While we may be far from the towering cliffs of Yosemite or other immense rock canyons, there are still a great amount of extraordinary climbing gyms around the Bay Area to emulate this thrilling experience. The following facilities are sky-high winners not only for their premier variety and qualities of rock walls, but also for their stellar service, friendly environment, and inviting programs sure to improve your skills and exhilarate you the whole time.
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2573 3rd St / Website
Beginning in Dogpatch, these Boulders are by Touchstone Climbing, first opened in 2013. This spacious venue is the perfect place for inclusive, judgment-free climbing, no matter the age, gender, and experience level. They even offer a "Woman Up" event, which encourages and uplifts female climbers, all within their truly innovative and fun wall designs.
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924 Mason St / Website
Head to either Sunnyvale, Belmont, or right on the Crissy Field waterfront for Planet Granite for climbing adventures with a view with Planet Granite. For only a $45 initiation fee followed by $88 monthly, you can have generously unlimited access to not only their belay classes, but also their endurance and strength training and yoga programs.
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2295 Harrison St / Website
Touchstone Climbing Mission Cliffs has been serving their adoring local community since 1995, making it the oldest climbing gym in the city! Another impressive fact to know about this building also once hosted the headquarters of Burning Man, truly making it an inspiring space for achievement, artistry (especially in their creatively challenging walls), and historic legacy.
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520 20th St, Oakland / Website
While Great Western Power Company may be smaller than other venues, they truly pack a caring punch with their several thoughtful aspects of Crossfit programs, charitable community events, spacious bike and parking lots, and, at the summit of it all, delightfully affordable day passes between $20-25.
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800 Potter St, Berkeley / Website
Head over across the Bay Bridge for Touchstone Climbing's Berkeley Ironworks, which takes the award for the East Bay's largest climbing gym. With an expansive 14,000 square footage and over 45-foot walls, you are sure to discover your new favorite spots, especially with their appealing $77 a month membership fee!
You are sure to rise to success at these heart-racing walls!
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