The Golden State has some of the most diverse climbing in the US. From bouldering on the beaches, to spending days on the towering walls of El Capitan, California offers a unique climbing experience found nowhere else.

The crags near Los Angeles and San Francisco offer great technical climbing amongst friendly climbers. Bishop, located in the Eastern Sierra, is home to some of the best climbing in the world, as well as some of the best professional climbers in the world. Granite, Sandstone, Basalt, Quartzite, Limestone, ... it's all here.

Also in California: The Best Surf in the continental US, Great Music Scene, Great Skiing, Great Mountain Biking, Great Water Sports, Great Fishing, Great Brewries, etc.... Hell... we even have Disneyland. So come out West and climb in The Golden State of California.