Climbing Gyms in Long Beach

Indoor rock climbing gyms have grown in popularity, allowing people to try a sport that tests their endurance and strength. In Long Beach, these gyms are also welcoming to kids, offering them an outlet for their seemingly endless need to scale all surfaces while boosting their confidence. Whether you are a climber visiting Long Beach for business or pleasure, or a local looking for a new challenge, check out these climbing gyms to try your hand, and feet, at climbing.

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LONG BEACH RISING

Located next door to Trademark Brewing, Long Beach Rising (205 E Anaheim St) offers a great space for new climbers to explore the sport. With a massive room filled with bouldering walls, the gym offers daily introductory classes in a welcoming community hub for beginners and pros alike. Their fitness space also hosts yoga, pole dancing and fitness classes–heck, they’ll even host your kid’s birthday party. A variety of short-term passes is available, as well as longer-term memberships. Plus, their special events blend climbing and socializing, with film screenings, DJs, food and more.

HANGAR 18

This climbing gym in Signal Hill features 12,000 square feet of space, lined with climbing walls where you can practice top-rope climbing, use auto-belays if you’re practicing on your own, and get into bouldering without ropes. Hangar 18 (2599 E Willow St) offers monthly and annual memberships, for both individuals and families, as well as climbing classes. First-time visitors complete an intro climbing class, then are able to access the climbing walls, training area and yoga room.

SENDER ONE

Sender One (4949 Lakewood Blvd) is located near the Long Beach Airport and offers climbing, yoga and fitness. Their 29,000-square-foot facility houses walls for both top-rope climbing and bouldering, plus Sender City, a colorful climbing center catering to kids–birthday parties and annual passes are available. Complete your workout in the on-site fitness area with treadmill, weights and more, and do the well-rounded thing and pair your climbing session with a stretching, yoga or mediation class. Try out Sender One with a day use pass or membership, or book a corporate team-building event.

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SPORTS BASEMENT

Once you’re hooked on climbing, you may want to invest in your own gear. In that case, head to Sports Basement (2100 N Bellflower Blvd) on Long Beach’s east side. Stock up on climbing harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, crash pads, carabiners and all the other equipment you may need for both indoor and outdoor climbing. Not sure what to buy? Check out their climbing gear available for rental by the day, week, weekend, or month.

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Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for over 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.