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Hangar 18 Indoor Climbing Gym - Long Beach in Signal Hill

4.4 (163) 2599 E Willow St, Signal Hill, CA 90755, United States

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Signal Hill, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 562-981-3200
Site: https://climbhangar18.com/lo...

Opening hours

Monday:10 AM–10 PM
Tuesday:10 AM–10 PM
Wednesday:10 AM–10 PM
Thursday:10 AM–10 PM
Friday:10 AM–9 PM
Saturday:10 AM–8 PM
Sunday:10 AM–8 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

163 Reviews for Hangar 18 Indoor Climbing Gym - Long Beach 2024:

Review №1

2024-05-20 01:09:55

Ive been to the Long Beach Hangar twice now, and the second time around, the routes were super interesting. Each wall offers fairly unique climbs like a lot of gyms try to offer, but I feel Long Beach routesetters know what theyre doing. There were a few climbs that offered dynamic approaches to them that were super fun, and you feel cool swinging from one hold to a mid-air hang between two holds. Super stellar stuff. The gym isnt as big as the Orange location, but parking is plenty, and it doesnt get nearly as crowded as Orange either. I came here Saturday morning and never once felt like I had to wait for anyone to climb anything. They do offer top rope and auto belay here, and Ill admit I was rusty on my top rope tech ique, but the front desk staff were super helpful and gave us a refresher. They have a small workout area with a bench and a few weights that nothing to be amazed about as well as a standard campus board and kilter. Honestly, if the Orange location is packed, come check out Long Beach Hangar. You wont be disappointed.Update: May 2024Ive been really enjoying coming here on the weekends. Theres still no crowd, parking is always available, staff always friendly, and the routes have gotten more unique since my initial review, in my opinion. They do take a bit of time to reset certain walls but this gives you enough time to work out a project.

Review №2

2024-04-07 14:14:15

Really like this hangar 18 versus the one in orange. This location tends to be less crowded during peak times. It’s bigger, offers bouldering, auto belay and top rope. The staff and vibe are much better in my opinion. This gym is also extremely kid friendly with many kids in the gym climbing. Seems like a community and everyone likes to help everyone vs the orange location where everyone was very indifferent to you being there. My kids ages 13 and 9 love it here. There are many beginner routes and enough to challenge more experienced climbers. I would highly recommend this location if you have kids.

Review №3

2024-02-24 10:10:46

My son visited from Seattle and does a lot of indoor rock climbing and was impressed with the belays and the staff. Thanks for the kindness and professional people you employ.

Review №4

2023-08-13 01:03:46

Best Hangar 18 I’ve visited in SoCal in terms of climbing routes for beginner. The gym is large. A lot of trails both bouldering and belay (didn’t see much auto belay though). Plenty of parking including those in shades. Cool temperature. Aircon was working better than other Hangar 18 I’ve been to. Restroom wasn’t that pleasant.

Review №5

2018-04-14 17:19:39

Awesome staff, fun climbs, and great vibes all around make Hangar 18 Long Beach one of the best Hangar 18 gyms by far!Ive been bouldering and top roping for years now and I always find myself going to Hangar 18 because they are one of the most affordable climbing gyms in SoCal. Some of the Hangar locations are better than others due to overall maintenance and staff. This location is definitely a lot more well maintained, and is also one of the newest locations. The crash pads are thick and dont look like they are falling apart. Theres an even number of top roping and bouldering areas, and the overall layout of the climbing gym is very welcoming. It feels a lot more open and less claustrophobic when theres more people around...My friends and I came to utilize our monthly membership that was ending and I finally convinced them to take a belaying class, since theyre the only been doing bouldering. The staff were more than happy to assist us and let us use the rental equipment. They were patient and really helpful in walking us through each step, with adequate time to practice tying the figure 8 knot and appropriate usage of the Grigri top roping device. After top roping for about an hour we did some bouldering and the other members of the gym were so supportive and helpful in helping us through certain routes we were stuck at. Everyone seems to treat each other like family here which is really awesome. If I didnt live so far away I think Id definitely become a regular here!

Review №6

2024-04-13 03:12:54

Friendly staff. 2 large clean bathrooms. Good hang board area and auto belay. Lots of fresh air circulating and fun crowd. I enjoy the problems and the place seems safe.Easy parking nearby. Safe. Water cooler. Hangboard and project board. They have a few good top rope apots. A small cave boulder area. They seem to set new routes on Tuesday. The front desk is always so damn nice. A great place to make new friends. Friendly crowd.

Review №7

2017-11-21 07:35:05

Good place for beginners. Staff is very laid back and willing to help. Can get very busy during the evening weekdays. Bouldering can get crowded but everyone is willing to take turns in spaces. Also great for kids! Saw toddlers climbing walls and kids having fun. Also has a small gym area and yoga classes.

Review №8

2023-11-16 13:54:28

Needs more auto belay - they have 5 lines. My small local wall in small town UK has 7. Friendly staff. Payment is card-only, so be warned foreign visitors. However, foreign/out-of-town visitors will love the one month prepaid membership, which was really smart of Hangar 18 to provide as an option. I like the route setting here on the autobelay lines better than the South Bay location, for some reason. Parking is ample. Something I really like here is the top roping on walls that simulate rock. Something I really dont like is the American Yosemite Decimal System grading - the French system is much better and global.

Review №9

2023-08-16 04:15:05

Very nice bouldering gym. Friendly staff was very helpful. Had a blast. Only if it was a little bigger.

Review №10

2023-11-07 18:22:47

I absolutely love coming to this gym. This is not the closest gym to me but I drive about 30 minutes out of the way to come by. They have a variety of climbing types and styles as well as a weights area, yoga studio, and a Kilter Board! This gym really has everything I am looking for when training.The auto belay area is my favorite, the route setters set a wide variety of styles and grades on the four walls. As someone who usually boulders, I love the opportunity to do some taller climbs without a belay partner.Staff is always friendly and willing to answer any questions. The facility is kept very clean and walls are reset often. I highly recommend this location.

Review №11

2023-05-09 17:36:56

Great visit to this spot, reasonable membership prices. The place is very clean all around. Not over crowded & respectful of wall sharing.

Review №12

2023-08-07 23:48:23

Nasty attitude!!!!I scheduled an appointment for my son last week at this place, the interaction wasn’t great, however, I decided to come back to give this place a try. Unfortunately today at 2:00 pm for our first day of class; we encounter very poor customer service. Rude, no greeting, no manners, no interest in engaging or direct us at all. Perhaps this place has customers that are pros on this and happy to go to an almost empty gym, but for beginners I definitely give this place a 0. I will say if you are not happy in your work place or your business, find another carrier.

Review №13

2023-01-07 02:05:24

Decent prices for the area and they have a good variety of climbing choices/routes. The only thing is I dont know why they differentiate between bouldering and the other climbing classes online. The instructors are able to teach whatever you want to do even though they only offer certain times for required classes for newcomers online.

Review №14

2018-07-09 18:06:49

Very nice staff. Unfortunately no AC so it became unbearable with this summer heat. Went for a birthday party.

Review №15

2018-08-06 04:08:11

Great beginning climbing gym! I have been able to use this gym to get to the next level in my climbing. I feel its been a great little local gym. Its best for bouldering here!

Review №16

2022-07-27 07:47:34

I had such a great time here! Everything is labeled well so you know the different levels of the walls, there a different area that offer some variety to what you can do, and the staff is super friendly and incredibly helpful! As long as their not busy teaching classes or taking care of other duties, they are always willing to help everyone out. This isn’t the biggest place I’ve seen, but it is still an amazing choice if you want to go climbing in Long Beach.

Review №17

2023-03-28 05:16:09

I am a beginning climber and have had very good experiences with the staff and the other climbers. The routes offer me some easy ones, some challenging ones, and some that are way out of my league. The routes have been changed up a few times since I started going a couple of months ago, and it keeps things interesting

Review №18

2022-12-29 06:30:09

Update 12/2022: Still great. I do wish the lighting was better by the cave and that there was a greater variety of sets. However, I think theyre getting better at creating more challenging sets at the lower levels that require more thought about positioning.Original: This is one of my closest Hangar 18s, and its my favorite one to go to. I only do bouldering, so I cant speak to the auto-belay or top-roping.Its smaller than Orange and Hawthorne, but the sets are great. I like the progression of the difficulties. It makes more sense to me here than at the other gyms. The staff are friendly. The restrooms are clean. The mats are well-maintained. Theres plenty of parking. I also like the people who come here. Most of the people who come around are friendly, and that makes me more comfortable as a newer climber.

Review №19

2022-04-12 03:34:19

Great gym. Staff are friendly. Routes arent that challenging but it works for Long Beach.If would be great if the gym members would just learn how to flush after urinating. Its so great to walk into the bathroom after somebody and see the toilet filled with urine. I mean how hard is it to flush. Its not like youre not gonna wash your hands after climbing.

Review №20

2018-01-10 20:15:31

The best climbing gym I know. Outstanding staff who are able to instruct and support everyone from kids to advanced climbers. Plenty of room for both climbing and bouldering.

Review №21

2022-07-28 17:05:17

This place is awesome! Friendly and helpful staff, top ropes, auto-belay, and bouldering, with a full training section too. Memberships are reasonably priced and the intro classes include a day pass so you can climb until your hands give up.Shoutout to Rachel who taught my partner and I how to top rope and auto-belay, as well as gave some solid gear recommendations. Thanks for making our times at Hanger 18 fun and memorable!They also have a few drinks and snacks available, along with tape, chalk, and some other climbing essentials. Rental gear is available for a small fee, but included in your intro class.

Review №22

2022-03-01 07:47:50

Can’t beat the prices at Hangar 18. The routes are constantly updated to keep it interesting. They have some auto belays and a small section of top roping/lead climbing. Everything you need without having to shell out $85/mo like other gyms if you’re okay with the size exchange (and no sauna and bigger gym). The employees are very friendly and helpful.

Review №23

2022-05-08 11:03:02

Pros: Good boulder settings. The top rope routes are great for boulderers trying to get into roped climbing. There is parking. Cons: Cant change the incline on the training board. Definitely needs more fans. Or AC. I cant imagine boiling here in the summer. Overall its a solid climbing gym!

Review №24

2022-12-28 16:22:06

Not so big, but route settings are good. Maybe easier than other gyms in same v.

Review №25

2016-02-25 01:38:07

Came here with my friend, Shanon, because we had a groupon deal for a 1 month membership. Ive been to the Hangar in Upland twice, and my third time was to this location.I loved this location a lot more than the Upland one. The staff here are all really nice, and I took the Top Roping class. The staff was very patient as they taught every step, from tying the knots to securing the hooks.The bouldering section has a lot more variety too. If you are a beginner like me, you will find this gym to be more exciting than the other one. The beginners section also has inclined walls, so you can already challenge yourself in a variety of different ways. The mats here are also softer, so you dont have to worry about falling for higher heights.They also close at 10pm, but unlike the other one, the staff here dont really rush to kick you out on the dot. Theyre actually pretty chill and just enjoy their work time there as much as the people who go there to climb.I do recommend checking them out!

Review №26

2023-01-11 09:30:13

In short, the quality of customer service and class instruction offered at this facility varied greatly between the associates. So if you have a subpar experience w/ an associate/instructor (like we did), you may want to sign up/deal with a different staff.On 1/2/2023, my partner (beginner climber) and I (a complete novice) showed up for an intro to rock climbing class. 3 other participants joined us; all got outfitted on time and waited.The instructor (light brown, curly hair, bespectacled male) began the class 10-15 min late and w/o the usual introductions (e.g. the instructor’s name/qualifications, participants’ names and asking about our prior climbing experience, etc.). After a few min into the class, he mentioned his name.The instruction was roughly divided into four parts: 1) tying a figure 8 knot; 2) taking in slack using the gri gri and the 4 point safety checks; 3) how to use the gri gri lever and hold the brake side of the rope to help a climber descend; and 4) basic commands between the belayer and climber.Overall, the pace of the instruction felt rushed. Trying to squeeze in all the necessary information and the actual climbing/belaying demonstrations by all participants in the allotted 45 minutes resulted in:- some key instructions being left out,-some participants not receiving adequate oversight by the instructor,-not allowing sufficient time needed to mentally digest the new information and become comfortable with manually working the ropes and gri gri, and- creating panic (at least for me) and a potentially unsafe climbing environment for some participants.There were definitely some noticeable gaps in the instruction and supervision. For instance, we were NOT instructed on the following:* Proper belay stance*(prior to climbing) What the climber needs to do with his/her arms and legs when descending.*Whether there is any maximum safe weight differential between a belayer and climber. I had no idea if I (95 lbs) could safely belay my partner (190 lbs).*No explanation of the effect of rain/moisture (it was raining that day and a few days preceding) and how it could greatly increase the friction between the rope and gri gri, which would have explained why I had such trouble taking in slack (On our second visit (another rainy day), a very helpful and friendly female associate came over and explained this to me and to another female belayer and suggested that we use a thinner rope, which immediately solved the problem. She also showed us the proper belaying stance, watched us closely and gave us helpful feedback while we practiced belaying. I went back to the gym on a dry day and had absolutely no issues with taking in slack using the thicker rope. Air moisture matters!)*No live demonstration by the instructor that included both a belayer and an actual climber, to show how the whole thing came together. All of the demonstrations by the instructor involved a free hanging rope.*No bouldering basics or auto belay basics (Per their website, these are to be covered in the intro to rock climbing class.)The worst part and the area needing the most improvement was the instructor’s communication. The class ended with the instructor saying to each participant, “you’re okay” to indicate his blessing. When he turned to me, he said sternly, “AND YOU, YOU SHOULDN’T BE BELAYING! I DON’T WANT YOU BELAYING UNLESS YOU’RE BEING OVERSEEN BY AN ASSOCIATE.”I agree that it was not safe for me belay that day using the thicker rope, which I should have been told before our belay session, not afterwards. And I indeed needed the instructor’s full attention while belaying, which I did not get. Having said that, there are so many, more encouraging and supportive ways to get the same message across than how he communicated.Honestly, despite having purchased annual memberships, my partner and I would have hesitated returning to this facility, had we not received the help and support from the wonderful female associate. And I’m glad we did.

Review №27

2024-05-26 16:00:49

Great climbing gym, has everything youd want

Review №28

2022-07-11 05:59:17

Favorite Hangar 18 location with great problems (V0-V3) for beginner climbers. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful! Not as crowded as the Orange location with plenty parking spots. Will definitely come back.

Review №29

2017-08-26 13:32:35

Great little gym!Its not as big or flashy as some of the gyms in LA, but they also arent charging $80 a month or an initiation fee. I think a lot of the negative reviews on here might be from a while ago, because the gym has changed quite a bit over the past year.Theyve made a lot of improvement on both the climbing holds and the route setting. They reset a large swath of holds (approx 20-30 ft wide) every Monday so the gym is constantly changing. Theyre also continually adding new styles of holds. Some of them Ive never encountered at any other gym. The grading is on the stiff side. After climbing here for a while I started checking out other gyms, and realized that routes are typically a full grade lower (v4 here is about v5 at most other gyms).Staff is friendly, and so are the local climbers. Amenities aside from climbing are pretty minimal, but they do have yoga classes for members. Theyve started setting a World Cup problem as well for those who want to test their skills against the pros. Good luck!

Review №30

2023-12-17 04:58:47

Seems like a great gym! Everyone there was super nice and helpful.

Review №31

2018-08-10 02:43:45

What a cool place. The staff is polite, the climbing community is awesome and the facility is whats clean. I love how often they change the routes. We bring the whole family 6 to 43 years old and never feel out of place. I do recommend you go as early as you can. The place gets packed in the evenings. Unless you are looking for a cool place to hangout.

Review №32

2015-01-27 18:06:18

This climbing gym is a cool little spot in Signal Hill/Long Beach. Located in sort of a business area, it is not very hard to locate. I do feel like the gym is a bit small, and they lack locker rooms! Besides the gym feeling a bit small, it was a great place to climb at. Came here alone so I just bouldered. Routes were good. Nothing to complain about. They did however have more V5 and up routes which almost no one touched. They have too many advanced routes, which isnt necessarily a problem, but when no one is climbing them, you may want to cater to what most people climb.That being said, this was a cool place to climb at with a chill vibe.Half the gym is bouldering and the other half has top rope.

Review №33

2022-08-31 23:28:56

This place is alright.. the walls need more variety in difficulty or easy levels.. there’s nothing really in between. Also, the Torrance one is awesome with way more walls to choose from and climb but the Long Beach one had one out of service and the walls were whatever.

Review №34

2016-12-19 04:08:54

Not the biggest climbing gym, but one that has both decent bouldering and lead climbing routes. For a gym its size, its pretty good. The other climbers are cool and supportive. The staff is also cool and chill. Nice place for a small party. I climbed in this gym before Hangar 18 acquired them and its quite an improvement from what it was back then. If you want to climb and youre in the area, youll get a good workout in this Long Beach gym. Just dont expect much frills (eg, air conditioning, treadmills, etc.).

Review №35

2023-07-01 18:07:50

Theres no place to compare it to in long Beach. Im not a fan of the more expensive climb spot on Anaheim, and everything is pretty self automated once your registered.

Review №36

2018-08-01 19:16:09

2 for 1 deal on Tuesday!!What a fun experience. Wow !We were lucky to have taken the intro class with Mark and he was a great instructor. He took his time explaining the safety steps and showing us the ropes - literally! LolHe was fantastic. He was very careful and waited with us until we got a hang of the whole thing. And after 30 minutes we were doing our own buckling and climbings.Having this deal really is a great opportunity, especially for beginnings, to try it out to see if they like it.The day pass is $33 per person, but like I said on Tuesdays its 2 for the price of 1. And the membership is $36, so for $3 more you get to have a whole month pass with unlimited climbers and yoga classes.I highly recommend this place or their many other locations.

Review №37

2015-08-31 17:20:30

Held my daughters birthday party here Sunday. We had the best time! (Only down fall was it was extremely hot inside the gym!) The staff was so friendly and helpful. They made the day very special for her and her guest. We had WAY more people show up than expected, the staff didnt miss a beat! Angela inspired my daughter so much, that now she is signing up for the Youth team at the gym. Thank you so much for making her birthday so wonderful.

Review №38

2021-08-23 02:32:39

Please monitor your children. Ive seen too many kids run under other climber and almost get squished. This place is cheaper than most gyms but also dirtier. They change a section of the wall every week or two. Crowded during peak hours but other climbers are considerate

Review №39

2017-07-20 04:56:53

This place is awesome! They have a good combination of bouldering, lead climbing and belaying. Shoe rentals are $3 if you dont have your own and everyone who works there is super nice and accommodating. They also offer a class to learn belaying if its your first time :)

Review №40

2015-01-22 19:44:57

Bottom line, the complaints about bouldering here are over the top. Yes, Ive been to gyms with more clearly labeled routes, but all it takes at this Hangar 18 is an extra moment to map out the route or to ask a staff member or nearby climber where the holds are.On that last note, everyone here is very nice and quick to give advice or help if requested. Its a good environment to climb in, theres no need to feel intimidated by the more experienced climbers as everyones happy to help, and all delight in others improvement.Its a good place to climb and Id happily recommend it to someone in the area whos looking to start climbing.

Review №41

2013-06-03 21:32:10

This review is for Hangar 18s bouldering; I did not top rope or sport climb today. Based on my experience, this place is terrible. The bottom line is that you just shouldnt go if youre looking to boulder. Heres why:Most of the routes havent been changed in over four months - the most recently updated one had been set sometime three months prior to my visit. This alone makes me not want to get a membership, which I was originally planning on doing before seeing the gym today. The routes at this gym are completely disorganized. Hangar 18, for some reason, insists on using only a couple different colors of tape (and a black sharpie, sometimes, when theyre getting really creative), and the trail-colors often merge with one another at various points throughout each route making it almost impossible to determine where you are supposed to climb. There is one wall that is decently organized at the front entrance, but outside of that, the rest is very, very poorly crafted. It seems that whoever was responsible for setting most of these routes has an affinity for awkward, dynamic moves. In a good bouldering gym, each route will let you explore a combination of dynamic and static movements, and will test your abilities on a few of those moves in particular. But here, its a free for all. It felt like every move was supposed to be another crux move. Thats not to say that every move was a crux move, theyre not all that hard, theyre just all that awkward and unreasonable. Its like someone arbitrarily attached each piece and then threw a bunch of tape on the wall and called it a day!This was a long and negative review, and I wish I could say this gym had some redeeming qualities, but after paying $16 to find only a few decent routes, you could say I am less than enthused about doing that.

Review №42

2022-08-23 16:48:14

Small but awesome bouldering problems! Had a great time here- only visiting from out of town but would definitely come back again. Super friendly staff and very nice community.

Review №43

2018-03-30 04:58:55

I came here for the first time a couple days ago and the staff did a great job at making me feel welcome here. I was initially going to get a day pass just to try it out, but then they told me I was probably better off signing up for a month *FOR JUST 5 DOLLARS* as opposed to paying quadruple that, for a day pass and rental. I gladly obliged and after my first experience climbing, Im sure it wont be my last.

Review №44

2023-07-26 23:14:46

Nice place to get a good pump on. Staff and patrons are chill and down to help with advice.Only down side is place is kinda crowded during peak times.

Review №45

2015-01-07 22:12:17

I got their Black Friday deal, which was $5 for one month membership (fyi, you give them a credit card # and theyll start charging you reg monthly membership price after the promo month, unless you cancel in writing). Id never been to this gym before I got the membership, but since a trusty friend said it was all right I decided to give it a try. So far Id have to say its not bad. Its close and convenient, which has been motivating me to go 1-2 times a week (something Id definitely have to keep up to make it worth my while once the regular membership kicks in at $48/month). The facilities are decent and the monthly membership is some of the cheapest around for a climbing gym (compare to the $79 for Sender One in Tustin, which, admittedly, is an amazing place).Plus, I get access to other Hangar 18 facilities, and Ive been meeting up with friends at the Hawthorne location, which is better than this one. I have yet to take advantage of their classes or the friend pass, but hopefully all in good time. In the meantime, Ive been enjoying the challenge of becoming a better climber and getting a workout that complements my running.Some things to note:- Ive learned the basics of top rope climbing at other places so I wasnt a total n00b coming in here, which is good. It seems seriously understaffed here all the time, so depending on how many people are needing instruction/help you might have to wait a while- related to above: they dont require a belay test or anything so they just assume you know what the hell youre doing if you dont ask.

Review №46

2019-10-11 05:37:39

I guess standards for a 4 star gym are alot lower in So-Cal. $33 dollar day pass unless you use Groupon. The dirtiest holds I have ever climbed and dont appear to have been washed ever. The setting for the bouldering was sub-par but not terrible. On a facilities note they have no drinking fountain so sink water only. They have no wifi, no real weights area, high prices, no A/C, and good luck getting any help from the staff. Pick any other gym in So-Cal or head up north where the 1 star gyms are better.

Review №47

2017-12-22 20:03:11

I went with my sister and nieces to learn to climb with a top rope. We had to be patient because they seemed a bit understaffed, but overall it was great! We were all able to climb and have a lot of fun. None of us have much experience or are in great shape, and my nieces are 10 and 14.

Review №48

2018-10-01 03:51:16

This place is small and it feels crowded and cramped. The people here however are very kind and generous; full of adventure. I had a great time climbing here and they offer fun for all skill levels. It was pretty cheap too!

Review №49

2017-05-15 03:01:11

It was fine but I didnt love it. It seems like theres a lot of difficult climes and overhangs and some stuff for beginners the novices but not that many clams for intermediate climbers. Im sure this changes the one they change the climbs every so often. Staff seems really great.

Review №50

2023-01-13 18:08:52

Do not get a membership here! If you are unable to pay for your membership they don’t allow you to cancel charging you endlessly and adding late fees until you can afford to pay them off. This is disgusting the gym is super lame anyway hot AF super musty and it’s pretty boring and unimaginative

Review №51

2018-08-06 02:21:07

They just replaced the pads in the bouldering area so that’s good, but they still need better lighting (can’t tell some routes apart from others sometimes), air conditioning, and better rope routes (feels like they were set by boulderers). Four stars because the vibe here is great and people are chill (fellow climbers and the workers).

Review №52

2021-05-03 17:37:16

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. HORRIBLE customer service. I was told over the phone that my membership had been cancelled. I was charged again this month. When I called, I was told there was nothing that they could do, and that they never said that they could do that, even though that’s what I was told by one of their staff. Don’t get a membership here. When you cancel they will try to find a way to keep charging you. Awful, awful service.

Review №53

2014-10-29 01:24:42

I’ve always wanted to go indoor rock climbing but felt intimidated to try it alone, so when one of my friends said he had a membership and could get me in free, I jumped on it. Just to start off, let’s say I’m not the most athletic person. When you walk in, they make you sign all the liability waivers on a computer screen. You get your shoes which are supposed to be a little tight..so maybe get a half size smaller than your actual shoe size. We started off in the beginners area and I managed to get up on thefirst try. So I’m up there but I’m not sure what I am supposed to do to get down. My friend tells me to let go but every fiber of my being is screaming no! It was a rocky (pardon, the pun) trip going back down.Overall, it was a fun experience. The staff is always watching to make sure you’re not doing anything that my cause injuries. Make sure to ask them for a quick lesson before you begin.

Review №54

2018-04-29 20:41:44

I had my 27th Birthday Party here. The staff was helpful and encouraging, the walls were challenging but doable to a bunch of newcomers as well as the more experienced, the place was clean, well lit, and well maintained. I look forward to visiting again in the future!

Review №55

2014-05-24 20:18:04

This location has decent setting and plenty of options, but I was generally unimpressed with the beta for most routes. The route organization and marking is atrocious (more tape colors would be a huge help). Day passes are over priced, but membership is a good deal. All in all, its great for climbers on a budget and Ill keep going back.

Review №56

2022-07-19 01:37:52

Super friendly staff. Losing a star only because there aren’t many options for rope climbing and the smell of spice in the air. Otherwise super solid gym for the price.

Review №57

2017-01-12 18:33:49

Staff was really nice. The place was a bit small, but had a variety of walls to climb. Went as a beginner so it was big enough for me. Great place to have a good time and probably can spend a few hours there.

Review №58

2018-07-08 19:57:50

Decent sized. Wouldnt say big at all. No AC. But climbing you can do!

Review №59

2018-04-06 05:50:02

Me and the gf tried out the gym and had a fantastic time! We were really nervous at first but our instructor was really friendly and patient with us. By the end of the day our group was exhausted and extremely satisfied with our experience!

Review №60

2018-07-04 17:54:09

Smaller than the South Bay location, but it does have a room for yoga classes, which is also kind of small. The yoga class on Sundays 6:30-7:30p is VERY RELAXING. The parking lot is directly outside and the atmosphere of this long beach location is so therapeutic.

Review №61

2017-08-21 20:30:06

One guy working there with a beard had a nasty attitude. Was not helpful, he did not inform us about pricing, lessons on how to do the knots with the ropes, after we asked him he replied, its a 30 dollar course. I can not stress on how rude he was. I wish I would got his name to put on here. I was waiting for almost 10 mins before I asked him for my sons climbing shoes. Work on your customer service skills.

Review №62

2023-09-01 22:40:20

I went to the Hangar 18, 3 years ago with my son. We both had a great time climbing those Walls.

Review №63

2018-02-14 21:06:01

Im a newer climber. The equipment and staff helped put me at ease, which is important to me considering Im trusting the equipment to keep me safe. Theyre constantly changing the challenges, so its never the same thing twice, and Ive seen intermediate and advanced climbers being challenged on their climbs as well. Solid spot.

Review №64

2018-02-15 04:40:34

I had never climbed before and they didnt think to make sure to go over stuff with me. Basically just had me sign waivers and thats it. Finally I asked for help, and someone came over to give me the official lesson. In reality there should be a person teaching every new person that walks in how to work the equipment. Safety is important and you want people to continue to come to rock climb right????.....

Review №65

2018-08-03 05:37:53

If you enjoy a sufferfest come here. They wanted me to pay $33 for a day pass lol...its quite small, theres no a/c and no water fountain; doesnt seem like they wash the holds. Unless its the closest gym to you its not worth it. If you are visiting from out of town check groupon first.

Review №66

2017-08-16 05:46:05

So fun!!! When I went there, there are a lot of kids but it was ok. I went there on Sat afternoon. It was $18

Review №67

2021-10-20 03:37:39

Its a bouldering gym, that is all. For a rope climber this was my only convenient option to get my climb on. They have ropes but the roped walls are fairly short; Like a highball bouldering walls you see at more substantial gyms.

Review №68

2018-09-13 02:21:06

Didnt get 5 stars because there isnt any AC, so youre basically sweating whether you climb a lot or not.Staff was super friendly though, and the gym was generally pretty clean.Please get AC!

Review №69

2016-05-31 20:04:37

Sort of expensive if you are just bouldering. They really need to step up their entry level climbs, and their labeling system. $42 got two of us rental shoes, chalk, and all day bouldering. If you are new to climbing, two hours is going to be more than enough time, which depending on your wallet, may or may not be worth it.

Review №70

2023-01-17 02:04:57

Small, but plenty of places to climb. Lots of different types of climbing available. Plenty of parking, two big restrooms with a bench for changing.

Review №71

2017-06-14 14:25:34

Ive been coming to this gym for about 8 years off and on. Its now owned by hanger, but still in a great location with varying routes about every 1-2 weeks. Can get hot during the summer

Review №72

2014-11-02 19:43:58

Its an older, acquired Hangar 18 location like South Bay. Definitely not constructed to the exacting standard of Hangar 18 locations that were built and opened by management in the first place. Go here to boulder, not to top-rope since the walls arent as high and as feature-packed as other facilities. Theres more overhang than anything else, so be warned.

Review №73

2018-09-22 02:06:46

I love working out here. I have a blast with my wife and we always feel like we get a solid amount of exercise. Would recommend for dates, families, and even solo time.

Review №74

2014-10-07 04:12:10

This review is for the bouldering. I hate to give bad reviews but hopefully someone will see it and fix it.First off, I am by no means and expert climber, I can blunder my way up a V1 if Im having a really good day, and can on-sight VBs and most V0s. Well, usually. I was going to be in long beach for the day so i grabbed my shoes and my chalk and figured Id check out the Hangar 18 on my way through for a quick bouldering. Maybe I just suck but WTF!? First of all not many low level routes and the ones that are marked as VBs and V0s are way above anything Im used to. Second, the routes are marked with same color holds, sadly the colors are not much different. Swirly white and blue looks alot like swirly white and grey when youre on the wall. Secondly, back to the difficulty level just cause you have a bunch of jugs it doesnt make it a V0. The reaches are awkward at best and the footing is, well, crap. As mentioned in other reviews its all weird dyno moves, even on the easy stuff.That said, didnt get a chance to top rope, and it looks like thats their main offering. Dont mean to s*it all over the bouldering, just hope they relay some of the routes and offer more for mushy noobs like me.

Review №75

2023-08-10 21:28:53

Great place to get a good workout. Staff are friendly and change the routes quite a bit.

Review №76

2017-12-25 20:46:57

Great place to experience climbing. Great for the newest beginner to advanced.

Review №77

2021-08-08 23:18:57

Love it! Took 8- and 14-year olds and had a blast. Auto belay is great for learning. Nice staff and great atmosphere.

Review №78

2019-04-28 17:38:44

Climbers and staff seem a lot less pretentious than other places I’ve been to but these are definitely rated less difficult than they really are. Recommend this place for people that have been climbing for a bit, not new climbers.

Review №79

2023-08-07 06:27:29

Friendly staff! Great form of exercise. Just wish they had air conditioning.

Review №80

2022-05-24 21:21:19

Definitely older holds. The ratings seemed to be a little bit on the easy side but there were some really fun routes mixed in

Review №81

2017-05-24 17:53:53

Hangar 18 hires really cool employees who are both kind and smart. Andre, the manager, is a good guy and makes these gyms really shine.

Review №82

2018-09-06 20:29:37

Best climbing gym company! Wish they had more Nationwide. When the kids would come over the summer it got pretty crowded- but affordable clean and friendly staff

Review №83

2018-04-01 23:22:01

Love this climbing gym. I will say I prefer the South Bay location just due to it being bigger but this place is still great

Review №84

2018-06-21 19:05:52

Nice place for a date. They have all types of rock difficulties.4 stars because one of the employees was kind of a dick

Review №85

2019-10-28 13:10:18

Never been to a climbing gym before so nothing to compare this to. But the people that work there were nice.

Review №86

2018-10-28 23:43:40

Nice place for the kids i like it. Good to get them out of the house.

Review №87

2019-01-12 03:05:40

Bouldering area is fairly basic and lacks variety however it’s not the facility focus and the prices are fair.

Review №88

2018-06-12 00:33:08

Clean place, great staff! Lots of fun!

Review №89

2017-07-08 00:28:35

My home away from home. Great employees, superb setters, and a fun atmosphere. I suggest giving it chance and setting low expectations. The worse case scenario is thinking that there is a worse case scenario.

Review №90

2019-11-21 19:06:28

My kids, especially my son love it. It’s a lil pricey I think but it’s usually steady with members and it always feels safe

Review №91

2023-05-18 14:19:03

Great kind friend knowledgeable staff and clean fun place to climb

Review №92

2021-11-27 23:44:46

This place was a big waste of my time. They had me do all the waivers. just to tell me that there’s no room to climb. Poor managed

Review №93

2017-11-09 22:31:03

Great place to just start climbing. Community there is open and helpful. Front desk people are chill and nice.

Review №94

2022-10-24 23:21:15

A pleasant climbing place. I had fun there for the first 101 class.

Review №95

2018-07-06 05:52:55

I took my niece and nephew here so its a great place for kids. They train you how to safely secure and anchor the kids. Great great great

Review №96

2016-01-15 00:56:33

Welcome to our fortress tall, take some time to show you round, impossible to break these walls, whereyou see the steel is much too strong, computer banks to rule the world, instruments to sight the stars,possibly Ive seen too much Hangar 18 Ive known too much.

Review №97

2022-01-03 03:55:24

Amazing, planned to stay for 1 hour and a half and ended up staying for over 3 hours, so fun and would go again

Review №98

2019-05-30 21:11:31

This is the best place I have ever been to that have lots of fun rock climbing courses to do I love this place so so much

Review №99

2018-10-03 12:08:56

Friendly staff but small size with limited routes for lower level bouldering.

Review №100

2021-09-19 21:19:21

Awesome climbing gym. Ive been a on and off climber there for a couple years now.

Review №101

2019-09-01 01:24:10

This is a decent rock gym. Routes are changed often. Only downside is that they should wash the holds.

Review №102

2017-08-21 00:34:55

Staff was very friendly and helpful, other climbers were polite even though it was extremely crowded.

Review №103

2023-03-26 23:18:58

Warm customer service. Cleaned bathrooms. Fun for kids too!

Review №104

2017-04-11 16:22:28

Employees are chill and will help out with any questions. Dog friendly, noob friendly, and family friendly.

Review №105

2017-07-09 23:50:43

This place is good value for bouldering and short climbs. They have lead ceiling routes here.

Review №106

2017-10-21 05:26:56

Cheap annual membership, routes changed weekly. A bit on the strengthy dude though. Big moves and lots of dynos.

Review №107

2017-10-05 14:32:48

They have some climbing routes, but this is still really a bouldering gym compared to Mesa Rim or Sender One.

Review №108

2018-11-15 11:23:36

This place is pretty sweet. Good for beginners and good climbers alike.

Review №109

2016-05-31 01:59:00

The yoga is off the hook -great. Middling top ropes, but hey, good enough for getting in shape for real climbing!

Review №110

2018-01-09 21:41:18

Short walls, not very many routes below 5.10, and route ratings seemed a little inconsistent.

Review №111

2017-03-06 18:00:38

Great staff, great community. All around an enjoyable place for climbing

Review №112

2019-03-12 06:08:21

A great rock climbing gym. Very nice people and community, regularly changing courses.

Review №113

2023-11-15 01:56:50

Good wide range of routes and space

Review №114

2017-04-12 01:09:21

Great atmospher, they change the climbs alot and good music to chill and climb too.

Review №115

2018-07-26 05:55:40

Kinda wish they kept the lead climbing, but I mean, at least they expanded their bouldering territory and fixed the autobelays.

Review №116

2018-09-19 19:06:24

I love this place excellent customer service. Very good place to get your exercise on.

Review №117

2017-10-18 01:17:40

No AC, pretty hot in there. With my 6 year old grandson no instructions except where not to go.

Review №118

2021-04-10 04:16:29

Enjoyed the routes. Cant wait to come back and try out the moonboard

Review №119

2017-10-11 04:10:58

Amazing staff. Friendly people. Great climbs.

Review №120

2017-06-30 04:50:05

Cool by with very very chill people. Just a bit old stuff, but the price is respectively low.

Review №121

2022-09-11 15:54:40

Good atmosphere, beginner-friendly, affordable.

Review №122

2018-07-14 22:43:21

Love this Gym. Great staff. Fun place.

Review №123

2016-12-17 03:26:42

I love this place, good people newly updated walls all the time.

Review №124

2019-11-25 02:58:45

Staff is extremely helpful, clean facility with a friendly atmosphere.

Review №125

2019-11-02 21:41:18

One of the best climbing communities in the Long Beach area

Review №126

2019-02-03 22:54:26

Fun place

Review №127

2017-10-22 00:12:41

The staff is really nice and there is a large range of difficulty.

Review №128

2018-07-05 17:13:09

Not the best hanger, but theyre working on it, and the price is reasonable

Review №129

2023-03-11 04:40:16

Great place to destress and get stronger

Review №130

2018-08-17 22:40:55

This is a fun place to do indoor rock climbing!

Review №131

2023-05-05 03:48:02

Fun for kids great service

Review №132

2021-08-05 01:24:25

Excited to improve on my upper body strength and climb!

Review №133

2022-07-14 20:50:10

Great prices, sick climbs

Review №134

2018-05-27 02:53:06

The routes are short and uncreative - not worth the price.

Review №135

2023-08-10 22:16:33

Excellent cardio

Review №136

2018-02-15 02:11:47

Kids love it. Great workout.

Review №137

2020-01-24 04:56:08

One of the few places in the area with autobelay

Review №138

2017-09-15 02:30:12

Awesome staff and good walls.

Review №139

2023-04-14 15:45:35

So much fun

Review №140

2017-02-01 17:40:21

Average Joes of climbing gyms 👌

Review №141

2017-01-01 18:48:43

Good peeps all round very helpful

Review №142

2017-06-12 19:11:33

Great service, good workout

Review №143

2017-07-04 17:18:33

Love my home gym

Review №144

2019-02-06 15:02:22

Super fun activity for families

Review №145

2022-01-15 00:35:56

Great gym for the price

Review №146

2023-01-04 01:24:22

Service was great!

Review №147

2022-01-26 08:20:45

Great customer service

Review №148

2022-02-12 16:12:15

Highly recommend to everyone

Review №149

2020-05-24 16:12:12

Cool peeps and good routes

Review №150

2017-05-19 01:50:35

Great community of climbers

Review №151

2017-09-24 17:29:01

Best setters on pluto

Review №152

2017-11-21 15:56:57

Makes climbing affordable.

Review №153

2019-05-17 00:51:20

Climb walls have fun.

Review №154

2018-08-12 14:55:59

Yes!!!

Review №155

2017-11-13 17:15:00

Chill place to do some climbing

Review №156

2017-09-23 20:30:56

A small climbing gym.

Review №157

2017-11-02 00:44:03

Grandkids climbed

Review №158

2017-01-23 16:28:21

Rock climbing

Review №159

2017-09-10 19:00:22

Stuff to climb

Review №160

2024-07-04 00:39:49

I think this gym’s grading is a bit higher compared to the other hanger 18s. The V2s are very humbling! lolNot a lot of fun routes, but learned many new techniques and climbing styles here.

Review №161

2024-07-03 18:49:39

I had a terrible experience with this service. The website was confusing and employee at your facility provided misleading information during the sign-up process. I only wanted a one-day pass but was convinced to sign up for a one-month membership instead. Despite confirming multiple times that I did not want to be charged for more than one month, I am now being billed for three months. When I tried to cancel, I was told it couldnt be done until August 1st, contradicting what I was initially informed. I feel deceived and frustrated, as the staff gave me conflicting information after I had already signed up. I only used the service once and will never return. This has been a very bad experience with false promises and poor communication. I would be satisfied by just being charged for my one month as told or my one visit if anything . Very conflicting information and hard to get a hold of any supervisor or management to cancel membership. Such a headache there staff is trained just to keep passing the touch and emails that have no response.

Review №162

2022-11-27 10:45:59

I like this place to go and spend an hour or two climbing.But today I came across 2 pairs of stinky shoes.🤮I didnt realize it right away.The first one I brought it back because my feet were itchy after 10 minutes, even through my clean socks.The 2nd was better, but I threw my socks away when I got home.They were too stinky and I didnt want to catch fungus.They should wash their shoes better sometimes. 😉Or use another more effective product.THANKS.

Review №163

2023-06-05 13:38:56

Good place for exercises and skills, release energy in adults and children