VITAL Climbing Gym - Oceanside

Was visiting the area for about a month and decided to join this gym and the sport. I stopped at several popular gyms omw back home because I was hooked--VITAL has the most welcoming staff, and was the only place with a top out boulder. Thank you for a great experience, including Bouldering 101, and a new hobby+community to enjoy.

Had a great session here tonight, met some cool people, worked on some hard problems. First time at this bouldering-only gym, seems like they could have more problems on the wall, but it's also refreshing to have nice clean walls to climb on. All grades are represented.The quality and variety of the holds 6/10. There was excessive rubber on many of the holds, so much so that my hands showed black. Quality of the routesetting 8/10 nationally, and maybe 6/10 for cali. The problems feel very much like outdoor bouldering, which is cool to experience. The color range grading system seemed functional. In addition to old school sets, they have comp problems above V8, and there are many strong climbers at this gym, especially the youth. Unfortunately they had the windows closed due to the heat wave, so I'll have to come again to experience the ocean breeze!Only complaint is they tried to make me wear a tacky orange carnival-style wrist band since I wasn't a member. What the heck? Lol A day pass is $22 without gear. Overall a very nice small gym and a really cool location. Cheers from the east coast.

Had a quick delivery to this place. Christian was friendly. Cool looking gym, seems fun and very clean.

3.5 starsI want to love this place more since it is down the street. The place solves my …

My daughter loves this Vital location. They have large floor to ceiling windows they are able to open to let in the ocean breeze!The facilities are clean and inviting.Good variety of sets that are regularly changed to keep it interesting.

My son is on the youth team here and we love the coaches and staff. They are great with the kiddos. They reset the climbs often so they aren't the same every time you come in. They have a selection of snacks and drinks available for …

Could not give a more glowing review. I have been going for almost 2 years. This was my first time climbing and I still remember that day, I remember the staff member I met first and we take bi weekly. I remember a member who I will always remember as an inspiration. I joined the team which taught me the basics and brought me a community. The staff is very friendly and it doesn’t take much to make friends. The community there is wonderful. I have only met ~4 people who have been unpleasant in all of my interactions. The area is wonderful with amazing restaurants across, and to the right of (bagby brew co.) with the occasional motor cycle. (AND I HAVEN’T EVEN GOT TO THE WALLS) with a simple workout area, Ariel silk, slack line, and yoga, the instructors are great and nice. The walls are very challenging (I’m small) and will always interest you. The climb holds are changed out and fun. Very fun cave, simple top out bolder, ‘iceberg’ wall, and a slab+30^o wall, plenty to work on.Honestly vital will always be special to me even with little cons to it. But I will always be happy about what it has done!Don’t bother watching all the videos, I cut many off.

This is a great bouldering gym. There is no top rope here. But there are classes for yoga and good amount of weights and other gym equipment.This is a great place to really learn the techniques of climbing. The staff is always friendly and helpful.The overall vibe of this place is really peaceful and friendly. I've personally gotten to know some of the regulars/staff myself.I'd highly suggest in checking it out. There is a lot of great people focused on getting in better shape and helping others.

Beautiful bouldering space. Took our 8 yo for his first climbing/bouldering experience and he loved it. The gym is a good size, very clean bathrooms, has free weights a few machines. Wish we would have found it earlier in our vacation to …

Clean airy building easily accessible on Coast Highway 101. No harnesses. Too expensive membership for my current budget and I fear breaking my neck in there but I see why it is popular. Unique opportunity to gain climbing skills in Oceanside.