Featured Class

Enjoy a half day trip down to Newport Beach and participate in the Surfrider’s monthly beach clean-up. This is a free trip and also counts as one of your Condition For Tuition points. Help keep our beaches clean and get credit for it as well. We will also be stopping by Huntington Beach Main Street on the way back for one hour. You can shop or eat during that time. It is totally up to you!

Fee: FREE
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: TBD
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2014
Departure Location: SRWC
Departure Time: 8 AM

Ready to get into the outdoors for a bit of rock climbing? Join ROA for our climbing trip to Malibu Creek Canyon up in the Santa Monica Mountains. We will spend a day climbing and exploring the area. If you haven’t discovered this area yet, these are destinations you will be sure to remember. Fee includes transportation, lunch, and a guided service by our experienced trip leaders.

 

Fee: $40 students/$50 non-students
Date: Saturday, September 20th, 2014
Departure Location: SRWC Lobby
Departure time: 7 AM

(Register at the Rock & Outdoor Adventures area during hours of operation)

Switzer Falls Hike

Enjoy a guided hike through the beautiful Switzer Falls area. This is an easy to moderate level hike and no prior experience is necessary. The day is filled with a hike to a waterfall, followed by possible swimming, a picnic, and an Introduction to Backpacking. This course will cover stove set up, boiling water, using water filters and building shelter in the wilderness. Fee includes transportation and a guided service by our experienced trip leaders.
Fee: $20 students/$25 non-students
Date: TBD
Departure Location: SRWC
Departure time: 8 AM

Stoney Point Bouldering

Enjoy a full day of outdoor bouldering at the historic Stoney Point. Experienced trip leaders will be present to instruct participants on proper spotting techniques and crash pad placements. This is an advanced climbing trip, and participants are encouraged to have some prior bouldering and/or climbing experience. Fee includes transportation and all necessary gear rentals. 
Fee: $25 students/ $30 non-students
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: TBD
Date: TBD
Departure Location: SRWC
Departure Time: 8 AM

Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach Clean-Up

Enjoy a half day trip down to Newport Beach and participate in the Surfrider’s monthly beach clean-up. This is a free trip and also counts as one of your Condition For Tuition points. Help keep our beaches clean and get credit for it as well. We will also be stopping by Huntington Beach Main Street on the way back for one hour. You can shop or eat during that time. It is totally up to you!
Fee: FREE
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: TBD
Date: TBD
Departure Location: SRWC
Departure Time: 8 AM

Enjoy a full day of outdoor bouldering at the historic Stoney Point. Experienced trip leaders will be present to instruct participants on proper spotting techniques and crash pad placements. This is an advanced climbing trip, and participants are encouraged to have some prior bouldering and/or climbing experience. Fee includes transportation and all necessary gear rentals. 

Fee: $25 students/ $30 non-students
Mandatory Pre-Trip Meeting: TBD
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2014
Departure Location: SRWC
Departure Time: 8 AM

Elbee at Equipment Locker
Outdoor Equipment rentals are available at the SRWC Rock Wall during regular Rock Wall / Outdoor Shop hours. See our dropdown menus below for equipment options and pricing.

Feel free to call us at (562) 985-0769 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before coming in to see what we have in stock.

Rock Wall / Outdoor Shop Semester Hours

Days Times
Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday 3 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Equipment Rentals

Click on a category to see the various items we rent out. For more information about what we currently have in stock, please give us a call at (562) 985-0769 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

How Do I Pay?

  • To get your gear, stop by the SRWC Outdoor Shop, located at the Rock Wall, during opening hours and speak to one of our attendants. Please have your student ID number ready.
  • Let us know what gear you would like to rent. All equipment rentals are charged a daily rate. A deposit is required for all rentals and is refundable upon return of all equipment without damage or missing components.
  • Pay at the Outdoor Shop with one of our accepted payment methods according to the daily price + rental deposit fee.
  • Accepted payments include Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. Cash is not accepted. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay are not accepted.

What is the Deposit?

  • The damage deposit is to ensure that our equipment is returned in a timely manner and in good condition.
  • We understand that with use comes dirt and general wear, resulting in the need to clean the gear between uses. However, excessive mud, moisture, holes, rips, burns, or missing components will result in the withholding of part or all of your deposit. In these cases, a cleaning fee or additional damage fee may be charged.
  • Deposits may be withheld until the actual cost of damages can be calculated.
  • Rental deposit amounts will correlate with the price of daily rental fees. Prices are as follows.
Daily Rental Price Total Deposit Amount
$1 - $25 $25
$26 - $50 $50
$51 - $100 $100
$101 - $150 $150
$150+ $200

For more information, please give us a call at (562) 985-0769 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Want to try a new way to climb the Rock Wall? This pulley-assisted belay technique aids climbers up the wall at their own comfort and skill level. Participate in the experience or come to climb, regardless you're sure to have fun.

Dates: 2/16, 3/16, 4/20
Time: 2PM - 3PM
Location: SRWC Rock Wall

Students in Joshua Tree

The Outdoor Adventure Program at the SRWC is one of the most exciting services that we offer. Students and members can sign up for a wide variety of outdoor adventure trips, led by well trained and experienced trip leaders. Trips include, but are not limited to, rock climbing, hiking, biking, watersports and much more! This program allows students and members the opportunity to develop stronger relationships with nature and their community.

Registration for Outdoor Trips is available in-person at the SRWC Rock Wall/Outdoor Shop or or online at SRWC Go.

Upcoming Outdoor Adventure Trips

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Overlook Malibu Day Hiking
Date: Feb. 10, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. to evening
Cost: $35 Student | $70 Non-student
*Register by: Feb. 5 at 10pm
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Climbing at Stoney Point
Date: Feb. 24, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to evening
Cost: $50 Student | $100 Non-student
*Register by: Feb. 19 at 10pm
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Crystal Cove Overnight Backpacking
Date: March 9 to 10, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to evening
Cost: $65 Student | $130 Non-student
*Register by: Apr. 4 at 10pm
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North Etiwanda Falls Day Hiking
Date: Mar. 23, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. to evening
Cost: $35 Student | $700 Non-student
*Register by: Mar. 18 at 10pm
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Newport Beach Paddleboarding
Date: Apr. 13, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to evening
Cost: $40 Student | $80 Non-student
*Register by: Apr. 8 at 10pm
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Joshua Tree Hike & Camp
Date: Apr. 20 to 21, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to evening
Cost: $75 Student | $150 Non-student
*Register by: Apr. 15 at 10pm

Enjoy a guided hike through the beautiful Switzer Falls area. This is an easy to moderate level hike and no prior experience is necessary. The day is filled with a hike to a waterfall, followed by possible swimming, a picnic, and an Introduction to Backpacking. This course will cover stove set up, boiling water, using water filters and building shelter in the wilderness. Fee includes transportation and a guided service by our experienced trip leaders.

Fee: $20 students/$25 non-students
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2014
Departure Location: SRWC
Departure time: 8 AM

Rock wall staffperson with climbers
One of the most unique features at the SRWC is our custom-designed, 25-foot-high rock-climbing wall. FREE to all SRWC members! You can climb up and around the large rock, tackling fears and reaching new heights.
We offer bouldering and top rope climbing, including qualified staff at the ready to belay for you. But why wait for a belay when you can get qualified to belay yourself? We offer FREE Rock Climbing Classes that teach you how to become qualified to belay at our Rock Wall. We also offer lead climbing! Once climbers pass our Lead skills test, they are qualified to practice lead climbing at our Rock Wall. Our class schedule can be accessed on SRWC Go.
Gear Rentals for Climbing our wall are FREE, such as climbing harnesses, chalk bags, belay devices, climbing shoes and lead ropes. Climbing is a very active and ever-evolving sport. Technique and climbing style will vary on an individual basis. New routes are set routinely and are set at varying difficulties. The Rock Wall Facilitators are equipped to assist you with all your climbing needs.

Rock Wall / Outdoor Shop Semester Hours

Days Times
Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday 3 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Rent the Rock wall

Would your friends, organization or corporate group like to have the SRWC climbing wall all to yourself? Our Rock Wall is available for rent. Student groups must register in person at the SRWC’s administration desk.
All other groups can register at the SRWC or by calling (562) 985-0769. The Rockwall is rented in three-hour time segments with additional hours available.

Students

3 hours or less: $0
Additional hours: $0
Staff Fees: $24 per member*

University Faculty and Staff

3 hours or less: $90
Additional hours: $30
Staff Fees: $29 per member*

Off Campus Groups

3 hours or less: $120
Additional hours: $40
Staff Fees: $37 per member*

* Staffing fees are in addition to the wall rental. The Rock and Outdoor Adventure Staff will assist your group in all their rock climbing needs, including equipment and instruction if requested.

Rock Wall

You have the chance to compete with other participants in a series of climbing challenges such as “Fastest Traverse”, “Blind folded figure 8 tie”, and “The longest dead hang”, All for the chance to win some cool prizes!

  • When: Every day in the month of February
  • Time: ROA Hours
  • Location: Rock Wall

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