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    Skydive California

    5.0 (105 reviews)
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    Freedom
    Jason B.

    Skydive California - June 14, 2025 First-time tandem jump (and lifetime moment) I can honestly say... this was one of the most freeing, exhilarating, and clarity-giving experiences of my life. From the moment we boarded the plane, I could feel the energy building--not just nerves, but anticipation. Levi, my tandem instructor (and my mom's best friend's son), was calm, professional, and real. He gave me all the cues... and before he could even say "smile," I was already smiling and shouting "YEAHHH!!" The entire crew created such a welcoming, supportive vibe--lots of high fives and fist bumps. I felt like I belonged in that sky. The fall itself? Unreal. We accidentally did a gainer out of the plane because I tilted back so hard (sorry Levi ). But that twist, that tumble--it made the whole world flip open. No fear, just pure presence. Watching the plane fade above us as we dropped into the sky was spiritual. Once the chute deployed, I actually found myself wanting to land faster--until the spinning and slow descent made me realize: this is the best part. Levi pointed out landmarks on the ground, and I stayed calm, breathing deep, taking it all in. I felt completely alive. I purchased the photo/video package and tipped my cameraman $20 because he earned it--captured the whole thing perfectly. The halo ring around the sun as we floated down? That was a sign. This isn't just skydiving. This is soul work. I can't thank Skydive California enough. If you've ever considered jumping--do it. This team is the one to do it with. I'd give them 6 stars if I could. Thank you Levi. Thank you to the whole crew. I'll never forget it. And now... I'm airborne in life too. --Jason Becht (Still smiling.)

    Organized, very professional yet friendly staff. Went with my friend for our first tandem skydiving experience, and Skydive CA surely did not disappoint. Shoutout to our instructors Bernardo and Mark . They explained everything to us clearly and answered all our questions without any judgment. Overall a 10/10 experience, will definitely do it again! PS- Even their video and pictures package quality was topnotch!

    This place is awesome! The team was so helpful and really made me feel safe! My sister and I came here to celebrate my birthday and conquer my fear of heights.I was strapped to Bernardo, he made me feel safe and really helped me get through this experience and reminded me to be present. Mark was an amazing camera man! On the plane mark helped keep me calm! Honestly the whole team was amazing! Thank you guys! If it's your first time get the ultimate video/photo!

    Me and my great instructor, Justin
    Joseph N.

    This is a well-run establishment. You got the sense it was well-organized and professional, from the office staff to the skydiving professionals. They also have a large area for skydiving, which I felt was great. My skydiving instructor, Justin, was awesome. He told he had had done about 10k jumps in 12 years. He was friendly and professional, and I felt I was in great hands (which allowed me to enjoy the experience more). They offer videography and photography purchase, which you absolutely must get. The photos are awesome, and most of us won't be skydiving every day. We did experience a long wait time of a couple hours, which I was told was not the norm. There was a delay due to bad weather. However, despite this holdup, it was still an awesome, memorable experience. I would absolutely recommend this place for those interested in trying skydiving, especially first-timers.

    Edited to add: Definitely get the premium video package!! So professional and worth the money - he did a fantastic job capturing the whole thing end to end (and jumping with us)! Thank you, Zach!

    Joyce L.

    My friends and I did our first tandem skydive here and had an amazing experience! Our tandem instructors were Mark, Serg, Bernardo, and Ryan, and our videographers were Zack and Mattie. While on the plane ride up, Mark showed me that my harness was attached to his, and explained to me what to do while jumping out. Mattie did an amazing job capturing my first skydive, and the editor even put together a sick video, with slow-mos and music! Would highly recommend getting the video package. The biggest downside was that we were scheduled for 1pm, and we arrived at 12:45pm but didn't get to jump until around 3pm. The wait actually helped ease my nerves though, because I got to see a bunch of people jump successfully.

    Jack by the pretty plane.

    The second jumper was late so we got to spend extra enjoyable time getting to know instructor Mark as we waited. What an outstanding young man! After skydiving for 10 years & with more than 16,000 skydives, he's still enthusiastic & personable. My husband did a tandem dive with Mark. Mark asked him if he would like to do some summersaults & he excitedly said yes. My husband said that Marks expertise made it a wonderful experience for celebrating his 70th birthday. All the staff we met were so nice & hospitable.

    Lj Q.

    Our instructors Ian and Tom were great,amazing,splendid, cool, and everything else in between ! Assured us every step that they were doing, what was going to happen and were the most down the earth people! And for anyone who are worried, they stress about safety so much! Made the whole skydiving experience extra special. Thank you Tom and Ian

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    Tiffany P.

    1st time there my instructor Tom was awesome he made me feel so comfortable about the jump by going over every detail from the hardness to the jump itself. When on the plane he went over again in detail what to expect and when the time came to jump he made sure I felt the air and had me start breathing so the air pressure and the coolness would not be so much of a shock to the system. It was one of the best things I've ever done on my birthday

    Super amazing view of my son and his fantastic instructor, Sergey!
    Kira D.

    Truly an amazing experience. I have wanted to skydive for the last couple of years since my first attempt on my 50th birthday was rained out. Finally, I got to go with my oldest son for his 30th birthday! Huge shout out to Tom for being a wonderful tandem instructor. He explained the entire skydiving process in detail, and was so informative and reassuring that I felt safe the entire time. RPM was my photographer, and did an outstanding job as well, even letting me add a special message in my video! Thank you to everyone at Skydive California for making our first jumps such a positive, memorable experience! I plan to come back - I think, haha!

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    Fantastic experience for our family. The staff was welcoming, personable and professional. We will definitely do it again!

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    Max, Ryan, Levi, and Zack made my dads birthday gift spectacular. I couldn't have asked for a better crew!

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    The crew had such a good energy, The whole experience is fun, start to finish:) Thanks RPM for the awesome jump!

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    Mark was amazing! This was my first time and he made the experience do comfortable I will definitely be coming back.

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    Balloons Above the Valley

    Balloons Above the Valley

    4.4(516 reviews)
    65.5 mi

    This was a VERY FUN DAY !!! This balloon trip was an Anniversary Gift from our kids. Originally I…read morewas not too sure and something that I would not have planned to do !! However it turned out to be VERY FUN DAY !!!

    I give it a 4.5. We had to arrive super early and wait for them to set up everything. It was cold…read moreoutside and they did provide coffee, hot chocolate and snacks. We the weather being so unpredictable we had to wait. I was fine with wait because i do value my life. I had the chance to cross off a major item from my bucket list. A hot air balloon ride and wow, what an experience! The views were absolutely breathtaking. Floating high above the landscape, seeing everything from a completely new perspective, was truly magical. The sunrise was especially beautiful as we drifted along, and the silence up there, broken only by the loud occasional burst of the burner, was unlike anything I've ever experienced. That said, there were a few things to consider. The heat from the burner can be overwhelming, especially if you're not prepared for it. I didn't wear a hat, and I really wish I had and i am short 5'2 those blasts of hot air can get pretty intense when they hit you directly! So, if you're planning this trip, definitely bring something to cover your head. The landing was a bit of a wild ride, too. The ground was much harder and more uneven than I expected, and we didn't quite know where we'd land until we were almost on top of it. Also getting in and out can be extremely challenging. It's hard climbing into and out of the basket and it's very tightly packed. Not a lot of space to move. I knew the risks going in but the whole experience was so worth it. Even with those little surprises, it was absolutely incredible. Would I do it again? Definitely not! Despite the heat and the bumpy landing, the beauty of the experience makes it all worthwhile and a one timer for me. I highly recommend it if you're looking for something unique and unforgettable to add to your list of adventures. Just don't forget your hat!

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    Balloons Above the Valley - After the flight you can take pics in front of the deflated balloon.

    After the flight you can take pics in front of the deflated balloon.

    Balloons Above the Valley - Captain Jake and the ground crew were amazing. Highly recommend!

    Captain Jake and the ground crew were amazing. Highly recommend!

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    Sky Drifters - Keeping us aloft!

    Sky Drifters

    3.9(230 reviews)
    54.6 mi

    I booked the proposal package and it was perfect! Although we didn't have the best luck with the…read moreweather (low wind), the pilot was able to overcome that and provide us with an unforgettable experience with breathtaking views. The pilot is very skilled and knowledgeable, and had a ton of interesting stories about his hot air balloon experiences. His wife also came along and assisted with the proposal and took a bunch of great photos of me and my fiancée which was very appreciated. It was very apparent they enjoy what they do and that helped to add to the experience. I would highly recommended this for anyone trying to come up with a unique way to propose.

    Holy cow! Weather and I seem to be perpetually at odds but let me tell you, it was ABSOLUTELY worth…read morethe wait! I did get cancelled on a few times, I was at first annoyed, instant gratification junky, but then realized they have no control over the weather AND safety comes first. That earned my respect right there. We met at the site at 6 am, not 6:01 or 6:12, 6am or before. Temperature plays a huge role in height and duration of flight. On time and safety are expected and delivered. At 6 sharp the ride started with tip over training, safety, and a brief roll call and waiver check and explanation. Important stuff! The balloon is beautiful and the pilots wife makes sure there are plenty of pics, she's super sweet and helpful. Takeoff is a bit disorienting, part helicopter, part jump. Once you hit the sky though, it's amazing. It is such a great feeling to float. Tim has a great sense of humor and can tell a story with gusto... between bursts of fire into the balloon. I have no idea how high we were but cows were hard to make out, they were that small. The morning couldn't have been more perfect. The landing was a bit bumpy, our training came in handy. Jarring like an old truck indoors a rough road, easy. As we waited for the truck to come and get us Tim gave us a wee history lesson on ballooning, with a champagne toast. I've been smiling all day. Independent and local, experienced and a perfect way to fly. Highly recommended is an understatement.

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    Bay Area Hang Gliding - mike training student

    Bay Area Hang Gliding

    5.0(26 reviews)
    34.7 mi

    My boyfriend and I took a hang gliding lesson with Mike bright and early on a Saturday morning (we…read morearrived ~8am) and had a LOT of fun! There were 2 other attendees other than my boyfriend and myself, so our class was a total of 4 people, all of us beginners. One person had taken classes before, but was doing more lessons in order to get his hang 1 license. Mike starts the class by introducing himself and teaching us some safety lessons. We put together the hang glide together as a group, and he teaches us the different parts of the hang glide and how they work together. Then, we roll the glider up a small hill and he gives us some pointers on how to approach the lesson and what to do what we start running and once the glider starts taking off! The lesson was from about 8am to noon. Mike REALLY works for the money he makes during these lessons - he is running up and down the hill, and coordinating to make sure that everyone gets plenty of time on the hang glide. His passion for this sport is palpable, and it's clear he is friends with all the other folks at the area / park that morning who are regular hang gliders. This is a really fun activity to do on a weekend morning, not to mention the VIEWS are amazing. Attaching some photos as proof! Overall I had a GREAT time and would certainly consider taking more classes with Mike!

    I found Eric to be an excellent instructor. His patients and willingness to restate his…read moreinstructions, many times over, drives home the needed understanding for the skills he is describing. On those occasions when I was not getting the instructions, he restated them framed differently. His vast knowledge and experience was demonstrated through his patients and confidence. With his guidance I learned very quickly. I have no hesitation recommending Eric for hang gliding instructions. I would have no hesitation if I were starting over asking his support and training. Thank you Eric, for all your help and assuring I learned the skills needed to be a safe pilot! Mikee Bowen

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