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I had my first tandem jump here on March 22. I chose 18,000 feet (because, why not??) my instructor was Kevin and it was an absolute blast! He made sure I was aware of every step and explained everything to me in a manner that made sense! There were extensive gear checks and he vocalized each time what he was checking. The jump itself was exhilarating! I didn't experience any roller coaster drop feelings. One thing that I did experience that I wasn't aware would happen, but it makes sense now. If your ears are sensitive to pressure changes- the pressure in your ears might be a tad bit uncomfortable. This may be specific to the 18,000 ft, but better to be prepared! I decided to get the video add on and I'm so glad I did! The facility was comfortable and all the staff was so kind!! I've spent a good deal of time on the phone talking to Betsy who has been so wonderful answering all my questions! Fast forward to today. My experience at Skydive Santa Barbara was unexpectedly impactful on my life. It's all I've talked about since that day. I'll be going back to start the process of getting my license. If you've ever thought to try skydiving, I couldn't recommend this place enough!! Take the jump, you won't regret it!!
Yesterday was my first ever jump ! I jumped with Max who by the way made the whole process even more rad and seamless as he explained every part of it so clearly and simple before and during the jump ! Carly who is another jumper was able to film from another persons point of view during the jump and she was also such a sweet person ! Max and Carly made the whole experience so fun and unforgettable ! Will never forget my first jump here at sky dive Santa Barbara, this definitely won't be my last !!!
Had an experience a few years ago in Temecula and this time I wanted my friend to experience this feeling j had years ago. Looked up places around SB, SLO area and this location was reviewed well across all ratings platforms. A bit more expensive than Temecula, but understandable given the breathtaking views. The name is a bit deceiving as it's located in the Lompoc area, but understand for SEO it's appeals to all towns that are nearest to this part of the coast. Allow yourself time to arrive to location to: settle, sign forms and watch pre boarding vids. Recommend not consuming food or beverages prior. Easy to book. When you arrive the receptionist will upsell you depending on level of jump. Honestly it's worth it for the experience alone. We chose the film not pictures. Felt that we could get our stills from video screenshots. Chris and Cayden were our jump masters. Both were full of energy, hype men, made the experience feel comfortable and trust was established immediately. We overall, for pricing it's worth it! It's once in a lifetime unless you have a high from wanting to do more of this. Next time I was to try the highest elevation with masks on. Feeling a bit Charlie's Angel's-esqu
An incredible experience! The views are fantastic. Everyone was so nice. I have several jumps under my belt and this DZ is tops with safety. They caught an issue my instructor made in my log book that I was able to get him to fix before I moved. I was very impressed since I work in aviation safety and so many drop zones run careless operations.
I had a wonderful experience for the 55th birthday yesterday! Morgan was my instructor. This was my first jump and he really did a great job with easing my fears. He was very professional and paid great attention to safety & details. The check in process was easy and fast going. I chose the 18k ft jump for my first and perhaps my only jump ever. I figured I might as well go big or go home. It was amazing!! The adrenaline rush you get as you disembark from the airplane makes it so you don't even feel how cold it is up there. I wore a light jacket, long sleeve shirt and the jumpsuit. I wouldn't wear the jacket for future jumps. But I did have to keep reminding myself to breath! Also don't eat anything heavy the night before or the morning of. ;) I didn't eat any heavy meals but the butterflies in my tummy had me feeling queasy and quite bloated and uncomfortable. You don't want that bloated uncomfortable feeling. Also I expected a bit more of a jolt as the parachute went up but it was surprisingly a very smooth ride! Enjoy the adventure and bing for the video and pics. You won't regret it! Now I'm excited for my next jump!
We did the 13,000 jump for our son's 18th birthday. The crew was fabulous. Caden was his tandem partner. Our son absolutely loved the experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company
BEST TIME EVER! It was such an amazing experience skydiving - the thrill is like no other. Everybody seemed very nice when we got there and the staff is great. Randy was my instructor and he was very cool and a nice guy. I felt very safe and he seemed very experienced. The pictures and videos turned out great too! The only reason why I give 4 stars is because it was a bit rushed since everyone was already geared up and I was waiting for Randy. He gave me very quick instructions and we rushed to the plane as everyone was already sitting in the plane. It was my very first time so a little more instruction would be nice. But the plane ride was very reassuring and he was very conversational and keeping me updated with where we are and how high up we were and the whole process. I highly recommend and overall good vibes.
I was going JUST to gift my husband a skydiver trip and as we were completing the paperwork, the girl helping us explained to me that with the jump there is no "spinning, falling feeling, roller coaster feeling. It's completely peaceful and more calm than you would think." So, me hating roller coasters, was down after that! And she was 100000% right!! No falling feeling, roller coaster feel, no spinning, it was the most peaceful thing I've ever done. And I can't wait to go again. The instructor I was with was Zach and he said and explained everything at the perfect time in the perfect way I needed and it made the jump. I can't wait to take my son when he visits from USAF!!! You'll NOT regret going and hopefully you'll get Zach as your instructor. I still won't go on roller coasters lol. But I'll definitely be going back here again for another skydive memory.
11 years ago
I always wanted to skydive but never had the guts to do it until now. My buddies and I drove out to Santa Barbara for a little R&R when we found this place. We all said "I'll do it if you do it" and away we went. We all still had butterfly's when we arrived but it was on. We all felt very comfortable and safe even before we got in the air. We watched the videos and then signed our life away. It was really neat watching the daily operations in the hangar, folding parachutes, interacting with the instructors, etc. I got matched up with Brenden and immediately felt a calm come over me which is really weird. I also had Robin shoot video from an outside perspective while I was jumping. Both of them made me feel like it was just another Sunday stroll in the park. Everything was spot on from start to finish. I have no complaints. We will definitely be returning here again and I will ask for the same instructor. "Don't hesitate, just do it" and you will see what I'm talking about. "Skydive Santa Barbara Rocks" read more
5 years ago
Somedays, well, you just feel like jumping out of a perfectly good plane. Thank you Tom for experience of a lifetime, an absolute blast!!! Can't wait to go again. read more
I'm alive!!! I couldn't have asked for a better experience for when I ski dived with Santa Barbara Ski Diving. Josh, my instructor, totally made me feel comfortable the whole time and took some awesome photos. If/when you go, you HAVE TO get the photo and video package. It's about $100, but so worth the memories and laughs. The place was way out in the boondocks, past SB in Lonpac. It's a beautiful drive tho. Beside my instructor Josh being so cool, the owner (can't remember his name:) was super cool and nice. He came over and checked on us to see how we were doing with our excitement and nerves a few times. I've been wanting to take the plunge for a few years now so when Buddy said that he was down, and my bday was right around the corner it was perfect timing. fyi: the best bday present ever! Before the jump I said to myself that I was going to do this, get it out of my system, and then it would be done and I would never do it again. But immediately after the both of us decided that we would totally do it again. Would love to make it a bday tradition :) It was an amazing feeling and completely indescribable. We jumped from 13,000 ft. which is high for a normal first time jump. It's normally 10,000 ft. SB Ski Diving is the only facility in southern cali that also does a 18,000 ft jump, which you would have to wear an oxygen mask for. Didn't think I would ever want to do that. But now after jumping I would so do it, just to be able to free fall for that much longer. Thanks SB Ski Diving~! I hope to see you again some time, maybe next bday for the big 3-0 o_O xx read more
16 years ago
It was around 7ish in the morning of January 7, 2011, I was in my car driving to Big Bear for a snowboarding trip, when all of a sudden me and my friends thought about skydiving for our activity the next day. When we got to Snow Summit, my friend Felix called Santa Barbara Skydiving and luckily we got our reservations instantly. This wasn't my first time skydiving but my friends Boutaina and Felix were a newbie. The place was easy to find. You'll see a big poster outside the hangar that says "Sky Dive Santa Barbara". Inside, a jolly girl greeted us and have us see an introductory video. We found it interestingly hilarious that the guy in the video have a very long beard and he is very serious delivering his speech... Then afterwards we were asked to sign a waiver, then purchase the diving package. It was really cool that they do offer discounts. If you were in a group of 3 or bigger, they give you $10 off the tandem dive. An additional discount will be given if you are a student so bring your id. You can also purchase video and pictures. My instructor that day was Randy. He was really a cool guy, especially he does paragliding as well. (maybe we can plan a paragliding trip together one of these days!) The other instructors were so fun too! We were cracking up with all the jokes they share while we were inside the plane. Skydiving is a lot of fun! We were half awake when we were inside the plane because we were up late the night before and we needed to get up early to drive to Santa Barbara but as soon as we jumped out of the plane, it's like having starbucks or even better! Me and my instructor did the front flip since i kept doing the backflip in my past skydiving adventures, then we also did some more spins before we land. The view is just amazing! i definitely recommend this place to adventure seekers like me... read more
9 years ago
We had the opportunity to check this off our bucket list for a friends birthday and are super glad we did. The staff is very courteous and professional allowing you to relax prior to your jump. There's obviously some safety precautions they need to run through prior to your jump, but it's easy to understand. Finally the prices are very good and you can't beat the view of the Pacific Ocean from 15k feet in the air. I will definitely be doing it again read more
12 years ago
I'm 23 & being military got me a FREE skydive through a program on base. I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane last year on my 22nd birthday & it was the BEST AWESOME FREAKIN experience of my life! For some reason we didn't jump out in Lompoc (they had a function going on or something) so they told us to go to the Santa Maria Airport. I'm glad I was able to experience this one in a lifetime opportunity ALL FOR FREE!! Thanks Mark for helping me, guiding me & being my tandem partner. :) read more
Second time here, this time 18,000 feet. The place is organized and professional. You can see they take safety very seriously, which is what put us at ease, as much as you can be stepping off a plane into thin air, right? We arrived mid day and went through the protocol training videos. If you don't run away after watching, you might when you read the four page contract, which pretty much, says you're not going to sue them. I know they have to. But of course, we sign and go have fun. The parachute packers are meticulous as you'd hope they'd be, right there in front of you in the hangar. The vibe is contagious. They have fun merch. The times we were there, the crews going up and down were like clock work, but they still made us feel like ours was the most important jump. It is a pricey hobby. Would love to be certified and I know this place does excellent training. You feel like you are with professionals 100% of the time. Highly recommend Skydive Santa Barbara read more
10 years ago
WOW! First time skydiving, and I must say this was the ultimate experience at 13,000ft. I had a group of 4, and we called and made our reservation a month in advance. Everything from the friendly gal over the phone, to the office crew handling the final payment, to the fun professionals ensuring our experience was a safe one, this was well worth the adventure and well worth the drive from Redondo Beach. I must mention how accommodating Skydive SB was when it came to me arriving 30 mins late. I called the office and was told, not to worry, drive safe, and not to rush. When I arrived, I was greeted with a HUGE hug as I thanked them for working with me, and soon thereafter I was rushed into the office, watched the safety video, and they got me to my group perfectly. The overall flow of operation was smooth and professional. Once you are in the hanger, your name is called. Once you are escorted to get fitted into your harness, an energetic team of professional divers comes over saying your name with a HUGE smile. I had the cutie, Casey, and he made this already fun experience, even more enjoyable. I opted for the video and photographs, so Casey was able to get some really good footage of the entire day. Once it was time to jump, I was told to make sure my goggles were nice and secure, lean your head back when we descend, and grip your hardware so your arms are tucked tightly. Once everything was good to go, Casey tapped me on my arm and it was time to PARTY in the sky! Twists, and turns, smiles and laughter filled the air. Even with a little malfunction, Casey and I calmly got out of our predicament, and it was smooth sailing! I Highly recommend this company, as a matter of fact, I will be returning to of the 18,000ft jump. To see my AMAZING jump, please visit https://youtu.be/8BjEP-MI5FM Thank YOU Skydive Santa Barbara, you are AWESOME!!! read more
8 years ago
Late post. Excellent place. 13, 000 feet drop. Love this place. Everyone here is super professional and friendly. I came here for the third time with my nieces and we had a blast as always. Our next trip will be for the 18,000 drop. OMG, we love the adrenaline and we love how comfortable we feel here. Keep up the great job. Highly recommended. read more
Once in a lifetime event and I was not disappointed at all. This was the most fun thing I have ever done. My instructor was Randy and he was by far the coolest guy. He even let me steer the chute once it was deployed. I did the 18,000 foot jump and it was so much fun. When I go back I will probably just do the 13,000 since its cheaper and the view isn't the biggest difference. But without a doubt I will be back and maybe even do the certification classes. Thanks Randy for an amazing jump!!! read more
12 years ago
My girlfriend and I went for our first time jump ever. We chose the 13000 feet jump. We were booked for 2pm. We arrived around 1PM, did the check in, watched the instructional videos, signed the paperwork and went to the waiting area. There were 4 groups before ours. We waited for 1:30 minutes until we got called to gear up. About 15 minutes later we were boarding the airplane. My instructor was Chris. My girlfriend went with Brandon. They both were really cool and experienced instructors. That gave us more confidence about the jump. They always explained all steps, what we were doing and what would be happening next. My jump was flawless, and the same for my girlfriend. Extremely fun, and definitely an experience that I will never forget. We are already looking forward to our next jump. read more
13 years ago
My best friend and I went skydiving for our first times as my birthday present to her. IT WAS FANTASTIC! Beautiful ocean views, staff were super friendly and we didn't wait very long at all. The video experience was well worth the extra couple bucks because I asked for the raw videos and they were more than happy to load it onto the flash drive for us! $20 off for students, & military and we have memories that will last us a lifetime. read more
5 years ago
Great people, super professional and friendly!! Sean the instructor is very nice and loco!! The paperwork and process was easy and takes about two hours since you start paperwork to touchdown... read more
7 years ago
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A+ for Amazing!!! Popped my skydiving cherry!!!! I'm hooked!!! Amazing place, Amazing views, Amazing staff!!! What an Amazing Thrill!!!! The whole staff is very friendly and little jokesters...the instructors are highly experienced and make you feel comfortable with their quick little funny one liners to keep you smiling while your mind it's racing of complete terror....Randy was my instructor and captured some amazing terrifying pictures of my jump. I highly recommend to make a reservation... ...and jump the 13,000 for your first time!! (Or the 18,000!!!) ..and definitely either get the pics or video!!!! read more
9 years ago
Great location and great deal for skydiving! Paul was very friendly and welcoming. Made my experience very enjoyable. I will definitely do it again & this was a wonderful present! Got some great shots as well! read more
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All my husband wanted for his birthday was to go skydiving, so I immediately searched online for a place that would have a great view for him to see while jumping out of a plane. We decided on skydive Santa Barbara because he would have a great view of the ocean and the reviews on yelp were excellent. I booked his skydive online through their website, which was quick and convenient. I received a confirmation email regarding his time and date of his jump. We arrived at the location and my husband went through all of the proper safety videos and paperwork prior to being geared up to jump. In his words "this was the most freeing feeling ever!" All of the instructors were super friendly and energetic. They made the experience memorable and even more exciting than it already was. My husband recommends ordering the pictures (he loved reliving the jump afterwards) and jumping 13,000 feet. There is an option to jump 8,000, but we were told the free fall would be cut in half, so it's worth it to pay extra. If you're looking for something to get your adrenaline pumping, visit skydive Santa Barbara! read more
10 years ago
Sarah my instructor went simply above and beyond Great service!! Not to mention she, literally, saved my life..! Def. coming back ...!! Great b-day experience..!! BEST so far..! 03/11/2017 (The whole staff is simply great, lovely atmosphere..!!) read more
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This was such an awesome experience, words can't even explain. Planned the 18k foot dive as part of my bachelor party, all the guys had such a blast! 2 things - GET THE VIDEO (it's worth it) And when you jump and start feeling pressure in your ears, punch your nose and blow. Nobody told me that, and I wish someone had, although I probably should have known that already. DO IT!!!!! read more
8 years ago
Highly, highly recommend Skydive Santa Barbara. Excellent staff and facility with safety as their first priority. It was my first time and it was a truly memorable experience from start to finish. My instructor Sean was highly knowledgeable and knew exactly what he was doing. Get the video if it's your first time - definitely worth the extra money. The views from above are incredible. It was one of the best experiences in my life. The rush of adrenaline is unexplainable. I can't wait to do it again! read more
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I'm in a wheelchair and drove the 100 miles up to Santa Barbara Skydive because they were equiped to take handicapped people up. At least it's a pretty drive.... Wow! What a blast! There's nothing like jumping out of a plane! Words would be inadequate. What I can say is that SB Skydive is a fantastic place to jump! The staff are amazing. Friendly. Awesome! And the guy I jumped with, Randy, is as good as it gets! I was terrified! But...I wasn't scared. If that makes sense. I had total confidence in Randy the whole time. So though it's quite a terrifying experience I was never worried. I knew I was in good hands. I won't go into detail of the experience cos everyone experiences such adrenaline differently. But I WILL say the staff, all of them, were awesome to me and caught me perfectly too! A terrific experience I won't forget and hope to repeat next year. Thank you to everyone at SB Sky Dive! See you next September! (P.S. wear tight shoes! I lost one of mine in the jump...) read more
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So this wasn't even suppose to happen. I literally ended up driving my two good friends out there as a favor because their nerves were all over the place. I felt bad, they seemed nervous. I was so hungry, I was actually yelping nearby places to eat, while they jump off a plane. They had reserved the appointment two weeks prior, so you can imagine during that time this was all they were talking about and prepping up for. Once we arrived at Skydive SB, my friends asked me to go inside with them, so they can give me all that they can't carry (jewelry, electronics, etc). What a set-up!! HA! They know I'm a spontaneous individual and they know once they corner me with remarks like, "you only live once", "when are you EVER going to get the chance to actually do this, never", "we're already here, let's experience this all together", I might just actually go ahead and do it. When I said "lettttttt'ssss go", you had to see the look on the entire staff's and my friends faces!! Priceless... but I was being serious, and I knew there was no going back. My friends picked this location to dive from because I believe it's one of the only places (nearby) that will let you dive from 18,000 ft. That's what they were signed up to do. However, I'm crazy, not insane; I signed up to jump from 13,000 ft. Now the beauty part of all this was that they had to watch me jump first!! They didn't pick up on that, so I thought it would be wiser to not mention it and laugh about it on the plane ride up. I had the best instructor, he was so specific and amazing, I got this "safe" vibe from him right away. He gave me all these helpful tips of what to do and not to do. He mentioned everything three times, once - on land while getting suited up, second - on the plane ride up, and third - right before the jump. He mentioned that most people forget everything said once your on the edge of the plane (seconds before your jump), and he wasn't kidding. He knew I was nervous, for crying out loud, I'm scared of heights. I will NOT go on the edge of any balcony or near any windows of any high rise buildings. The higher we got, the more we laughed. This was by the far the craziest thing we were all about to do. That was it, it was go time. And I had to jump first. Every sound seemed so far away, minus my friends, it finally hit them...I was going first and they had to watch it happen. By far the BEST experience ever. I am still terrified of heights. However, believe it or not, I will do this again. Especially in Santa Barbara, diving off a plane during sunset time out there is far beyond anything I could write. You just got to try it!! read more
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How much per jump?
Hello William, Check out our website at Skydivesantabarbara.com for our current prices and discounts.
What are the appointment time options?
Normally booking times are on the hour from 9 am to 3pm. It's best to go our Web Site at. WWW.skydiveSB.com and you can check out the current booking times.…
Typically how many hours should you prepare to be there for? (whole process)
I would plan on 4 hours, Skydiving is weather permitting so you can have delays for clouds wind etc. If the weather is good and we have no delays you could be here for only…
Is skydiving suit provided?
They do have them, but it really isn't necessary. I jumped in jeans. My son jumped in shorts. It's a little chilly when you first leave the plane, but it's not cold.
What is the weight limit? I'm about 260 maybe a little less, I know some places charge extra asking before I book!
We charge $1 for every pound over 200lbs, also we charge an extra $35 for Tandem jumpers over 230lbs. Let's say you weigh 260lbs then you would be charged an extra $95, if we could take you.…
Can a group of 7 jump from 18000ft from the same plane?
It depends how many Skydiving instructors working that day. Normally on weekends we have 7-10 Instructors working, so yes on weekends you could be all in one plane load.…
What is the experience like for large groups? Can they all fit into the same plane?
Sorry for the late reply. Depending on which plane we have we can fit 2-10 Tandems in the plane.…
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Tipping is appreciated but not expected. Tips have ranged from $10 to $100.00
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