Mission Cliffs Climbing & Ftns
(415) 550-0515
2295 Harrison St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
37.7604
-122.4124
Neighborhoods: Central East, Mission
What People Are Saying About Mission Cliffs Climbing & Ftns
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
Athletes of all experience levels come to this renovated industrial building with its extensive climbing routes and facilities. The gym hosts lessons and clinics for beginners and experts, as well as climbing competitions and outdoor instructional trips (for kids and adults). Included in the price of a day pass is access to the free-weight room, aerobic machines and sauna.
User Reviews
kachua
March 03, 2009
The pale green warehouse in San Francisco?s Mission District has become a familiar sight for Joel Tornatore over the last five years, even though he doesn?t live in the neighborhood?or the city, for that matter. So why does he make the 26-mile trek to Mission Cliffs from Redwood City twice a week? ?Mostly for the social side of it,? said Tornatore. ?And the climbing is pretty darn good here.? With a number of color-coded routes spanning 14,000 square feet of climbing terrain, this indoor climbing facility and gym can boast a decent crowd at almost any time of the day?whether it?s for a birthday party, a team-building event or just a Friday night. Connor McLeod, who recently became a member at Mission Cliffs, also enjoys meeting and socializing with other climbers. ?You show up and see someone and you always have a partner,? said McLeod. ?It?s a very rare occasion when I?ll show up here and not find somebody.? Don?t worry if you?re too shy to approach a stranger yourself: McLeod added that guests can have someone at the front desk page another climber over the loudspeakers. You also don?t need to worry about having experience or a membership to try your hand at climbing. Anja Dimacali, was invited by a friend for her second visit?and not without reason. ?It?s a great workout,? Dimacali said. ?It?s one thing I really love about it.? For even more of a workout?no partner required?guests can try fitness equipment and classes, such as cardio boxing and yoga, or bouldering, which involves climbing on shorter but equally challenging walls without a harness. Founded in 1995 by Mark and Debra Melvin, Mission Cliffs was the first of the Melvins? five indoor rock climbing facilities under the Touchstone Climbing, Inc. umbrella in Northern California?an idea that quickly rose in popularity. ?It?s an activity that anyone can do,? said instructor Steve Lancaster. ?It encompasses pretty much everybody?every age, every body type, color, everything. It?s a pretty good equalizer.?
read full review
Anonymous
August 17, 2008
very knowledgeable and approachable staff. No snootiness. If you go during the day, it's quiet and a lot more fun. It gets packed around 6. The routes are not complex, the bouldering is fun but less challenging than planet granite. A great way to either start climbing oir to maintain your condition when not climbing outside.
read full reviewAnonymous
November 10, 2005
Mission Cliffs is a great place to stay in shape. Many of their routesetters are good and they have some workout equipment as well. The only thing is, it gets hot when it's sunny outside because of the windows (it's like a greenhouse) and lack of ventilation. Other than that, I only have good things to say about the place. :) PROS: great work out, friendly staff, friendly people CONS: poor ventilation
read full reviewThe Details on Mission Cliffs Climbing & Ftns
Save Money:
Bring your own sneakers and save the $3 shoe rental.
The Extras:
Tell the front desk that you're climbing solo and they'll pair you with a belay partner.
When to Go:
Arrive before 3pm (Monday-Friday) and save $8 on a day pass.
Category:
Health Clubs & Gyms, Attractions, Fitness Equipment, Recreation Facilities, Sporting Goods, Sports Clubs, Fitness Apparel, Backpacking Gear
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
