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Santee Boulders
Categories: Local Flavor, Parks [Edit]
Neighborhood: Santee8750 Mast Blvd
(between Medina Dr & St Andrews Dr)
Santee, CA 92071
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
3 reviews for Santee Boulders
This is a great outdoor rock climbing spot. Its free, there's plenty of parking, there's usually a lot of cool people here, and it has climbs for any skill level (especially first timers).
Here's how to get to Santee boulders from San Diego:
Take the 52 W
Exit 13 for Mast Blvd.
Turn left at Mast Blvd.
Go past the first stoplight and on the right side of the road is a park (Park in there - free parking) and to the left side is 'Santee Boulders'. Park your car and walk across while watching out for cars.
Bring your own climbing shoes, some water, and I also recommend a crashpad (although not required). Everyone I've met here has been super friendly and helpful. Feel free to ask fellow climbers about recommended climbs and I'm sure you'll make some new friends.
Outdoor climbing is much different than indoor rock climbing. If you've tried Vertical Hold/Solid Rock and hated it, you still might like outdoor (and vice versa). Chi W. is right on about the time of day to go. There's little shade available when its sunny so I recommend early morning or late afternoon.
The main thing you need to watch out for are rattlesnakes. I've climbed here a few times and only seen one. Don't put on your ipod headphones or else you can't hear the rattle, which will tell ya how close you are. You might just just step on it if you're not careful and not listening. Remember that nature's dangerous; when you're out and about, give it the respect it needs and you'll be fine. This goes with the crashpad too, its only an illusion of safety and there might be some sharp rocks under. Be safe and have fun!
I'm a beginner to rock climbing and been doing it indoors for few months now; bouldering, top rope and traverse climb. I was invited to try the Santee Boulders today and this is my first time to do it outdoors. I drove to Santee to check it out and meet new climbers as well. It was a nice day, super hot though about 89 degrees.
I met the coolest climbing group and introduced myself. After watching them climb, it was little dragon's turn to climb the 5.6 boulder- oh boy the climbing starts, WOW what a workout! I did pretty good for a beginner and got to the top, awesome view. Now I have to buy a crashpad to practice my outdoor bouldering skills. It was fun and I enjoyed it.
Another nice day in San Diego.
I tried searching for Santee Boulders and I'm REALLY surprised that this popular bouldering spot has not been yelped! Msg me if you've reviewed it under a different name.
I've recently invested in a crashpad and I love the various problems available for 'newbies' like me. It's a great workout especially early in the morning before it gets too hot or in the late afternoon when the air cools down as you warm up. Furthermore, it's FREE - who wants to pay $50 for a gym membership when you can embrace nature while workign out? Unlike other climbing destinations, this place is easy access from the 52, exit Mast, and park at West Hills Park. Cross the street. The approach is doable in flip flops.
There is a nice map of the area on the website above. It can get crowded sometimes especially on those hotter days where every climber wants a climb in the shade. There are also a few top ropes.
Also, it seem to be a popular place for firing BB's... you can see the colorful bullets scattered about.
Enjoy!
