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Rockreation is a great alternative to the larger climbing gyms around LA. Right in the heart of West LA, it’s super convenient and saves you the long drive if you live nearby. The setup is solid with a mix of fun and challenging walls — enough to keep pros in shape while still being approachable for casual climbers. For kids, the classes and camps are well-run and definitely worth it. A reliable neighborhood spot for climbing without the hassle. According to my kid, Coach Lucas is the best!

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★ 5

Sam at the front desk made visiting this gym entirely worth it for me! The gym itself is great - on the smaller side, but great routes and a pretty decent workout area for a climbing gym. Yes it’s a pretty advanced place with routes set more similarly to outdoor climbing, and grouped difficulty - but the extra challenge for me was nice. And Sam was incredibly kind and informative; would 100% recommend and come again!

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Pour les français : bloc non adapté au débutant, les prises sont de plus bien usées. Il y a quasiment pas de grosses prises et il y a beaucoup de dévers. La salle de musculation est pas toute jeune et il y a trop de monde pour la superficie. Et aussi il n'y a pas de sauna ou hammam comme nous pouvons avoir l'habitude d'avoir en France. Le personnel a été patient avec moi comme je ne parle pas bien anglais (en cours d'apprentissage), et a testé mon assurage pour la voie.

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★ 5

Very nice climbing gym

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Great climbing facility.

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I’ve been climbing here for 14+ years and it’s consistently been my favorite gym in LA.

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2GMW+VJ Los Angeles, California, USA

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Rockreation is a great place for team events or training/exercise. The staff are welcoming and accommodating, and you feel at home whether you’re a beginner or expert in climbing. I definitely recommend this business for a fun and unique outing.

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★ 5

We had a preseason team bonding party at Rockreation for my son’s ice hockey team. The boys loved it. Everything was well organized, the employees explained how to get into the belaying harnesses and climbing shoes, and tied them to a safety rope that is suspended from the ceiling, which allows the employee to be sure the climber does not fall to the ground (belaying). All the boys climbed the myriad of walls with various degrees of difficulty. They had a blast. There’s also a separate room where we set up food and drink. Totally great experience.

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★ 5

AMAZING GYM! Great vibes, everyone is super nice, and there is a such a great community. It’s so affordable for all the amenities there are; moonboard, lead arch, bouldering, gym, etc.

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I strongly advise against coming here. My 7yo was attending a "climbing camp". On his last day I decided to arrive few minutes early to see how he was doing. As it turned out he didn't even got a chance to climb once that day (sic!) - he was given only shoes and no other equipment. Moreover, it turned out that he was pretty much ignored for the whole day and hardly participated in any activities. When I picked him up he was very sad. What scared me even more was that no one here could explain what is/was going on and felt responsible for the camp/my kid; the person at the reception desk said that she arrived like 30 min earlier and knows nothing - she gave me an email address to "Lee" (supposedly a manager). I sent a complaint and received no answer (experience similar to that of some other people writing reviews here). There were so many things wrong with this "service" that I could write an essay.

BTW I run a tennis school and have been organizing sport activities for children for years so I feel very competent to judge this situation. I would NEVER allow myself or my employees to be so unprofessional and careless. Shame.

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Terrible place. No runs for beginners. Constantly closed sections for repairs. But what killed it for me was their loose dog policy. Dogs can just run around there and chill under climbers. So falling climbers have to choose between breaking an ankle or crushing a dog. I wrote to the manager about this and never got a reply. I don't think they care. Do not go here. Worst climbing gym around.

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Great spot, nice staff.

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★ 5

We had a group party on the weekend. Kids really had a good time, the facilities are nice , clean and well equipped . Parents can sit and watch over the kids climb from the table . Staffs are very friendly and helpful. A great fun place for everyone!

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★ 5

Awesome place and friendly knowledgeable staff! Will definitely come back! Thank you!

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Great friendly staff!

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★ 5

Not the biggest gym in the LA area but the quality of the climbs makes up for that. Really challenging boulders that make you use your brain just as much as your muscles.

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Amazing staff, great dynamic climbs, and a nice 2nd floor gym

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Not really a good bouldering experience because the levels are labeled in range. For example v0 to v2 are labelled exactly the same, so not beginner-friendly. Also the lights are really bad in some bouldering areas

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Interesting gym, routes were broken up into sets of three grades, v0-2, v3-5, etc. There is typically a wide difference between a v3 and a V5 at most gyms which makes that rank not the most helpful grouping. There was a fun woody traverse that goes through the top rope area, that I recommend.
It was really warm in the gym and we went on a fairly cold day, so I wouldn't recommend wearing long sleeves or pants, and the air was fairly chalky and somewhat stagnant.
The parking was fairly limited in the lot, there was a fair amount of street parking close by wasn't bad.

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★ 5

Great gym, great community, great staff.

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Love the staff here! Ginger helped start the women's climbing group on Wednesday nights and I love it. Only knocking a star off because of the weekend hours- 12-4pm only.

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Actually kinda difficult to boulder here. Or am I just weak? I can't really tell but I favor the latter

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★ 3

Mellow gym.

Chill vibes.

The bouldering is much to be desired but the ropes are pretty good despite being short.

Good location.

Not a lot for sale.

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★ 4

Nice small gym that I've been trying thru for more than 16 years. Routes are ok but the staff is phenomenal! They were great with my son's birthday despite the buck of crazy kids running around! They even did a lead climb demonstration for the group that was great.

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Nice gym with very good staff, and fun climbing routes set! Plenty of space, and lots of options for all skill levels.

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It’s a cool place. I just wish the gym area was a bit more tidy and equipped, maybe even a bit more minimalistic.

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Love the people and they do such a great job setting routes.

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Great range of boulders, top rope and lead. The staff is super friendly! Highly recommend for some indoor climbing.

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★ 5

Awesome experience here at Rockreation! Highly recommend for all ages! Superb staff and friendly frequenters who are more than happy to show you the ropes and help guide you.

(Beware of sore forearms after)

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★ 5

Came to Rockreation after arriving in LA from Boston. Really love the vibes and routes here! Shoutout to Amelio for being so welcoming and helpful! I would definitely recommend this gym for both new and experienced climbers!

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★ 5

Nice place to visit and burn a few calories.

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Awesome family-friendly neighborhood climbing gym. My 8-yr-old son loves climbing with me here.

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Great first time climber lesson.

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Friendly knowledgeable staff and community. I enjoy this cozy gym and love the challenge of the routes. Bathrooms are clean and they have a good amount of designated "Rockreation" parking spots by the front entrance.

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Our two grandchildren, 7 and 10, did the Kids Climb session this afternoon. I cannot say enough good things about their instructor Laurie; she was tuned into each kid’s personality and was consistently supportive, encouraging, and energetic throughout the two-hour lesson. What a wonderful experience! Thank you.

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★ 5

Staff and gym is AMAZING

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Good gym with interesting climbing problems.

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Cool gym. Pretty small got to find weird times to go or else it gets pretty crowded.

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Really fun spot for rock climbing and Belaying. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful/knowledgeable. The space has a gym and a dedicated area for kids. Overall great experience.

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Fun for the whole family

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Good staff, good climbing! Liked it.

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I was really excited about this place. However, this is not a place for beginners. The staff is pretty arrogant and would rather you know that they know how to do things and you don’t than take the time to actually instruct you. And it’s always packed. Which is actually kind of surprising....

Again, very disappointed. I would look around and tour some others before becoming a member here.

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My gf and I tried it for a month. We took the rock climbing class and then took the test. I tried working out several times there, but never really enjoyed it. The rock climbing facilities are nice. The weights are minimum. Hours are a little tricky because twice a week they don’t open until noon. Pretty expensive considering how crowded it always is there. The staff really wasn’t friendly at all. They do not try to help in anyway. It’s mostly college students just getting paid. So our first negative experience....My gf has never rock climbed before and when she did the belay test, the instructor/staff just said she was doing it wrong. No correction, no advice, no tips, etc. He allowed her to stay confused after I fell while he was “supervising” and distracting her. Then he turned to her and said, “you failed, come back in 24 hours and you can test again” and that was it. So yeah we were done. When we showed up to cancel, no one even asked why we wanted to cancel our memberships. I would look elsewhere

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★ 5

Great experience !!! We took the Gravity classes and they are great. The instructor tailored his teaching to our level and made it a great session. We were able to put his advice and teaching in practice as we were going. They have different levels so call in to see what's best for you!

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★ 5

Came in town for the weekend and came to Rockreation for a day pass. Couldn’t of had a better experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. Highly recommend visiting Rockreation if you’re in the area or getting a membership if you live nearby!

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★ 3

Too many kids, not enough bouldering paths. The bouldering that was available was freaking difficult! It's probably much better for more advanced rock climbers.

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Small friendly community, but no more autobelays. Gets crowded with kid parties on the weekends but the routes are changed regularly and the staff is very accommodating.

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★ 5

Great climbs, good exercise. If you have time to kill, stop by.

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★ 5

For free usage of all the tracks you would need to pass a little exam. There are a lot of them. all the equipment is provided.
BUT you'd better not leave your bike there in the evening. One bike was stolen, one was saved by the lock

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Mediocre gym with very short, maybe 25ft climbing walls.

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★ 5

Here's the thing about Rockreation: it may be smaller than other gyms in the area, but it is WAY more personal and feels like much more thought and care is put into each route. It feels like it's run top-to-bottom not by businessmen but by passionate climbers, and the staff almost always seems happy to be there. They are always around: patrolling, giving tips, belaying for kids, or kicking around a soccer ball during slow hours. It feels like a community, hometown gym.

The routes are quite difficult for their grade, particularly with the boulders, and that gives a greater sense of accomplishment and progress. The routes are interesting and set thoughtfully and are hardly ever "left-right-left-right"; even the easy routes require some problem-solving and are fun to climb again and again. As for the top roping, I'd advise anyone choosing gyms to focus not on the height of the walls, but on the quality of the routes. Although the gym is small, it doesn't feel that way when you're there - the creativity and care put into setting means that you spend more time with each route than you might at other gyms, and I've never felt like I've run out of things to do.

If you're near the area, support the "mom-and-pop" local gym that is Rockreation! It truly does have a more personal vibe than the bigger chains - a difference that is worth the price. There's a second location in Costa Mesa that I like going to whenever I'm down there as well.

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★ 5

The employees are always nice and helpful

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A good place for the family!!!

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I come at least twice a week. They have good climbs, and usually add new climbs each week. They have a good cardio and weightlifting area.

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What a nice place! Staff are so nice and friendly! It’s good excise for sure, and we also got to meet new friends.

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Great local gym. Smaller than others, but has a lot of long time regulars.

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My son attended a summer camp here and absolutely loved it.

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★ 5

I am a member here. I like this gym but they often gear their routes to intermediate climbers and it can be just a little tough for beginners. There is enough to do, and they change the routes often!

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Small with low top rope routes, but cozy with great people. I love the fact there are autobelays if you don't have a partner. Top rope walls are maybe 33' so it's not a marathon event. Routes are changed regularly. Good community.

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I am not an expert climber. In fact it was my first time to even try it, so I am not even sure if my input is of much value. However I HAD TONS of FUN here with kid today and totally recommend it to kill the boredom and work out at the same time!

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Chill atmosphere, great staff

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My 7 yr old just loves the rock climbing experience. The staff are very knowledgeable, passionate about the sport, practice safety and ther're totally cool. I would highly recommend Rockreation to anyone, especially parents of kids (6 years & older) that love climbing. Although it is not inexpensive, you will be impressed.

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Cool place great climbs

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Cool place if Rock climbing is your thing.

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★ 5

Great place for a birthday party, all the kids had a great time

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Great spot for training, a little small

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i like climbing here

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Nice

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Very friendly and helpful staff, but they just don't have the space/equipment/hours for me to be happy with a $75 price tag. Our main reason for keeping our membership is predominantly the convenience of it (we live only a few blocks away). With places like cliffs of id and sender one charging similar (if not lower) amounts, but housing much much larger walls/facilities/open hours, it certainly isn't the former parts. If this gym were anywhere other than santa monica it would cost half the price for a membership (case in point, hangar 18 costs around $40/month ). I like the gym, but I really don't like how much it costs for what it is.

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★ 5

Visited here while in town. Super clean, friendly vibes (of course, aren’t most climbing gyms awesome!?) they’ve got a little of everything....and bonus...fantastic showers. Will be back 1/month when I visit Santa Monica.

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Nice people but it's tiny

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★ 5

Rockreation is a fun, exciting, and welcoming activity for kids and adults of all ages! With their recently redone facility and clean workout space, this is a great place to come to get some climbing, bouldering, yoga, or weight workouts in. They can also house birthday parties, corporate events, or team building activities. They offer a variety of classes, from beginner to advanced. What makes them really great is their wonderful and welcoming rock climbing community. If you are a newbie, feel free to ask one of the veteran climbers for tips or advice.

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Most welcoming and friendly staff in Los Angeles! My favorite part about this gym is the community they build. Ive been climbing here for about two years now and have met some of my best friends in LA here. The vibe set by their community events, and friendly staff create a wonderfully sincere, trustworthy, positive, accepting, encouraging, honest, and lovable group. I HIGHLY recommend taking their teambuilding courses, Rockfit, and Yoga classes!

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★ 5

Love this place. Almost a second home since I was introduced to climbing 6 months ago. Bouldering, top rope, lead climbing, cardio, weights, showers. Very friendly staff. I highly recommend it.

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Great climbing gym for LA, easy to access and not to expensive. Dug the routes they had available.

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Great routes, great atmosphere, great people!

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It was an ok gym

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The facilities are very poorly kept but the staff is friendly enough. However I can't recommend this place as despite canceling our subscription they continued to charge our credit cards. We called, were assured it was a mistake and would be taken care of, and never heard back.

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Beginner climber! Had a wonderful time with my friend in the free climbing area. Met some cool cats. Had a wonderful time. Great vibe

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I have been a member here for 2+ years and found myself at a plateau in terms of advancing in my climbing. I decided to get a personal trainer and it was money well spent.
Jenn Tanaka, my trainer, was amazing. I specified for a shorter trainer since I am also very short. She was great at analyzing what I was good at and what I needed to improve on. She also gave me exercises that not only trained and strengthened me, they also made my body familiar with the movements that are key to climbing better and harder.
After 6 weeks of training, I am a stronger, smarter and way more confident climber. Thank you Jenn and Rockreation!

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I'm sorry as much as I love this place and their friendly staff, they do not train people well enough for Belay Certification. My newly certified belay partner dropped me 15 feet to the ground because he was distracted chatting to someone on the benches that they placed way too close to the climbing walls. They need to (1) move the benches back so less distracting, (2) go over more safety basics before handing out belay certs like don't be distracted, (3) do at least one follow up belay test after several days have passed to ensure learning was retained, and (4) not tell a belayer who drops someone because he wasn't paying attention "it's okay". It's not okay. (5) bonus: Also got pink eye, provide more sanitizer and signs warning of that stuff there, yuck.

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★ 5

Most fun I had in Santa Monica

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Decent space, although very disappointed that Grigri belaying devices aren't allowed at the gym, despite them being safer and allowing for self-belaying.

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Good climbing gym with friendly staff. Great for both children and adults.

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Great climbing gym at a reasonable monthly rate, with constantly rotating routes. 4 stars instead of 5 because the place is a straight up daycare on weekdays - children swarming every climbing route and all the gym equipment.

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This is the only gym I've been to so far in LA but they haven't really given me any reason to go anywhere else. The staff is nice, the routes are varied and challenging, and the bathrooms are super nice. My only complaint would be that there are sometimes about a million kids running around and the boulders can get pretty packed on the weekend as well. Also, the monthly membership fee is a tad steep, even if you're just getting the bare bones package. But they do offer fitness and yoga classes for a few dollars more a month and I'm eager to check it out.

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Great climbing gym where you can boulder, lead climb and top rope which also offers daily yoga and fitness classes. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It can get busy in the evenings. There are dedicated parking spots in a lot and street parking is typically available. There are lockers in the restrooms along with showers. There is an upstairs workout area with cardio equipment and free weights and a separate yoga studio. The place is clean and the people are friendly.

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The bouldering area was pretty small, so if you mostly Boulder this might not be the best place. However, there were a ton of top rope and lead climbs that are great.

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Best thing I did for me, my wife and my 9 year old daughter, she loves it.

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Went here once. The beginner wals are extremely easy. Then there are other walls that are super hard. Very little intermediate.

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★ 5

Great for serious rock climbers, great for neophytes, great for kids. The climbs are many and varied, the exercise options myriad, the staff helpful.
The only negative I meant mention is the clumsy gate/check-in procedure: It seems unnecessary, but maybe it's an insurance thing.

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★ 5

I took the intro rock climbing class to get certified to belay. The instructor was great, the class covered all the basics and gave you time to get comfortable. Very safe. And the facility is fantastic. Tons of walls with lots of different levels of difficultly. I would highly recommend the class and the LA location.

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there rock climding team is gret

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Great place to rockclimb. Good people, nice atmosphere. The fact they take time to change up the routes all the time is very appealing. Highly recommended.

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Great place to get in a quick climb in West LA. Amazing staff and welcoming environemnt.

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★ 5

Una bella palestra per arrampicare ! Buona sala boulder e buone pareti / strapiombi !! Presente un'area riservata alla pesistica, spogliatoi con bagni e docce, e distributori automatici.
Parcheggio esterno, facilmente raggiungibile anche con l'autobus.

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An excellent place to climb with a really great community feeling. Not typically too busy and it has lot's of variety.

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