Bridges Rock Gym in El Cerrito, CA, is a vibrant community hub for bouldering enthusiasts of all levels. The gym's friendly staff, diverse climbing routes, and excellent facilities make it a top choice. Visitors appreciate the gym's cleanliness, variety of bouldering problems, and convenient amenities like showers, locker rooms, saunas, and even a café/lounge area. In addition to top-notch climbing, Bridges offers fitness classes, yoga, and a welcoming atmosphere for families and climbers alike.
While the gym is renowned for its positive vibe and solid route setting, some users have noted issues with the condition of equipment and occasional overcrowding during peak hours. However, the majority of reviews praise the helpfulness of the staff and the overall quality of the climbing experience.
Pros:
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Clean facilities
- Diverse and fun bouldering routes
- Convenient amenities (showers, saunas, lockers, café/lounge)
- Regularly updated climbing problems
- Great for climbers of all levels
- Affordable day use and memberships
- Additional fitness classes and yoga available
- Family-friendly environment
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Occasional equipment issues (faucet/hand dryer)
- Overcrowding during peak hours
- Some holds could use replacement
Description
Indoor gym with a rock-climbing wall, cardio & strength training, plus yoga & fitness classes.
Location / Contact
- Address: 5635 San Diego St, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States
- Phone:+1 510-525-5635
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:bridgesrockgym.com
Rating Stats
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.8-star.
This business has 120 reviews.
The address is: 5635 San Diego St, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States .
The contact number is +1 510-525-5635
This service is listed under Rock Climbing Gym .
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Steven Du
6 years ago
Really nice staff and fun place to climb. Ive never been in the regular gym area but it looks decently well stocked. They have student discount nights ever friday which is nice too.
Zachariah Cook
6 years ago
It was great exactly what I was looking for. I had an insanely fun day with my friend bouldering. The only thing I didn't think of was how sore I would be after 6 hours of bouldering. The answer is...EXTREMELY SOREA way to lessen it though (for first time climbers), that I did not do is to stretch out your forearms, wrists, and fingers before you climbed. After you climb definitely try and take a bath.
Solangy Silva
6 years ago
I like the place! But don't security! My son stayed for a week at the summer camp in the month of August 2017. They opened my son's backpack and stole his entire Pokémon collection! But from 6 years of collection, most of the very expensive cards worth $ 170 or more! This collection would be worth $ 2000.00 plus 70 cards! I was very annoyed because no action was taken! I was told I would check it out and it has been practically a month and no solution! How else can someone get something in someone else's bag and nobody see? every security? Where's the camera? where's the assistant who did not see anyone touching other people's things! Very hurt! Because the value was not cheap for a mid week camp of $ 400 a week! Never again will my son return to summer camp there!😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔
Nicole Chabot
6 years ago
Kids enjoyed a wonderful week of camp at bridges. Counselors were incredibly warm, friendly and inviting to my kids who had no prior climbing experience. Each of my kids achieved something special over the course of the week which made them feel stronger and more capable. Will certainly return!
Crystal Peacher
6 years ago
Visited Bridges yesterday with my 6 year old. We had a great time, the staff was friendly, informative and patient. The bathrooms were super clean and had everything you'd need like showers, sauna, lockers, mirrors, tampons, blow dryer...and obviously toilets. We left happy and can't wait to visit again.
Jesus Romo (Zeus)
6 years ago
Great rock gym with essential training features and classes. Genuine routes set to more classic and diverse styles than more trendy gyms, still quiet and not as much clout as larger gyms, and you can feel a deep sense of community among it’s members.
April Parekh
6 years ago
Took my 5 and 7 year old over here to try climbing. They had a blast, especially my 7 year old who really is amazing to watch. She is a real natural. The gentleman at the front desk was very helpful and warm and friendly. We will definitely be back.
Daniel Howe
6 years ago
Very cool. Bouldering for adults, kids can rope up for the 5.3’s in the corner. I especially like the walk off at the top. Brings a different sensation to gym climbing that typically only is experienced outdoors. Will come here again!
Riza Tanner
6 years ago
I am writing this on behalf of my son who is attending the spring break camp and has also participated in the afterschool program when it was still drop in. I am so impressed with the instructors, especially Ernesto, for his enthusiasm, quality of interaction with the kids and easy, clear communication with parents. The gym is just big enough not to feel small and small enough to feel like a community. I appriate the atmosphere when it is on the quieter side during daytime hours. If I lived closer, we would certainly be active members and I look forward to signing my son up for more camps and classes. This is a great resource. Very comfortable and friendly staff.
Justin
6 years ago
Bridges is one of the best bouldering gyms I've ever been to. I can't say that I am the most experienced; however, I've been to a handful of gyms now. Bridges definitely stands out.They offer a wide variety of climbs, and a good spread of difficulty levels. The crash pads look worn, but they're ready to take your fall. You can climb confidently!The climbs are fun, too, because they encourage you to climb over the top, and then reward you with easy, ladder like installations from which you may then climb down.If I had to say anything negative about Bridges, I would say that some of their handholds are worn to the point of being smooth (but not entirely, of course). This is frustrating to someone like me; however, I also have to say that this was different from what I'm used to, and in that spirit it was good for me to try to keep my grip on smoother handholds.Bonus: They have slack lines, and I pluralize to indicate that there are a variety of slack lines. If you're like me, and had only ever been on a gibbon classic or surfer, then you're in for a treat.All I all I would say that this is my in my top two favorite gyms, and I would recommend it to anyone.