Dogpatch Boulders is hands down one of the best climbing gyms in the Bay Area! The facility is massive, with walls for all levels—from beginner to advanced. The route setting is creative and challenging, keeping things fresh and exciting every time I visit.
The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to help with tips or advice. The community vibe here is amazing—welcoming and encouraging, no matter your skill level.
One of the highlights? They have a sauna in each of the locker rooms! It’s the perfect way to unwind after a tough session on the walls. Combine that with their clean and well-maintained gym, spacious training areas, and even a yoga studio, and this place really has it all. Highly recommend for climbers of all levels!
Love the boulders here, but the customer service is bad. Most (not all) but most of the employees at the front desk are extremely unpleasant. Smiling is not something that happens often, and there is one employee and young lady with dark hair who simply can’t be bothered. She doesn’t make eye contact, acts like the customers are a bother and, simply put, is just rude. I’ve been a member at Touchstone for sometime have not experienced such unpleasant service at any of the other locations. I don’t write reviews often but I’m tired of the way I’m treated coming here — like I’m not welcome. It’s bizarre, and a bummer. I wish there was another Boulder gym closer that I could switch to. Movement SF is out the way l, but seriously considering being done with this place despite the solid routes
Vast bouldering gym. Tons of problems. Unique walls. An actual slab area versus most other places that only have one or two slab climbs. If bouldering is your thing you should come here. I can only compare it to Boulder, CO gyms and this one is way bigger. The setting is good.
Had a lot of fun by myself. Not crowded on a Wednesday morning in December. So many walls/routes to choose from. Can use real chalk (unlike my local indoor climbing gym, which only allows liquid chalk). All areas (including bathrooms/locker rooms) are very clean. Temperature just right inside. The holds feel good (not greasy). The routes are fun to climb and figure out—the grades seem to scale for both technique and strength rather than just strength/height. Wish I had more time here. Looking forward squeezing in another session here the next time I’m in SF.
Caveats: 5’0” petite climber. Experience: ~1.5 yrs @ average ~2 sessions per week.
First time going to this place. Was amazed by how big the complex is. Tons of problems to solve. But the staff was not very friendly and helpful. I think this is more suitable for intermediate/advanced/regular climbers. Not beginner/new comer friendly.
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Nichoolas Fredricks
12 months agoDogpatch Boulders is hands down one of the best climbing gyms in the Bay Area! The facility is massive, with walls for all levels—from beginner to advanced. The route setting is creative and challenging, keeping things fresh and exciting every time I visit. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to help with tips or advice. The community vibe here is amazing—welcoming and encouraging, no matter your skill level. One of the highlights? They have a sauna in each of the locker rooms! It’s the perfect way to unwind after a tough session on the walls. Combine that with their clean and well-maintained gym, spacious training areas, and even a yoga studio, and this place really has it all. Highly recommend for climbers of all levels!
Walter S
a month agoLove the boulders here, but the customer service is bad. Most (not all) but most of the employees at the front desk are extremely unpleasant. Smiling is not something that happens often, and there is one employee and young lady with dark hair who simply can’t be bothered. She doesn’t make eye contact, acts like the customers are a bother and, simply put, is just rude. I’ve been a member at Touchstone for sometime have not experienced such unpleasant service at any of the other locations. I don’t write reviews often but I’m tired of the way I’m treated coming here — like I’m not welcome. It’s bizarre, and a bummer. I wish there was another Boulder gym closer that I could switch to. Movement SF is out the way l, but seriously considering being done with this place despite the solid routes
Kai Hinton
3 months agoVast bouldering gym. Tons of problems. Unique walls. An actual slab area versus most other places that only have one or two slab climbs. If bouldering is your thing you should come here. I can only compare it to Boulder, CO gyms and this one is way bigger. The setting is good.
Minerva Ong
a year agoHad a lot of fun by myself. Not crowded on a Wednesday morning in December. So many walls/routes to choose from. Can use real chalk (unlike my local indoor climbing gym, which only allows liquid chalk). All areas (including bathrooms/locker rooms) are very clean. Temperature just right inside. The holds feel good (not greasy). The routes are fun to climb and figure out—the grades seem to scale for both technique and strength rather than just strength/height. Wish I had more time here. Looking forward squeezing in another session here the next time I’m in SF. Caveats: 5’0” petite climber. Experience: ~1.5 yrs @ average ~2 sessions per week.
Lex Saltare
a month agoFirst time going to this place. Was amazed by how big the complex is. Tons of problems to solve. But the staff was not very friendly and helpful. I think this is more suitable for intermediate/advanced/regular climbers. Not beginner/new comer friendly.