Home › California › San Francisco › Movement San Francisco
Movement San Francisco
4.5 ★★★★★ 339 Google reviews · Climbing gym in San Francisco, California
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $24 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
- Gear rental available — the gym mentions rentals; shoes typically run ~$5–8 and a harness is often bundled with a ropes pass
- Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
- Belaying ropes gyms teach belaying or check your certification at the desk; bouldering and auto-belays need no partner and no belay test
- First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
- Kids programs classes, camps, or youth teams mentioned — check the current schedule
- Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
- Ages 0–13 — the gym's own stated range
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (415) 692-3434
- Website movementgyms.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
What's inside
“Pretty large gym with lots of rope climbing options, a fine amount of bouldering, and some gym equipment.”
“Top rope routes are very creative with interesting beta, there's a high concentration of 5.”
“They have lots of hard routes too, but not a lot of dedicated lead routes.”
“Nice sauna too and the gym is right at the foot of the bridge so leaving the gym puts you right out on Crissy Field.”
What climbers say again and again
“Nice sauna too and the gym is right at the foot of the bridge so leaving the gym puts you right out on Crissy Field.”
“The route setting is pretty good, but there are quite a few warn down and greasy holds.”
“My daughter celebrated her birthday by trying indoor rock climbing for the first time.”
“The staff is friendly, approachable and helpful in explaining both the layout and climbing basics.”
“They also just added an upstairs lounge, which is really comfy to hang out in.”
From the reviews
Top rope routes are very creative with interesting beta, there's a high concentration of 5.10a to 5.11d routes in this gym, so as an intermediate you'll never get bored. They have lots of hard routes too, but not a lot of dedicated lead routes. There are several cracks, one of which is actually adjustable.
I started climbing 45 days ago after a 2 weeks trial period. The first step was to take a belay class (free), then the belay test (free too) and then I was able to come either by myself (some people that are also coming by themselves, can partner up and belay with you), or with my partner to top rope or boulder.
The reason to come here is for Sergey! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and always goes the extra mile to help everyone feel confident and supported—whether you’re brand new or a seasoned climber. Sergey has such great energy and is genuinely passionate about the community here.
I love this place so much! I took up climbing a year and a half ago and I climb twice a week. I love the community, the classes, and all of the routes. It’s my happy place. Highly recommend if you want to try climbing in SF. They also just added an upstairs lounge, which is really comfy to hang out in.
Kids classes & camps at Movement San Francisco
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at Movement San Francisco — climbing classes, school-break camps, or a youth team where kids learn technique from coaches instead of just scrambling around. Program schedules and age groups change each season, so check the current lineup before you plan around one.
Climbing gyms near Movement San Francisco
Climbing Yoga Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
Benchmark Climbing
4.8 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Informal gym with bouldering routes for all levels of expertise, plus weights and stationary bikes.
Mission Cliffs
4.6 ★★★★★ 829 reviews
Sprawling space for indoor climbing, including a 5-story main wall, plus fitness classes.