1 / 2Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing
📍 Westlake Village, CA
Indoor rock climbing gym in Westlake Village with top-rope walls and a smaller bouldering section. Weekend private instruction from age 3, weekday classes from age 5. All gear included in classes, free parking, on-site cafe.
I usually climb at Touchstone gyms in LA and the SF Bay Area, but have been to Boulderdash twice when visiting family in the area. My partner and I really enjoy it. The top rope routes are fun and I think the route setters do a great job. It’s a little annoying that we had to retake the belay test because it had been over 6 months since our last visit, but it was very quick and the nice staff member (didn’t get his name) prioritized getting us tested in the midst of handing several kids during a busy time at the gym. If you are bringing your kids to climb but don’t know how to belay, you can sign your kids up for one of the classes where the staff members will belay them. I haven’t done this myself but I’ve observed the staff being really awesome with kids - they are enthusiastic and very encouraging.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
First-time climbing families and those with children who lack confidence on heights will find Boulderdash's staff — particularly Frank — unusually well-suited to building kids up rather than rushing them. Top-rope is the core offering here; bouldering enthusiasts looking for extensive beginner-level problems will find the V0–V2 selection sparse.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
View all reviews →208 Google reviews
Kathleen Lo
a month ago
“I usually climb at Touchstone gyms in LA and the SF Bay Area, but have been to Boulderdash twice when visiting family in the area. My partner and I really enjoy it. The top rope routes are fun and I think the route setters do a great job. It’s a little annoying that we had to retake the belay test because it had been over 6 months since our last visit, but it was very quick and the nice staff member (didn’t get his name) prioritized getting us tested in the midst of handing several kids during a busy time at the gym. If you are bringing your kids to climb but don’t know how to belay, you can sign your kids up for one of the classes where the staff members will belay them. I haven’t done this myself but I’ve observed the staff being really awesome with kids - they are enthusiastic and very encouraging.”
Olivia Wu
5 months ago
“My son is not good really coordinated. He is afraid of falling and had hard time coming down. Frank was super supportive and patient with him. My son came to me with a smile and told me that I have to give a five star to Frank. We had been to this place many times with our scout troop and Frank made this time the most memorable one. Frank is so good with kids and so encouraging, too. I appreciate his service.”
Laura G
4 weeks ago
“Started coming to Boulderdash recently with my kids. The gym had a great friendly environment, and the staff had been so helpful. Frank did our belay class and he taught the process and safety in a way that was easy to remember. He also is super encouraging with the kids during classes. Would recommend”
Salil Chaudhry
2 years ago
“First time I did indoor rock climbing with son and other friends and enjoyed it completely. Though we couldn’t do boulders climbing as there were no trainers available but we could do smaller rock climbing with little instructions given by support staff.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Boulderdash specialises in top-rope climbing with a strong class program for children and beginners. Weekend sessions accept children from age 3 with private instruction; weekday programs including Off The Deck and Climb Time run from age 5. Belay certification is available and required for unsupervised climbing. The bouldering section has 30-plus routes across difficulty levels with strongest variety in the V3–V5 range. Gear is included in all class bookings.
