Cliffs of Id

oh my gosh I can’t get enough of bouldering!
Every Monday I go for their Stretch Class if I’m in town with Lauren who is amazing and it’s only $ 15 if you wanted to pay an extra $ 5 or $ 20 you can spend the entire day there not only do the stretch class but also go hit the dry sauna Boulder and rent shoes
Oh I sore the hot active Asians there but that’s just me! LoL

Came in from Las Vegas and wanted to check out a gym while we were on vacation. Came on memorial day, and they were on holiday hours, so this place was packed. Not sure if that’s how this place always is or if it was just the holiday, but there were tons of people.
The gym had awesome walls with really cool angles that I haven’t seen in a gym before. The problems were fun to do, and could get pretty lengthy depending on what wall you were on. Mat softness was perfect, and the holds seemed new, though they weren’t sharp like brand new holds can be.
They were doing construction on one half of the gym, so when they’re done it should be a decent size.
My only negative was that there was not enough walking room because the mats stretched so far and there were tons of people sitting and laying on them. It would be better to have less matt space and more walking room with benches to sit on, especially as they have signs saying not to leave items on the mats.
Overall, it was a nice gym. It should be really nice when the rest of it is finished.

This place is huge, clean, and has a wide variety of bouldering problems. The staff is friendly, and I had no problem finding a spot in the lot on Sunday afternoon.
The grading is a bit soft (good if you need a self esteem boost), about one level softer than dogpatch boulders and mission cliffs.
I personally like the grainy holds — the graininess, while painful, makes it easier for you to hang on!

Be sure to check out the stretch class offered by Lauren in the upstairs room on Mondays at 8:30 pm. I always feel better after her classes and she know how to change up the routine for an effective workout.

As a long time fan of LA Boulders, and a fan of Hollywood Boulders, Cliffs of Id, although not my favorite, is surely a beautifully built Touchstone gym! First off… the space. It’s HUGE! At least 3 times the size of LA Boulders, AND they aren’t even done building the top-​roping area! They also have a steam room in their locker rooms, which I have yet to use, and their studio (for yoga, Acro yoga, TRX, and a BUNCH of other activities) is gorgeous as well! They also have the separate weight room for other exercises along with treadmills and many other gym equipment.
Now on to the actual reason we’re here! Bouldering. Keep in mind, you don’t use rope for bouldering… all you need is a pair of climbing shoes (which you can rent)! The shape of the walls offer climbers a variety of levels that require all sorts of technique! You have beginner problems at V0’s and V1’s, all the way to crazy dynamic V11’s! The routesetters here are mostly the same who set at LAB or Hollywood Boulders, so expect those quality problems! The holds here are still relatively fresh and rougher compared to the ones at LAB, so my hands always hurt a bit more after a session here. Always be mindful of where you walk; climbers can fall from the sky at any time!
Weekdays before 3pm is $ 15 + $ 4 for shoes. Weekdays after 3pm and weekends is $ 20. Kids under 12 is always $ 15. If you need chalk, you can rent a bag for $ 1. If you’re going with a group of friends, just get one bag for everyone… really…there is no need for too much chalk on your hands.
Currently, parking is kind of horrible (it may be because I go in the evenings around 7/7:30ish) since a part of their lot is still being used for construction of their top-​roping area. There’s street parking… but that can be kind of tricky at times too.
Anyway, if you want a great workout that will make you question your strength and still have a great time (and if you’re in the Culver City area), come to Cliffs of Id! You won’t regret it!

First a disclaimer about the ratings, there’s no way I’m a V5 climber. Never have been. So let’s just say ‘soft’ might be a good way to describe them.
That said, the problems are sooooo goood! It’s rare for me to be able to compare pulling plastic with climbing outdoors, but I did today. More than once! The less than vertical section in the back is alone worth the drive from Pasadena and I sincerely hope they incorporate slab routes in the roped section once it’s complete!
Did I mention this place has the nicest bathrooms I’ve used anywhere, much less a climbing gym, in a long time? And the saunas?
Please, please bring a Touchstone facility to the SGV! We climb, we have disposable income and respect for world class operations. Driving to the west side, or even DTLA where I am a member of the impressive Stronghold, is a drag but totally worth it to climb at this stunning facility!
Absolutely coming back — the best experience I’ve had in over ten years at a climbing gym from the moment I walked in!
Right.
The.
Fuck.
On!

Gosh. this is seriously harder than it looks!
Ive rocked climb with a harness plenty of times and I guess this was my first REAL experience at bouldering and it beat me up pretty good!
The feeling of a harness obviously makes you feel invincible but the fact that you have no security but a seemingly bouncy floor doesn’t make me feel too comfortable climbing all the way up without feeling a bit queasy in the tummy!
I actually don’t have a fear of heights until that day, the instructor however did their best on introducing different techniques to help us climb better but it was still a work in progress. Def worth a couple more tries that is for sure!

Went to this gym while traveling to Culver City and it was amazing. Best climbing gym I’ve ever been to. Routes are set very well, but the grading is pretty soft. I was flashing grades that I usually have to project at my local gym. Tons of climbing area and each wall is different. You can go from slab to a massive overhanging wall or anything in-​between. The wall is basically made of sandpaper so you can almost smear every route. If your footwork isn’t great, you could probably wear through a pair of shoes within a few visits. I’m sure this will get better overtime.
I’ve been to at least a dozen other gyms in the US and Canada and this one is by far the best.

I’ve climbed a handful of times for the past few years. My boyfriend is a climber so we would take trips to Joshua Tree every once in a while and I’d also join him at his climbing gym in Long Beach every now and then. When I moved out to Culver City I decided to join a climbing gym because I wanted to get more into it! I’ve never had a membership at a climbing gym before, but I’ve been to a few and climbed with a day pass. This is a GREAT first gym to get a membership at. It’s a fantastic gym in general.
I’ve had a membership here since it opened in late December of 2015 and it’s been so awesome. This place is HUGE and there are endless problems to work on. There’s something for everyone here from beginners to the very experienced climbers.
They also host classes in a room on the second story. I’ve been to the yoga classes and loved them. I think they also do TRX classes and a few other activities too. Right next to that room is a weight and cardio room. There’s free weights, ellipticals and treadmills. And on top of that they also have a steam room. This place really has it all.
It’s a little pricey but I’m more than willing to pay to go to this gym. A membership is $ 75/​month and a day pass is $ 20 (if you come before 3 p.m. the day pass is $ 15). The vibe is awesome, the employees and members are super welcoming and helpful, and it’s a really nice facility.
Parking is pretty tough. It’s a small lot and it fills up really quickly. There’s street parking around the area but on weeknights it’s still pretty difficult to find a spot, so be prepared to hunt for a place to park your car.
Right now they only have bouldering, but around summer 2016 they’ll have top roping! The walls will be 30 – 40 feet which sounds so cool. I can’t wait to see how that turns out.

I like this Bouldering Gym a lot! I recently started getting into bouldering. This was one of the better gyms I’ve been to. Pretty new and plenty of space! There’s a lot of challenging ones to conquer! They also have an upstairs area for other workouts. They have treadmills and also a separate room for classes that helps you stretch out your muscles after a long climb. The restrooms are super nice too. They have a sauna in there and places to shower. I haven’t seen a restroom this nice at a gym before. Highly recommended!

Beautiful new bouldering gym (rope climbing to come later) located in Culver City. The facilities are spacious, clean and has TONS of routes in varying difficulty, angles and inclines. There is also a second story with regular gym equipment and rooms for classes. If I lived in LA I would totally have a membership here. Day passes are $ 20 and there is parking on site.
Definiatly come check it out if you are in the area and looking to mix up your workout routine.

Best mid-​city /​westside spot to get your climb on.
Nearly a hundred problems for you to play around and get busy. Great people and fun attitude here, no egos and people are patient and willing to give beta. Cool atmosphere, except for the sauna, which is sweaty.

Awesome facility.
They are constantly adding new routes that are challenging and fun. They dont rip down things so fast that you don’t have time to work on it. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and super laid back. As far as amenities they have nice locker rooms with saunas which is awesome post climbing.
The only bummer about this place is its so popular that sometimes you’re not able to find close parking but honestly I’ve never had to walk more than a block.

I’ve been waiting with great anticipation for this gym to open, mainly since it’s closer to my home than the LAB, and it’s been worth it. The layout in general, and the routes in particular, are far better than I had expected, and as a longterm Touchstone member I expected them to at least maintain their high standards, but they’ve gone above and beyond this time. In addition to the bouldering problems, which, in my opinion, are better than those at any other gym I’ve been to in California and New York, the So Cal Touchstone staff are amazing. Remy, Jeff, Graystone, Nash, Kevin, Matt, Ryan… to just name a few. Always super helpful, patient, and generally friendly. And the little things are also really nice — the clean, white, neatly folded towels I can always count on, the clean bathrooms, everything. Excellent job all around, Cliffs of Id. You should all be proud. Thank you.

The newly birthed Cliffs of Id are as immaculate as advertised. Their gluttonous selection of bouldering routes are only eclipsed by their vast array of amenities (saunas, stretching studios, and TOWELS for fucking DAYZZZ!!!)
But in all seriousness, Touchstone nailed it. They got a great staff (shoutout Alex/​Kimi) with killer setters – Can’t wait to see how legendary this place gets once ropes are up.
If you’re itching like a fiend for a proper indoor climb… HIT THESE ROCKS

Pretty great, though some of the topouts seem a bit dangerous for their rating (not surprising as they learn how to work with the new walls). Way more spacious than LA. B, and the sauna is a nice touch. They seem to still be working out some kinks, though. For example, I went last Saturday and they ran out of shower towels towards the end of the day.
Friendly staff– many familiar faces from the first Touchstone gym in LA, LA Boulders.

SICKEST GYM EVER!
parking is a little tight but I always manage.
The climbs are great, not too crowded and the people are amazing: D

This gym rocks
I love the boulder color scheme
I’ve tried a few bouldering gyms, and this one is far beta than the rest
I’m always pumped when I know i’m about to get here
Cool glad I got that out of my system.
I’m relatively new to climbing, but I’ve checked out a few bouldering gyms: Pipeworks in Sacramento, LAB and the Studio in San Jose, Hangar 18 near Torrance, and The Austin Bouldering Project in Texas. That being said, Cliffs of Id and LAB are my favorites. Lots of different and interesting routes, good variety in difficulties and technique, and wifi. They’re also still working on their top rope climbing walls, exercise classes, and I think weight room. once that’s set up this gym will have it all!
I noticed that a lot of the people at cliffs are the same as those at LAb. In other words, everybody is friendly and willing to chime in with some tips or encouragement. At $ 75/​mo their membership is a fantastic value.
If you’re reading this in ³⁄₂₀₁₆ or later, disregard: Finally, their new holds may take some getting used to since they’re extra grainy.

Disclaimer: I’m a climbing noob and have only been to one other spot. But LOVE it here.
This may sound weird because it’s really just a gym, but this place is BEAUTIFUL. Everything is brand new, the walls look cool, and the colors are so pretty. Although they are currently limited to bouldering, it’s humongous. Climbers are so nice, it already has a community feeling of sorts.
The staff is super helpful and friendly, though they’re still figuring things out. Package is about $ 75/​month (no intro fees through Jan) and includes access to other gyms. No classes available until January… but can’t wait for yoga!

*Bouldering area review only*
SF climbing crew and I stopped by Cliffs of Id during their limited holiday bouldering hours. In true Touchstone gym style, the setting was great with nice varied setting and fun features to climb. I appreciated the opportunity to practice overhung routes and liebacking — there’s a lot of that here!
Most of all, the tapeless, clean route setting and seamless flooring made for a nice aesthetic. I could photograph this gym all day!
Lot parking was a breeze, but I’m sure once the gym is running at full capacity, it will be a little tricker. The gym will have rope climbing, fitness room, weight rooms, and yoga in 2016. I loved what I saw and will come back for more! Great gym addition to the Touchstone fam!