Park Ridge Rock is the best place to climb if you're a coward. Don't get me wrong, I climb there all the time. I should know, I'm the founder and president of the CCC (Cowardly Climbing Club). This 30' high rock is great for beginners and beginning leaders. It sports 5 (or 6?) routes from 5.4 to 5.7+. All are easily top roped from good anchors that can be accesed via a short walk to the left or right side. Also has some of the best views of the bay with few crowds. Left side is the Slot, a 5.7 w/edges and cracks. The classic is the 5.6 Crespi Critter which can be led with gear or top roped. Watch out for the loose flake in the center! Also has Red Dawn, 5.7+ and Tips Ahoy. To climb Easy Up, stay out of the crack and on the face. I give it a 5.3d or 5.4a. Bring 3 draws and hand them to your friend that wants to do his/her first lead!
Getting There
Park in the turnout about 1/2 mile south of the main parking area for Cabrillo and hike up to the rock (which is visible and obvious from the trail). Be sure not to block the gate when you park!
Which "extra" bolts were removed? I believe there were some added near the rusty chains a while ago at the ledge about 10' below the top. In my opinion, that was a good thing as it is the most convenient ledge to TR from. Whoever added the bolts near the chains did a good thing as the chains were not very trustworthy in my opinion. That being said, before the bolts were added, I just set up the TR with natural gear in the slot a little up and to the left of the chains.
In addition to my last comment..the location of the chains was only good for Crespi Critter and Red Dawn. Using those anchors for a TR of The Slot created a nasty pendelum situation. I didn't mind it so much but some people don't like potential pendulums.
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