this place is awesome because they rotate the wall design every couple weeks so we get to experience different climbs. Sadly, parking has always been a challenge here so sometimes you have to walk a little bit because street parking is very very limited, not to mention parking inside the plaza itself. The rental shoe is $3, and be sure to check their social medias because they have promotion frequently. I was able to snatch their Bogo deals. It's always crowded after 7 PM so sometimes it's hard for me to climb around that time, but those are the only times that I'm available. I tried climbing on Sunday morning once and it was not as crowded but it's still crowded. read more

ALL HAIL DESTINY! Lol. No seriously. When i tell u our nerves were through the roof, Destiny comes to save the day. Patient & informative, she shook us out of our nerves. Didnt make us feel like infants lol Destiny + the boss man who runs the place made us feel ultra mega comfy. Now cuz of such memorable experience, our entire group is thinking of all getting memberships here. Shout out to the team @ Hangar 18 Orange!!!! read more

There is plenty of parking available on site. Decent climbing gym with friendly staff. You can get a membership or you can get a day pass. Prices are not too bad. They switch up the climbs every now and then which is nice. The dock in points is because it is always crowded in there with lack of ventilation. read more

Hangar 18 is a decent climbing gym if you are into bouldering. The only reason I give it 3 stars is that there are a LOT of people at this location and the AC is non-existent, there are only fans around. The cost for the membership though is definitely reasonable. This is probably the most reasonable climbing membership cost you can get. Overall, everyone is really friendly and this is perfect if you are just getting into climbing. I've heard other gyms like Movement or Sender One might be better once you get more skilled, but it's good enough for me. read more

Eddie Hills Chief Strategy Officer has the worst customer service I've ever seen. Sent a message on July 2nd and didn't receive any communication until 2 weeks later. Sent back another message right away and still haven't heard from them. If Hangar's strategy is to reply so slowly to messages that members have to pay another month before getting a reply it's really paying off. Steer clear and go to other much better climbing gyms in the area. read more

It's a decent gym with nice people. My biggest complaint I've had for a couple years going here now is the weird color-coded rating system for the routes (large groups of difficulties are categorized by color, such as red tags being anything from a V2 to a V4 (huge gap!!)). Every other hangar 18 I've gone to doesn't do this, they individually label each route as its own V grade. The color system makes it really hard for me to accurately gauge what grade I'm doing as well as my progress over time. There might be some sort of reason for this, but considering almost every other climber I've met that's gone to Orange has complained about this system, the reasoning doesn't seem sufficient. This is the only Hangar within a reasonable distance to me and has unfortunately grown to be my least favorite because of this. read more

Plenty of parking spaces, but can get tough to find one. It was my first time going, so I had to fill out paper forms ahead of time or you can fill it out when you get there. Once you arrive, they do a quick demonstration on how to fall and then you show them as well. I had to rent shoes for $3.00 or you can bring your own. Rock climbing was fun, but tough! They do have colors on different levels as well, so do the basic ones if it's your first time. Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Accept Apple Pay if you are renting a shoe for $3.00 - Restrooms available read more

Hangar 18 was the first bouldering gym I ever had a membership for. I had been a casual member for several months and made it to a V1/V2 level from no previous experience. I recently cancelled because I'm exploring other hobbies now. Pros: -Great place for climbers on a budget or people new to bouldering. -Good number of routes for every level and a clear system for difficulty. -Sometimes they have a ping pong table set up Cons: -It's a very popular location and can get crowded on popular nights (see more details below on busy days) -Gym is on the smaller side. There will be a lot of routes on one wall. They have overhangs, but slab wall is closer to 90 degrees and they don't have one that's more noticeably angled. Ceiling is not high enough for top ropes at this location. -A lot of the routes can feel like they can be "brute forced" where instead of thinking about how to move your body in a certain way to climb, the routes can be accomplished simply if you're strong enough to hold on and go from one hold to the next. May not be interesting enough problems for higher level climbers. --- Crowdedness: The staff told me for weekday nights, Tuesdays and Thursdays tend to be the busiest days to go while Mondays and Fridays will be less crowded, however it can still get busy. If there are too many people, they'll have a line waiting outside but they still fit in a lot of people inside. Inside the gym, people sometimes sit on the edge of the bouldering mats, but there's not a lot of space between the wall and the mat already since the gym is a bit small so it doesn't feel like there's a lot of space to fall or you might worry about where you fall. Parking: I've usually found parking in the lot, but be warned that the lot is shared with some other businesses in the area and a lot of the parking spots say "No Hangar 18 parking". I ran into some friends there and when we left for the night they had thought it said "Hangar 18 parking" (the words are pretty faded in some spots), so it looks like the Hangar 18 people will park there. However, you are at risk of being towed. I'm not saying you should park there and they have their own parking map of where you can park. But there are a lot of spots which say no Hangar 18 parking that are left empty. Intro Classes: I would sometimes bring my friends who were new to bouldering and they would have to take an intro class. Intro class experience varies depending on who the instructor is. One time the staff ran the class for a whole hour even though the class was scheduled for a half hour. My friend learned a lot though and it's a hands on lecture so it was good. Another time they were very strict about us being late and we had to come back another day to do the lesson. Staff: The front desk has people who are enthusiastic about bouldering and friendly. Very casual attitudes which can be a plus or minus depending on the situation. read more

I signed up. When I was done, guy goes "oh yeah, monday- friday and over the weekend, theres lines around the building so you'll want to come early" I didn't believe it would be that bad but hour or more of waiting almost anytime you go. And they refuse to extend the hours to manage this issue. read more

Awesome Bouldering gym. Everything from beginner to advanced problems and many different options at every level I'm a beginner and find the climbers and staff to be friendly and welcoming. Parking is tough at busy times but that's about the only negative imo read more

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Large gym but also many people despite the non-peak time. They only have bouldering in the location. No belay. A few other things to do other than climbing (table tennis, board game, etc). Desk staffs are more attentive than most Hangar locations I've been to. Most parking spaces are next door or a few blocks away. They building didn't have a lot of spaces. read more

Hangar 18 - Orange - Climbing Near Me - Orange, California

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Pretty good gym lotta fun climbs but crazy crowded everyone was nice tho. Ass music playing so might wanna bring headphones. Bouldering only

I wanted to like 18 Orange, but the whole experience left me and my friends pretty disappointed. I went once to climb, and then came back planning to use the intro class I bought on Groupon. When we got there, the staff told us we couldn't use the intro class because we had already visited the gym before. I didn't remember seeing that rule anywhere on Groupon or their website, but I didn't argue at the time. Later, I actually checked for myself and realized it wasn't written anywhere. I called the gym, explained the situation, and they basically confirmed that I was right -- nothing online says you can't take the intro class if you've visited before -- but told me it was just their internal policy. Honestly, that's frustrating. We really wanted to learn in person, but between being turned away twice and how uninterested the staff seemed, we just gave up. The employees mostly sit around talking to each other and don't seem motivated to help visitors or teach newcomers. The service just isn't there, and it felt like they didn't care whether we stayed or left. It could be a great spot, but right now the customer experience needs serious work. read more

I really like this gym! It's one of the bigger Hangar 18 gyms I've checked out and there's always fun and creative projects to check out. There's a small gym area in the back and 3 bathrooms. There's also a small recreational area with a ping pong table. The only thing is that when they hit capacity inside, they'll cap you and have you wait outside until someone leaves. Sometimes a line might form outside. read more

Oh how I want to give this place 5 stars! But the immense paperwork, confused staff who contradict one another, the horrible shared parking situation, the average air circulation... I could go on. We were lured into the great anniversary sale for the summer. Be informed! First time visitors complete a very long liability waiver form online. You have to watch an orientation video (no ability to fast forward or pause) before you can sign that form as well. Then the fall test when you arrive. It can take up to 20 minutes fyi. We do like the weekly problem changes per section so people don't get bored. There's a small fitness area and 1 table tennis table if you want to change things up while bouldering. No belay or rope climbing here. We got a great deal for my boys so I can't complain too much. The best advice is to come a few minutes before 10am opening for parking spots and you can just stretch while standing in line. read more

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Jackie/Jacky instructed our group for the Intro to Bouldering Class. It's very quick (30 min) and goes over the basics of what you need to know before bouldering such as how to fall, safety, and etiquette. The class comes with rental shoes, a day pass, and chalk! She also demonstrated a few of the routes for us too. There's plenty of cubbies around for you to put your belongings in, and some board games, ping pong tables, and workout equipment available for you to use. As a beginner, I'd say that the environment is friendly- a more experienced person gave tips to my friend when they were trying to climb the peg board. If you don't do well with many people watching you, or don't like groups of people clustered around the entire space, avoid going on Saturday morning. There's also more guys than girls here, but I didn't feel self-conscious about that. It is crowded for a Saturday morning, but there were less people in the afternoon. There were a lot of people, but the air didn't smell like sweat. Parking is hard to find- there's not that many spaces designated for Hangar18 so either come early or park farther and walk over. Make sure to hydrate and stretch before/after! You'll be sore the next day. TIP: Cut your nails if they're long, or you'll have a hard time bouldering. read more

Hangar 18 - Orange - Parking map - Climbing Near Me - Orange, California

Each Hangar 18 has their own vibe. This one is all bouldering, no harnesses. Tons of fun! Went on MLK day and it was busier than the other locations I've been. Friendly staff that explain a lot on techniques. There's also ping pong and board games. read more

Hangar 18 - Orange - Climbing Near Me - Orange, California

Parking was tough on a Saturday at 1PM but worth the hunt. Staff was friendly and the regulars here are friendly too. Lots of ladies which is so great to see. Very positive environment and energy. Baby friendly though they cannot go on the climbs. But you can have them supervised nearby. All bouldering and no ropes. I had a blast. Would love to return. read more

Hangar 18 - Orange - Ping pong table in the middle of the climbing area - Climbing Near Me - Orange, California

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No parking what so ever. The inside does not have ac so there is a stench inside. The climbs were pretty fun tho. Can't come back bc I can't park anywhere lol read more

I think the only gripe I have about this place is the parking. It freaking sucks. I was able to find a spot in front of a different business that didn't have parking signs. Other than that, you can get your climb on here when it's busy or when it's not too busy. Sunday morning it got pretty crowded. Most people sit on the sidelines and observe. I also wen on Monday afternoon. Around 4:30pm. It wasn't as busy as Sunday was. Parking was still horrible. There are plenty of walls to climb/boulder. I hear they switch it up so the walls are not the same and you get new climbs ever so often. Just not sure when they do the updates. I'm a beginner and can't wait to learn more about bouldering. I hear this place is the least expensive for a climbing gym as well. read more

Overly crowded with not enough climbing space for the amount of people and terrible parking.

Lot of fun. Lots of for bouldering for all skill level. The staff is helpful. I would recommend it. Come on down!!!!

One part climbing gym, one part social hour! This seems to be the hot spot for college kids in the area because it was packed midday on a Wednesday. The layout of the gym is unique in that there is a social area in the middle with couches, board games, and a ping pong table along with cubbies to hold personal belongings and climbing gear. I like this aspect because it gives people a dedicated space to hang out rather than having large groups of people chatting/lounging on the climbing mats. I found the routes to be both fun and challenging. The gym uses a color tag system that I enjoyed because it almost allows you to go for climbs you wouldn't have tried otherwise if labeled "V6" or something above your average climbing level. This gym is strictly bouldering -- no top rope, lead, or autobelay. The gym is much bigger than it looks from the outside and I was pleasantly surprised with how many routes there were. Like others have mentioned, parking is an issue. The lot was completely full on a Wednesday afternoon so I can't imagine finding parking on a weekend. Another downside was the lack of ventilation inside. It gets very warm and they use large noisy floor fans to keep air circulating. Many climbers would stand in front of these fans and clap/shake the excess chalk off their hands so, as you can imagine, the air was very chalky and unpleasant. read more

Hangar 18 - Orange - Lounge space, surrounded by boulders - Climbing Near Me - Orange, California

employee at the front desk was really weird and passive aggressive. they also have a color coding system where it could be two different levels instead of directly stating if its a v1 or v2. also was crowded for a weekday afternoon. read more

Pros: - Variety of fun, challenging routes - Gym includes bench, barbell, dumbbells, and pull up bars - Chill hang out vibes w/ table tennis, board games, and bean bag seating Cons: - Long, annoying paperwork & waivers - Parking is not ideal read more

Warm and welcoming environment The staff is committed to excellence Setters are amazing and thoughtful in their work Facility is clean and organized Equipment is good quality Culture here is great - join the family - read more

Hangar 18 - Orange - Climbing Near Me - Orange, California

Solid Gym and parking is not always the best but Hangar 18 has indeed progressed with this problem. We're now able to park under the black box building that's a few feet away from the gym. Overall, there is a great variety of climbing routes and fitness equipment BUT--- I really wish this place opened up a 9am. Again, an hour early would mean a lot as my personal/work life is demanding with early schedules at times. Heck, 9:30am would also work and it'd just be beneficial overall. Mutually, many Hangar 18 members would be content with earlier business operation hours. I hope my comment is portrayed to upper leads/corporate and consider this change to the best of their ability! read more

My group of friends came for the first time and everyone had fun. We all took bouldering lessons, which was informative and hands on. Employees were friendly. Once we see a challenge, we can't stop trying until we complete it. It's a great workout and a fun activity to do with friends. Tip for parking: the spots that tell you not to park for Hangar18, it is ok after 5pm. read more

It's a great climbing gym. But every time I go now, since hangar took over, I feel like the quality is going down. It used to be super friendly and a fun environment. My friends and I used to spend a couple hours bouldering. The walls are changed constantly and the routs are varied and creative. It's definitely worth visiting. Its always busy and fairly social overall. Hopefully they can return to being the fun, social, creative gym that they were just a year ago read more

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I used to have membership at Hangar and would come here occasionally. I really enjoyed the route settings here, the setters really take the time to make the routes interesting. I kinda wish that I lived closer to one of the Hangar 18 gyms, it's the best value you can get if you don't care about amenities such as locker room & showers. The only negative is that this gym does get pretty crowded and hot during the summer, I don't think they have ac. read more

TLDR: spacious; lots of routes, lots of variety; beginner-friendly; affordable prices; friendly staff and amazing community; previously "The Factory" I have been to a couple of climbing gyms around the Orange County area and this Hangar 18 location has been my favourite so far. I love bringing my friends here when I am trying to introduce them to bouldering. I don't get bored when I am here and it makes me feel like I can spend hours at the gym. // LOCATION // The gym is located in a building that looks like offices (dull exteriors). There are certain places you can not park so be sure to check and ask. They have a paper explaining where to park inside the gym. Hangar 18 - Orange is all bouldering and there is no top-roping. The inside is super spacious. Even when there is a lot of people, you will still have your own space without feeling so cramped as opposed to other gyms like Hangar 18. I don't really ever feel like I'll be in someones way of climbing. There are a bunch of cubbies all over the gym to place your stuff. There is also a large clock which is helpful to keep track of time while you climb. There is a wide range of climbing routes for all types of climbers. The grade based on colour (i.e. yellow = v0-2; orange = v5-7, etc.) At first, I did not like this system but I realized it is more encouraging that way. It pushes me to try harder routes. If you're new to climbing, The Factory is where you should come first! If you're starting out, the routes are very beginner-friendly and are designed to get you comfortable and help build your technique. It prepared you for the next levels. Everything feels like a good challenge! There is a good balance between overhangs and slabs. In the front is a nice chill and relax area. If you need a break, you can sit on the comfy futons. There is also a ping pong table if you want to play and do something different for a moment. There is also more space to train in addition to the area in the back. Moreover, there is a fitness area with a set of weights, bars, and more. It is a small area but you will have plenty of workouts that will help in between climbing. // PRICE // For one time day passes, adult price is $22. Shoe rental is $3. If you know that you're going to be bouldering at least twice a month, it's worth it to get a membership (especially since there's other locations in the chain you could go to). It's normally $54 and discounted $44 for students, teachers, healthcare workers, and military. The freezing/cancelling membership process is super easy too if you need to do so. If you know you'll be coming back again but can not commit to a monthly membership, I recommend getting the prepaid 10 visit punchcard. It becomes $18 per visit. You might be able to use your prepaid visit punchcard with your friends to get a lower price per visit. It also puts less pressure for you to use up all ten by yourself. (disclaimer: recommend double checking with staff to make sure this is still possible) // SERVICE & COMMUNITY // The staff is very friendly and is excited to help you learn. If you have any questions about how to climb or gear, they'll be able to give you suggestions. You can also purchase merchandise at the front desk. They sell clothing, chalk bags, shoes, crash pads and more. Everyone in the bouldering community is so friendly and willing to help one another! // COVID // Masks are required. // TIPS // If it's your or a friend's first time, fill out the waiver before coming to save time! https://climbhangar18.com/orange/first-time-visitor/ Sign up for their newsletters because sometimes they have membership signup deals! read more

Hangar 18 - Orange - Climbing Near Me - Orange, California

I like the place, but it's small. Staff is nice. I just wish it had more real estate for bouldering and parking.

I can only compare this to Sender One. In terms of size, I think the bouldering is about the same size. I think the biggest difference is the it feels like Hanger has a lot more paths and it's more compact. Sender One feels more spaced out. Both seems about the same size for bouldering. Hangar's room isn't as high as Sender One and Hangar is only bouldering and nothing else. Finally, parking is horrible. read more

The best hangar out there. Friendly staff, challenging yet rewarding and fun problems, and a huge space. This is the one to go to! I cannot recommend it enough. Shout out to Jackie who is especially knowledgeable and friendly. read more

This place is so cute but keep in mind ... it gets PACKED especially if you go at night around 6. They do have beginner classes and my instructor, alex, really made me and my friend feel comfortable and not feel stupid the entire time. Majority of my coworkers go here so I wanted to give it a try and I'm glad I did ! Also it's not like your normal gym and everyone there who climbs is extremely nice ! They're all super respectful read more

Literally cancelled my left arm so I'm taking a week off. My body hurts but I'm glad cause this place rocks. read more

Hangar 18 - Orange - Climbing Near Me - Orange, California

They used my wife's credit card for a stranger's monthly membership (which shares my wife's name), due to a system error according to a front desk staff. They told me to contact various "managers", which I've been trying to do for over a week, and yet they cannot bother to get this simple mistake fixed. read more

We really like comming here. It's an easy drive off the 57 near Anaheim stadium & Honda center. The staff is incredible not just here but also in Long Beach which has rappelling. It gets busy but never had a problem so far being too crowded. The membership is totally worth it but they also have great deals on groupon etc. We did the 10 punch membership since we weren't sure if it would get old but they even change up the walls time to time. read more

Hangar 18 - Orange - Climbing Near Me - Orange, California

If you love to climb, head on over. If you have never climbed, head on over. If you're trying to find a gym that has an amazing community of friendly people, head on over. All of the Hangar 18 gyms (if you buy access to one, you can go to them ALL!) have great, knowledgeable staff that can help teach you the ropes (hehe, climbing pun- but there are no ropes at this particular Hangar, only boulder problems). Plus, the climbing community is the most supportive bunch you'll ever meet. No judgments here, and people are always willing to help each other conquer the wall. There's no place like it. Plus there is an ample setup of free and machine weights for you to get your workout on in other ways if that's what you want to do that day. Cheers! read more

Canceled my membership in person and online. Still fraudulently charging me. Requiring me to email manager claiming they can't cancel my membership. Absolute scam. read more