An incredible experience for kids! Hopik has this ingenious system of ensuring kids are clipped in…read moreand autobelayed before they start climbing. So kids have this great sense of independence and being able to freely choose which walls to climb with minimal supervision. They're totally safe! I came here for a kids birthday party and there was a group of 6 to 8 year olds running around and climbing like crazy, all with big smiles on their faces. What a great time to be alive.

Drove over a half-hour to find out they don't open til 2p, even though school hasn't started yet!!…read moreWhy the heck do you not open until late afternoon. My fault for reading the hours wrong on the website, but also maybe don't have 2 different sets of hours listed (one that says open at 10a)

Despite being a small climbing gym that only offers bouldering, I actually enjoy it…read more This location is almost like the "boutique" version to the massive LAX location. It has everything you need for a quick and high quality bouldering session. The walls aren't high but their grade feels a bit more challenging, which sort of makes up for the size of the space. Place, it's in the heart of the plaza that literally has so many things if you want to grab a bite, do some grocery shopping, or even ice cream after a good session. Also, the gym is small but it doesn't really get crowded to actually feel small. As for parking, plenty of self parking around the neighborhood. But they also have a paid parking lot called the Runway, which can be validated by Sender One for 90 minutes.

Indoor climbing has been on my bucket list for a while. So happy to say I finally went to one!…read moreSender one definitely has me hooked! From the staff to the cleanliness, everything was top tier! Love the location too! It's in a little plaza where they have Whole Foods and other shops. We came for a day pass and after we left we agreed we were going to sign up for a membership! I'll admit it was intimidating at first but after a few trials and errors... i got the HANG of it ;)

Visited Hangar 18 on a weekend in December 2025 with a group of total beginners. Tyler led our…read moreorientation and made it fun, clear, and not intimidating at all. They offer both top-rope climbing and bouldering, and both require an orientation--which I appreciated as a first-timer. I was surprised by how many people were bouldering, from novices to very experienced climbers. There's also a small gym with basic equipment. Overall, it was a fun, spontaneous activity for a random free day--kind of like bowling, but more physical and engaging. Definitely requires some strength and problem-solving. Would absolutely come back!

Our friend bought a few $25 Groupons for a 30 min the beginner's bouldering class and had invited…read moreus to try this place. My daughter and 2 of her friends wanted to try this place out. Well, the 30 min class turned out to be only a 5 min introduction to the rules of the rock climbing place and the only technique taught was how to fall. The instructor hastily dismissed the kids and said "Have fun". That was basically it. i thought the class would cover more bouldering techniques. I have just pulled up the class description (see pic). Had I seen this while we were there, I would've spoken to a manager about this. This is not right at all. The instructor only spent 5 min with our kids. There was only so much the girls could do on their own with that inadequate 5 minute "lesson". It could have been a fun playdate if they were given more instructions so they could've done more than climbing up 3-4 steps on just the 2 easy routes. 1 star and not likely to return. You did not deliver what was promised and wasted our time and 25 bucks each. Poor business practice. Thumbs down.

Medvis is an excellent climbing trainer. He will push you really hard and it will be 100% worth it…read more He pays attention to detail in your climbing and can point out things you would have never realized you were doing wrong. You learn to think about the physics of your body and translate that into optimizing technique and planning. Also, while Medvis is a serious coach, he's also a very nice person. I've been doing his at-home tension workouts during quarantine and they are SO intense. I've seen huge improvements in my strength and balance/stability. I've been climbing for around 4.5 years and I'm looking forward to seeing how these targeted workouts help my climbing, once the gyms open back up. I highly recommend training with Climbing Machines!!

Training with Medvis has taken my climbing and my general fitness to the next level! He has such a…read morethoughtful approach to improving climbing technique and is also a wonderful personal trainer for anyone looking to make strength gains. I had never worked with a trainer before (or even lifted weights!) so I felt like I had no clue how to start. Working with Medvis was the best choice I could've made. He is incredibly patient and motivational without being aggressive or overly demanding. If you're new to climbing, start working with him ASAP so you don't fear overhangs and create bad habits. If you're an experienced climber, he'll point out the habits that are holding you back from climbing as efficiently as possible. Seriously can't recommend him highly enough! Thanks for everything Medvis.

Parking can be difficult with the small lot. They have tandem parking spots and they will make…read moreannouncements when it's time to move your car if you're blocking someone in. The top rope routes don't seem to be changed out frequently. There's a lot more boulder space than rope climbing. Lots of table space for people to do laptop work. Staff are a mixed bag for friendliness.

Relative to 2 other touchstone gyms that I've been to in the area, parking is probably the most…read moredifficult here, as there's some tandem spots. Luckily they have a system here where they'll call the description of the car on the PA to move their car if someone parked inside needs to get out (trusting that people who did park behind log it on the clipboard at the entrance.) Gym feels stuffier and smaller too, and it was pretty crowded on a Thursday evening. Lots of overhang here compared to the Post. The ladder coming down from problems that require going over is intimidating for a beginner climber as there's no railing for a steep decline. Still was able to get in a decent number of climbs though on the other walls. All the other amenities are standard for a touchstone gym. Overall, it's alright compared to other gyms, but if you're a first timer or live nearby, it's nice and well kept. 3.5 stars would probably be more accurate imo, but I'll round up bc this place is better than non touchstone gyms Despite this gym being the closer drive, I prefer Pasadena or Torrance (15-20 min difference).

super solid rock climbing gym in torrance! i'm glad this is part of the touchstone chain. the…read morewalls, equipment, and workout areas are all very modern and nice! and super bright and colorful for aesthetics. the setting for rope climbing only uses +/-, i.e. 5.10-, 5.10+, 10.11-, etc. not a bad thing just something to note. super jealous of anyone that calls this their home gym! highly recommend.

Excellent climbing gym that's perfect for the family. They have so many different bouldering routes…read moreof all difficulties and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

this place is awesome because they rotate the wall design every couple weeks so we get to…read moreexperience different climbs. Sadly, parking has always been a challenge here so sometimes you have to walk a little bit because street parking is very very limited, not to mention parking inside the plaza itself. The rental shoe is $3, and be sure to check their social medias because they have promotion frequently. I was able to snatch their Bogo deals. It's always crowded after 7 PM so sometimes it's hard for me to climb around that time, but those are the only times that I'm available. I tried climbing on Sunday morning once and it was not as crowded but it's still crowded.

I've always had a decent time here but for whatever reason one of the workers decided to go on a…read morepower trip and shout at me for mistakenly getting in the potential way of climbers on an adjacent wall. I was half way up a white tag that I did as an easy warm up being an experienced climber. These climbers were testing out the start of a climb mind you not even climbing yet and she decided to yell at me for no reason. When I hopped off the wall I apologized to the climbers and let them know it was entirely accidental as is typical when these sorts of things happen. They were in no way bothered by me which they articulated to me after I apologized. But yet she STILL continued to yell at me and berate me instead of listening to the interaction. Mind you no one was in any danger whatsoever... Clearly she was having a bad day and decided to take it out on me... but unfortunately this interaction ruined my entire climbing experience I understand the rules as I've been here before numerous times but what's not okay and IS dangerous is yelling at someone when they're already on the wall She was white, with orange hair, a bandana, an orange hangar18 shirt on 8/18 in the evening. I believe she needs to go through extensive training so she doesn't take her feelings out on people visiting this location.

A decent Hangar 18 location, but if you're used to an expansive gym, this might not be for you…read more There is parking at this gym in the front. Plenty of spaces for you to park your car. They have a squat rack and an area for you to warm up. There are tables for waiting and a couple of rope problems. I think I'm not used to how small this gym is; probably one of the smallest Hangar 18 locations that I've been to. There are a variety of problems at different levels, but it's hard to get a chance to get on the wall with the small space. There's also a hole in the mat that I kept getting my feet stuck in near slab. Not the best size wise, but staffing is great and the climbers here are friendly!

Great rock climbing gym Great for all skill levels and a…read morevery inviting place, good hours, prices could be cheaper though