The Stronghold Climbing Gym
About
The Stronghold Climbing Gym offers both rock climbing and yoga in a comprehensive facility. Members appreciate the well-labeled climbing routes with clear difficulty levels and minimal wait times. The gym features approximately six autobelays along with toprope and lead routes, all maintained to high standards. Upstairs, a dedicated fitness area includes weight racks and hang boards, while a separate yoga studio provides space for classes. Amenities such as showers and a sauna enhance the experience, and a snack area offers convenience. The facility is noted for being exceptionally clean and having ample room for various activities.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the helpful, friendly staff who provide thorough equipment explanations and climbing strategies. They appreciate the well-set routes with clear grading, minimal wait times, and comprehensive amenities including showers, a sauna, and a fitness area. Some reviewers express concerns about occasional policy inconsistencies, particularly regarding gear inclusion and pricing, while others note a growing corporate feel with rising prices and restrictive guest policies. Several mention the gym's family-friendly atmosphere, though a few note that children can sometimes create distractions during climbing sessions.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Lauren Donahoe
a year ago
I came for my first time and the staff were so helpful. They explained the equipment, safety, and gave us a strategy to have a great first experience. I also appreciated the staff who were climbing throughout the facility who were ready to offer help and suggestions as we tackled our first routes. The area was labeled very well for level of difficulty and I didn’t have to wait for hardly any of the areas I wanted to try. I also appreciated the nearby brewery for a post workout beer.
Averell Chen
10 months ago
Great facility! All the routes are really well set and graded pretty good too. They got ~6 autobelays all back up with toprope and lead routes too. They also have a great gym upstairs with a good weight rack, hang boards etc. They also have showers and a sauna was really nice. Only complaint is they’re kind of annoying and want specific things when taking belay tests.
Doc Kastro
2 years ago
Awesome gym! Awesome staff. Super friendly, helpful and informative. The place is so clean and chill. A lot of room to do your thing. This place is super kid friendly. Awesome stuff. Nice chill gym up top with a yoga area. They also have a snack area. This place was just awesome. Can't wait to go again.
Judith Gonzalez
3 months ago
Love this place super fun and for the most part the staff is friendly. There is this one woman you need to watch out for because she’s make up her own rules regarding prices and gear. Gear is included in the classes and this woman charged me for shoes and when I asked for chalk she said I had to buy it. I double check and its online listed gear is included-including chalk.
Laura Dagg
3 months ago
Staff and the gym itself is great, but it’s starting to get a corporate feel. Prices are hiking, weird policies are being implemented… ( no chalk for guests, can’t use more than one guest pass per month) I just hope that this gem doesn’t turn into a gentrified expensive inaccessible place that caters exclusively to rich white folks. Also there’s a bunch of kids and they kinda run under you when you climb.
Contact
650 S Ave 21, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM