Rock Climbing in San Diego

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San Diego offers a variety of indoor and outdoor climbing options for beginners through experts. Mission Trails Regional Park (1 Father Junípero Serra Trail, Mission Valley. 619/668-3281. www.mtrp.org) has a huge quantity of bouldering, top-roping, and single-pitch climbs. With plenty of belay stations and holds that are regularly changed, the three locations of Solid Rock Gym (2074 Hancock St., Old Town. 619/299-1124. 13026 Stowe Rd., Poway. 858/748-9011. 992 Rancheros Dr., San Marcos. 760/480-1429. www.solidrockgym.com) appeal to all skill levels. Vertical Hold Sport Climbing Center (9580 Distribution Ave., Mira Mesa. 858/586-7572. www.verticalhold.com) is the largest full-service indoor rock-climbing gym in Southern California. It offers lessons, rentals, and party packages.