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Sender One Climbing and Sender City - Lakewood

Rock climbing gym · Covina, CA

4.7 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · 24 photos
89%five-star reviews
82%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Sender One Climbing and Sender City - Lakewood at a glance

Reviewers highlight the facility's cleanliness, modern amenities like saunas and yoga rooms, and helpful staff who assist with kids' birthday parties and beginner classes. Customers note the variety of bouldering and top rope routes, though some find the pricing high for the available space. Recurring criticisms include loud music, shoe rental fees for members, and concerns that route setting has become less varied or more difficult since staff changes.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 91 reviews (89% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 91 Google reviews (64 with written comments, 17 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 82% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 15, 2026.
  • Service: Bouldering Gym serving Covina, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Star ratings

91 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars8189%
  • 4 stars22%
  • 3 stars44%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star44%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 64 written reviews

  • Praise3392%
  • Complaints38%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2158%
  • Price & value411%
  • Quality & results38%
  • Speed & response38%
  • Would recommend38%
  • Communication13%
  • Honesty & trust13%

What customers talk about

We read 64 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Best place to climb, the instructors are very helpful and knowledgeable.”
  • “A bit on the expensive side but fair for what you get”
  • “SenderOne Lakewood was such a great experience for our team.”
    “Had a great session until one of the female workers spoke to me like a baby and It completely messed up my mood for the rest of my climbing session.”
  • “They kept the flow of the party on time while not being overbearing or micro-managing.”
  • “10/10 experience having my son's 4th birthday party here.”
  • “Explained how much time we had b4 class started.”
  • “They have tampons in the bathrooms, bandaids up front, alcohol wipes, and hair band things for people with long hair.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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John HusekLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best place to climb, the instructors are very helpful and knowledgeable. Great for kids of all ages. If you're lucky you'll get Karter, she is the best!

Ashley Deiters2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love this gym

megan danielLocal Guide · 186 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Doing great Lauren

Lilly PedigoLocal Guide · 66 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lilly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

WOW WOW and WOW😀. A GREAT FACILITY. VERY CLEAN AND FRIENDLY😇. CAITLYN IS AMAZING😇. CAITLYN IS VERY PLEASANT & PROFESSIONAL. CAITLYN and BEN are a great team. They "run the front entrance" and help all members with all their needs. Thanks Sender One "team".

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Lilly! Thanks for your review. We're glad you're enjoying your time at Sender One Lakewood. I'll be sure to share this with Caitlyn and Ben!

Yashpal ShringiLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Yashpal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Get the discovery pass for your kids its worth it.👍

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Yashpal! Thanks for your review. We look forward to climbing with you and your family!

Youngsil Nadia KimLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Youngsil has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place for a kids’ birthday party! Friendly staff, clean facility, and lots of fun climbing activities. The kids had an amazing time. We’ll definitely be back!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hi Youngsil, Thanks for your review. We're glad your family had an amazing experience! We hope you visit again soon.

yoi tym1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews yoi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Come here if you want the best experience of your life

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hi Yoi, Thanks for the review! We're glad you had such a postive experience. We hope you visit again soon!

Elliot Noh2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elliot has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

GREAT STAFF FACILITY AND SERVICE! MUST COME IF YOURE NEW!!!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hi Elliot, Thanks for your review! We're glad we could be a part of your climbing journey. I'll be sure to pass this feedback on to the staff. We hope you visit again soon!

George ShehataLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews George has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Griffin is great teacher. Thank you.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hi George, Thanks for your review! I'll be sure to pass this feedback on to Griffin.

Robert Obert Bert ReviewsLocal Guide · 85 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This gym is freaking huge. Very good variety of bouldering and top rope routes, very nice facilities, all around great. A bit on the expensive side but fair for what you get

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Hi Robert, Thank you so much for your review! I am glad to hear you enjoyed your time climbing here. We hope to see you again soon! - Art Garcia

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