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Google reviewers rate The Stronghold Climbing Gym 4.7 out of 5 based on 261 reviews. Customers frequently praise the facility’s clean equipment, diverse climbing options including bouldering and autobelay walls, and helpful staff who offer guidance to beginners. Recurring themes highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, reasonable pricing, and additional amenities like saunas and weight rooms. However, some lower-rated reviews criticize specific billing disputes, perceived corporate policy changes regarding guest access, and limited climbing space relative to expectations.
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261 Google reviews we collected
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“My first climbing gym journey has been very nice at Stronghold.”
“…t what I was told on the phone and his response was a dismissive and condescending one, and I quote: "I don't know why anyone would tell you that, tha…”
“…awesome outdoor-focused community, challenging route setting (and at reasonable grades — you will struggle 😂), many classes on climbing techniques, a…”
“For a few years they have been attempting to charge that account for the two months where my card was declined, plus the maintenance fees since then.”
“Had a great time here and would definitely recommend checking it out!”
“…te and we didn't feel like driving elsewhere, but definitely will not recommend this place to anyone who wants to be treated like decent human being.…”
“The Stronghold Climbing Gym is a little off-route for me but I am still likely to join their gym because of the kind staff and top-notch facilities.”
“…different gyms around the South West and I can easily say this is the worst climbing gym I’ve ever been too.…”
“This became my gym very quickly even though it's kinda out of the way for me.”
“They explained the equipment, safety, and gave us a strategy to have a great first experience.”
“…ay to make it to your establishment, it seems really arbitrary and in genuine to hold up a rule just so that you can make more money.…”
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4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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This is my go-to climbing gym in LA. They keep everything in perfect condition, great vibe, amazing staff, challenging routes, great variety on every wall and every autobelay.
Kids have been climbing here for years and we love the vibes. The coaches are the best!
My first climbing gym journey has been very nice at Stronghold. Mike at the front desk was super helpful and kind - making me feel a lot less intimidated by the entire experience! I’d gladly come back.
Super toxic gym ngl
Great place to climb, core yoga is deceptively hard but rewarding, lots of bouldering, auto belays, top rope and lead. Work out equipment, sauna, and shower. And the staff is a delight. From general beta on routes and guidance all the way to adaptive climbing classes. Highly recommend! Also pupper friendly.
wow! this is a climbing gym cuz there's no little small one wall climbing gym. this place is ginormous or giant upside down hangs crazy atmosphere right in the heart of the brewery. artloff complex unique spot. definitely get a membership. it's well worth it. I went and saw this multiple times at the brewery art Walk that happens twice a year. but like I said this is very very high level climbing but it also serves as a great spot to take a child who's interested in climbing. they have very secure ropes and harnesses and experts that work there to assist with your child's desire to get higher and safer. 100% recommended
Had alot of fun here, very clean equipment and the staff is very knowledgeable too. Five stars
If you are looking for a friendly environment to go to that is welcoming to anyone, come here! Great spot to climb, sauna, showers, moonwall, gym, small table/eating area, classes like self defense and thai massage. They also have intro classes and adaptive climbs if you are handicapped!
Great climbing gym. Both locations have kind and helpful personnel. The ever changing routes elevate the challenges. There is a quiet confidence in the climbers as they all have their goals in site, (at least before the route is replaced with a fresh path.)
Great routes great community
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