Planet Granite

Joined as a member about 6 months ago and have not regretted it one bit.
Climbing: As a beginner climber, this is a great place to get started. There is a good spread of easier routes, starting even from «5.Fun.» Now, as more of an intermediate climber, I really appreciate the variety of upper level routes, both on the short and tall walls. All the ropes have permanent GriGris, so no need to bring your own belay device. The holds are generally clean and not sticky or grimy like at other places. They routes are also well-​marked (all the holds are the same color, rather than marking the route by tape… which can be really difficult to navigate IMO). The bouldering area is awesome, too, with several top-​out areas. Routes are changed pretty frequently — good for keeping things new and exciting, although sometimes if you take too long to work on a problem it might be gone the next time you’re there!
Crowd: A wide mix of ages. Seems to be pretty kid-​friendly on the weekends. More of a 20s-​30s after-​work crowd on weeknights. Definitely gets busier from 7 – 9 on weeknights, and you might have to wait a couple minutes to get on certain routes. I’ve had all positive interactions with other climbers here — in general there’s a friendly, laid-​back, and non-​judgmental attitude.
Staff: Really helpful and friendly!
Location: Being in the Presidio is one of the best things about this gym (think gorgeous views of the Golden Gate bridge as you top out on a bouldering problem) but can also be one of the biggest pitfalls if you don’t have a car, since it’s pretty hard to get to by public transportation. Even with a car, parking can be difficult on weekends since there are also lots of people going to Crissy Field and to the trampoline gym next door.
Other amenities: Clean locker rooms with showers, weights/​cardio equipment (not very extensive but has basic equipment), two yoga studios (I have yet to take a class but they seem quite popular!), a gear store (10% off for members). They also have different events, including a singles night (to meet new climbing partners) and member appreciation nights.

I just started climbing a couple months ago and I am sold. This gym is great, I’ve figured out the best days /​times to go where there’s less traffic (unlike the Sunnyvale one which is always jam packed and you have to end up waiting a lot of the time or getting less ideal routes). Everyone who climbs there is very friendly and willing to help each other out.
Not to mention, the building itself is historically awesome, and the view out the big windows couldnt be better with Crissy Field and the bay.

Staff is really friendly! I love this gym, I love the routes, and I love the view!
Biggest downside is that you can’t link a credit card to your account — it has to be debit or directly from your bank account. Also, it can get pretty crowded during peak hours.

Love this gym! Drive an hour and thirty each weekend just to go. It has an amazing view and super fun routes! But parking is sort of a hassle! Still worth it!

My friend Priscilla D. invited me to boulder with her one afternoon and I’m really happy I got to check out Planet Granite. She has a membership pass and bought 6 guest passes with a groupon deal — so I got in for cheap, and the shoe + chalk rental was only $ 5! There are two stories of bouldering problems and tons of spots for belay climbing as well. It’s would be too pricey to constantly pay for a one day pass… but I think a membership would be really worth it! With the membership you get access to all three PG gyms in the bay area. The Crissy field location has decent amount of cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. Overall the gym has a great vibe and lots of options for a good workout.

Planet Granite is an amazing facility. While this establishment is primarily a climbing gym, there is a wide variety of free weights, machines, a yoga studio, and other areas that are ideal for core workouts and other calisthenics. The view from the gym is incredible, Crissy field in the foreground, Angel Island and the SF skyline in the distance. Beautiful location! The gym offers bouldering as well as top-​rope, but I have spent the majority of my time here in the bouldering area. The routes are challenging, and are frequently updated. I would highly recommend Planet Granite to anyone, regardless of their interest in climbing. Can’t wait to come back soon!

I started climbing in planet granite that’s an amazing place. Then I decided to do a belay class and passed the test. That’s interesting and awesome to know all those advices, rules and acts. I’m proud to did it and now I’m more free when I go climbing with my friends. Thank you planet granite’s team you are great !
The gym is really cool and in such a good place! I love going there, every time I spend such a great time !

I took a vinyasa yoga class with Jaqui this afternoon and it was awesome! I attempted the peacock for the first time! And even though I could only hold the position for a few seconds, everyone, even those newer to yoga, felt comfortable as she encouraged us all to try advanced moves. The class did not flow as any other vinyasa class I had taken, but Jaqui is all in all a very awesome and friendly teacher, for those of you that would like encouragement to advance as a yogi!

I recently just started climbing here about a month ago and I love it! I took the beginning rock climbing class: 4 classes over the span of 4 weeks, rentals included on the day of class and you get regular membership during the time you’re taking the class so you can stop in whenever to climb! $ 129 for the class I believe. It was a great intro class because I didn’t really know anyone in the city that climbs or could teach me. It’s totally fine to take the class on your own also since you’ll meet others in the class that are probably first timers that you can climb with. The class was mostly top rope but there was one class where we did bouldering.
The staff here is also super friendly! I haven’t met anyone here that made me feel awkward for being a noob at climbing lol. There are a lot of fun routes that are updated pretty regularly. The right half of the gym is mostly top rope and lead climbing, whereas the left side is bouldering. It gets pretty busy in the evenings usually but I’ve found Sunday mornings are the best because it’s pretty empty in the gym then. Parking can suck on the weekdays but I’ve gotten lucky most of the time. Free parking after 7 pm though!
Getting into rock climbing is definitely pricy but it’s worth it. It’s a great workout and a ton of fun! If you’re a noob like me, try the beginning rock climbing class — it’s an excellent crash course into climbing to get you started!

What sucks about PG is that it’s not attached to my backyard and they haven’t figured out how to add a day to the week that I could spend just being there.
Unoriginal as it may sound, I love this place. Lots of variety in both bouldering and belay routes, which are changed regularly. Cool people, cool staff. They offer some good power yoga classes with great teachers – Mary, Janet, and Lindsay. They have plenty of weights and machines, kept up and clean. Good locker room facilities. And it’s in the beautiful Presidio with a lovely view of the bay and bridge.

5stars for staff members. 2 stars for PG not processing my membership. Paid for the entire month and initial membership fee and not even in the system. They might as well refund me the processing fee or even the full amount since I practically didn’t even set foot in PG, beside paying for the membership.
There are no efforts in keeping PG members apparently, having been injured and needing to go MIA.
There isn’t a clear indication that you can freeze your membership or PG extending the courtesy of you not having to pay for another processing/​initiation fee.
Hope that is not the case.

Love love love this place. Nicest planet granite you will ever go to as it has a great view of crissy field and the Golden Gate Bridge. As with the others, it’s a great setup for a gym as well as yoga.
The power yoga class taught by Mary is phenomenal although it is not for beginners and can totally kick your butt. It’s literally a workout of poses and even some reps. My abs still felt the post workout good soreness a couple days later! The staff is super chill and there’s a great variety of routes for everyone.
+you can rent any equipment
–parking can be difficult with the touristy area
–belay teaching, certification can take a little bit
+great that members can bring a guest
+sauna in the locker room
–as any gym and rock climbing gym, there’s always that weird smell and I’d personally never actually shower there
Great spot for anyone who loves rock climbing!!!

Came here last night for the first time for their «Singles and Swingers» event, which, contrary to its name is just a cool event to find new climbing partners (and enter a raffle for free stuff and get free pizza, woo!). Perfect way to meet new climbing buddies.
I was really impressed with the wall selection and its a great location for me so I got a membership right away. Their membership includes yoga and fitness classes and full use of the facility so it’s a great deal, especially if you’re able to get the student rate like I did. Also, if you sign up after the first of the month, they’ll prorate your membership which is awesome.
This was a perfect way for me to get back into climbing after moving to a city where I basically know no one. Can’t wait to go back!

Having only been to the Sunnyvale and Belmont PGs before, I do rather like the SF Planet Granite. It seems structured a bit more like the Sunnyvale Planet Granite, but is less crowded the way the Belmont one is – best of both worlds! Also, that there is a boulder you can top out on is a nice thing :)
I’m definitely going to try to come back here again, especially since my friends who live nearby have had a taste of climbing now and seem interested in going again! :D

I started dating a girl who climbs and she wanted to go together. So to prove my worth I got a Groupon there for a belay lesson and week pass w/​equipment rental.
As an avid surfer I know how intimidating it can be to pick up a new sport, especially an «extreme» sport like rock climbing. I was worried that the climbing instructors would have attitude and the gym vibe would be as if i was a kook paddling out at local break. It turns out that my experience here was quite pleasant and lots of fun.
Everyone at the front desk was super nice and welcoming. No problems using my Groupon or checking in. My belay instructor was helpful and patient. I’ve never even stepped foot in a climbing gym before this and I wasn’t too overwhelmed. The gym itself is really nice and much bigger than I had expected. It was clean and seemed well maintained as I would expect considering what it normally costs to climb here.
I’ve actually been back a few times to make the most of my Groupon and my impressions are still positive. Everyone at the front desk has been nice and welcoming. No attitude whatsoever. Also, everyone seems pretty chill at the gym. I haven’t seen too many d-​bags or Billy Badasses here. The gym has never been overly crowded in my opinion, but parking is still a semi-​pain (especially on weekends for obviously reasons).
Overall, I’m glad I was introduced to the sport. I think this is something I’ll do maybe once a week just to switch up my normal workout activities. The barrier to entry is low and Planet Granite made the experience fun and stress-​free. I’m not quite ready to do my Tom Cruise-​Mission Impossible 2 impression yet, but the lady-​friend seems to approve of my skills so far.

My climbing career started at the Touchstone gyms, and those were some of the best I’ve ever seen since then, but I was shocked when I learned that my experience at Planet Granite really takes the cake. NOW… I understand why so many more people have memberships here.
Everything from the friendly staff at the front desk to the variety of challenging bouldering routes is phenomenal. Yes these are things I can find at other gyms, but there is something about the friendly atmosphere at Planet Granite (maybe it’s the throwback music or the kid-​friendliness) that makes this place unique.
The locker rooms are spacious and clean, which is nice because they totally took advantage of the larger property in the Presidio compared to the middle of SF. The gym equipment looks top-​notch, and I’m wanting to try some of the widely-​advertised yoga classes in the future. Though I have not gone top-​roping here, that is something I also look forward to doing. Love this place.
See you again soon, Planet Granite!

Just from a bouldering aspect, this place is awesome! Good staff, clean bathroom and gym area, and the climbing routes are varied and great. Parking could be better if there was more closer (and free). The top rope area look amazing as well, but we had just gone to DogPatch the day before (raw hands) and since it was our first time there, decided to stick to the shorter routes.
Many different areas to climb as well as a top out Boulder with an overhang. The was also a sloped area to work on overhangs where the fall was minimal. More routes and a great hangboard section upstairs. The climbing areas are surrounded by great padding — not too firm, supportive when you fall, and not a pain to walk on. I also appreciate their communication with members a they had a board with the layout of the gym notifying them of new routes. Also, they have a shop for climbing clothes, shoes, ropes, harnesses…
It’s an awesome gym in a phenomenal area. Climb, the walk, bike, or run the Presidio. If you climb, you have to check it out.

This is DA BIDNESS.
I don’t go here for rock climbing so the squat/​oly room is the best!
I love the open space and the fact that it is super calm at 10am in the morning on Weekdays.
I love that there is a third floor TRX location, definitely great view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
love this gym!

I’m so happy I finally made it out to this Planet Granite location. Lots of bouldering (the holds aren’t as fresh as Touchstone’s, but plenty of routes!) and top roping. I did a day pass for bouldering, and had fun exploring and climbing PG.
The view is beautiful, I found myself just staring out the windows while taking a rest. I’d still probably do Touchstone if I lived in SF, but PG (and especially this location) would be something I wouldn’t mind coming back to on an occasional basis. Private lot for parking.

I made a quick stop here during my trip to SF and I wish could have stayed longer. Their top rope section is large and high and I didn’t have any time to check it out. I did get to boulder for a bit and although they didn’t have as much space for bouldering as dogpatch they did have interesting fun routes. the ramp that they have going up to the second floor of bouldering is really cool and it really gives it that cave-​like feeling. The next time I go to SF i’ll be putting extra time on the side to do some of the top rope here.