The Oaks

A Touchstone Climbing Gym

- Berkeley, CA -

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8,000 Square Feet Of Climbing Terrain

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15 Foot High Bouldering Walls

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160+ Boulder Problems

When you belong, every goal feels possible.

Located at the historic Oaks Theater on Solano Ave in North Berkeley, The Oaks is a bouldering-only gym featuring hundreds of problems on slab walls, steep overhangs, dihedrals, and aretes, plus an extensive fitness area. Whether you're a newbie wanting to get fit or a serious climber training for your next trip, The Oaks is your home away from home. Plus, paying homage to the building's 90-year history, we host monthly movie screenings!

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you around?

We love welcoming new friends to the Touchstone community!
Here’s everything you need to know before your first visit.

Info for your first visit

Can we show you around?

We love welcoming new friends to the Touchstone community!
Here's everything you need to know before your first visit.

Info for your first visit
Fitness

Check out the Class Calendar

From intro to climbing to a wide array of yoga styles, fitness classes, and climbing clinics, we have lots of ways to challenge yourself, learn new movements, and break a sweat each week. Check out the full calendar to see what’s coming up.

Class Calendar

Climb with purpose.

As a public benefit corporation, Touchstone’s corporate charter is based on these 5 key principles:

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1. Environmental Stewardship

We protect outdoor spaces and ensure climbing remains accessible to all.

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2. Being a Good Neighbor

We support and uplift the communities we serve.

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3. Employee Development

We invest in the growth, well-being, and success of our team.

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4. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We create spaces where everyone feels they belong.

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5. Exceptional Customer Support

We elevate the climbing journey through world-class facilities and service.

What our members are saying

“Love this gym. I wish they have yoga classes, and change the routes more frequently but I am grateful that there is a climbing gym in walking distance from my house. Thank you TC!”

Julie

“Love this gym. Great space, great bouldering routes, great staff, great events. The recent bouldering competition event was terrific.”

Ren

“I love this gym! The staff is pleasant, it’s clean, and never overcrowded. The latter may be because it is smaller than other touchstones- its bouldering only and no yoga rooms.”

Nadia

“Staff are friendly and climbs are solid! They even managed to fit a small fitness area on the 2nd floor that has basically everything you need.”

Diego

Start your ascent!

Climb higher, boulder harder, and crush your fitness goals, all in one place.

Join a community that’s as strong as the walls we climb.

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