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    4.9 (158 reviews)
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    Tommy N.

    I booked a Laguna Beach tour as a surprise for my girlfriend and WOW was she surprised. Rick and Patti were so nice and helpful and made the whole experience amazing. Rick was funny, professional, and engaged the whole flight. We started with a goofy safety video, then a really neat walk on the runway to the helicopter followed by some photos in the helicopter. We then took off and saw California from a completely different perspective. It was breathtaking and Rick pulled some sick moves in the air. He had an amazing breath of knowledge and trivia of the area and showed us some of the nicest homes I have ever seen including the homes of the In N out Family. My girlfriend who was so terrified in the beginning, loved the experience. Would 100 percent recommend the experience. It's worth it!!!

    Brandy R.

    100% would recommend to anyone Looking to celebrate something special or just for a spontaneous day. Patti helped me with any questions I had. So if they don't get to answer your calls because they might be busy, she will surely get back to you. Today we celebrated my sisters and boyfriends birthdays. Ric was our fun-amazing-knowledgeable Pilot who made us feel safe and we had so much fun the whole time up in the air. We truly appreciate the knowledge he shared about his experience as a pilot and what he knew about the city. We all agreed that we would love to come back, particularly with OC helicopters thanks to Ric and Patty. Thank you for the experience

    Carter K.

    My wife surprised me with a helicopter tour of Coastal Orange County today and it was so amazing. From the time we arrived, Captain Rick treated us like family and was very accommodating and informative. You can tell he loves aviation. My wife also commented to me that his wife who does the booking was amazing as well. Flying in a helicopter can make you a bit nervous but Rick did an amazing job telling us when to expect a little bumpy-ness. It's one of the most beautiful locations in the world made all the better seen from above. I'd happily fly with Rick again and as someone who never leaves reviews, I felt compelled to leave one because the experience was so positive.

    Coolguyhamedhashemi ..

    My boyfriend surprised me with a helicopter ride for our one year anniversary and it was hands down the best date I have ever had we had the best pilot Captain Rick who took care of us. We toured around Newport Beach and Laguna beach. Rick has the best personality, he's so playful and fun if your going here on a date request him for romantic detours and more fun surprises.

    Bruce B.

    Captain Ric and Patti (and "Chopper") are wonderful. My sons and I had a great time before, during and after the flight. We made memories that will last a lifetime.

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    Sahar P.

    If you are looking for an exceptionally safe and beautiful experience, I highly recommend this company. The pilot that we had is named Ric and he made us all feel safe, secure and he was the best tour guide you could ever ask for. He was patient with our children, enthusiastic about taking photos and so much fun. It's a fantastic company with easy/free parking and beautiful accommodations. I highly highly recommend OC helicopters!

    Nila J.

    Such a beautiful experience, we love local and don't always have the opportunity to enjoy the paradise we live in. My husband my toddler and I took a 30 min ride across the shoreline with Captain Rick, we were in such great hands and you could see his love of what he does. It was a magical experience and Captain Rick went out of his way to ensure we had the full experience

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    We had so much fun. I proposed to my Fiancee on this day. Captain Ric made our day and he was very funny during since the moment we entered his office until we left. He helped us getting a photoshoot with our photographer. We felt very safe with him. It's one of the most interesting adventure we had. We loved it.

    OC HELICOPTERS, Santa Ana, CA!  RIC is an Amazing Pilot!
    Amy M.

    DEFINITELY NOT your Typical FLIGHT Experience! OC HELICOPTERS, Santa Ana, CA! WOW!!!, Lucky me, I was Fortunate to get to ride along in this SEXY, High Performance Airbus H-120. It's not only Fast, but an Absolutely Beautiful Helicopter! The aerial views of the Southern California Coastline are indescribable and a must see! This Sunset ride was AMAZING, Unforgettable & a First Class Helicopter Experience! RIC, the Owner, is an Amazing Experienced Pilot and makes you feel Safe and Sound! Whether you are Booking for business and or pleasure, you will remember this ride forever and have the time of your life! My Husband and I Highly Recommend OC Helicopters and don't forget to ask about his Precious Co-Pilot Max! UPDATE... RIP Max, you are Missed!

    Mazy M.

    Absolutely phenomenal experience! Took my husband as a surprise turns out he had been on a helicopter before but said the experience didn't even compare to this one. The helicopter we used was small but modern which allowed our pilot to do some pretty cool tricks. We got to get really low tot he water, hover in one spot, say hi to paddle boarders, go sideways etc. it was a blast! I am terrified of flying as well but wanted to do this as a bucket list experience! Our pilot was very sensitive to me being fearful and checked in with me often. The second we took off I knew we were in good hands. We had so much fun we want to go again!

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    Bea K.

    One of the best and most memorable experiences I have had. I purchased this through Groupon as a surprise for my husband's birthday. We got there and were immediately greeted by Rick and Patti. We had the pleasure of meeting their dog Max too, while we watched the safety video and filled out some paperwork. They were very entertaining. Loved how Patti was very easy going and funny. After that Patti and Rick walked us through the tarmac where they pointed out some fun facts about some of the private jets and helicopters on site. We got to their helicopter and it was immaculate! Very well kept and I especially loved the beautiful Eagle on the tail of the helicopter. Before we got onto the helicopter, Patti was nice enough to take pictures of us outside and inside the helicopter. Soon enough, we got buckled in and prepared for takeoff! Rick is an amazing pilot and was an amazing tour guide. He pointed out a ton of different sites and cool historical facts on our ride towards the Laguna Beach coast and answered all the questions we had during the flight. We even did a hover over the beach in front of a bunch of beach goers. It was super cool! Thank you Patti, Rick and Max for a birthday memory my husband and I will never forget! We would definitely want to do it again in the near future and would be a great gift for anyone of all ages.

    Our pilot Ric telling us about the OC coast
    Damon D.

    Had the opportunity to take one of OC Helicopters tours and had a great time. Once the passengers were there, we were safety briefed by Ric the pilot. Great guy and lots of flight time. Was nice to know that he was a former military pilot so he got great training and flight time and as one of the owners it nice to support veteran owned businesses. Ric then tells us about the flight, where we will go and what might we'll see. After that we head out to the helo. Ric gives us a quick history on the Airbus Helicopters EC-120, it being a former police helicopter, I know this is nice since it was well taken care of and that is continued today with OC Helicopters. He gives us our seat assignments, we strap in and get the tour in the air. Once in the air he points out the landmarks around the area and south of the airport along the coast. Its a cool and different vantage point from the air and I love looking down and seeing life in this perspective. You learn a lot from this and get to see things you may never have see before. Like secluded beaches, caves and arches along the coast. Even on this flight Ric took a small detour, knowing I was a aviation buff, to show us the only house on the OC coast with a legal FAA helipad. For those with a lifestyle that can afford to fly home in their helicopter and park it next to their exotic cars. I was happy with the flight as were the others passengers as well I could assume by the smiles on their faces. I highly recommend OC Helicopters if your in the OC area looking for a fun and exciting way to see the Orange County coast. I did miss seeing the boss MAX, he only works weekends. :-)

    Ken G.

    Flying in a helicopter has always been on my bucket list and my fiancé got me a ride for my birthday! Capt. Rick was the best pilot/tour guide! I've lived in SoOc all my life and have never seen my home turf from such a vantage point! Even flew over my work! Ricks tour was actually pretty informative along with being very entertaining. So I'm not gonna draw out this review but take my word for it. JUST GO AT LEAST ONCE! I will be going again! Thank you my lovely Alex for the best birthday present ever! Your the best!

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    Great experience! Recommend 100%! Best customer service and best pilot. Amazing experience!

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    Ask the Community - OC Helicopters

    Is there somewhere enthusiast can watch the helicopters take off and land?

    Hello and thank you for the message. Although you cannot go on tarmac you can sometimes see them take off outside the gates around airport gates and Fbos.

    Hi Patti,What is the current price for a two person private helicopter ride? Also how long is the ride? Thank you!

    Hi Grace:) Thanks for the message. We have special 2 private pricing for each of our tours.… Read more

    Do you do single ride tours? Or how would it work for me to ride?

    Hi Alex Thanks for message. Do you mean tours with one passenger ? All aircraft have minimum passengers to fly. We do have 2 private pricing specials. You can buy… Read more

    Hi, can you provide me the cheapest price quote for the helicopter ride for about 2-4 people? Are there any offers going on?

    Hello The most inexpensive tour is $159 per person with a three seat minimum. We have a 2 private… Read more

    How much is this helicopter ride?

    Hi NF, Thanks for message. We have 6 different tours ranging in duration of time in the air. Check out our website @ Ochelicopters.com for al tour details and let me know if… Read more

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    We all agreed that we would love to come back, particularly with OC helicopters thanks to Ric and Patty.

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    It's 7 am, New Year's Day…read more I'm NOT hung over from last night and everyone is still sleeping. I don't feel like watching the Rose Parade live (that's what the DVR is for). So what the hell is there to do? Well, my buddy invited me to ride along in his 2012 Mustang Boss 302 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tour-d-orange-costa-mesa?select=nRV9J6Uy3N5GAgzjn6FfdA#lFeUttsr4tariW-jlORdsQ and be the navigator on a driving tour he was doing this morning. Yup that's right, a driving tour. It turns out there is this under-the-radar-event called "Tour d'Orange". This has happened each New Year's Day morning for the last 11 years now. It's a very low key event that is meant to be a fun, very relaxed and casual, car guy/gal event. In fact there were NO e-mails or announcements about this years event, yet hundreds and hundreds and HUNDREDS of cars showed up! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tour-d-orange-costa-mesa?select=nRV9J6Uy3N5GAgzjn6FfdA#t6PRoifqqa62lBaB2maPzw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tour-d-orange-costa-mesa?select=nRV9J6Uy3N5GAgzjn6FfdA#Of6ME1pd8tdFludf7x9A5w http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tour-d-orange-costa-mesa?select=nRV9J6Uy3N5GAgzjn6FfdA#K5aY3WtkeEBcPQnrDjPpmw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tour-d-orange-costa-mesa?select=nRV9J6Uy3N5GAgzjn6FfdA#T7SeEGhkkqLiC8jQiDi-zw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tour-d-orange-costa-mesa?select=nRV9J6Uy3N5GAgzjn6FfdA#gxmaVdQACHfa0eWdyyNTIg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tour-d-orange-costa-mesa?select=nRV9J6Uy3N5GAgzjn6FfdA#CWB8pHfRveMxS5-t205MHQ Just before the tour was to start this DeLorean Time Machine showed up too! VERY cool! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tour-d-orange-costa-mesa?select=nRV9J6Uy3N5GAgzjn6FfdA#cyOk6JN1TKfMe8ebi3N3gw They had free coffee and donuts and only asked for a donation to children's hospital. There was even a live band playing some great rock music until the tour started! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tour-d-orange-costa-mesa?select=nRV9J6Uy3N5GAgzjn6FfdA#-Ql0oxIf1QF3vOOqqGKf5w The first car headed out about 9:15 and everyone else followed. At each traffic light it was kind of a *CF* because there were SO many cars, but they thinned out a bit as the miles rolled on. The tour is approximately 70 miles, leaving from Costa Mesa, winding its way around Orange County on some really beautiful roads through Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita and ends at "The District" shopping center in Irvine for lunch. There is no registration for the event, so it's just a show up and "run what you brung" type of thing. Old cars, new cars, classics, hot rods, muscle cars, customs, stock, modified, exotics, they are all welcome. This is a casual driving tour for the automotive enthusiast that's a lot of fun! It was a very beautiful drive, I had a blast and I'm look forward to doing it again next year!

    Wow, Who knew what a great time this was. Definitely a bucket list item if your into cars , music…read moreand good folks. Approximately 200 vehicles show up from concourse to rat rod and everything in between. A great band, food trucks , the whole nine. Well organized, then a great 75 ish mile cruise thru the OC and canyons, finally finishing up for lunch and another parking lot show. Will definitely be back. Thanks

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