Rockreation Sport Climbing Center

Fantastic experience: The setting of the climbs is versatile and fun: a little bit for everyone- cardio machines, weights, sport climbing, bouldering, top-roping. They even have auto-belays, so you do not even need a partner to climb- although I have found people in the gym who are willing to partner up once they get to know you. Staff is extremely friendly and every climber I met in the gym was very helpful. There is a sense of community and family in this gym that is refreshing. Very excited to become a member especially with the new renovations!!

Fantastic experience: Seems like this is the spot to go to

Fantastic experience: Look, I started out at this gym overweight, not athletic at all, and unaware of anything about climbing. After more than 4 months of having a membership there, I had lost 15 pounds, was constantly getting pushed to... push, and always had a friend there who could help my during my climb and give me Beta. And because of there great staff, I was convinced to join the Youth Climbing Team there. Now being at their gym for 7 months, I can easily climb V4's and overall improved greatly. People may say that this place is unfriendly, but I can promise you that it is not. -Christian Delgado, 14

Fantastic experience: This is the best climbing place I've EVER been to.

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Wide selection of climbing with a bouldering area, top rope area, and lead area to choose from.

Fantastic experience: Great gym and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend it to someone looking for Something that has more to offer than a regular gym. They have a workout area/yoga/climbing area and also a yoga studio. Will be coming back soon as the soreness gets a little better for the get visit lol

Fantastic experience: Muy enorme mucha seguridad . Y buena decicion para los que les encanta el ejercicio.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, worth the price for what they're offerring (1/3 boulder, 1/3 top rope, 1/3 lead, with gym equipment and showers). Very sandbagged and old school. Only downside is that I wish they kept the tag on the climb instead of making you download Kaya. NOTE: They only allow you to borrow ATC belay devices and if you're not certified then you will have to bring your own belay device. A lot of gyms around the area let you borrow Grigris, so you might not be as familiar with ATCs. Make sure to bring your own belay devices or get certified with ATCs.

Fantastic experience: Alan and Jack(?) were so awesome! I called and asked if we could come in close to closing and they were super nice about it. Alan was very helpful with my sister who was trying bouldering for the first time. We will definitely stop by next time we’re in town!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I were visiting California to binge on a pretty sinful food tour after hiding in our basement for the past two years. After a few days of basically guzzling oil, butter, and carbs, we needed to find a solution to digest to make room for two more days of food. That's why we came to Rockreation because 20 mins of climbing is practically 2 hrs of a regular gym. The staff was nice and accommodating. They were professional and were super informative/nice in letting me know that there aren't auto belay systems at the gym. But no worries, they have a huge selection of routes for lead climbing, trad climbing, and an awesome cave (basically 7 sections within and outside of it) for bouldering. + 1 for a dedicated traversing wall. I find the routes creatively set and not just routes where you can power through with raw muscles. The fitness facility includes other regular gym equipment and hang boards. I do find it unique that the routes' difficulties aren't marked. It's pretty beneficial because it encourages people to try out routes they'd normally wouldn't try if it was ranked. I love this gym - too bad I don't live locally here. :(

Fantastic experience: Amazing! Came here for the first time today and had an amazing climb , loved the offerings and the option of showering and being able to freshen up

Fantastic experience: Our instructor Jaren was awesome

Positive experience: I had fun trying the different route settings compared to Sender. The TR walls are shorter but they are very creative and made me think about my footwork. The routes felt like a giant Boulder problem but this wasn't a bad thing and generally feel like they are graded tougher than sender. Just be aware that anchors are not double wrapped which means lowering should be done carefully. Also, bring your own Grigri or ATC or other preferred belay device. The traverse wall was worth the visit but the TR routes we're a lot of fun. Can't wait to visit again. Didn't get to boulder or try the lead routes so can't say much about those. Overall the facilities are great.

Fantastic experience: Super fun even for our first time! Josh was so great with both my kids and explained each step but also let them problem solve! We will be back

Fantastic experience: First time at an indoor climbing gym and it was amazing! Super nice staff member Maddie helped my belay for the first time

Fantastic experience: Super friendly staff, clean everything, shower, restroom, floors, and gym. Chill and relaxed atmosphere. Fun place for rock climbing.

Fantastic experience: Truly, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Rockreation and the community there! It is, hands down, the best indoor rock climbing gym/community in Orange County. I booked the Gravity Series (3 part series) back in March 2020 and was unable to use it until a few weeks ago. I was super nervous because I’m older and haven’t climbed in about 5 years, and didn’t know what to expect. I was able to get in for 1-1 sessions with Alan who is by far the most gentle, patient, and kindest instructor I’ve ever had. He challenged me and pushed me to reach my full potential in every class. He made every session fun and I learned so much in the short amount time we spent together. Everyone I have met or crossed paths with so far have been so friendly, helpful, and welcoming! I couldn’t have had a better experience. Thank you Alan, Mads, Kayla, Eric, and the rest of the team and community there! It really is something special.

Fantastic experience: love it

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and fun atmosphere. The routes are fun and challenging and change frequently so there is always something new to look forward to!

Fantastic experience: We really love Rockreation. My daughter has done summer climbing camp two years in a row and she loves it. People are very nice and it's a different type of physical activity. Well run place. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: This gym is a pleasant place to workout and climb. There's yoga available just about every day, and it's included in the membership. It's a small, community vibe gym. You definitely get the sense that the people who frequent Rockreation as well as the employees are a family. They have decent hours of operation to catch parents and working folks, and they're pretty kid friendly too. Its a good mix of kids and relatively hardcore gym climbers, which I think implies that people who join tend to stick around. The main fault is that its an old gym. There's really no getting around that. If you like that comfy lived in feel, with a real community, then I recommend Rockreation.

Fantastic experience: Had a really great experience here. Gym staff (Kai specifically) made me feel super welcome. If I lived in this area I would definitely get a membership at Rockreation.

Fantastic experience: You could not find a nicer group of instructors. Have completed the Flight Gravity Series and several Climb Times.

Fantastic experience: My name is Caden and I went here while on vacation with my brothers and mom on 7/24, Christan was my two brothers climbing instructor, the courses here are quite challenging for beginners and intermediate climbers the prices are nice and they have tons of climbing courses go check it out

Fantastic experience: LOVE this gym. It’s smaller than Sender one, but the more important difference is this: at other places you walk in, pay, climb and leave. At Rockreation you walk in, have a convo with the front desk people, they walk you through everything, you meet people, you climb and others look out for your safety. If you’re struggling on a route you have a large group of people ready and willing to help (this includes gym goers and staff)! New climbers are welcome and encouraged instead of looked down upon or ignored. Not only that, the routes are rated harder than at other gyms which pushes you to improve, there are a wide variety or routes, for beginners and for experts, and in my experience, by comparison our routes tend to be more creative and complex. They require brain power instead of just pure strength sometimes which is a nice challenge from the regular old right-left right-left!

Fantastic experience: Awesome place, I would definitely want to go there again.

Fantastic experience: so much fun

Fantastic experience: Fun and friendly place!

Fantastic experience: Staff is pretty relaxed but they take your safety very seriously. If you ever need help just let them know.

Fantastic experience: I took my granddaughters (5ys and 10ys) to Rockreation for the first time last week (March 2016). The front desk did ignore us as we walked in and I was a bit apprehensive...why would anyone ignore an old lady! (kidding!) However, after we signed up, paid for my granddaughter to climb, the same young man was extremely helpful and kind!! He gave me a refresher course...he was very patient and informative. Then he introduced us to the other young man working there that day, who outfitted my 5y old with shoes and harness. He was also extremely helpful and kind....and very patient with young children! We are looking forward to going back! This old lady might even try to climb again!