Mesa Rim Climbing Center (North City)

The best climbing center in San Diego county. Huge, wide open, two full levels of climbing space, friendly staff, never overcrowded. Good instructors who prioritize safety. Unlike the Mira Mesa and Mission Valley locations, this one is spacious. Parking is challenging. There is no parking lot, you have to find street parking on Industrial Dr. For climbers, a little hill & a hike won’t be a problem

The Mesa Rim, a relatively new establishment located in the northern part of the city, exudes an exceptionally welcoming ambiance. The staff, particularly Jadon who handled our check-in, demonstrated remarkable interpersonal skills, making the journey to the gym worthwhile. While the facility is currently experiencing a manageable influx of visitors, it is anticipated that its popularity will surge in the near future, attracting a substantial clientele. The personnel at this establishment exhibit exceptional social aptitude.

I really want to like this gym…the space and walls are beautiful. Unfortunately, most of the lead and bouldering areas are now dominated by competition-style problems, with a heavy focus on dynamic, jumpy, parkour-like moves. While this style has its place, it’s only one aspect of climbing. It doesn’t translate well to outdoor climbing and can alienate climbers who prefer more traditional or technical styles. The facilities are top-notch, but if comp-style problems aren’t your thing, you may want to look elsewhere.

Has the best bouldering walls! It is an awesome location. I haven’t tried the top rope walls yet but I will be going back. This is a great Mesa Rim location.

CLIMB ON The greatest escape for climbing. This location has everything needed down to announcements in search of a top rope climb partner! All bodies can climb!! Upstairs bouldering cardio and gym equipment all that's needed! And it's downstairs too!! Great place. Coming back, definitely!