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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Cynthia Lall
1 year ago
I brought my kids here on a Saturday afternoon. The young man at the front desk was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and professional. The gym was great, the restrooms clean, and most importantly my kids had fun! Thank you!
MAT
1 year ago
Nice gym, shame no lead climbing or top rope options. Facilities for endurance training is good with clean changing rooms. Adjacent to Ranch 99 for cheap food so all in all a good location to climb ignoring no rope climbing options.
DogRat Cat
1 year ago
I brought two under-14s to the gym and was told I would have to PAY $22 as well in order to enter to keep an eye on them since the gym has a rule that an adult guardian has to be within six feet of them.We went to the gym in August and I didn’t have to pay to watch the kids.I was told there has been a change of policy yet nowhere on your website does it state this change.This policy is not very welcoming to younger climbers to say the least.You’ve lost at least three customers.Editing this review to address the reply from gym. It's reasonable to insist on adult supervision but making the guardian pay the full climbing rate when all they do is sit and watch doesn't make sense. At least not from the customer's point of view.
Magdalena Romo
1 year ago
The staff members were warm and welcoming, and I loved the routes we climbed! As a newer climber (and first time to this gym), I would have appreciated a little tour and explanation of which routes i could top out on and which ones should be down climbed.
Eliza Khuner
1 year ago
My kids loved the camp. The bouldering has a good variety, enough to keep me busy for a visit. Not sure if I'd join the gym long-term.
P Flores
1 year ago
I’m not a member of any climbing gym. The day use price is more affordable than others I’ve been too. Gym is clean. Climbing routes are good for novice folks like myself and challenging for passionate climbers that I went with. Lady at the counter was kind and professional!
Cody Knope-Jenkins
1 year ago
Fun little neighborhood gym! Some phenomenal setting held back by old concrete walls and fun new holds mixed with overly polished holds that should be moved out of rotation. Overall I would visit again, but might hesitate to get a membership unless I lived really close.
Brenden Millstein
1 year ago
Good bouldering gym. Friendly staff. Surprisingly good free weight gym and cardio equipment. Good prices. Now if only my 6yr old would want to climb rocks with me more...
Dave Bleckinger
1 year ago
This gym has great route setting and variety for all levels of climbers. The cardio, weight and training equipment is a nice bonus, and yoga and other classes are included with a membership. The members are very friendly and helpful.
Calvin DeJesus
1 year ago
Cute small climbing gym with a great variety of wall features and fun problems. Didn't try cardio area, but saw they have Kaiser bikes. The weights section is small in space but well equipped. Will be going back and recommend to those into bouldering. The cave section is nice.