I love this spot, Bill is a solid owner, you get more than what you pay for here. I've had some of…read morethe best memories at this location. Thank you Danny Way, Claudia, Eli and Chris. Much love and respect for the sport and athletes with game.

Finally reviewing this place!…read more I decided to ask to skydive for my 18th birthday present. The staff was extremely fun and nice. I personally didn't have a bad thing to say about my experience. However.... I have no idea how this place is still in business with how many deaths they have on their hands. The latest death was from a tandem jump that was supposed to be with an instructor but the "professional jumper" wasn't rated as such. At least, that's what the news said. My experience? 10/5 stars. Everyone who has passed from this place? 0/10 stars. I went skydiving in Hawaii on the Big Island and they literally know about this skydive location in Lodi being known for deaths. They don't understand how this business is still in business.

I could not possibly express how amazing my experience was!! They have great reviews for a reason!…read more I came on my 18th birthday, by myself, to skydive for the first time. All the staff were beyond friendly and didn't hesitate to answer all my questions without judgement. They were so kind and Greg was a fucking GOAT like he talked me through the entire experience and ensured i felt safe and comfortable at all times. His instructions were clear and it made the experience super smooth and real chill. Greg if ur seeing this please drop ur venmo so i can send a tip bc i didnt have cash on me for ur tip. everything was AMAZING!!

Can finally check off skydiving from my bucket list!…read more My friends and I came here twice but were only able to skydive once. The first time we came was when there was a fire incident (not their fault), causing the airport to be shutdown. Thankfully, we were able to jump the second time we came. Upon arriving, you are required to fill out a waiver and watch a video about safety and onboarding. If you are over 200 lbs, be prepared to pay $1 per lb. The first time we came, the person helping us said that we could decide to purchase the photos/videos after recording them, since we were unsure whether we wanted them. The second time we came, they didn't allow us to do that and made us pay upfront. When we came to skydive, they were quite behind schedule. Our reservation was at 12 pm, but we didn't start until 1 pm. They can only bring up 2 people at a time due to the size of the plane, so if you're coming with a large group, expect to go in pairs. Each pair took around 30-45 minutes; we finished all our jumps around 2:45 pm. The skydiving experience itself was AMAZING! My instructor was Gus, who was super chill and explained to me all the instructions. I loved his enthusiasm and he made me feel so calm yet excited to jump. Greg is the other instructor, and he is also very detailed in his explanations. The plane ride up was smooth, although it's a bit tight and there are no seats. You get a nice view of the city and north bay once you're up in the air. You climb up to around 9000 in altitude, before the first person goes in their tandem skydive. At the end of your skydive, you get a certificate. If you want to get a skydiving license, you have to dive 25 times, and this counts as one of the dives. If this is your first time skydiving, I'd encourage you to get the video/photos to look back on. The whole thing goes by so fast. The video was a bit cringe to film and watch back, but I don't have any regrets getting it. It is $100 if you want either video or photos or $140 for both. The photos are just stills from the video, so it's bit pricey to pay an extra $40 on top for both. Overall, I had a fun time skydiving with Skydive Golden Gate. The instructors and staff were great, and the whole experience was thrilling and certainly gave me an adrenaline rush. The main downsides were the delays in schedule and the pricing for photos/videos. That being said though, I would still come back here and jump again!

Faced my fears and with the comfort and confidence of this entire team, I did it! Thank you to…read moreKevin for inspiring me and for filming an amazing video, Toshi for carrying me through the air, Brian for being there and hopping along m, and for Shaun for running this amazing place! I am so happy I faced this fear, and I cannot wait to go again!

I had my first jump on my birthday and the staff were fun and made me feel safe, both on the ground…read moreand in the air. I had no idea how many people LOVE to squeeze into a small space and jump out of perfectly good flying machine. I will admit that fear made my extremities kind of lock and I found myself grabbing for anything, bird, butterfly....but once the shoot opened even when the death squeeze on my thighs from the straps keeping me from dropping like a turkey from the sky, I could see what looked like the entire world. In that moment, I felt very small and humble but part of something amazing. To the family of Bay Area Skydiving, you made my 62th Birthday Rock. If you get a chance to see a bald black beauty with a Tweety shirt jump out of perfectly good flying machine, know this, Tonia went up, and Toni was the one who landed.

Super responsive, amazing and friendly pilots. I keep coming back for more fun and adventures!read more

Take wing and DO THIS! I bought this adventure as a birthday present for the hubby, and he loved it…read more(as well he should have). Andy was a great pilot and flew that biplane with gusto. Needless to say, I made sure to pay the little extra so hubby could experience the aerobatics this plans could do...giant loops and barrel rolls and cutting toilet paper (you'll have you fly to know what I'm talking about on that one). If you've been thinking about it, I highly encourage anyone and everyone to try this adventure at least once. You'll be glad you did...hubby is already planning his next ride up into the wild blue yonder in the warbird. We call dibs!

I did my very first tandem skydive at NorCal Skydiving 18 years ago. Last July, I came back with my…read moredaughter and I did my second tandem, she did her first--and we immediately fell in love with skydiving & knew we wanted more. One month later, we did another jump at NorCal and expressed our desire to continue. Tyler & Jim explained the process of getting licensed and by then we knew there was no turning back. We started our AFF classes because we knew skydiving was something we wanted to keep doing... and we wanted to get licensed to jump alone. Tyler and everyone at NorCal Skydiving have been absolutely incredible. From day one, they've been supportive, motivational, and genuinely encouraging. Safety is clearly a top priority, and the team is always honest, fair, and professional while still making the entire experience fun and empowering. This is the kind of place that makes you believe in yourself and pushes you--safely and responsibly--to do things you never thought you could. I truly cannot recommend NorCal Skydiving enough. If you're even thinking about skydiving, this is where you want to be!!!

We spent the day at NorCal Skydiving yesterday celebrating my mom's 85th birthday -- yes, her 85th…read more(and not even her first jump -- she also went at 80!). About a dozen of us jumped together, while other friends and family came along to cheer us on. It was truly one of the best family outings ever. The weather was perfect, the atmosphere was relaxed and fun, and the entire staff made the day unforgettable. From start to finish, every instructor and team member was not only highly professional and experienced, but also welcoming, funny, and able to put even the most nervous among us completely at ease. They took the time to check in with each of us about our comfort levels and gave us the choice to either soar gently like a bird or try out some more daring stunts -- always safe, but always exciting. I want to give a special shout-out to Tyler, my instructor, who made my first jump feel natural, safe, and completely exhilarating. Also to Jim, who wasn't working that day but hung out with us, shared amazing stories, and made us feel like part of the NorCal Skydiving family. What a pleasure to meet him! I honestly didn't know what to expect and thought I'd be terrified once I was up in the plane, but instead my fears disappeared and I was able to embrace the entire experience. The mix of freedom, serenity, and sheer accomplishment is something I'll never forget. If you've ever thought about skydiving, do it -- and do it here. NorCal Skydiving gave us one of the best days of our lives. I can't recommend them highly enough and I will definitely be back.

We drove to iFly Roseville from Sonoma County for my son's birthday. I wasn't sure what to expect,…read morebut we were greeted warmly and brought into the main area to get suited up. Our instructor was John-Felix, although he goes by John. My son is 22 and fairly athletic, so I figured that he'd enjoy it. What I was less prepared for was how much I loved it! It is a fairly expensive hobby, although, if you're on-site after paying for a session, they have more reasonable rates if you want to buy additional sessions. Since we don't live locally, I didn't indulge in one of the packages, despite the temptation. They walk you through everything clearly and there's a brief training class in a classroom after which we waited our turn on the perimeter while we were called up one at a time. Each "flight" was approximately 1 minute and 20 seconds and we each got two flights. We all passed on the high flight option, but during our second time they walked us through how to begin navigating in the wind tunnel during our turn. That was my favorite part! I found it fascinating feeling the degree to which small modifications in the angle of my hands or the extension of my arms changed my position and movement in the air. I felt like a bird. The flights are brief, but memorable and meant to resemble the length of time usually experienced during a skydiving jump. We didn't pay for the high flights, but we enjoyed our experience nonetheless. Our instructor was encouraging and helpful. At the end, he did a quick demonstration of the types of tricks that can be done with training, all sorts of spins and flips! Already considering when we can make it back again. * Word to the wise, my kids both have long hair and they both ended up wishing they'd had it tucked into their suits since it got significantly tangled and required quite a lengthy communion with a hairbrush afterward to get the tangles out. I think a braid might also be a good option.

This was my second time at iFLY, and while last year was fun, this year was truly amazing…read more I was there with my son Lex, who has special needs. He's nonverbal and uses a wheelchair. I initially asked the staff whether he would qualify for a special needs or disabled flight at a future visit because I honestly didn't think there would be room or that it would be possible. They immediately reassured me that he could fly, and I figured we'd come back another time. Then something really special happened. Even though Lex doesn't attend the same school as my daughters that were there on a field trip (he goes to a different school with a special education program), the school approached me and offered us an extra spot. I said yes, not really knowing what to expect. From that moment on, the staff was incredible, kind, patient, gentle, and completely accommodating. They treated Lex with dignity and enthusiasm, not hesitation. He got to fly twice, and he absolutely loved it. When he finished, everyone clapped and cheered for him, and it was one of those moments you don't forget as a parent. I can't say enough good things about the experience. If you're a special needs family and wondering whether your child will truly be included and supported here, the answer is yes. I highly, highly recommend iFLY.

Aren't you the Best in the West, Skydive California? Absolutely YES!!!…read more For first-timers, especially if you're a checklist person, this place truly checks all the boxes you could have. From the people, location, accessibility, communication, hospitality, the kindness and encouragement of every single person, and the happiness they bring to you for doing this, including scheduling/re-scheduling, price, and packages for both jumps and video/photography. Levi (my instructor), you're truly amazing and such a sweetheart. Thank you for the ultimate safest and unforgettable experience of my life so far! Ryan (Video/Photographer), thank you for capturing the memories of my very first skydiving experience so beautifully. Shout out to the entire team. You guys are the BEST! TOP OF THE WORLD EXPERIENCE ONE COULD ASK FOR !! And, for those who keep coming back, you already know why you're addicted. This place is undeniably AMAZING. P.S. I could write an article on how amazing my personal experience was doing this, here!! I am attaching just one photo, but they give us a ton!

I was nervous in choosing a place for my grandson 18th birthday.. once there I felt so much better…read more The whole experience went great his instructor was Levi super nice guy after meeting him I knew he was in good hands. I recommend buying the video package the views are amazing.

Do yourself a favor and save your money. DO NOT MAKE RESERVATIONS THROUGH THESE GUY! They are…read morenothing more than a third party who schedules jumps with real Skydiving Businesses. They make their money by overcharging YOU. Today my gf spent over $500 on two jumps and 2 video packages by scheduling with these guys when it would have only been $350 had we went through the actual place they sent us to which was in Lodi NOT sacramento. They are ripping skydiving businesses and customers off.