I've been going around trying different Hangar 18 gyms for fun, and this was is the one I prefer…read moreout of the two Riverside locations! Located in the east side of Riverside, Hangar 18 is situated in the industrial area. You'll have to drive towards the back, where there are rows of parking. As a gym member, I look for a variety of fun problems regardless of height and finding new projects that intrigue me. If you're a beginner or still learning new techniques, you'd definitely enjoy this gym. There were plenty of v0 - v3 problems here; my fiancé loved it because that's his grade level. On the day I went, there were hardly v4-v5 problems. Of course, they change the walls and rotate it often. I did like the upstairs area of a whole gym and having a warm up area. Super neat gym and friendly staff, too. I'd say, great Hangar 18 gym! I wouldn't mind coming back from time to time.

Rude, unwelcoming, unhelpful staff!! The last two times I've been to this location I've been rudely…read moretalked to like I was bothering the employee. It was the same person both times and she was incredibly ride to me and my kids. I would avoid this location

Checked in two nights ago while Bestie Sitting and had a really good time thanks to Jared and…read moreSebastian! Sebastian helped check Austy and I in and He was so nice and polite to Me as a Spontaneous Sitcom Cameo Guest! Sebastian was friendly, thorough, and efficient with his Hustle and offered a lot of interesting high value Feedback on how to pay attention to important details like learning good Footwork Techniques to save energy while progressing as a Climber. Jared was a wonderfully attentive Professional Guardian and added a lot of cozy and inclusive Creatively Enriching Vibrations to the Cave as well! Jared was fun to chop up Smart Meeting Principles and celebrate interesting Climber Gifts with, and I liked how he was modeling the latest Hangar Merch at work. Jared was thoroughly knowledgeable and informative about Hangar's Community Culture which I find so refreshing! I have a lot of Coworkers who attend CBU and am excited to share with them how Hangar invites local Students to take a break from their Mental Stresses and move their Bodies in a fun and creatively satisfying way in the Climbing Gym! Even though I was chillaxing as a Guest Cheerleader I still had a good time observing my Bestie successfully slay through his Challenges on a comfy Skittle Colored Beanie :0) The Music here is interesting too and I like how Artfully Chic and Beautifully designed the Restrooms are!

I've been trying out all the different Hangar 18 locations since I'm a member, just to see what's…read moreoffered between locations. Located in Riverside, this Hangar 18 has plenty of top rope and belay projects for fans to do. Parking is located in the front and toward the sides of the gym. There are two different doors you can enter from. The main door to scan for membership will be towards the sides with the gated parking spots. It was extremely hot and there isn't AC blasting in the climbing section. AC is available in the changing area and restrooms. There's also a lounging area, which is very unique. There was plenty of routes for climbers of all different types. As a fan of the slab wall, there wasn't much for me to do. In comparison to my home gym, we aren't allowed to sit on the mats at this location nor could we have our drinks on it. So do be mindful. Other than that, it was a unique experience, but I prefer my main location more.

It's nice to have a gym so close by that I can just go for some climbs for an hour any time I want…read more Although this place is located in an odd area, there's so many friendly climbers on a daily basis, I don't worry about my car in the lot. Coming into the parking lot, I'd say be careful driving past the gate; the gate isn't secured properly to the cement on the floor, so it pops up, making it hazardous for your tires. The workers here are very chill, just like any other gym, though climbers are very chill in general. They're very helpful and friendly if you ever need them. They keep the gym very clean and the bathrooms well stocked. They are also always quick to notice you and provide support if needed. The routes here are a range of difficulties. The basic routes here feel slightly more difficult than other gyms, helping you build your core. They reset the walls on a weekly basis, which encourages you to come back. On the weekdays, it's ridiculously packed where people don't wait their turn in the walls. Lots of newcomers and people who come after work. If you like climbing freely, wait for weekends in the evenings!

This climbing gym is absolutely one of the down-to-earth places for recreational bouldering. It has…read morea wonderful community, staff, and bouldering set-ups. The prices are fairly high for a gym membership, but they have great deals that occur during holidays and selective occasions which are an opportunity to bring a friend or group once in a while. I've made fond memories climbing with friends, time after work by myself with earphones, or by randomly engaging conversation and having a friendly conversation - exploring the depth of indoor climbing and finding out how to solve different climb routes makes this hobby an activity worth trying. (be ready to rip some finger skin if you're starting out) If you want to get into indoor climbing, this is a recommended place to start. The highlight I love about this place is the staff, they for sure work hard to keeping the place clean, keen on accommodation, and are happy to chat regarding information and questions. Shout out to Drake!

Nick was awesome, great service. The bouldering is fun 100%…read morerecommend I will definitely be coming back with some more friends.

Someone recommended this place for my special needs child, because I heard they offer one on one…read moreand other workouts for special needs children. I have been calling this place for 3 weeks , every time I called receptionist told me Adam takes care of this program and he's on a meeting ,,, , no matter how many messages I left for Adam,who's supposed to be the owner and manager and who is the only person takes care of this program.... He never returned any of my calls, I decided to come to the place so maybe I can talk to him in person about enrolling my son , if he's not responding back to any of my calls,! Guess what,,,, he was in the meeting again and the gym was empty , oh sorry, forgot to mention,, Wednesday 1:48 pm 2 people were playing basketball !! Obviously this person doesn't care about if you want to bring money to his business,,, and doesn't care about Special needs children ! Don't advertise your business for Special Needs children if you're not sincerely committed to them!!!!!! I will NOT recommend this business

As soon as I am feeling better, Im already monkeying around so I came here on Memorial Day Monday…read moreto do some climbing. VITAL also sent me an email to wish me a happy birthday and I was scratching my head as to how I got on their email list and I think what happened is that I have climbed VITAL in Brooklyn before (like years ago), so thats how I got on the list. I didnt realize they were all connected, so super cool to know this! And they offered me a free day to climb so of course this little gym rat showed up! This is a really nice all bouldering gym and I really enjoyed my time here! I still like Mesa Rim the best but this gym is purely for bouldering and I am biased towards all bouldering gyms!! Alex helped me out and was very nice. He had me fill out a waiver, you do have to watch a 2 minute video about how climbing is dangerous and how to fall. I loved this gym because everything felt spacious but also not a lot of people today so that was cool. They also had a lot of their windows and doors opened so a great breeze coming in and just the perfect day to boulder!! I spent about 2 hours here and there were mostly men climbing. This one guy that was climbing was so built that I had trouble focusing on my climbs vs staring at him. He was very nicely chiseled and chose not to wear a shirt, so I was drooling a bit haha. He was cute for sure and we even exchanged a few glances, wink wink! The routes here weren't intuitive for me. They use a color coding system here like Bouldering Project but it was odd to me that some graded easy climbs I had difficult with and then some that are supposed to be hard, I easily climbed those...I couldnt figure out what was going on... There are 4 bathrooms on the bottom floor and a few have showers in them too. Bathrooms were clean and nice. There is an upstairs area thats for yoga classes and also an area where they have ellipticals and bikes. I very much enjoyed climbing here and definitely will be back. Im considering either punch passes or maybe pull the trigger and join, but Oside is a little bit far for me to come regularly. I wish they had a location in Del Mar lol. When I was leaving a bunch of women showed up and aerial silk class was about to start so thats really cool they offer that too! Was so cool to see the colorful silks hang from the ceiling! Overall, an awesome experience! Thank you for my free climb birthday gift and Im definitely coming back!!

Mellow Friday Evening Session with Ocean Breeze at Vital Climbing Gym…read more Came in on a Friday evening around 7pm and it was surprisingly not packed at all -- perfect timing! One side had a class going on while the free climbers had the other side to themselves. The floors are super soft and bouncy, which makes it feel safe (great for teens or anyone worried about falls). The music and overall noise level stayed low, giving the whole place a nice mellow, relaxed vibe. Being an open structure, the ocean breeze sweeps right through and feels refreshing, especially on a warm evening. You could even hear the occasional motorcycle drive by on Coast Hwy, but that was the only real outside noise. I noticed a lot of stretching happening, so if you're into yoga or want a good change-up from just climbing, this seems like a solid spot for that too. Overall, a chill and welcoming environment. Definitely a nice way to unwind after the week.

The best climbing gym In the area, I started at senderone then to aesthetic then to hangar. Glad to…read moresay I'm back at aesthetic after trying out some gym near me. The coaches here is what sets this place apart. Super nice and super helpful. You will get better at climbing faster here than any where else in Orange County

It's been more than five years since I've been to aesthetic climbing gym. I randomly got a text…read moremessage from Trevor and I'm grateful that he was able to reach out! It just happened that I started working around the area and I was honored a one week free membership. Lucas was absolutely amazing and seeing all the improvements from before was definitely awesome to see. I just wished that I had more time, but I'm glad I got to come in for a quick lunch session. If anyone is in the area and looking for a friendly and homey feel, definitely come visit! It will not disappoint!

There's always really great music playing, and there's climbs for absolute beginners and very…read moreexperienced climbers. I will say they rate their climbs lower than other gyms, resulting in harder climbs with lower numbers. Super great place just to pop in, grab some rental shoes, and try to do a few climbs. I personally have had no issues with communication, and I know a lot of things can be solved if you just give them a phone call.

The inability to cancel their membership is predatory. I do advise being extremely cautious when…read moresigning up. They'll reference the contract incessantly, despite 6 written requests to cancel the membership starting months ago. Had to freeze the membership, as they do not respect cancellations. Once their freeze drops they charge, despite requests to cancel the membership. Documentation is available of all claims. They will be posted to a public forum shortly. This screenshot is the latest from today, 8/13/25. I haven't used their gym since January/Feb and have been attempting to cancel since then. I am more than happy to take this as far as it takes to achieve a fair resolution. If somebody is not using a service, they should not have to pay for it, and they should be allowed to cancel at any time. They're insisting I have a balance for the month the membership unfroze (wasn't told it unfroze) and they want the money for that month. It's absurd. I will update the review with the links of all documentation. Please know their ways before signing up!