunication, we dont do groupon stuff, contact groupon support—and i say again and again, no i did all that, all i need is confirmation from you. And then he calls me emotional.

Lol

Classic move from a beta male — super not cool… sounds like he’d be a beta sprayer…

Anyways so i just emailed groupon support again to update them whats going on bc im def not gonna talk with him again yuck. Like if dealing with this groupon issue is gonna make or break ur business, you gotta rethink ur business model. 🧐

So yeah, highly do not recommend supporting this business. What a shame.

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★ 5

After enjoying climbing here for about 9 months I had to cancel my membership because I was in a motorcycle accident, and was initially frustrated that I was charged again due to not cancelling 30 days before billing date, as if I could have chosen to cancel before my crash. The staff quickly reached back out to me and refunded the month I was charged for that I couldn’t use, seemed to genuinely care about my recovery, and more than made the situation right. Excellent customer experience.

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★ 5

Amazing place to climb

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Fun!

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★ 4

I boulder off/on for the last five years and have visited this location about ten times. I think they have a great variety of routes for different levels of expertise (especially for me as a novice); Ive enjoyed going around to the different walls/sections during a session. Never too crowded. Good value for punches.

Last time I was here I saw a staff member climb in their normal non-climbing shoes (super gross!) which turned me off from coming back. Most times I visit I also end up with mosquito bites.

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★ 5

Nice service and good place to practice

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★ 5

Welcoming gym, super friendly staff and community. The setting is challenging in general, and good for first timers as well. I'd recommend avoiding the 5pm-8pm hours because it can get super crowded, and the space is a bit small. They usually reset every other Wednesday, so those days are the most crowded. Weights, campus boards, moonboards, kilterboard, spraywall, and yoga are some of the amenities they also have.

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★ 5

It was very fun. Very relaxed. It was our guest time doing anything like this and Justin was really helpful and kind. We will be back. With friends!

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★ 5

Great boulder specific gym!!
Had a chance to climbed there when visiting SD and chatted with the head route setter (forgot to ask his name lol) and really love his setting philosophy. Unlike many commercial climbing gyms that have “soft grades” which protects my fragile ego, this gym’s grade is based on outdoor boulders (at least for the over hang area shown by p2). If you love hard, old school powerful boulder problems with a fusion of big dynamic moves, this is where you should go!!

The only minor complain was the padding. The wall was pretty high but the padding was not as soft as I expected, especially for the corner areas in the over hang wall. Was a little worried if I will get injured if I fall so this is my excuse for not committing.

The price for a single day pass is definitely on the high end, more expensive than other gyms in SD but imo, worth the price!

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First time! Ever! Indoor rock climbing! Fun and safe space to by myself and explore!

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★ 5

The routes, the staff, the atmosphere. Everything was great, and couldn't ask for more!

Though I wish there was more parking. Because of the location however, it's kinda rough with all the construction in the area.

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★ 5

As someone who has gone to many non-commercial lifting gyms, the Grotto is a clean and tidy facility compared to what I’m used to. We went in as a party of 7 new climbers and the staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a kind older gentleman who may have worked there who gave us tips to improve and made the gym welcoming. The nice lady working the front provided perfect customer service. Communal stretching and massage gadgets were a very nice touch. The bathrooms have lockers and are bigger than other lifting/CrossFit gyms I’ve been to. The space is cozy and the walls are covered in interesting routes. The Grotto is probably the best place to boulder in San Diego.

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★ 5

Friendly staff, fun routes and good equipment. Grotto 4 lyfe

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★ 5

Had a great first time climbing! This gym has a lot to offer plus the environment is well worth it! See you guys soon again!

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★ 5

Friendly staff, good vibes, happy experience, ran into a friend and was offered a yoga teaching position lol. Great time!

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★ 5

It's a great place to work out and learn some climbing skills.. I recommend it

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★ 4

Great mix of grades and decent size training area. Friendly staff, cutest dog (hi Bear!) and clean bathroom facilities with a reasonable amount of parking. Only thing I could suggest improving is that your day passes are a bit more expensive than some other local gyms… maybe consider a cheap first day pass to encourage more people to give it a go? Great spot though, will visit again when I’m passing through.

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★ 5

Great place for bouldering, they've got great staff, routes, system boards and one of the few big slab walls in SoCal. They have really made the best of the small building they’re in

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★ 5

Friendly staff, great setting, friendly atmosphere

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★ 5

good climbs, very fun, difficult problem solving climbs, good equipment

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★ 5

Everyone was super welcoming and that made it a very good environment for someone climbing for the first time here.

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★ 5

My GF went with me and she fell. she sprained her ankled pretty bad. The staff was very responsive and kind towards her. They helped me carry her to her car. Best bad experience i had.

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★ 5

I loved this place while I was there, I even continued to pay through out the pandemic even though I could not go. I’m giving 2 stars because of issues that happened once I asked to cancel because I moved out of SD. I called and informed them that I was moving and needed to cancel. The person said okay no problem and I thought I was canceled. A month later I was charged, so I called again and the person said she was so sorry and she would tell her manager and again no other information given to me. At that point I also emailed them to make sure the membership was canceled, I never got a response and I was charged again. Turns out you must fill out a hard to find form that no one tells you about when you want to cancel.
Update - Matt the owner called and discussed the issues I had with canceling services with them. He was very understanding and did everything he could to make it right.

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★ 5

Upbeat and friendly atmosphere. Frequently changes the routes or climbs!
Yoga classes are available and the instructor is knowledgeable and helpful.

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★ 5

U won't be disappointed great place for kids and family

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★ 5

The energy is so amazing! It is clean and the staff feels like family!

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★ 5

Nice place, great amenities, friendly staff! I look forward to going back regularly.

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★ 5

Good vibes, friendly staff, nice training area, Moonboard, hang boards, etc. Only wish the hours were extended and you could rent or use towels for the shower.

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The person working the front desk (Tony) was extremely welcoming and made the entire process for signing up super easy. The facility was really calming and the atmosphere was very welcoming.

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Great environment and friendly atmosphere for beginners

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★ 5

Diversity of options: climbing, lifting, yoga, etc. Family friendly, easily accessible location, friendly staff, etc.

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★ 5

A humbling and enjoyable experience.
Easy check-in, friendly staff, all around good experience!

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★ 5

Good place 2 climb

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★ 5

I was so nervous to go in my first time but the front desk lady was so chill and helpful. Even teached me the basics and i was there for a whole hour! Exhausting workout there, but loved it and cant wait to go again!

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★ 5

Grotto hasn’t changed in years and I love that for them. My bro intro’d me to this gym when he was an Aztec and their new location puts my Triton gf and me within biking range to some of the best bouldering on the west coast; the community is top notch and so are the routes!

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★ 5

Grotto has been my favorite climbing gym since I started climbing almost a year ago. The staff is always talkative and helpful, the routes are super fun, and the community is hands down the best in San Diego. You seriously won’t get a sense of community this strong at any other climbing gym. They have routes for all skill levels, and you’ll be the perfect level of challenged at all times. I started off here as a total beginner and never knew what I was doing but:

Maysam, Tony, and Troy, have seriously propelled my skills and technique way past what I’d accomplish on my own.

For those of you who like pros and con lists here you go:

Pros:
-staff
-quality
-cleanliness (other gyms let their holds get slimy and disgusting, not grotto)
-community
-availability
-youth team (they seriously run a strong youth program)
-difficulty

Cons:
-only bouldering (this is a pro for me but bothers other people)
-would be cool if they were open later on weekends

Super sad I’ll be moving away from San Diego, but whenever I visit I’ll be climbing at grotto!

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★ 5

To the top with you! Great atmosphere

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★ 4

Great place to climb, friendly staff. Wish they gave a little more info on Yoga.....also the Mission Valley location doesn't have lots of parking, be prepared for that.

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★ 5

I can't remember the girl who worked the fronts name but she just made us feel really welcomed and the atmosphere wasn't judgy. Very easy to get setup and go

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★ 5

Best bouldering gym in San Diego. Friendly staff and they have been champions throughout covid allowing people to continue to climb. Thanks folks!

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Firstly, first class thoughtfully placed routes of all levels.
Secondly, but no less than the first, kind and caring staff.

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★ 5

Left another gym to join the Grotto and I'm super happy with my decision. The gym aesthetic at the Grotto 2 is really awesome, and the setting style has really brought my stoke back after taking a break (gyms closed due to Covid). Also love having easy access to the Kilterboard at the mission valley gym. I am recommending this gym to everyone I meet.

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★ 5

Staff, facility, rentals, and climbers were all so awesome. I'll definitely be back.

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★ 5

Grotto has a friendly environment, one of our kids practices with the recreational team and loves her teammates and coach, and our family of beginner climbers always have a great experience. I recently went to my first Grotto yoga class and the vinyasa/hatha session was a strong practice with excellent cueing for modifications. The membership is an excellent value.

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★ 5

Love grotto. Everyone who works there is kind and friendly, the setters do a great job, there are always fun routes to try, the music is fun, the yoga is always great and instructors are friendly and helpful, and overall the vibe feels so welcoming!

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★ 5

I held my sons 11th birthday party here and all the kids had a blast. Troy did a great job introducing climbing safety and etiquette and, after turning the kids loose to climb, was patient with them when they needed reminders not to get too close to other climbers. The climbing routes are clearly identified, which made it easy for the kids to find routes that were at their level.

Party set up was pretty simple, they provide a plain folding table (definitely bring a table cloth, the table is well worn). They set us up inside due to the higher outdoor temps, but they also set up parties on the outdoor deck when the roll up doors are open and the weather permits. Indoor set up was near the cardio equiptment and a couple people came up to use the equipment while were gathered. It wasn't a big deal and the people were respectful, it was a little awkward. I brought drinks and snacks and was able to keep the cupcakes in the fridge until a good time presented itself to serve them up.

I definitely recommend booking a party here if you have a kid who likes to climb. We will definitely be back to climb on just a normal day.

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Great bouldering gym for all levels! The routes are very well set and labeled, and there is a wide variety of problems to solve. Very clean and staff is very friendly. Also dog friendly which is always a plus.

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★ 5

Awesome time climbing. First timer and had a great experience along with meeting great staff. Thank you!

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★ 5

Edit: I really enjoyed my second visit and have purchased a 1 year membership with Grotto. I will recommend this climbing and yoga gym to friends, and highly suggest you, the reader of this review, give this gym a try.

I came here with a friend to try rock climbing/ bouldering. Front desk associate was very kind. I signed up for a 1 week deal which comes with shoes and chalk for the visit. My friend who has a lot more experience showed me around, then after a warm up we climbed for about an hour. It was a great experience, and a surprisingly hard physical activity, Doing "easy routes" was challenging for me, but also very rewarding. I will be back in my week membership to try the last route which kicked my butt again, but refreshed. I have not decided if I will continue my membership after the 1 week at this point.

The Gym is well maintained, and the staff are awesome. I do not have much to compare to, but for me this is definitely a 5 star place to learn, or advance your climbing enthusiasm. Thank you Grotto for creating an environment where my first experience climbing an enjoyable one.

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★ 5

Welcoming and friendly staff! Fun, yet challenging routes. Easily my new favorite gym in SD.

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My niece has been here a few times and she just loves to climb now! One of the best places.

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★ 5

Friendly staff and great setters!

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★ 4

The grotto is an awesome place to start getting into bouldering and everyone is so friendly! I especially like the yoga classes here before or after a climbing session ;)

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★ 5

super cozy and modern. It has a nice training area (moonboard, spray wall, campus board, hangboards, weight lifting) and focuses exclusively on bouldering.

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★ 5

Very friendly staff and regulars, chill vibes all around. Only bouldering walls so keep that in mind.

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Spent this past summer in SD. Grotto was my favorite part of it! Super cool community, great climbing, and respectable yoga. This is THE gym to go to!

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★ 5

A+ bouldering gym. The yoga instructors were phenomenal. Helpful, friendly staff.

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★ 5

Love my gym! Excellent facilities and even better staff. Bradley and the whole Grotto team are like family. Would highly recommend Grotto to anyone at any skill level.

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★ 4

I like the gym a lot but the monthly fees are a little high. 50$ a month... it’s fun but not accessible financially for us broke people. Lol great place though small and fun. It’s a vibe

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Great place, amazing yoga teachers. They have some of the best bouldering in San Diego and their customer service is on point. I even get a Happy Birthday wish every year via email. GOOD PEOPLE, GOOD Route Setters, and hard problems. This place is a must if your looking for a local gym in the area.

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★ 5

So much fun, they change the walls so there is always something new!

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Great bouldering gym, clean, organized. Yoga at the Grotto is excellent! I'm also really enjoying the gym equipment they have, weights, rowing machine, treadmills, bikes, etc.

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★ 5

I love this place. The problem setting is fun, there are plenty of awesome yoga classes which are included in your membership/day passes. More importantly, the staff is in general very personable, including the yoga instructors. It has a community feeling, like family. The members are also generally friendly. The price is more than reasonable for what you get. Highly recommend it!

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★ 5

Great place!

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★ 5

A perfect gym is one that you WANT to go to every day, where you feel welcome every time you walk in, you are challenged constantly, the clientele is friendly and looking for the same experiences you are, oh and not to mention has all the right facilities. This place is the closest I’ve ever seen. Grotto climbing and yoga has made exercise fun for the first time in my life. Thanks guys!

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★ 5

Good bouldering training place for all levels! Love this place! ; )

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I’ve been coming here for almost 10 months now and I love it compared to the other gyms! Small community, lots of trust, and super friendly staff 🌻

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★ 5

Route setting was imaginative, challenging and altogether quite different than what I'm used to in other gyms I have visited. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit there.

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★ 4

The routes, weights area, yoga classes, and showers are solid and clean. The staff and fellow climbers are friendly too. It is bouldering only so the rates may seem a little high and if it’s the midst of summer the building can get a bit warm. Yet the fact that this gym feels like part of the community and not corporate at all is a big pro!

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★ 5

The climbing community is always great. This is no exception

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★ 5

Bees knees

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Great place for Kids

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★ 5

Clean route and great staff

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★ 5

It was freaking awesome

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★ 5

Grotto is awesome. They've taken care of my students many times over the past few years, and always leave me with a good impression. It's because the ownership/staff/clientele are just plain happy to be there doing what they do. The facilities are well configured, and the range of support and services is impressive. Thank you, Grotto, for making my students happy to try climbing for the first time.

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★ 5

Awesome climbing gym with a really friendly staff. They make sure that all levels of climbers feel welcome. Definitely try it out!

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★ 5

Amazing staff. Great (and frequent) setting. Great deals. Great for all ages. Did I mention I think this place is great?

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★ 5

Very welcoming atmosphere with the staff and the community of people that climb there are easy to get along with, helpful, encouraging, and fun! Good vibes every time ✌️ Definitely recommend

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★ 4

Climb, workout & yoga all in one place! Parking in the back. Great for a party on the deck.

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★ 5

Kinna pricey haha, but overall was a good experience. Everyone super friendly, good music, good equipment. Make sure to bring good workout clothes, u sweat. ALOT. #cardio

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★ 5

Fun routes, great staff!

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★ 5

Great first time deal for climbing! Rex is the best yogi in SD!

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★ 5

Love everything about this place!

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★ 5

Great gym! The staff's always super nice, the routes are always changing, and the place is always really clean. Would totally recommend to someone new to climbing or someone who has been climbing for years.

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★ 5

Its just the right size where you feel like it's a community. Everyone is super friendly and helps each other out and improve. It's like a family.

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★ 5

Been coming here since they opened, I was new to climbing, and for the past three years, this has been my sanctuary, due to their passion for the gym and all things climbing. Positive environment, with positive people!

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★ 5

Grotto is a great place for all types of climbers. The routes are always fun and challenging from VB to the occasional V13. Also the staff is a amazing, a great place to come learn to climb or improve!

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★ 5

Grotto is awesome come and check it out!

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★ 5

The Grotto is one of the best buldering gyms in San Diego. The routes are well set by a diverse group of staff, the people are friendly, and the atmosphere is chill.

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★ 5

Rafi knows Grotto as my happy place and he learned to climb here. I re-discovered bouldering here after a 10+ year hiatus and found a community. There is no better way to describe how friendly, warm, knowledgeable, and competent every single person is at Grotto. We love it and after a great intro deal are now full-time and my son is on the youth team!

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★ 5

Great place for all levels!

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★ 5

Super fun and challenging. Staff is always kind and helpful, and class teachers are awesome. The routes change at just the right frequency, and there are plenty for all skill levels.

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★ 5

Great, friendly but challenging gym.

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★ 5

I LOVE THE GROTTO. The more I go, the more I feel like I'm part of a family or community. Every yoga class I've been to has been fantastic. The way they cycle the climbing walls every week makes it so we never get bored with the same climbs. I've exponentially grown as a climber because of The Grotto and I've only been coming for like 3 months, been climbing for 4 years. Positive vibes all around here! Oh and great taste in music, the playlists are rad

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★ 4

Great gym. But they often play loud kid-unfriendly music. And they text you with deals when you don't ask them to. Other than that, great gym.

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★ 5

I think I might have accidentally started living here.

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★ 5

Great place--friendly, welcoming, and convenient!

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★ 5

Great climbing gym. They do a really good job changing sections consistently. Also, great spread for mid-range V4 to V7 climbers. Good balance slab and outdoor training walls as well.

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★ 5

Grotto is awesome -- no unnecessary frills, just everything that you need. Get in the best shape of your life doing something more exciting than just lifting dumbbells for hours.

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★ 3

Really nice people. The setting is a bit inconsistent after v6.

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★ 5

Made me feel at home and welcomed into their climbing community, while I was visiting for the week and missing my climbing partners, back home. They have a great setting schedule - new stuff regularly. Great variety of beginner to advanced bouldering. Staff was super helpful - gave me pointers on where to boulder outdoors, in the area. They also rent crash pads! And to top it all off, the yoga classes are dope - they offer classes specific to climber's needs. Love this place. Whenever I'm in town, I'll be coming here.

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★ 5

This bouldering gym is great. The staff is super friendly and accomodating. They reset a wall every week and with 6 walls its a 6 week rotation per wall. Never too busy during the day. They have a gym and yoga classes too.

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★ 5

Ive only visited a few gyms in Socal but this one was one of the more impressive ones that Ive checked out. The problems on the walls were difficult and the walls were a little bit higher than the ones Im used to. Other than that, they had the same things I have found at climbing gyms.
At first I thought the day pass was a little pricey but it wasnt until I walked in and realized they their own shower! Definitely worth the membership if I lived in the area:/

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★ 5

I've visited Grotto Climbing & Yoga early this year on a business trip. It's a nice little bouldering place with great boulders, great people and nice employees. Probably the best in San Diego. Pretty much everything what you would look for in a bouldering gym. I'll definitively visit again if my paths take me to the area of SD.

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★ 5

Duh its best

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★ 5

I've been to quite a lot of climbing gyms around the world and this is one of the best I've visited. Not the biggest gym, but great setting and a welcoming atmosphere.

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★ 5

All bouldering. Really great crew. Friendly people. Occasional dog.

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★ 5

Number one reason to go here is the friendly staff and climbers.

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★ 5

Super inviting atmosphere

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★ 4

Great little bouldering gym, good service, staff listens about concerns from gym members. Gym goers are really friendly. They update routes regularly and keep members posted. A variety of gym community events are posted on flyers around the gym. They have a training area in the outdoor area to the side which is useful for strength and power type training. They offer yoga to members which is a plus.

The only concern I have is the lack of air circulation or conditioning during the day, especially with chalk all over the place. I understand the concept of having the big garage door to allow air to come in but it's just not enough in San Diego where it's hot all the time. I'm not sure if it's to conserve their energy bill, maybe because its a relatively new gym but for regular gym goers this is a downside. They have 2-3 small fans in the gym, but it just doesn't work as well. If this was improved I'm sure this will improve the experience of the all climbers who come to this gym.

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★ 5

New holds, great problems, clean facility this place is my favorite

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★ 5

Very friendly, engaged staff. Got hooked right away. Clean facility, relaxed atmosphere.

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★ 5

I love this place!such a good vibes!the staff is awesome, the place is brand new and the climbing space is the bomb!

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★ 5

Amazing community, clean, new and beautiful facility with 5 star setting. By far the best climbing gym in San Diego! Not to mention the awesome Training Yard!!

Awesome staff. Awesome routes. Awesome vibe.

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