Staff: This is where they really shined. Had the chance to go here for the first time and met Hanna and either Jackson or Andres (sorry). They were the two working the kid area on Saturday morning. I was so impressed by how friendly, caring, and happy they were. Both loved their jobs and did a fantastic job of helping and watching over all of the climbers to ensure their safety and happiness. Great job to both. Quality: This place is massive. I was so amazed at how big it is and how many different climbing options they have. It is cleaned well run, offers lots of variety, and a beautiful establishment. Value: Very fair. Overall: This place rocks! Cannot wait to return. My one suggestion to their marketing team is to add the word climbing or indoor climbing to the signage. I attended a birthday party right next door and had no idea they were even here. Maybe within the climbing community they are known but to others it is easy to miss them being there. Overall, I was super impressed by this business and look forward to their continued success. read more

I love this new location! From going to the original location to this new one, what a contrast! The buckles are so easy for kids, me with arthritis hands, to clip on and off 10/10 ease. We had a really hard time with the buckles at the Santa Ana location. We got the starter punch card for my kiddo $69 for 5 visits in a period of 2 months. Can't really beat that deal. Very friendly/courteous staff here. It wasn't too busy on a Sat 5:15 last reservation time. Because it wasn't too crowded, and the ease of clipping in/out my kiddo enjoyed his time until the last second. Vs the Santa Ana location he was getting super frustrated and was giving up. The reason for 1 star off is because the area is quite small. Have to be careful not To be in the way of other climbers jumping Off etc. I want to try it next time with my husband. Costs are reasonable! Thank you Sender One Aliso Viejo. read more

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This is the newest Sender One location, and it's definitely my favorite. It's pretty far from where I live, so unfortunately I won't be able to come frequently, however I've already made the drive several times here since their opening. The route setting is the most fun I've had of all the locations. There's a route setter I don't think I've seen anywhere else (I think maybe their codename is Monk) who set really awesome routes. In general the climbs here feel very balanced with an even difficulty the whole way up (as opposed to LAX, where one move will be impossible on an otherwise very easy climb). Some of the 5.10s also feel more challenging compared to other S1 locations, which opens up more climbing options for intermediate and/or lead climbers. The biggest plus of this gym is what's surrounding it. Having boba, coffee, and food right next door is absolutely what climbing gyms have been missing in California. Being able to take a quick break and get back into the climbing session was really nice. I really hope future locations build in shopping centers similar to this! read more

This gym is so nice and clean. It's got a ton of space. Never had to wait for access to anything. There's a great workout section. The bathroom amenities were nice and clean as well. The staff greeted us immediately and we had a great time doing some top rope and bouldering here. read more

Sender One Climbing - Rock Climbing Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

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We happened to be the area and wanted to get a climb in so we went to this new location. Very nice looking gym! Facilities were very clean and staff were friendly! It was easy to sign the waiver and get started even as first timers at Sender One gyms. The bouldering difficulty is definitely softer than our usual gyms down in San Diego, but that may be due to newness of the gym. There seem to be a lot of climbs suitable for children so maybe this is better for families too. The bouldering area is a bit smaller than I imagined from the pictures but there's a lot of rope climbing available- we just are boulder only. We still had a really good time and the 5 stars is really for the service received throughout our time here. All the guests were also very respectful of space/climbing etiquette. read more

Sender One Climbing - Rock Climbing Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

I was invited here so the kids can hang out with their cousin. I didn't know what to expect except rock climbing for kids. I was in the section reserved for younger kids. Walls are supposed to be easier but they add challenges for kids with more experience but not ready for the taller walls. It gets pretty crowded but kids are generally good at waiting for their turns. There were some older kids were in this area because they came with younger siblings. There were nice to other kids and helped when needed. It was a great experience for all of us. It can be physical if you try different challenges. They do birthday parties here. read more

I was walking around Aliso Viejo town center and discovered this huge climbing gym. I wish they had an elliptical climb! I can definitely get my steps in here climbing all of the various walls! This is a brilliant idea for the adventurous people who enjoy challenging themselves and building confidence! They have kids camp so you can drop off the brats and go shopping in the area! read more

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Review solely for Sender City. It's smaller than those of Santa Ana and LAX. It uses a D-ring auto belay system which was harder to use for kids. Only ages 10+ may clip themselves in and out vs 6+ at the older locations. The height towers are also much lower than those of the other locations. This could be either good or bad depending on the bravery of the child. But for adults, it's not much of a challenge. Also, reservations are highly recommended for this location since it's much smaller capacity, so spots fill up much faster. Seemed like 5 parties vs 6 or 7 at the other locations. read more

Such a great indoor climbing spot for the whole family! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. After taking the intro training class, my wife and I have been loving coming back every week to climb together. It's also super family-friendly--kids have plenty of fun activities and entertainment options to enjoy, and there's even a small fitness area as well. The whole place has such a positive and encouraging vibe. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking to try indoor climbing and get into an awesome sport! read more

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Not sure if it was off day when I went, but we had a pretty disappointing experience. When we arrived, there weren't too many people climbing, but only one person working the front. He was friendly and helped us through the paperwork and signed us up for a 5-punch card (virtual) that comes with equipment rental. He also helped us get shoes. There are several areas for top rope climbing of different grades. A few areas for bouldering, a "Sender City" interactive climbing center, and a fitness center. One larger wall was blocked off because they were setting up a new course. I asked to have my belay skills certified because that's what my son was interested in, and was told to come back to the front desk in 30min. So we went bouldering. There weren't a lot of 0 and 1 grades, so my youngest son couldn't really do anything and I really wish I hadn't bought him a 5-punch pass. Oh well. We went back to the front after 30min and the guy wasn't there anymore. In fact, we didn't see him for the rest of the visit. So we waited about 10min for someone to notice us and be available, then I relayed what I was told. She said she would check me in a couple of minutes. A whopping 15min later, nothing had happened, and my boys were getting restless. To be fair, she was helping another group. However, she could have told me a more accurate time, asked me to come back in a bit, got a harness ready...but nothing. So we decided to go back to bouldering. Again, not many Grade 0s and 1s, so we were stuck doing the same things. An hour and a half later, she still hadn't come to check. We were all tired, so we decided to leave. On the way out, she finally acknowledged us, asking if I still wanted to be certified. We were all literally taking shoes off and getting ready to go. Great timing. She apologized and said she hopes we come back... We'll probably be back to finish off the card, but not sure about after if the service stays like this. As of now, we'd much rather go to Aesthetic. read more

Another Sender One opening, this time in South County. I've been a member since day 1 in Santa Ana, and I will still make that my primary gym (was closer to home) but the Aliso gym is going to be in the mix on weekends. Like Lakewood, Aliso is a smaller gym, but it has everything, including leading, bouldering a kids climbing center (Birthday Parties!) and crack climbing. read more

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This location has only been open for a few weeks, but we're so glad it's here. We've had a few meetups with friends, and my son has gotten to climb at Sender City (kids area) boulder and rock climb the tall / vertical walls. Came home drenched today, new obsession unlocked. A fun healthy activity, great exercise and the staff is really friendly and helpful. There has been nothing in this area for kids, and we're always driving 30+ minutes to other Sender One's and climbing gyms, and or other indoor activity places. So this is refreshing, beats staying home and certainly beats video games. Obviously the place is brand new and really clean, but also very spacious with a lot of variety, a few exercise machines and yoga. We're also looking forward to the youth and summer camps, and of course a new Birthday party spot. read more

Sender One Climbing - Rock Climbing Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

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A beautifully designed and gorgeous new fully fledged climbing gym in south OC? SIGN ME UP! I can't tell you guys how excited I am to finally have a Sender One in this area, because the drive to Santa Ana unfortunately was just too far to make regularly besides the kids climbing camps or the monthly events here and there. My daughter loves the kids programs they offer, and I love the ease of having a healthy option to the traditional gym with climbing. But they have a fitness area and yoga too so Sender One really ticks all the boxes anyway! This gym is such an amazing community addition to the Aliso Viejo Town Center. read more

Sender One Climbing - Sender City Climbing area for kids and adults alike! - Rock Climbing Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Compared with the Santa Ana location, the Aliso Viejo Sender City feels better suited for older kids or kids with some climbing confidence. Some of the kids' climbing elements are a little trickier, and the setup can be less forgiving for younger kids who still need help clipping in or getting comfortable. The staff at this new facility are great. We're happy this location opened and will come back, but parents with younger elementary kids may find Santa Ana a bit easier. read more

Sender One Climbing - Rock Climbing Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Great facility with plenty of options for every level. From Center City for kids(adults can climb too), to free climb walls and regular walls. My kids love sender city. They have quite a few options for the kids. Different walls, a slide, and other type of climbers. Clean facility, quality equipment and pleasant staff. Highly recommend. read more

This gym is worth checking and putting your membership in since you have access to all their other branches. In comparison to the Santa Ana branch which is the closest to this one, it may seem smaller, but it's not like you're going to climb all the routes they have in a day anyway, so it's not really an issue. Also, it's a new playground so I like the vibe of it: high ceilings, good ventilation, and bright atmosphere! I was reading the earlier reviews, and as someone who's been there in their early days, I feel like we need to give this gym some grace since it just barely opened and there's still so much to improve on. I can see that the staff (kudos!) are doing their best, especially now they have their full hours. There are also lots of bouldering routes now, beginner friendly ones, too, that are technical, and not just the ladder-like type ones which I think is great if you want to grow as a climber. I also liked their yoga class and they have new quality mats and equipment! I just wish the studio had mirrors so you can see your form. Their regular gym is spacious and bright as well. Their restrooms are well-maintained and the cubicle doors have good privacy (number 2-friendly! Lol) I like how they try to bring people together by having different kinds of event. If you wanna climb hard and try more routes, their other branches are accessible, but I believe that this is enough to get your daily grind and that's what matters. It just really depends on your preference. read more

Sender One Climbing - Rock Climbing Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

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I went here with my family for our first climbing experience. The staff are helpful when they come, but we were scheduled for 11:15 and the staff didn't come to give us our gear until 11:30! The climbing is fun if you have hands made of metal because if you grab any of the grabbing objects your hands start to be worn out. On some of the climbing courses, the metal harness jammed in to my 7yo and 10 yo mouth/chest. read more

Can't wait for a full service climbing gym in south county! Opening in February. Sport/lead climbing, top rope, bouldering, sauna, and kids climbing/party area. read more

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Just had the best experience here with my daughters, especially thanks to Seth. The place is immaculate and very welcoming for anyone, even a newcomer like myself. Seth was extraordinarily helpful and friendly, explaining every aspect of the process for us and answering all our questions. He even let me younger daughter give it a shot first to see if she'd be into it before we committed. I can't recommend this place enough and really want to thank Seth for going above and beyond for our little family. Thank you! read more

What a Gem , what an experience ! Sender Has done it ! Climbing Climbing Climbing . Clean Professional Adventive Sets Orange County California Sender read more

I've been so excited about Sender one coming to Aliso Viejo and finally it's here. I went in yesterday and today and picked up a five punch card for my young daughter. Could not be more happy with our experience. Keyana made the experience that much better since my daughter was a little uncomfortable with the experience initially, but Kiana made it super enjoyable and now she wants to come back. Keep up the good work guys! read more

Great facility! It is clean, well ventilated, and spacious! The staff are very helpful and friendly.

I've been a member for a couple of months now. Overall, I've really enjoyed my experience. One thing I wish they'd improve on however was how they handled kids in the main climbing area. I think climbing is an excellent activity for kids, but it's not a playground. I always see kids running and playing on the mats. I had a close call once with almost falling on a kid, and I've seen it almost happen with other people too. It's both very unsafe and very distracting. I wish staff really emphasized ground rules with the parents and kids, then also enforced them . read more

We love this gym, it's super spacious and clean, never feels crowded even when there's a lot of people. The staff is great and super friendly. Nica is the sweetest, she's super attentive and knowledgeable. Because I'm a beginner I've had a ton of questions and she has made it so easy to start and stick with it. It's so appreciated, thank you Nica! read more

Extremely fun place to go to. Probably your best bet for rock climbing in the area. The only issue I could have is teenagers messing around but that's not something they can control. They have a designated "sender city" for kids and teens that has harnesses attached to automatic balets which makes it very safe and fun. Also very big bouldering area and even bigger top rope area. Which you do have to ask for a staff member or another person to do it but if you bring others getting certified is easy. Also they have a top rope where you hook yourself in I forgot what it was called though. You do have to take a short class for that too though. Very fun place kind of pricy for membership but day pass is good priced. read more

Sender One Aliso Viejo is amazing! Brand new everything and great setup for kids, families, parties, etc. Excited to have this in the community. read more