Rockreation Sport Climbing Center 1300 Logan Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

"I've been going to this climbing gym for months and it's awesome. It's a small gym, but the staff are so nice and helpful. The atmosphere is very relaxed. It can get a bit loud inside the gym during the day, so I'd be prepared for that."

"The best gym I've been to! Stopped off on a road trip for a quick session and a shower and ended up staying for 4 hours. It's the closest a gym has ever felt to being outside, full of edges, pockets, huecos, and other amazing features. Everyone (staff and patrons) were so friendly and I was able to find top rope partners easily. The showers were also nice and they let me fill up some gallons of water :) Will go again if I'm ever in the area."

"I was a member here for over a year until I moved away from the area. Rockreation is a great gym no matter your style or experience. The gym is not massive like Sender, but it still has plenty of lead, TR, and boulder walls to keep you busy and has a more low key and relaxed vibe compared to Sender. Also, the gym area is really awesome and they have a yoga studio as well. The staff is always friendly and welcoming and just really relaxed in general. I would recommend checking this place out if you are looking for a new gym or just want to try climbing in a different environment."

"My husband and I were visiting California to binge on a pretty sinful food tour after hiding in our basement for the past two years. After a few days of basically guzzling oil, butter, and carbs, we needed to find a solution to digest to make room for two more days of food. That's why we came to Rockreation because 20 mins of climbing is practically 2 hrs of a regular gym. The staff was nice and accommodating. They were professional and were super informative/nice in letting me know that there aren't auto belay systems at the gym. But no worries, they have a huge selection of routes for lead climbing, trad climbing, and an awesome cave (basically 7 sections within and outside of it) for bouldering. + 1 for a dedicated traversing wall. I find the routes creatively set and not just routes where you can power through with raw muscles. The fitness facility includes other regular gym equipment and hang boards. I do find it unique that the routes' difficulties aren't marked. It's pretty beneficial because it encourages people to try out routes they'd normally wouldn't try if it was ranked. I love this gym - too bad I don't live locally here. :("

"Super friendly staff, clean everything, shower, restroom, floors, and gym. Chill and relaxed atmosphere. Fun place for rock climbing."