April Davidson and Eric Fallecker started rock climbing about three years ago and never looked back. Today they split their time in the gym and outside, often at one of Southern California's many outdoor hot spots.

April and Eric recently took us on a tour of one of their favorite sites in Malibu Creek State Park.

Local spots like these offer great starter routes for beginners and challenges for experts. If you'd like to learn more about some of these popular destinations check out our guide.

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