Welcome to Aesthetic

 

We are a family operated facility with over 13,000 sq ft of climbing! Come enjoy a day of climbing on any one of our 17 bouldering features or diverse rope terrain. Our well trained staff are there to help reach your goals and maximize your potential so come on down and enjoy a climbing session at Orange County’s favorite indoor rock climbing facility!

“Built by Climbers, For Climbers”

Over the years, we have continued to expand our facility and are always looking for innovative ways to improve the climbing experience here at Aesthetic. Our mission is to give back to the amazing community of Southern California Rock Climbers and provide each and every one of you with the highest quality of indoor rock climbing!

In this 20 minute introduction, you'll learn:

  • Types of Climbing
    Bouldering, top rope, and lead are quite different - there's something for everyone.
  • Difficulty of Climbing Grades
    Bouldering and rope routes each have different scales on which difficulty is graded - we'll make sure you know how to choose the routes that are right for you.
  • General Safety Rules
    Safe climbing includes knowing how to fall properly, how to spot other climbers, being aware of your surroundings and other climbers, and making safe decisions.
  • Basic Climbing Technique & Vocab
    We'll introduce to climbing basics including climbing styles, different types of wall features, common language you may hear people using in the gym, and more.
  • About ACG
    Learn how we approach route-setting and climbing, layout of the gym, activities and resources available, and meet the owners.

Meet the Founders

Aesthetic Climbing Gym was founded by Trevor Arndt and Dillon Arndt in 2012. Through shared experiences and combined knowledge of construction, the Arndt brothers set out to pursue their dream of opening one of the top climbing facilities in Orange County. It took over 4 years of going to meetings with investors, accountants, marketing specialist, and business gurus for the planning of ACG to get underway. It took 3 months of long days and endless nights for Aesthetic to be fully constructed and doors were finally open on September 2, 2012!! Since then, the two founders have continually sought ways to expand the facility and keep raising the bar on what should be the ultimate indoor climbing experience. ACG was named the best climbing gym in Orange County in 2014 by the OC Weekly and currently ranks amongst the top gyms in all of Southern California.

Everything you need to know about climbing with us

  • How much is a day pass?

    Day passes are $20-$25 and for your first visit you can book a free intro class to make sure you start off on the right foot! Check our Come Climb page for more info on prices.

  • What are the gym's hours?

    The gym is open from 9am to 10pm Monday through Friday, 10am to 8pm Saturday, and 10am to 6pm Sunday.

  • What kind of climbing do you offer?

    We offer bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing. We also have clinics for each type of climbing.

  • How long does someone typically spend climbing at the gym?

    Most members and guests spend about 1-3 hours climbing, which includes some rest time and occasionally a game of ping pong or foosball!

  • How can I get better at climbing?

    Try to climb at the gym 2-3 times a week if you want to see improvements. We never say climbing is “easy” but there are very doable routes that you can accomplish within a session of climbing if you stick your mind to it. The gym has routes for every level of climber and every level of interest.

From Our Community

“It’s so refreshing that they’re not only investing in their business, they’re investing in the larger community and culture of climbing. I defy anyone to find a better experience. Inclusive, supportive, and festive — in three words, that’s ACG.”

Norm Leonard

Here I have found my tribe, a family which has fostered character and shown me care. Identity is more than just a name. I see the world through artisan eyes and walk the warriors way, ACG inspires lonely hearts to grow deeper roots.

Scott Summers

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