Rude, unwelcoming, unhelpful staff!! The last two times I've been to this location I've been rudely…read moretalked to like I was bothering the employee. It was the same person both times and she was incredibly ride to me and my kids. I would avoid this location

Had a great time at Hangar 18's Intro to Bouldering. As a first-timer, the intro class was quick…read morebut informative, and I could tell that safety was a priority for the facility and everyone working here. I thought the bouldering routes were pretty decent and had a nice range of difficulties, but the auto-belay routes were definitely hard-- There aren't many suitable for beginners. It's not easy even if you're in-shape and athletic; I hit the gym regularly and thought it wouldn't be too bad, but it was still quite hard! There's a review on Google that walks through all the different Hangar 18 facilities in SoCal, so maybe consult that first if you want to find a place with easier routes (or just more varied difficulty). Keep in mind that even though it's an indoor facility, there's no air conditioning. It's a little hot, but not too bad with the fans running.

Checked in two nights ago while Bestie Sitting and had a really good time thanks to Jared and…read moreSebastian! Sebastian helped check Austy and I in and He was so nice and polite to Me as a Spontaneous Sitcom Cameo Guest! Sebastian was friendly, thorough, and efficient with his Hustle and offered a lot of interesting high value Feedback on how to pay attention to important details like learning good Footwork Techniques to save energy while progressing as a Climber. Jared was a wonderfully attentive Professional Guardian and added a lot of cozy and inclusive Creatively Enriching Vibrations to the Cave as well! Jared was fun to chop up Smart Meeting Principles and celebrate interesting Climber Gifts with, and I liked how he was modeling the latest Hangar Merch at work. Jared was thoroughly knowledgeable and informative about Hangar's Community Culture which I find so refreshing! I have a lot of Coworkers who attend CBU and am excited to share with them how Hangar invites local Students to take a break from their Mental Stresses and move their Bodies in a fun and creatively satisfying way in the Climbing Gym! Even though I was chillaxing as a Guest Cheerleader I still had a good time observing my Bestie successfully slay through his Challenges on a comfy Skittle Colored Beanie :0) The Music here is interesting too and I like how Artfully Chic and Beautifully designed the Restrooms are!

My daughter and son in law were in town and wanted to Top rope as well as boulder so we tried the…read moreRiverside location of Hangar 18. I'm a regular at the orange location but it only offers bouldering. Good staff, very helpful getting us belay checkouts and explaining the layout of the facility and the routes available to climb. We had a great couple of hours climbing and enjoying some new sends.

It's nice to have a gym so close by that I can just go for some climbs for an hour any time I want…read more Although this place is located in an odd area, there's so many friendly climbers on a daily basis, I don't worry about my car in the lot. Coming into the parking lot, I'd say be careful driving past the gate; the gate isn't secured properly to the cement on the floor, so it pops up, making it hazardous for your tires. The workers here are very chill, just like any other gym, though climbers are very chill in general. They're very helpful and friendly if you ever need them. They keep the gym very clean and the bathrooms well stocked. They are also always quick to notice you and provide support if needed. The routes here are a range of difficulties. The basic routes here feel slightly more difficult than other gyms, helping you build your core. They reset the walls on a weekly basis, which encourages you to come back. On the weekdays, it's ridiculously packed where people don't wait their turn in the walls. Lots of newcomers and people who come after work. If you like climbing freely, wait for weekends in the evenings!

This climbing gym is absolutely one of the down-to-earth places for recreational bouldering. It has…read morea wonderful community, staff, and bouldering set-ups. The prices are fairly high for a gym membership, but they have great deals that occur during holidays and selective occasions which are an opportunity to bring a friend or group once in a while. I've made fond memories climbing with friends, time after work by myself with earphones, or by randomly engaging conversation and having a friendly conversation - exploring the depth of indoor climbing and finding out how to solve different climb routes makes this hobby an activity worth trying. (be ready to rip some finger skin if you're starting out) If you want to get into indoor climbing, this is a recommended place to start. The highlight I love about this place is the staff, they for sure work hard to keeping the place clean, keen on accommodation, and are happy to chat regarding information and questions. Shout out to Drake!

We absolutely love Rock Fitness, the staff and the climbing community…read more Highly recommend for kids, families, teens and adults.

Someone recommended this place for my special needs child, because I heard they offer one on one…read moreand other workouts for special needs children. I have been calling this place for 3 weeks , every time I called receptionist told me Adam takes care of this program and he's on a meeting ,,, , no matter how many messages I left for Adam,who's supposed to be the owner and manager and who is the only person takes care of this program.... He never returned any of my calls, I decided to come to the place so maybe I can talk to him in person about enrolling my son , if he's not responding back to any of my calls,! Guess what,,,, he was in the meeting again and the gym was empty , oh sorry, forgot to mention,, Wednesday 1:48 pm 2 people were playing basketball !! Obviously this person doesn't care about if you want to bring money to his business,,, and doesn't care about Special needs children ! Don't advertise your business for Special Needs children if you're not sincerely committed to them!!!!!! I will NOT recommend this business

As soon as I am feeling better, Im already monkeying around so I came here on Memorial Day Monday…read moreto do some climbing. VITAL also sent me an email to wish me a happy birthday and I was scratching my head as to how I got on their email list and I think what happened is that I have climbed VITAL in Brooklyn before (like years ago), so thats how I got on the list. I didnt realize they were all connected, so super cool to know this! And they offered me a free day to climb so of course this little gym rat showed up! This is a really nice all bouldering gym and I really enjoyed my time here! I still like Mesa Rim the best but this gym is purely for bouldering and I am biased towards all bouldering gyms!! Alex helped me out and was very nice. He had me fill out a waiver, you do have to watch a 2 minute video about how climbing is dangerous and how to fall. I loved this gym because everything felt spacious but also not a lot of people today so that was cool. They also had a lot of their windows and doors opened so a great breeze coming in and just the perfect day to boulder!! I spent about 2 hours here and there were mostly men climbing. This one guy that was climbing was so built that I had trouble focusing on my climbs vs staring at him. He was very nicely chiseled and chose not to wear a shirt, so I was drooling a bit haha. He was cute for sure and we even exchanged a few glances, wink wink! The routes here weren't intuitive for me. They use a color coding system here like Bouldering Project but it was odd to me that some graded easy climbs I had difficult with and then some that are supposed to be hard, I easily climbed those...I couldnt figure out what was going on... There are 4 bathrooms on the bottom floor and a few have showers in them too. Bathrooms were clean and nice. There is an upstairs area thats for yoga classes and also an area where they have ellipticals and bikes. I very much enjoyed climbing here and definitely will be back. Im considering either punch passes or maybe pull the trigger and join, but Oside is a little bit far for me to come regularly. I wish they had a location in Del Mar lol. When I was leaving a bunch of women showed up and aerial silk class was about to start so thats really cool they offer that too! Was so cool to see the colorful silks hang from the ceiling! Overall, an awesome experience! Thank you for my free climb birthday gift and Im definitely coming back!!

Mellow Friday Evening Session with Ocean Breeze at Vital Climbing Gym…read more Came in on a Friday evening around 7pm and it was surprisingly not packed at all -- perfect timing! One side had a class going on while the free climbers had the other side to themselves. The floors are super soft and bouncy, which makes it feel safe (great for teens or anyone worried about falls). The music and overall noise level stayed low, giving the whole place a nice mellow, relaxed vibe. Being an open structure, the ocean breeze sweeps right through and feels refreshing, especially on a warm evening. You could even hear the occasional motorcycle drive by on Coast Hwy, but that was the only real outside noise. I noticed a lot of stretching happening, so if you're into yoga or want a good change-up from just climbing, this seems like a solid spot for that too. Overall, a chill and welcoming environment. Definitely a nice way to unwind after the week.

The birthday party held at Aesthetic Climbing Gym was an absolute success! Every child who attended…read morehad a wonderful time -- they were all drenched in sweat by the end of it! The staff were incredibly enthusiastic and helpful, assisting with carrying the party supplies and organizing the games. At the end of the party, each child also received a free one-pass card as a gift. It was truly perfect, and the best part is that it offered great value for money!

The best climbing gym In the area, I started at senderone then to aesthetic then to hangar. Glad to…read moresay I'm back at aesthetic after trying out some gym near me. The coaches here is what sets this place apart. Super nice and super helpful. You will get better at climbing faster here than any where else in Orange County

There's always really great music playing, and there's climbs for absolute beginners and very…read moreexperienced climbers. I will say they rate their climbs lower than other gyms, resulting in harder climbs with lower numbers. Super great place just to pop in, grab some rental shoes, and try to do a few climbs. I personally have had no issues with communication, and I know a lot of things can be solved if you just give them a phone call.

The inability to cancel their membership is predatory. I do advise being extremely cautious when…read moresigning up. They'll reference the contract incessantly, despite 6 written requests to cancel the membership starting months ago. Had to freeze the membership, as they do not respect cancellations. Once their freeze drops they charge, despite requests to cancel the membership. Documentation is available of all claims. They will be posted to a public forum shortly. This screenshot is the latest from today, 8/13/25. I haven't used their gym since January/Feb and have been attempting to cancel since then. I am more than happy to take this as far as it takes to achieve a fair resolution. If somebody is not using a service, they should not have to pay for it, and they should be allowed to cancel at any time. They're insisting I have a balance for the month the membership unfroze (wasn't told it unfroze) and they want the money for that month. It's absurd. I will update the review with the links of all documentation. Please know their ways before signing up!