Aerial Tours in California

This is the most exciting flight experience of San Diego! We add to the Prestige Tour the charming beaches and coves of La Jolla, Torrey Pines and Mt.Soledad! Prestige Tour Experience the Deluxe Tour plus stunning views of Mission Bay and Sea World! On the way back to Brown Field, enjoy lovely views of legendary Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, and Sunset Cliffs. Deluxe Tour Enjoy breathtaking views of San Diego Bay and the beautiful coastline! From Brown Field airport, you will fly northbound through the bay to Petco Park and Downtown, around North Island to Point Loma and back along the Silver Strand. Introductory Flight Have you ever wondered what it is like to fly a helicopter? Are you not sure if it is something you would want to pursue or even like? If so, come try an Introductory flight! Are introductory, or discovery flights, are a great Read more...

With nearly 100 years of flying history, the Torrey Pines Gliderport is the most historic aviation site in North America, and Southern California’s premiere location for paragliding, hang gliding, remote control models and sailplanes. The Gliderport provides a world class flying site, flight lessons, certifications, tandem flights, equipment sales, and repair services. We seek to promote all forms of flight and to make Southern California a destination for flight enthusiasts from around the world. For more information, read on about the Gliderport’s History. Instructional Tandem Flights Experience what free flight is all about. You’ll be flying with some of North America’s most experienced pilots. Paragliding: $175, Hang Gliding: $225 Learn To Fly Start training to be a Paraglider Pilot today! We offer structured programs for P1 through P4, as well as Powered Paragliding Certification. Best Value – P1+P2 Combo Package. Read more...

Witty Aero offers high end real estate and construction aerial video tours. Checkout our videos below. Read more...

Beginning around noon on the previous day of your flight, we continue to monitor the weather very carefully. We first check for regional frontal movement, then local wind and weather forecasts and finally, the morning of your flight, we launch our own small latex weather balloons to confirm that the wind direction and speed are safe for hot air balloon flight. We do not fly in convection (up and down drafts). These begin as early as around 9:00 AM. Convection causes the balloon to rise and descend uncontrollably, which is unsafe. This is the reason we restrict hot air balloon operations to a narrow window in the early morning from sunup to around 9:00AM. Thus, we have a flight window about 2 to 2 ½ hours. This, is the reason you must arrive on time because we simply cannot fly late due to safety concerns. Our crew and pilots arrive Read more...

From vineyards to magnificent panoramic views, enjoy a spectacular morning soaring above Temecula Valley wine country. Our Vindemia Wine and Sunrise Hot Air Flight is the most popular package on Trip Advisor. Enjoy a one-hour flight followed by an optional European style post-flight breakfast, featuring gourmet coffee, champagne mimosas, hatch chili scrambled eggs, fresh strawberries, cheeses, locally baked breads, and two-for-one wine tasting vouchers at Vindemia Winery. *Please note that our post-flight breakfast is only available on Saturdays and Sundays at an additional charge. Includes: One hour hot air balloon flight Champagne toast after your flight (or sparkling cider if you prefer) Optional post-flight breakfast celebration in Vindemia’s Rose Garden – Saturdays and Sundays only for an additional charge. Included upgrades to celebrate your special occasion Unforgettable memories Discount on Vindemia wine Read more...

Hot air ballooning is one of the most magical experiences you can give to or share with someone special. Few activities have the perfect combination of romance and adventure. Safe for all ages. Hot air balloons are large, colorful and beautiful – no wonder they are the most photographed aircraft ever. All other forms of aviation are designed to go from point A to point B as a means of transportation. The only thing you can do in a hot air balloon is have fun. We offer a variety of balloon tour packages to suit every need, whether celebrating a special occasion or “just because.” Read more...