A lot of the reviews here comment on how "Movement" has monopolized the rock climbing gym industry and turning more and more towards corporate practices which undervalue the customer. Many of these comments have some validity, and you will notice right away that this gym may not have that cool, "rock climber" vibe you might find at other independent gyms. However, I enjoyed my experience here overall. First you have to sign the waivers, and if it is your first time, they will have you take the intro class. I brought my partner along, and the instructor ran through all the basics: how to tie the rope to the climbing harness for climbing, attaching the belay device to the climbing harness for belaying, safety checks, how to belay, how to lower, important standards of communication between belayer and climber, and so on. After learning the basics and safety, you will get a chance to climb and belay with the supervision of the instructor. This can be a lot of fun, and afterwards you will get a chance for open climbing the whole day. You'll want to check the prices on your own to see how much an intro class costs (we had vouchers). Regarding the facility, there are many top rope, lead climbing, and bouldering routes. Also there is a pretty excellent gym with cardio machines, free weights, lifting stations, and kettle bells. There is also a yoga studio. Thank you Movement Sunnyvale! read more

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My kids had a great time here and the price is right for what you are getting. We had booked appointments here (kids: 12/9/8) and the climbing did start on time, which was a big plus. Plenty of parking and they had snacks and drinks for purchase - which was great when my kids pilfered all my other snacks. The staff seemed safe and knowledgeable. But just to reiterate what others have said, there definitely does seem to be an overcrowding issue. We were there on a Sunday and several times, I did have a fear of one of my kids getting kicked in the head by people coming down on the climbing walls. It was hard to maneuver around the floor at times. We will go back, though. Just maybe on a weekday instead. read more

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The Sunnyvale location is a great gym. I didn't expect to gain access to the fitness area, yoga classes, and training area with a day pass, but it's all access, which is different from other rock gyms I've been to. This place has a slack line outside, bumper plates, squat racks, moonboards, and free weights in addition to all the climbing you can do. There are 3 bouldering areas, lots of crack climbing, long and short top rope routes, and lead climbing. I love the big open doors that allow for the breeze to enter! What's crazy to me is that even with the huge space available, this place gets super busy in the evenings, so you may have to wait to climb. We prefer to climb on week days when most people are working. I highly recommend this gym if you live in the area. You'll never get bored because they set a different wall each week! read more

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Unexpectedly good time, instructors were very helpful. Didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. read more

I've been going to PG SV for a while. During the first year or so of the pandemic they were great--limited slots, regular cleaning, lots of hand sanitizer about. Then they reopened to full capacity, and the quality of the climbing experience has been degrading. Cleaning seems to have been reduced, they haven't refilled the hand sanitizer bottles in what feels like weeks and removed many dispensers entirely, and most important don't seem to be enforcing the indoor mask mandate (see photo). I get it, it's hard to spend a lot of time telling idiots who don't wear a mask properly (or at all) to do the basic courtesy of wearing a mask indoors. However, as stated in their own signs, it's a REQUIREMENT by law to do so. I would have hoped that the PG staff, if not for legal reasons, than at least for the consideration of the health and lives the (vast majority) of members who are following proper procedures, would enforce proper masking in this location. That hope is in vain, and it feels like every week the staff is doing less and less, culminating in today where when asked to enforce the mask mandate on a group who weren't wearing any, basically refused to do so "until they checked with their supervisor." This behavior is unacceptable, on top of being unlawful, and if PG staff continues I will not only be cancelling my membership but also informing local authorities that PG is not operating according to the law, and endangering its members. read more

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This review is solely membership fee focused. I have nothing against the gym itself, the facilities are great! Might update this later with more info on that. Caution to current members: if you want to freeze membership, it has to be done before the 1st of the month. Otherwise you get charged for the full month and not reimbursed. I feel I was misinformed by front desk staff who told me that I could freeze membership at any time. My mistake for not confirming with someone else or the website but I'm out almost $100 as a result. Along those lines, I also feel the prices are pretty high here. Really have to get a lot of days in to justify the price, for me at least. Love the climbing walls, friendly environment for beginners, and free classes for member guests! (Money saving tip- make sure to make full use of your friends' guest passes if you're not a member!) :) read more

Excellent routes, great vibe, friendly staff- everything you're looking for in a climbing gym! Not surprised to have seen so many bay area locals here, considering we have so much nature surrounding us. Hard not to forget how spoiled we are to live here! You don't need to have your own shoes but if you're a germophobe make sure you look into your shoe options if you're serious about climbing regularly- it'll be well worth the investment. Pro tip is to try to keep a steady mind about the harder routes- be courteous to your fellow climbers and try to see what you can learn from the pros who show up here! read more

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I used to love to climb here I had been climbing here for over a decade until the staff frogot to note something in my account and now that staff is no longer employed there or forgot the incident So Because nobody remembers anything I am now banned from Belaying there because the previous staff didn't write anything down in my notes they are really conscientious NOT SO NOT I wouldn't trust this gym ownership anymore all they care about is saving their ass read more

Update - besides the billing mishaps, no major issues. Nice routes and people are nice.

I have been here a few times to boulder with friends. I have gone weekday evenings (which are the most packed), weekends, and holidays when they are opened. Unless you go at an odd time, parking can be a nightmare. Many times, I have to park at the very far end of the parking lot, but hey, at least it's free parking. Upon walking in, I'm always greeted quickly by someone friendly. The whole facility is rather large and they have a very nice gym. The top rope section is very tall and there is bouldering in the front and back. That being said, it always seems to be incredibly packed. I regularly climb somewhere else in San Jose which is a much smaller gym; however, I always feel so much more cramped and rushed to climb certain routes at PG. I think the routes are great but I wish that people would take turns better or watch their kids rather than have their kids jump on walls in front of you or underneath you. read more

Updated in August, 2024: I can't believe I need to complain the same issue only after a few months. Today I was trying a bouldering route and a girl from Movement Team was standing right on my fall zone. So when I fell down I kicked her. YES, a girl from Movement Team! Not a random kid who just came for a visit. Her coach was standing right next to her, but did nothing! Later, I reported this to their staff, and I even showed him the video that the girl standing in my fall zone. The guy didn't even take a note and said you should tell her coach immediately. WTF, her coach was there watching and did nothing! And I'm supposed to know that their staff are not in charge of this issue so I should report to a certain person?! So ridiculous! Don't get fouled by their bullshit that they are improving or tell their staff if you see safety issue. Totally bullshit! They do nothing even they see it!! They don't care about your safety!!! I would definitely give a negative rating if allowed!!! Original post: Probably the most poorly maintained climbing gym in bay are. Soap dispenser, and paper towel very often lack replacement / refill. Toilets are always out of order. What's worse, local parents treat it as a daycare or playground, and the staff does nothing to educate those ignorant parents or stop children from running around. Can you imagine you are bouldering with children running behind you and you may fall on them anytime? Or children staying next to the wall and just randomly touching the holds, not really climbing? Also, they seldom maintain the rope/belay device in their top rope area. The ropes are supper hard to pull, so you need to wait for your belayers to tight the rope when climbing. What a shame they charge the highest fee but provide the worst service!!! read more

PG is a great place to learn how to rock climb and belay. We took belay lessons and our instructor Jennifer was very helpful and friendly. The belay lessons are $34 which include rentals and a day pass. After, you have the option of a purchasing a discounted 5-pack if you took the belay lessons. I recommened going for that since if you got belay lessons, you probably plan on going several times more. They have a good amount of courses ranging from beginner to advance. The courses are changed from time to time to keep it challenging. They have bouldering courses, cardio equipment, free weights, selecterized weight machines, even Olympic lift bumper plates for crossfit goers. Awesome place to challenge yourself and to have fun! read more

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Good climbing gym with lots of variety of walls and features for both bouldering and roped climbing. Staff is also super friendly. I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 just because of how wildly inconsistent routes at rated here. There are just a few too many routes between 5.10d - 5.11b (and some 5.10c) where there is too much variance in the difficulty relative to the rating (some 5.11b seems like they should be 5.10d, and some 5.10d seem to be more difficult compared to other 5.10d routes set at the gym). Touchstone gyms and even PG Belmont does not seem to have this issue. read more

When climbing goes corporate ... massively overcrowded, to the point of being dangerous. Their only intro to bouldering classes are held at the busiest time of the day, which is not ideal when you're trying to learn/listen. Also frustrating for the people there just trying to climb. This is also not supportive for people who are being cautious about Covid nor for people who are neurodivergent. Years ago, I used to climb at a small gym in Colorado. It's disappointing to see what happens when making money is the obvious (and maybe only) goal. The experience at Movement is not inclusive, despite their emphasis on welcoming all people. Apart from the issues noted above, the cost is also a barrier. I can't afford to become a member and I can't afford to pay $30 for a day pass with any regularity. Today I got an automated email from Movement with my reservation details (the class has already taken place) and an invitation to provide feedback ... but with no survey link or other info on how to do that. So, I'll say here that I liked my instructor, who was welcoming and inclusive. If only the rest of the gym was that way too... I paid $30 for their special "class plus 2 weeks access to the gym" so I'll update this review if I go back at a quieter time and my perspective changes. read more

I'd give it a 4.5 star rating. Service (5/5): everyone's super helpful and patient. Don't be afraid to ask questions! I recently took the belay training and the employee who trained us was very patient and nice. Rock climbing/bouldering(5/5): even though it gets crowded sometimes, there's a lot of different levels offered for both bouldering and rock climbing. Gym (3.5/5): honestly, the main part of PG is the climbing part. The gym is only there for people to do some cardio, but none of the machines look super nice or new. The whole gym area kind of looks dull. Monthly membership is pretty expensive, but as long as you go a few times a week, it'll be worth it! read more

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I love this gym. Only wish they had one in SoCal where I live! Bummed the Culver City location didn't work out, but hoping they find a place near where I live in Long Beach! *hint hint* I first came here using a Groupon for a week trial, including belay lesson with my brother. We called and made an appointment for a belay lesson the next day. Our instructor was super nice and made it really easy to learn and remember tying the knots. He had a great metaphor with choking & poking the alien eye. I'm pretty scared of heights so I honestly wasn't looking forward to actually getting up there climbing and top roping. However, I did get better at it and I felt pretty safe up there. There's plenty of top rope and bouldering routes (the gym is huge). Everyone, including staff members are really friendly and kind. Plus, they have Crossfit and yoga classes! If I lived in the area, I would totally get a membership! Way better prices than any other Crossfit gyms. Wish they gave their members more frequent guest passes! read more

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Come on PG, I've been a member for 4 years now, paying over $4000 in total for your overcrowded gym and there is no way for you to waive the sign up fee after I took a month break?? What's this? Wall Street or climbing community?? read more

I went bouldering here for my first time and rented shoes. There is an introductory video to explain bouldering. You can rent shoes here for 6 dollars. The walls are quite difficult, I couldn't finish any of the v1 walls. read more

I love this place. I pretty much live here after work and on the weekends. $20 for a day pass excluding rentals. $73/month for a membership. $55/month if you're a student. Memberships have a few perks like 10% off their gear, guest passes, and access to all PG gyms. It's worth it if you're there 3-5x per week like me. This place is great. It has a huge variety of bouldering problems, top rope and lead routes. If you don't feel like climbing, there's a full gym area. If you don't like that, there's a huge variety of fitness and yoga classes you can take. Staff is great, friendly and helpful. And most of all, I love the people here. They're generally really cool and open to giving/receiving tips/pointers. All in all, great freakin' gym. read more

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Beware they make it virtually impossible to cancel memberships. It's done through an online portal and they won't honor requests done before the 25th of the month. I'm really disappointed by this business practice because I'm trying to cancel a membership and it seems really scammy to not be able to request a cancellation before the end of the month. They also don't have any customer service to talk to in order to resolve issues. All around I would not recommend if you can find a better gym with better business practices. read more

Love all the Planet Granite locations I've been to... Sunnyvale is definitely the largest of the 3 (Belmont, SF, SV), and also the most crowded. The routes are slightly harder IMO, probably because the walls are generally taller. There are some cool features so there are a lot of varieties. I'm a top rope / lead climber but the bouldering scene is totally awesome and it's sometimes fun just to watch the people attempt them. read more

Nice and accommodating staff. We were first timers and they make you take a class first (4 of us in the class) prior to going off on your own for top roping. $30 for the lesson and shoe rental, and you get to spend the day in the rock gym, they also have an actual gym inside as well. Call ahead if it's your first time bc the classes can get booked up. Great deal and fun experience! read more

Fire walls. Can get crowded at times but if you're about that climbing life then getting on a wall shouldn't be too hard. The sauna is also very nice and the gym area has a lot of things you may need. Could use more equipment for working out legs but other than that this place is great. My fav gym in the area forsure read more

Good gym with three big issues... 1. They close Sunday's at 6pm. I writing this in my car at 6:05pm on a Sunday. The gym had at least 150 people in it if not more. This is purely a money saving decision for a crowded gym. It's too popular to close so early. 2. CrossFit has made their yoga classes unbearable. The CrossFit classes happened right outside the yoga studio. Try enjoying A relaxing pose at the end of your class while feeling the reverberations of giant weights being dropped 30 feet away from you with a thin wall between you and grunting weightlifting. 3. The weightlifting area is full of novices and relatively rude individuals. Often it's a gathering place for friends rather than a serious work out area. Staff is normally super kind and professional. read more

Planet granite is a good place to climb, not great, not very good, but just an average 2.5 star good. Let me qualify that while hopefully not coming across as too elitist by saying I came from Salt Lake City, Utah, where there is a climbing community and climbing etiquette is understood at the gym and practiced by patrons of the gym. Not so at Planet Granite. I have seen people lower there partners far too quickly onto unsuspecting quests, have seen people cross onto other routes repeatedly, have seen people tie in inappropriately and had to take time to instruct them further as they obviously had not obtained a deep knowledge of climbing safety. The climbing scene here is overcrowded and fills with chalk late in the day for those concerned with developing magnesium rich lung tissue. Overpriced, but that is the cost of activity in the Bay Area I suppose. The one place where planet granite stands out, and perhaps its saving grace is the yoga instructors. They are awesome. It is hard to imagine that one would receive the best yoga instruction through a climbing gym but yet it is true. Love their Yoga instructors. read more

If there's one thing I love it's rules that are not enforced. On 4-5 recent visits, adults who can read have had babies or toddlers in the 14+ area. Not invisible sleeping children, but crying laughing in or out of strollers and am I gonna fall on this car seat left here type of children. Even saw a playpen once. I believe myself to be the only one who is bothered by this but it is so regular I can't understand it. Otherwise I really like this place but something so basic really impacts the enjoyment to such a high degree. It is big and has a little of everything with great staff attitude. read more

It's been a week since I got my membership, and I thought I share some of my thoughts. This review will be coming from a olympic weightlifter, and is aimed towards weightlifters. I don't plan to rock climb; I'm deathly afraid of heights. First of all, I'm a weightlifter and I come here for the bumper plates, squat racks, and cardio machine because the price is reasonable. Other olympic weightlifting gym in the South Bay charge (crossfit gyms mostly) $200+ a month for one to just lift weights which I think is insane. Also, there a super cool sauna that you can use. OBSERVATIONS: 1.Shoe policy seems to be lightly enforced, and even nonexistent. There are quite alot of gym goers here, who think it's ok to walk around barefoot, and this is especially noticeable in the free weights and squat rack areas. There are a number of people who will start squatting in the racks, or perform deadlifts without wearing shoes, and even socks!. Yuck. - This is very dangerous, especially if a weight falls on your foot. Sure, some footwear might not prevent alot of damage if this were to occur, but it's better than nothing. (take this advice from a weightlifter whose done this; bruised toes hurt like ****, even with a shoe on.) - Going around shoeless is very unsanitary. Self-explanatory. There are parts of the free weight/crossfit flooring that smell like stinky feet. Gross. You don't want to pick up someone else's foot fungus, nor do you want your children too right? (So please leave your shoes on!) 2. During the weekdays, 4pm-6/7pm can get ridiculously busy. Especially as the clock hits 6pm, an influx of people come for the crossfit class. Definitely try to plan around or avoid this time block, if you want to use the free weights. If you come in the morning during a weekday, the gym is nearly empty. 3. Bathroom, showers, and locker room seem decently clean, especially for the amount of people who are constantly in and out. Sometimes the trash bin overflows, but it's not a deal breaker. Locker usage is complementary, and all you need is to bring a lock. The inside of some lockers can be dirtier than others. There's a paper towel dispenser and a hand dryer, so you can choose between which to use. 4. Equipment: There are more than a dozen barbells, both women 35lbs and mens, so that's cool. Lots of gym only have men 45 lbs barbells. There are 3-4 Rogue 2.0 barbells, and I've done some snatched and Clean and Jerks on them. They're pretty decent. Sleeves spin well. Knurling is ok. You can also bring your own barbell in if you choose; you can't store it overnight though. 5. Chalk: A BIG BONUS! Since this is a rock climbing facility, chalk use is very much welcomed! This is awesome, as lots of commercial gyms ban and look down about chalk. The weightlifting area has 2 bags of chalk that anyone can use. 6. Parking can sometimes be difficult to find, depending on what time you come. Also, the way the parking spots are arranged takes some getting use to. Each lane of parking spots alternates in the direction they travel, as the lanes are all one way only. These are my observations for now, and I'll probably update this later. read more

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Finally tried this place out and it was better than I thought (and better than the pics made it seem). My friends go weekly so I joined in. It was fairly quick to join, signing a waiver, renting shoes/harness for $6 and watching a safety video. I have long nails so I was told by 3 ppl to cut them short which I was sad about. They had nail clippers at the front so I guess it's common to make ppl clip their nails. Then it was straight to the climbing walls! I was a little intimidated though it didn't look like anyone cared how well you did. I did the "easiest" bolder climbing one and got scared close to the top and came down. It took some encouragement from my friends but I went back at it. Each time, I got less scared and maybe a tad more confident until I finally reached the top! Took an hour but at least I did it. Then we moved to the belay climbing wall where you're harnessed. Went up to the top with no problem and then tried some of the harder ones. I'm scared of heights so to be able to do this was great. I think starting with bouldering makes sense and then to belay since it's higher. When I asked, I one could tell me which one was easier so hopefully that helps. There were kids doing both which was awesome! After, we worked out on the machines, enjoyed the sauna etc. I just did a guest pass but I'm considering joining - it was a really great workout! After a few hours, my hands were swollen and my Forearms were sore but it was worth it! read more

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ATTENTION: please be aware that more than 1/3 of the climb site is not available!!! And the price is the same. Personally, this is not a fair deal. It is a fact that PG ticket is calculated based on its location and venue size. For example, SF is cheaper than Sunnyvale. Today when I was advising the staff that they should *consider* having a discounted price because so many climb walls are under construction and not available. He said it is NOT possible. Out of goodwills, I listed out my reasons why I think discount should be considered. However, he kept giving me "No". Finally, I told him that I hope he can bring this up to the management team can discuss further. TBH, I expected them to *at least* tell me that they will consider this suggestion. But it seems like there is no room for discussion but a firm NO. To his fairness, he didn't show that he was annoyed by me. I understand that PG charges more $$$ because it is in the Bay Area, but please do not be a bully. I used to love this place but not anymore. PG is too big and popular but is very insensitive to its climbers. Overpriced tickets, crowded space, etc. read more

The rock climbing section is great. Lots of variety with a range of difficulties. I also like the regular gym section, although I wish they had more than one stair stepper and the weights/stretching area is always super crowded. Most of the climbers have good etiquette but I have seem some improper belaying and people climbing too close to each other and falling/kicking folks next to them in the head. That was pretty scary to witness. I've taken some of the yoga classes and I am really happy with them. Overall this is a great, well rounded gym for those interested in training for mountaineering and other outdoorsy activities and general wellness. My major critique is that some patrons bring their young (like, toddler age) kids over to the weights/stretching area which is SUPER dangerous. They completely disregard people who are carrying around heavy weights or are on the mats doing planks, etc. Their kids run around *at their own peril* and get in the way of people trying to work out. Today there was a man rolling a yoga ball back and forth with his three year old, right in the middle of the floor exercises mats. I have submitted comment cards to the management and they've completely disregarded me. Safety for everyone should be their first concern and it clearly isn't. read more

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My life and love! I am pretty much miserable if I spend more than a few days away from PG and will be longing to climb something; anything! I've always loved climbing everything I could get my hands on since I was a child and when I encountered my first wall at the age of 15, it was love at first sight. I spend majority of my time bouldering around here. It's a decent sized gym with lots of options for all levels. Both the staff and the patrons here are super nice and not a single creeper in sight (Unlike a gym such as 24 HR Fitness...). If you're ever stuck on a problem, you can always count on a nice friendly stranger to help you out or offer some pointers or tips. Don't have a belay partner? Go to the front desk and they will help find you someone to pair up with. How can you not love this community?!? Did I mention that everyone here is like your cheerleading squad? Just walking through the gym, you will hear tons of praises and words of encouragement as they try to pep up someone to power through whatever they're struggling on. I also take some of the fitness classes here with Zeus. I've been taking his Abs + Core class for about 2 months now and somehow managed to drop 13 lbs. It's a challenging class to me and you WILL be sore the first time you take it, but I promise it gets better by the 2nd or 3rd class. He also teaches at Total Body Fitness class which completely kicked my butt, yet I'm eager to return to the next one to see how much better I can do next round. I haven't tried out any yoga or spin classes but I'm told those are great workouts as well. Classes do fill up quickly so it's good to show up 15 minutes before to stake out a spot. I really didn't think it was possible, but I've somehow grew to love PG more and more. It's where I go to feel good, relax, unwind from stress, and submerge myself into a positive community. read more

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As an avid climber for many years since I was a child. It is a shame to see climbing so neglected in this state. This will be such a tragic review to write. You can definitely tell that this gym in particular cares more about membership than anything they preach. I can understand why a place of business cares about one of the sources of income, but when everything is neglected, so is the customer experience. This is my only ever review. Taking over the course of many months of the trends I have been noticing at this gym location. 1: The staff feels like they hire the most introverted humans to do a customer service job. I have heard all ranges of speeches, reiterated corporate spiel that they don't even recognize, stuttering, long pauses as they stare at nothing trying to prepare for the worst and yet all they have to do is say "No" if they cannot do it, do not even try to remember your name or face even if you spoke to them for a mere sixty seconds ago, and asking them any questions beyond what climb they have done recently is like asking a stone mason how to use python language. Seriously, ask any of them something about guiding, training/weight lifting, yoga, slack lining, or even the course program/wrap-up. They will freeze up. Now that all being said, there are a few good eggs in the basket. One of the supervisors by the name of Matt. Extremely professional, understandable and fun all around to the point where you feel greeted and at home with the gym. Another by the name of Tanner, who is also professional, caring, and treats you like a human being instead of another member that registers. Also noticed a young girl with glasses who was teaching a lead class once who brought the joy and smiles to everyone. I do not know her name but definitely brought a comfortable atmosphere around her. 2: The holds/walls. It feels like the holds, which is a huge part of their gym, have numerous amount of flaws. Ranging from greasy touch, they break/spin at times which can be a terrifying thing for newcomers, and the difficulty feels all over the place at times. As if it can be a guessing game for their setters. A 11c that feels more like a 5.9 to a V3 feeling like a V8 because the switch. It can be a hard to understand when there is a general rule of thumb when it pertains to grading a climb. Same time, the walls look as if they never have cleaned them. Stains, smells, and many other unseemly things going on with just the aesthetic of their walls. Side note, the mats feel like you are landing on a pillow filled with rocks and lumber. Ow. 3: Their gym is a mess. Whether it looks or feels like outdated equipment from the 80s to the rust that accumulates on the barbells/dumbbells. A layout that looks like a greenhorn who has never been to a gym was told to design it. What seems like over thirty treadmills, but one outdated, dangerous leg press? Over 10 pull up stations, but an outdated incline ab bench? Plus, if you never worked out in your life, good look finding a staff member who knows anything to help you build the confidence to start out. Seeing as climbing is a full body workout and yet gym is extremely intimidating. Most gyms I have attended usually have a trainer or some expert who can help those get started and build their confidence up trying the gym without causing injury. Nope. Not here. You signed a liability waiver. Good luck not hurting yourself and the gym, taking no action to prevent it. 4: Yoga. Zen. Peaceful. You will not get that here. Now the instructors are amazing and beautiful people. However, the management or whoever, thinks to schedule the classes when a strength class goes on right outside. If you do not know what that is, pretty much lift heavy things and drop them onto the ground. Imagine trying to achieve Zen and you hear a loud Boom! right outside the studio. Not ideal for the average yoga enthusiast. 5: Lastly, it is beyond nasty with the overall cleanliness. Lack of towels. Soap dispensers that are empty. Paper towel dispensers are never stocked. Trash on the ground. People walking into the restrooms with their climbing shoes on, which means they go back onto the wall that we put our bare hands on while climbing. Floors that never look like they have been scrubbed or vacuumed. Mirrors with hand smudges that were never wiped. Windows that have what looks like years of debris and cobwebs on them. Rental shoes that look like they have been there for eons and are never cleaned/replaced. From stains to smudges and the rand being burnt through on the rentals. I am writing this because I will miss the gym and what it once stood for as a climbing community. The passion, the family-like atmosphere, kind/professional staff, and how intoxicating it use to be coming there. I will not be returning. I hope one day they start noticing the problems. It became an amusement park for the public. Not a passionate world for those trying to improve themselves. read more

A long overdue review for Planet Granite... I love this place. It has just about everything I could ask for in exercise equipment (except a swimming pool). Every time I enter, I feel like a kid in a candy factory. There are plenty of cycling machines, free weights, and equipment for gymnastics/chin ups/dips. There are plenty of walls for climbing (100+ ropes to choose) and bouldering with varying levels of difficulty. On weekends, the walls can get crowded. So, it pays to call in advance to make sure there aren't party events. The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. read more

My buddy Harold aka James L told me "Yo Kumar check this spot out yo, this place is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what you need, not those dumb white caste burgers you keep eating"...so i obliged and said hey why not i'm always up for exercising cuz the ladies like it when you stay fit and active. This place was pretty dope, and I'm not talking about the scratch n sniff kind of dope you filthy mc-nasty!!! Breakdown: - Private Parking Lot (plenty of space to park, even for a busy friday night) - Pricing ($20 for normal climbing and $40 for the big walls which you have to take a class for, they also give you the rock climbing shoes) - Rocks (Really nice rock courses from flat rocks to rocks shaped like boulders which are really hard to climb, they also have levels that you can try to conquer from V0-V4 where each rock is colored and you must follow that path) - Gym Area (they have a real nice gym area, almost every gym exercise machine and free weights you want to do you can find here) - Bathrooms (they have towels and a huge bathroom so you can wash up or even shower with a locker room, make sure you bring your own lock) So I can't wait to come back to this place, I'm pretty athletic but I have to say this place really tested me as I could not conquer all the levels on the rocks that and the ladies wouldn't stop checking out my badonkadonk as i climbed my way to the top but that's not here or there....rock climbing in general is something you should really try, i had muscles hurting the next day that i usually never work out, definitely coming back here again!!! read more

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How did it take me 2 years to finally sign up for this place. In summary: 1) Rock climbing: This place is rock climbing mecca - I'm new to it, but it's a pretty non-intimidating environment to climb. I'd recommend you come with a friend, but they also help you find someone to climb with if you are going solo. 2) Yoga: they have free classes here if you are a member - so great! 3) Crossfit: again, free classes if you are a member. This is SUCH an awesome deal. Any other crossfit gym is SUPER expensive, and here you get a 3 in 1 sort of deal (that is, if you like all of the above sports..) read more

I had a great experience here thanks to Jess! It was our first time here and we wanted to climb with robes but couldn't because there was no more space for lessons. Jess was so sweet to offer us private lessons after she got off work!! She always hooked it up with a sweet deal! Thank you Jess if you see this!!! It was really fun and I would definitely come back. People are very friendly here and offered us help if they saw us struggling lol My only complaint would be the smell of the shoes. Kinda reminded me of went dog. Other than that it was a wonderful experience! Definitely call beforehand if it's your first time for a lesson. Also students are $22 before 5pm! read more

Movement - Sunnyvale - Spider monkey !! Lol - Climbing Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

This is specific to their statement that they host birthday parties at this facility. If I could I would give 0 stars. They do not have a room for the birthday party group. They just set your stuff outside and hopefully everyone is on the honor code and won't walk off with your stuff. We could not do snacks or cake! No cake for a kids party ... Uncool. There is so special place for the birthday kid of honor to climb. There was no separate line at check in so some kids had to wait 20 minutes in the regular (only) check in line before they could join the party. It was so crowded Sunday afternoon that the kids had to be stationed at 2 levels for 18 kids. It gets pretty monotonous climbing the same levels every time. I can go on, but hopefully this review gives you pause if you are considering hosting a party there. My gripe is that they say they totally host birthday parties. Since we've had positive experiences climbing and bouldering there before we thought great. If they just said they don't do parties and stuck to what they do well, all could have been averted. Feeling bait and switched :( read more

Not really a climbing community | great climbing facility $$ - $$$ If you're looking for a challenging gym with a tight-knit community, this is not for you. If you're looking to climb casually to meet other singles, this is probably for you. I've been climbing for 7 years and have climbed at several gyms around the country and internationally. If you've ever been to one of Planet Granite's gym locations, it's no surprise to expect a big hub of people to meet other people after work (and/or school). It's big and they offer a lot. It's a franchise. At this particular location, it draws a bunch of well-paid engineer guys (duh, silicon valley) and 20 to 30 something aged women. I've stopped by a handful of times and enjoyed climbing here but realizing that I'm climbing above my normal grade than at my home gym (Santa Rosa's Vertex Climbing Gym). An example is I'm usually working V4's and V5's solidly and I came into this gym flashing V4's / V5's and working on a V8. Community? I don't see it. I think if you're 'really good' you'll end up striking a conversation with the crowd that looks like they're 'dirt bag climbers', but every time I step in there, every person looks less than welcoming. I walked past a person or persons that I smiled at because I'm just a friendly person and they avoid eye contact, giving you the impression that they're a complete snob. Huge gym. I don't feel cramped the times I went since there's a lot of accommodating open space (indoors and outdoors). Lots of rope routes and an indoor and outdoor bouldering spot. Despite the open doors and fans, it's still REALLY hot. Excellent gym work out area, too. Bathrooms are clean and spacious, which is similar to the other gym locations by them. Couldn't believe we paid $48 total for day fees for the two of us. (Vertex's adult day use fee is $16) Well, if they have the nice facility, you know where your money is going to. read more

Holy crap... This place is amazing. Today was only my first time and I fell in love! Two of friends have membership here so they were able to hook me up with a free belay lesson. Evan was my instructor and he was pretty cute ;) In about an hour, he taught me and two other beginners how to attach the belay device, how to do a safety check for the belayer and on other climbers, how to tie the necessary knots, how to demonstrate correct communication, and how to demonstrate correct belay technique. Before today, I've only done rock climbing at city beach with the automatic belay systems which was so much easier compared to this. Afterwards, I rock climbed for about 1.5 hours. There are a variety of difficulty levels. I started with a 5.6 and was able to do a 5.9 too! After a belay lesson, they offer a deal: 5 all day passes for just $55 (not including rental gear). I had to buy it!!! The deal is only valid if you purchase it the day of your lesson. What I also loved about this place was that they had a whole gym set up inside. If I had the money, this would definitely be my choice of gym. Maybe someday :) TIP: "Pulling harder is not always the answer". Really use your legs and balancing skills to get you up there or else your arms will be dead! Can't wait to invite all my friends to try this place out! read more

Won a free belay lesson for 2, which included learning how to knit tie for climbers, how to belay properly, and safety for both. Our lesson was about 30-45 minutes, and our instructor was incredibly patient. All are given a free harness and shoe rental. We started off on a demo wall learning how to (in order): 1) safely harness yourself and check your partner 2) tie a fisherman's knot (how to tie rope to harness for climber) 3) attaching rope/grigri to harness + how to actually belay Then we moved to rock climbing at the easiest routes. We tested (me, my bf, and another girl in our class) by taking turns being a belayer, climber, and someone practicing knots. Once finished, you're given a temporary belay pass and free day to climb as much as your heart desires. This place also has bouldering, yoga lessons, and a small gym, so there's ample ways to build skills to further yourself. Oh, and a store section to buy any rock climbing/bouldering goods! read more