Took my son for a little adventure and had a blast. Great place for experiencing an indoor climbing facility. Greeted upon arrival and given a layout of how the place works, great staff. Lots of challenges for us beginners, and a fun atmosphere. The place is well kept and will definitely be coming back. My son didn't want to leave, but his hands and blisters told him it was time to go. Highly recommend checking it out or taking the kids for a great place to get that energy out read more

Hidden gem. came here for a birthday and had a blast. challenging and community feel. friendly staff and complete vibe check. Price is right and they have a killer membership package. will be coming back with the boys. read more

I loved climbing here and I am new to the sport. Their team was very friendly and kind showing me around. Price isn't bad as well for single time users. read more

Definitely a bouldering focus with a few taller routes. Pretty good location if you know where to look. Tucked back off of Winchester it's centrally located for a lot of French valley, Winchester, Murrieta. Construction in the area has made access a bit of a mess but that'll be temporary. Not terribly expensive and many routes to choose from for climbers of all different experience levels. My 12yr old is able to climb most things with no trouble (he's very athletic by nature) and my 8yr old can climb quite a bit as well. Only been a few times but seems like there are regulars there a lot, seems like a cool community vibe. Definitely worth a trip if you or your kids like to climb. read more

Went in here to do a day pass, stood around at the front, no one helped me. There were no visible employees insight so I left and went to the other climbing gym. read more

I absolutely love climbing here! It is the first place I ever went to boulder and I am so glad it was. All of the staff that I have spoken to is very friendly and the culture in the gym is very warm and inviting. I've never felt hesitant about speaking to anyone here. I wish I lived in town so I could climb here more often. read more

This place is exclusively a bouldering gym, so no top ropes or rappelling. It was definitely smaller than I was expecting, but unless it gets super crowded, then it doesn't seem to be too bad. I came here with a big group of fellow students. Apparently they do a special student promotion on Fridays from 7-9pm that includes shoe rental for just $10 (you must present your ID)! That was a great deal for the majority of us who were pretty much newbies at climbing. I'm a novice, but as far as I can tell there seems to be a good variety of routes for each level and they were pretty challenging. This is definitely something I wanna do again and I think it's a fun and healthy way to spend a couple of hours on a Friday night! read more

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Oh man this place is so amazing and so he staff is professional! Highly recommend! They even have a loft with weights and a chess board!

place was cool, but long haired male employee was rude. this location is not for me i guess!

Excellent service and price for this location plus we can go to the other two SoCal locations with our passes at no extra charge. This location in Murrieta, CA is exclusively a bouldering gym. For adults there's an upper level health & fitness Indoor Cycling Bike and work out gym with free weights. Lots of climbing challenges for us beginners, and a fun atmosphere. Climbers offer advice and are friendly as well just like most SoCal residents. read more

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I was working on an assignment out here when I decided to go rock climbing. I tried the one day pass for $10. The guy at the front was really nice. He gave me a quick tour of everything before I got started. He also helped me climb by giving me tips/suggestions. I really enjoyed coming here. This spot is well kept, and the ambiance is awesome. Thanks again! read more

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This is an awesome place to bring your kids it's inexpensive, your kids are exercising and they don't even know it, it also gives your kids something fun to do! You can sit on one of there couches or stools and watch, they have a little exercise room upstairs overlooking the place, the staff is super friendly they have a nice bathroom, and a drinking fountain, first aid kit, ice pack if anyone gets hurt. We brought 5 kids ( ages 6-15) one Saturday for 5 hours and they had a blast, they challenged each other, gave each other praises, helped one another, it was really neat to sit back and watch all them come together and work together as a team this place is great!! And everyone had a great time!! read more

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I've been frequenting Vital's bouldering gym in Carlsbad since they first opened their door and it rocks. The community including the climbers, staff members and the owners of the gym are all amazing and I have truly enjoyed spending time with everyone in and out of the gym. Let me tell you people living in the 951, I am envious of this new location. There is many to highlight but here are a few: 18 ft walls Top out bouldering! Awesome cave problems Campus board Did I mention that facility is open 24/7 for members? I have no doubt in my mind that this place will be THE place to climb in the 951! Keep rocking the rock Vital crew! read more

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Vital may be a little smaller when it comes to climbing gyms, but the price, proximity, and amenities are unparalleled. Vital has a vital (haha) relationship of trust with their members: you have 24/7 access to the gym without any supervision. They allow members a code to enter the gym and take whoever they want. They give their membership ownership of the space, which I think is really cool! The space is smaller for sure, but the trust factor and intimacy of the space is a plus! Can't wait to get a membership. read more

Once again another great review for Vital. The owner just installed two wooden finger boards and had the routes reset. The place is awesome, Bree and the rest of the staff are super-helpful (as well as knowledgeable) and they a great coffee bar. The idea is great, a 24 hour climbing gym on the honor system ( with a bunch if CC cameras to make sure you color within the lines). I your looking for Family Fitness, go join Family Fitness. If your looking for Cross-Fit, there are some great Cross-Fit gyms in the area; but if you want a great personable indoor bouldering gym at a reasonable price- VITAL is it !!! read more

Damn you JTree for being too freakin hot to climb in. Boo thang and I planned this awesome camping trip to JTree right before the Independence Day weekend which ended up being a 3 days vacation in Palm Springs at a cute boutique resort style hotel spending a lot of our time soaking up the sun poolside staring at San Jacinto Mountain reminiscing about our last trip up to tram and wishing we were touching the coolness of large boulders. English majors, please feel free to edit my terrible run on sentence. We were feening a good climb after our intended 3 day climbing trip and yelped the closest climbing gym... an hour away. You'd think being right in the middle of JTree and Tram, there would be a decent indoor climbing gym during hot seasons as these for training in. Nope. Anyways, we decided to come to Vital. Initially, I walked in and thought... Damn, this place smallll. After a closer look a minute later, I realized that there were a crap load of problems... good, technical problems too! They had awesome volumes that I haven't seen, a top out boulder to the right, a long slack line dividing the room, a cute little training area in the little loft upstairs, and more... Day passes for non members were cheap and we overall had a ton of fun! Great problems and very friendly staff. Gotta love the climbing community! Thanks for a rad climb Vital! read more

I'll be honest, I've never really considered Murrieta to be a destination, but now that Vital is up and running, I'm pretty sure I'll be heading that direction on a bi-weekly basis. I, too, am a Carlsbad Vital member, and I love that Vital's owners were able to preserve the intimate feel of their first gym in a noticeably larger space. It was awesome to see a lot of familiar faces and meet some super cool new folks during Vital's opening day extravaganza, and it's clear that the welcoming attitude associated with the Westerly location has traveled East with no problem. Friendly atmosphere and kick-ass membership base aside, this gym is gorgeous and has plenty of space to sit and watch other people climb (or work on your computer with the free WiFi!). Espresso and snacks are also handy in case you need an added boost of energy to make it up the wall. Most importantly, Vital has helped me to establish the confidence, physical awareness, and friendship group that now motivate me to climb both indoors and out. The routes in the 951 are varied in complexity and technique, but they consistently maintain a high degree of elegance and flow (which is GREAT since you'll constantly be building your skill set as well as your bod!). I've become a better climber than I ever thought I could be since joining Carlsbad Vital, and I have no doubt that the new walls, cave, and top-out boulder in Murrieta will hone my technique and physique even more! read more

I just left this place, and let me tell you: it is so exciting to have such a beautiful bouldering facility so close at hand! My husband and I have been driving to Threshold in Riverside, and the gas alone meant that climbing was essentially out of our price range. But Vital Climbing gym is awesome! We just bought memberships tonight, and will be here on a regular basis. It has wonderful amenities, convenient (and unending) hours, and a very cool "fabbed" feel to the fixtures and appliances. Part of me wants to keep it all to myself, it's that great. Look it up and try it out! read more

Fantastic Gym! Very Clean! A lot of neat features inside. The wall is great! Soft ratings... but for a gym its average. It is bouldering only, however, because there isn't any ropes or harnesses (life safety devices) insurance allows it to be open 24/7! And for Sean H., gym climbing isn't real rock climbing anyway, it should only be used for training... So stop whining. You should be happy that there is a gym finally open here in town. Especially since its 24 hours! So on a good note, since people like pessimistic Sean don't come around, it makes it a great, fun, energetic and encouraging atmosphere. Great for kids too! read more

Normally I climb at hangar 24 in riverside, this is mostly a bouldering gym which is ok!! I wish they had a few more tags for beginners!! But that's ok, I love how vital has so much and the atmosphere is amazing!! I seriously think this is where I can spend my Friday's!! Their Studen deals are amazing! And have fun events! read more

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I would have given 5 stars if they didn't charge my two year old to climb when I am a paying member. I understand not givnig out freebies but she can't even "reach" the holds. I do love the setup and since I can't climb at normal hours the 24/7 time frame is great. Quality coffee for a buck, affordable shoe rentals, wifi, video screen, and reading area. My personal favorite is the top out section. This is bouldering only so come work on technique & strength. If your hard up to rest on a rope and too good for technique go outdoors. read more

They rock! r Great place to take your kids to boulder and learn some of the basics. They allowed us to go in and climb for Free on our first day. Since then we have been back 2 other times. I told my brother about it and he and his son bought a membership. The cool thing is you have unlimited access 24/7 with a membership. We are in the middle of football season so it just doesn''t work timewise for our family. But my 4 boys loved it. I'm sure we will go back after football season. There are plenty of challenging climbs and also a host of easy ones for people who are just starting out. everyone in the gym is super helpful the staff and the other climbers. Great experience. read more

A friend of mine got me into climbing and I've been coming here once a week ever since. The gym is clean and run by friendly staff, the environment is open and relaxed. Great hangout for Friday nights with a student discount too! read more

Hands down my favorite place to go climbing, always have a great variety of climbs that you can do. It also challenges you to complete the routes and become a better climber. I would highly recommend starting your climbing experience here. read more

This place is clean fun and the staff is great (especially) the bearded man. I recommend it for beginner all the way up to expert levels. read more

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Vital climbing gym is awesome! I love their superhero Sunday, 5 dollar day pass with free shoe rental! The people who work here are awesome, especially Dylan!! read more

VITAL Climbing Gym - Climbing Near Me - Murrieta, California

I loved this place! i went there with a few friends the other night and i had alot of fun! this place is the bees knees! read more

I can't get enough of this place. My workout days are amazing and my recovery days are spent wishing I was working out. Please give it a shot. The customer service is on point and they make you want to be their friend. And one of the best parts is my muscle density is growing rapidly also I'm getting very cut and I don't even realize I'm working out. It's just a puzzle that has amazing rewards read more

VITAL Climbing Gym - Came in early, before they opened and was completely alone. Had a great workout. - Climbing Near Me - Murrieta, California

I miss this gym! I always had a great time here - climbers always taking turns on routes when it's busy and not hogging the wall. Kids playing but being respectful of others.. consistent resetting the walls- with enough variation for warm ups, projects, and cool downs. AND they're handling this pandemic the way they should- gracefully and. Responsibly. They treat their members well and I love the 24 hour access can't wait to get back! read more

So, I was in the area visiting family and have been meaning to stop by and check out VITAL. I must say, I really love this place it utilizes their space to the max and the staff are friendly. Everyone knows community is what drives rock climbing, and they deliver. Now the only reason I am giving them 4 stars is due to their grading. I would say there 6-7 are 4 and 5's, but that honestly is all subjective. I can't wait to come back and bring my brother, honestly. Oh and they serve espresso :) read more

Pretty awesome place. Friendly staff, clean gym and kid friendly. My arms are still shaking the morning after! Staff recommended having kids try climbing without renting shoes and this saved me $32...so thank you! read more

This place is amazing. Excellent staff and great bouldering! My kids and I love it and always feel welcome when we climb there!

This place is awesome! A bouldering only gym, but that allows for it to be opened 24/7. Long top out routes for all abilities and levels. They have one of the best campus boards I have seen with 20 something rungs and the ability to adjust the angle. Relaxing lounge area upstairs with free wifi ,drinks and snack for a dollar and even a communal ipad to play some tunes or surf the web. Get some. read more

Tried out rock climbing yesterday for the first time ever... LOVED IT. Nick Franko taught a great intro clinic. I only fell once and it didn't even hurt. I do work out a lot and just wanted to change up my gym routine. Will def be going back! read more

Long story short, I was dragged out to the nearby casino against my will. I quickly searched up a close climbing gym, and found Vital. Well actually FINDING the place was a mission and a half (drive up the driveway and it's the block to the right), but it definitely made this trip better. Susanna (sp?) was super cool and rad and helped me get set up with a day pass. The place was a good size, not overwhelming nor claustrophobic. I did a few bouldering problems, petting the store dog in between, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I got stuck on one of the problems, and all the regulars came over and we all were trying to work it out together; definitely made me feel welcomed. Definitely gives me a reason not to gripe if I come back to Temecula. read more

Good gym for beginners. The employees will help you with everything, and is pretty cheap for a day pass. So we went in for a day pass, and we left with memberships. read more

One of the best places I have found anywhere near here, definitely worth checking out. Oh and it's great exercise!

Awesome staff, great facility....you can climb and when you get tired, you can plop yourself on the couch and watch a movie! The people here are always really encouraging and friendly. The route setting is challenging, creative and fun. What more could you ask for in a bouldering gym? Also, it is stupid to give a place a 1-star rating because it doesn't have ropes. Vital never claimed to be anything but a bouldering gym. It wouldn't be open 24/7 if there were ropes...that would be too dangerous. And for the other reviewer complaining that Vital's routes are too hard.....maybe you should actually go climb outdoors and see how the ratings feel out there...HAH! Vital rocks!! -Pickles read more

Love this gym! Everyone who works there is super nice and helpful, the climbs are really fun and challenging, I can't wait to go back!

Very nice and clean facility with very friendly and helpful staff. They change up the climbing configuration often so each time you come there is a new challenge!!! read more