NorCal Skydiving

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13 years ago

This drop zone is beautiful. Looking out over the mountains out in to the ocean. The guys are nothing short of serious. Make no mistake, they are very playful but very serious. There is no BS, no attitude and no EGO at all. Just a high level of professionalism and a straight forward goal of giving you the best jump ever. I felt totally safe in every way. The crew = totally legit in every way. When you show up you might have to wait for a little bit depending on how the day runs for them. Accept it and be happy. It's not something you want to rush. read more

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Kristi G.

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12 years ago

It was on my list of things to do and if I did get smashy smashy I wanted the scenery to at least be beautiful. Instead of just farmland like most of the other northern California skydiving places, you see the ocean, the vineyards and the mountains. It's a small operation. It's a motley crew but they know how to skydive and they take their safety seriously. They also have a high number of jumps under their belt. The safety video is hilarious, you are taken into this room and they play a video from the 80's with a guy that looks like he always wanted to be in ZZ Top who basically tells you there is a strong possibility you can die and then you sign your life away. There is some waiting involved after this occurs. It's a little hard to breathe before the parachute comes up because the wind is sucking at your skin, but that doesn't last long. Even though you are only up there for a few minutes, you really do get a chance to look around and enjoy the scenery. They will try to get you to spend more money. Honestly, you don't need the professional photos, just get the cheaper option of the guy you are riding tandem with and their Go Pro. The pictures are just as good and a whole lot cheaper. They will not let you take your own Go Pro. If you had fun, tips are appreciated. read more

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Chelsea C.

3 years ago

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Julia D.

3 years ago

Best experience EVER!!! I had the opportunity to do a tandem dive with Greg and it was amazing! He communicated so well and made me feel totally safe and comfortable the entire time!! I can't wait to go back and do it again! The whole staff is very experienced and knowledgeable and super informative throughout the whole adventure. If you are thinking about jumping out of a plane and you sack up and do it, do it with these guys, they're pros! Awesome A+++++! read more

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Katie M.

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7 years ago

I've been waiting to post this review for a while because it's so hard to put the amazing experience I had into words. I'd never been skydiving before, a buddy of mine had always promised to take me there if I ever made it out to California... and it was one of the best choices of my life. I flew with Robbie, he made sure I was prepared and comfortable before takeoff. During our flight up he pointed out different landmarks around Sonoma along with tips on where to look while we were free falling. When the time finally came to jump, Robbie made sure we were all good. Flying was unbelievable! The air smelled like ocean and the view was amazing. After we pitched the parachute, Robbie let me steer and soar across the sky. Landing came too soon, I wanted to stay in the sky forever. We softly touched down on the ground and celebrated. It only took a few minutes to get my video and everything else. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you want a top notch skydiving experience - NorCal is where you wanna go! read more

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April B.

8 years ago

I had an AMAZING experience with NorCal Skydiving. They were ready and waiting for our arrival. They made us feel so comfortable. Carson S. made my day! He was so reassuring. I was absolutely terrified, but his super calm and mellow (and repeated, when requested) instruction, professionalism, and awesome sense of humor... made me feel SO SAFE and I was able to enjoy the experience the whole way through. Everyone I encountered was amazing. Great team. Good, positive, and reassuring energy and vibes. Thank you to all at the NorCal Skydiving family for an absolutely unforgettable experience. I'll recommend you to anyone looking for a safe and positive skydiving experience. read more

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Fiona W.

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15 years ago

Don't Think...Jump! Why?: Why Not!! It's the most fun you'll ever have! Why NorCal? Cause they are PRO's!!!! Jimmy was everything you could want in the guy holding your life in his hands. He is so fun, nice and professional! Great guy and I tell you what. My dad watched me skydive and talked to Jimmy about the oldest person that he jumped with(Who was 85!) Which made me feel better cause on the inside I was Freakin out about skydiving. But there is nothing to freak out about. They know what they are doing. All you have to do is sign off on having the best experience ever. You honestly feel like your floating of a warm cloud while going 120 miles an hour. Soooo cooool!!! My dad said after seeing us dive that he would like to skydive! He is 75 and I would trust only one man on this earth with my fathers life and that's Jimmy Halliday and the crew at NorCal Skydiving. From the moment my boyfriend and I got there they went out of their way to make my 30th Birthday experience one I will never forget. THANK YOU NorCal! I won't forget it cause I have the video to prove it. haha I recommend getting the video. The whole thing happens so fast and is such a beautiful overload for the senses that you want to relive the whole flight over again and again.... The Take OFF- was fun in the orange plane... the only plane I can say I have jumped out of..so far! I'll be back! Jump Out - was pretty much the most unreal experience.... your falling out of a plane at 10500 feet YAHOOOOO! So fun The Parachute pull. Smooth like butta. I expected a jerk or something but no, real smooth The Landing - A 10! Perfect 10! Whole experience- I would rate off the richter and well over a five star if Yelp would let me:) P.S I'll be back NorCal and I'm bringing my dad with me! read more

NorCal Skydiving - Up up and away!! - Skydiving Near Me - Cloverdale, California

NorCal Skydiving - Best 30th Birthday present ever! - Skydiving Near Me - Cloverdale, California

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Roxanna L.

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5 years ago

This is long over-do! I jumped August of 2017. I always thought I wouldn't enjoy the free fall aspect - I was wrong. Tip #1 - take the longest fall you call....that's the best part! Tip #2 - get the video - it's worth it to have the memory! These guys are great and understood why I was having a breakdown while signing my life away - lots of waivers - LOL....they were patient and I was afraid that would wear off...nope. They guys are so cool. It was just me - going through my own personal crisis. So why not jump?! I said I wouldn't do it again after I landed....but didn't mean it. I loved the fall. The shoot opening...well I was a little nauseous during the slow decent to land and looking around....but I could have fallen forever - that's the best part...so beautiful and you don't feel like anything is happening. Thank you guys for being awesome with me and walking me through it - hopefully, I'll do this again soon! read more

NorCal Skydiving - The big step! - Skydiving Near Me - Cloverdale, California

NorCal Skydiving - Got your nose..... - Skydiving Near Me - Cloverdale, California

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David S.

8 years ago

These guys must be the BEST in Northern California. Consummate professionals, they were great at putting me at ease and answering my many questions. Try it! It'll be the experience of a lifetime. read more

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Renee R.

6 years ago

I went tandem skydiving last year in June, for the first time. The NorCal skydiving group is professional, courteous, thorough, and extremely safety-conscious! I went with a small group, nearly all of us first-timers and over the age of 60, and all of our questions were answered, we got to watch the chutes being packed, and we all felt very comfortable with all of the information prior to our jump. The jump itself was of course exhilarating, although I didn't care much for the free-fall part of it... it was so fast and the wind was so loud, but I learned once we landed that when I go again, I can skip that part and just go up to 9000 feet where we jump out and immediately pull the chute. I will do that next time! After the chute opened, the next seven minutes was heavenly! We just made giant loops in the sky and looked at the scenery and chatted with each other and it was absolutely amazing! Then, after the actual jump, I had several epiphanies about my life that resulted in major changes over the next year which were all positive! That was an added bonus I didn't expect. If you're thinking about going skydiving for the first time, these guys are great, and I highly recommend it to everyone, at least once! read more

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Christine B.

369

12 years ago

To all my FB and Yelp followers, you know that i ONLY do a 1 star or a 5 star... this place - 10 stars! They have a calming therapy dog named Bison (i don't know that they bill him as such, but for me it was an integral part of my day). The organization was extremely professional while being fun and light at the same time. I really wasn't nervous at all. I knew only one person who organized the 12 of us for this day, my dear friend/cousin Raja. I was the first jumper and it was quite incredible. Safe, experienced, friendly, supportive staff at NorCal Skydiving. The photos and video are awesome - don't skip this. It is important to document your life! :) - Christine Barnett, MFT Licensed Psychotherapist, Doctorate in Divinity It was an emotional experience and I will do it again. I think I would even try to jump with the same JumpMaster again .. he was very calm and we kind of had the same energy and I think I have a *small crush* on him after sharing such an intimate experience. I will probably feel this way about all of my future JumpMasters bc of the brain's chemistry during this jumping out of a moving/ flying piece of tin at 12K feet , ie, it is a feeling of ecstasy :) I made it. Just do it. Trust me. :) read more

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Janice T.

12 years ago

Wish it was 4 1/2 stars - just not saying 5 because nothing is perfect (but it was darned near). Jumped out of a perfectly good airplane in tandem with an instructor. My first, and definitely not my last, and I am contemplating doing the AFF thing with these guys. The thing is, my friend who took me is an "up jumper" with 20 years and more than 800 jumps under his belt -- he has jumped everywhere and seen everything and he gives NorCal the 100% "jump here" rating. There are many places he will not jump because they are not USPA rated/compliant or they are "sketchy." It was amazing -- staff was kind, fun, and helpful. I felt confident with both the pilot and the instructor. It was a busy, crowded, Saturday afternoon, but they worked to get up us in a timely fashion (even though a party of 9 before us had been 2.5 hours LATE). Editing this review to give special kudos to Garren (who was my tandem instructor). He had come in earlier in the day to do recreational jumping for himself, and then was pressed into all afternoon tandem duty. Thank you, Garren, for your patience and competence and willingness to go the extra mile. S0, I say -- Jump Here! read more

NorCal Skydiving - Tiny silver plane - Skydiving Near Me - Cloverdale, California

NorCal Skydiving - The hangar where you gear up - Skydiving Near Me - Cloverdale, California

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L W.

5 years ago

We come up with our Son who has jumped every year year since his 18th birthday. Missed 2020 jump but looking forward to watching him this year hopefully! Great crew! Fun place. They make it fun, safe and you feel like family! Even if your just nervous parents watching the show from the ground. Good group of people !!!! read more

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Edward N.

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16 years ago

Had my first tandem skydive yesterday. It was on my "before I'm 30 list" and just wanted to experience it. The whole experience was nothing short of AWESOME! The view from 2 miles up is breath taking, and the landing was surprisingly soft. I would recommend that everyone get the video/stills. Tyler the videographer got some great footage and pictures. read more

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Cindy C.

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14 years ago

We got the deal from Groupon last year and people at NorCal Skydiving were nice enough to let us just pay for the difference. My boyfriend and I had a great time, except that I got sick. I would definitely do it again, but I would have to take anti nausea medication. One tip - make sure you request for a GOOD camera man for your video. Mine was kinda shitty compare to my boyfriend's. His cameraman was awesome! Didn't catch their names... read more

NorCal Skydiving - Watching one of the cameraman land. - Skydiving Near Me - Cloverdale, California

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Drake B.

8 years ago

Very good experience. I live very close to Nor Cal Skydive and my only regret is not going skydiving sooner. My brother and I went (both of our first times) on July 6th 2018 and the entire experience was simply amazing. The staff was fantastic. They were nice, knowledgeable, energetic, cool, and fun not to mention great at what they do, which is very important to help us jumpers feel at ease. I was never unclear on what I needed to do and very comfortable asking any questions that came up. The equipment we used was good and I wasn't worried what-so-ever about its condition. The way I look at it it's not like these guys or any other professional for that matter would be willing use inadequate gear putting their life and someone else's life at risk. All said and done if you have ever thought about going skydiving and you can make it out to Nor Cal Skydiving do yourself a favor and check it out. Its a great time and if you are worried because it seems too scary just keep in mind its really not as bad as you might think. Whether you are terrified or just a little nervous you will walk away feeling like you conquered something amazing. read more

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Marty W.

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7 years ago

I live in Cloverdale Theresa Drive all day long I hear people screaming bloody murder and I look up to the sky and someone has jumped out of the plane read more

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Kistin P.

12 years ago

My son has always wanted to skydive so after much searching we came across NorCal Skydiving. Taking a chance, we booked a reservation, even though it was three hours away. I wish I could give ten stars because this group definitely deserves every bit of it. Since I have had a debilitating fear of heights since a car accident which I went off a cliff, this is something I would have adamantly turned down-and have for years. Watching my son have the time of his life with his tandem instructor Clif put me at ease. Talking with owner jimmy, office gal Justine, Eli, and then of course the infamous batman that is Tyler, I became more intrigued. All of these people were so patient with my questions, so professional, and so completely safety orientated that the thought started forming in my head that maybe-just maybe-I could do this? My son landed his jump and we went to leave. We got just down the road and made a phone call to see if they had availability. Justine told us to turn around and come on back. I have never been more happy about that decision. I signed the papers, walked out to Tyler, and had the experience of a lifetime. Not one person ever pressured me into going nor did they ridicule or laugh at me. The joking and infectious smiles put me so at ease. The price was amazing (better than in our area) and I can honestly say that for my first-but certainly not my last-jump, this was exactly the place I needed to be. I felt so at home and realized these were all people I would hang out with. Tyler was an inspiration and had the patience of a saint. (Sorry I squished you in the plane) If not for him, I more than likely would not have jumped. I felt safe and secure and honestly loved every minute of it. I highly recommend this place and this group of extraordinary people who make dreams come true. I could never thank them enough. It is well worth any travel time you may have to do. For those of you who know me so well, this may be the last thing you would expect from me. All I can say is that life is short, make the most of it. Free yourself and live. This was the absolute most exhilarating and freeing experience of my life. The people here are amazing. No pressure, no lies. Nothing but professional and spot on outstanding.Thank you NorCal Skydiving and everyone there: Tyler, Clif, Jimmy, Eli, and Justine. You guys gave me the greatest gift ever...life. By the way, Tyler-next time I'll smile more! read more

NorCal Skydiving - Quentin with Instructor Clif. - Skydiving Near Me - Cloverdale, California

NorCal Skydiving - My first jump ever. Kiss with the amazing Tyler! - Skydiving Near Me - Cloverdale, California

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S B.

13 years ago

This was my first experience skydiving. If you want a great life affirming experience - go here. There was no dog & pony show trying to sell bigger packages or higher jumps. I was paired up with Tyler who suited me up gave me a brief run down and off we went up 9K feet. I really felt like this was a perfect way to get introduced. There were no lengthy videos about skydiving - it is simple. You go. You jump. And you LOVE it. A similar package was purchased from a place in Gilroy and they try to sell their higher jumps with video and all that, plus they make you sit for a couple hours while they show you all these videos. That is not what I want, but I can say if I ever decide I want more, NorCal offers it. Short jumps, higher elevations, tandem, single, certification...you name it. A++++ read more

NorCal Skydiving - perfect day 9k ft above earth - Skydiving Near Me - Cloverdale, California

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Joel J.

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13 years ago

I have a pretty bad fear of heights. How bad, you ask? At the age of 18, I held tightly to the bar on the ferris wheel of the Del Mar Fair, sitting at its peak as it was loading passengers. Because of this fear, I avoid rollercoasters at all costs, and bungee jumping will never be an option. So why in the world would I want to go skydiving? It's a bit difficult to describe. As fearful as I am of heights, the idea of skydiving has always intrigued me. I have also met people that said they loved it even though they shared my fear of heights. I had been putting it off for years, so when I found a Travelzoo deal for this place, I had to take advantage of the opportunity. As nervous as I was, Tyler and the guys really helped to put me and my friend, who is also scared of heights, at ease. He was able to instill a confidence in me that by the time we got onto the plane, I was surprisingly calm. Can't wait until I get another chance to do it again. Amazing experience, amazing view, and amazing people. I highly recommend NorCal Skydiving. read more

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Marsha Z.

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14 years ago

I was hoping to go skydiving to celebrate a milestone birthday last year. I was hoping to go skydiving to celebrate a new job or move this year. I ended up going skydiving to celebrate the expiration of my Groupon. Amidst the wineries, Lake Sonoma and the Russian River, it's a great location in the North Bay, run by a great group of experienced skydivers. In short, NorCal Skydiving is awesome, no nonsense. There's no elaborate safety lesson beforehand, just simple verbal instructions before you board about how to exit to make for a safe free fall, and a quick blurb when your chute's already deployed about how to land (lift your knees/legs up). They have no reason to belabor the point: it is a potentially dangerous sport. You already know what you're getting yourself into. It's made even more apparent when you're initialing pages and pages of waivers beforehand as you watch a short grainy video a man sporting an Osama Bin Laden beard spouting the dangers of the feat you are about to undertake. Tyler was the perfect jumpmaster--funny, reassuring, easy-going, but most importantly, very experienced--just the person to entrust my life to. While free fall was the most fun part, it was also the shortest. They only went up to about 9K feet, while other drop zones go to at least 10, maybe up to 13-14 for more dough. For the price, I can't complain. I did not get the video and stills, which I kinda regret. Though, I'm not sure I wanted to worry about pandering to the camera when I'm secretly frightened and hoping it was all over. Anyone who says it's worth doing at least once in your lifetime assumes everyone has balls of steel. If you have the itch to skydive, NorCal couldn't be a better place to fulfill it. But I now understand the concern of jumping out of a normal functioning plane to be at the mercy of normal functioning equipment packed into the size of a backpack. It is not for everyone. While I doubt I would ever go tandem again (something about not having the parachute directly attached to me and being separated between life and death by a few clips and a harness, ahem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHdnnmgyKpI), I am considering going the AFF route to go solo and onto getting licensed to jump anywhere in the world. When I hit the lotto, I will more than likely go back to NorCal Skydiving to complete the course. But I should probably start playing the lotto first. read more

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Kriti R.

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Come here on the clear day and the views are phenomenal! You can see the ocean, the city in the distance and a bunch of wineries and beautiful lakes! We went for my birthday and we wanted to jump in pairs, but we couldn't because their big plane was undergoing maintenance. We had to go in the smaller plane that only fits 3 people (I was the 3rd person who had to sit hunched over in the back across from the guy who'd be strapped onto me). To be honest, I thought the plane ride was scarier than the skydiving experience! They put you on the wing and then dive off the plane with you while you're screaming your head off. It's fun. Everyone should try it. Anyway, the guy I was strapped onto let me make all sorts of fun poses. My other friend got to do some loops in the air (I wish I could have done that, make sure you ask for it beforehand if you want that!) Worth it to get the pictures and the video. Or it least it was for us! Overall, great experience. Great pictures. Great film. Fun hosts. A little on the unsafe side with the old rickety plane. Wish we could have dived in a group. TIP: Look up some good wineries and restaurants nearby so you can make it a full day thing! Do dinner in SF after. :) read more

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Jack S.

4 years ago

Absolute blast! Tandem jumped with Joel who was awesome. Everyone there, from Tyler to Joel to the guy that packs the chutes made me feel safe and secure. Highly recommend! read more

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220A Airport Rd
Cloverdale, CA 95425
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(888) 667-2259
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Hours

What time does NorCal Skydiving open?

NorCal Skydiving opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does NorCal Skydiving close?

NorCal Skydiving closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.NorCal Skydiving is closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Mon-Tue, Sat-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWed-Fri Closed

Payment methods

Does NorCal Skydiving take credit cards?

Yes, NorCal Skydiving takes credit cards.

Outdoor Amenities

Does NorCal Skydiving have bike parking?

Yes, NorCal Skydiving has bike parking.

Does NorCal Skydiving have parking?

Yes, NorCal Skydiving has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is NorCal Skydiving wheelchair accessible?

Yes, NorCal Skydiving is wheelchair accessible.

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$269 Classic Tandem - 12,000 ft Fuel Surcharge NorCal charges a fuel surcharge of $1 for every pound the student weighs over 200 pounds up to 250 pounds. (maximum weight 250 pounds) Video and Picture packages You'll want to document your adventure so you can relive it again and again. Video or Pictures only: $100 Video and Pictures (best value): $140 Group Discounts All members of the group must be present at check-in to receive the discount. 5-9 jumpers: 5% off 10-14 jumpers: 10% off 15-19 jumpers: 15% off Discounts only apply to jump prices Reservation and Cancellation Policy A $50 per person deposit is required for a reservation at the time of booking. An additional $50 fee per person will be charged for any changes or cancellation of a booking within 72 hours of the time of a scheduled jump. Walk-ins Walk-ins are welcome any day we are open. Walk-ins are flown on a first come, first served basis after any reservations. We will do our best to accommodate all walk-ins, but we make no guarantees. If you really must jump on a given day or time, we recommend a reservation. Nestled in the heart of world famous wine country, NorCal Skydiving boasts some of the best views anywhere in California...

History

Established in 2009.

NorCal Skydiving started operations in the spring of 2009 and is not associated with any other drop zones that have been located in the Cloverdale area in the past.

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62.8 mi

Our 21 year wanted to come here for his birthday!! He, one of his brothers (the other stayed home),…read morehis good friend and his dad all jumped 9k. It was crazy to watch the whole experience...would absolutely never do it myself, but all of you people that are dare devils would love the experience...one of our boys got super sick afterwards (motion sickness unfortunately even with Dramamine)...he was still happy he did it with his brother!! Everyone here seemed like they not only really enjoyed their job but were really good instructors! Very impressed!! Also if you have dogs bring them! They have a nice big open area made for dogs...wish we would have know! They also have toys for 5 & under! Cute souvenir shop that has affordable shirts which I really appreciated!!

AMAZING experience for one of my 20-something birthdays!!…read more If you're an adrenaline junkie like me, skydiving is for you- there's no other feeling like it and it's such a thrill. My past hs physics teacher Rob Black and his crew were so cool to dive with and made my friends' and my 1st time memorable. First you go through an educational part so you know the play by play of what's to come. Then you change into a cool flight suit, parachute pack, goggles. Next thing you know you're boarding a little plane ascending 13k feet to the clouds. I'll never forget the launch- my tandem instructor and I sat at the edge of the plane opening, he goes "Ready, 1...." And then he hurled us both out! I was expecting for us to go at "3!" Free fall was such a freeing experience - I was flying! I was on top of the world and remember seeing little squares of green, brown on the ground and the wind flapping my cheeks. I will never forget that feeling. Then 3 taps and the parachute emerged and we soared and eventually floated down and landed. Recommend getting the package with the pics and video so you can relive the experience! I was on a high the rest of the day and still remember this experience vividly several years later. Highly recommend Skydance!

Some stud starting the plane up

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Bay Area Skydiving

(259 reviews)

98.2 mi

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.

Yay my parachute opened!!!

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Wine Country Balloons

3.8

(227 reviews)

21.5 mi

Scott and the group were amazing! I appreciated the information packet, reading gave me all I…read moreneeded to know to be prepared. And surprisingly hot air balloon flights are quite smooth and easy landing.

Great flight and wonderful experience the pilot was warm and the wether was perfect would tell…read moreeveryone you have to experience it

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Napa Valley Balloons

(248 reviews)

50.4 mi

An Experience Above The Rest! I have to admit that I was…read moreslightly afraid of heights! They took that fear away. Transparent through every step of the process, and easy to book through the Cuvée app. I appreciate the confirmation courtesy call and safety briefing before flight. The admin group was friendly and approachable and energetic which is amazing considering how early everyone assembles! Now let's talk about Bob! Bob has 10,000 hours of flight time, Bob travels the world flying balloons, Bob answers all questions, Bob has a basket of dad jokes! If are going to fly, you should fly with Bob! Thanks again to Napa Valley Balloons for my first Balloon experience! I would go back and recommend them to others

We were picked up from our hotel at 5 am. Once we got to…read morethe meeting place, we filled some papers, and they had some plain croissants, bars, and coffee. Then, we drove to the launching point . Our pilot had a lot of experience and was friendly. He made sure that everyone was ok. The view was beautiful, but we got bored at some point because the view is the same the whole ride. The balloon travels between mile to 3 miles per hour. It takes a lot of malen power to fly the balloon, which makes sense of the hefty price for the ride. At the end of the ride, we were greeted back by a glass of Mimosa

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Adventure Flight

4.5

(27 reviews)

89.1 mi

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!

Aerials over Folsom Lake

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Skydive California - Reservation Office

5.0

(6 reviews)

73.8 mi

Great friendly and polite staff, many jumps per day, fast and quiet aircraft, snacks,read more

We loveeed it!! Ryan, Leen, and Levi were amazing. We had a great time. Levi was a jokester, had…read moreeveryone laughing.

Tandem Skydive

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Before the jumping

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

(410 reviews)

16.4 mi

SCW and I visited Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Park one day while staying nearby. I'd use…read morecaution when using a driving app to get here as we were led along a very narrow road through a local residential area with no room and switchbacks galore. Suffice it to say we saw a few locals along the way that seemed perplexed why we were driving very slowly through their neighborhood. I think that had to do with a bridge closure. Anyways... The return was not the same route thankfully. The park has for pay parking areas and what seemed to be free parking along the road to the park at your own risk. We found a spot in the paid lot ($10). Get a receipt, put it on your car's dashboard and off you go. There's a small welcome center and info at the entrance as well. The Redwoods are incredible here, some alive for 1400 plus years. You simply can't see the tops of the Redwoods from the ground. Truly incredible. The trails are well marked and it's highly discouraged to get off the trails as the environment is very ecologically sensitive. Unfortunately we saw some disregard for that. Stay on the trails people! You'll find placards noting interesting names and places along the way in addition to information about the flora and fauna. The history of the park and previous residents from indigenous peoples to the parks name sake are along the trail. It's an incredible park to visit and appreciate nature. The redwoods are incredible and certainly worth a visit.

Wow! What can I say that will convince you to come visit the splendor at Armstrong? We walked…read more Hiked. And drove our vehicle up a tiny one lane hillside road to the top for a spectacular view of the whole area. It was beyond words! The park was immaculately clean. Everyone was kind and polite. The air was so fresh. I hope to return soon.

Very cool mushroom

Redwood Rooter

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Wild turkeys in the park

Sigrid and Harry Spath Aquatic Facility

(3 reviews)

63.2 mi

This pool has a lot going on! A large water slide, small diving board, "lazy" river (pretty…read moreenergetically flowing!), and lots of fun splashy fountain things for the kiddos in the shallow end! There are also lanes for laps and a midsized pool. It was a little pricey, more so for tourists, but it was a great facility and experience!

Awesome facility! Clean and fun! 5$ for my son to swim. Didn't charge me to get in. Cool. Big…read moreslide! Lazy river. Diving board. Fountain thing! Fun :) dog park out front too and skatepark in back.

Calistoga Community Pool

4.6

(7 reviews)

25.6 mi

This place was so much fun for young kids…read more There is a wading pool area with splash structures, no deeper than 1-2 feet. Additionally, there is a separate pool with diving boards and a deep end, plus an area thats 3-4 deep. On a hot August day, an ice cream guy came by the fence and after a few kids caught on, I'm pretty sure they sold something to every single family there. They are strict about what floaties are allowed in. Our puddle jumpers were ok, but they did ask to hold them so they could check they are approved. Cost was $8 per adult, with kids free. There is tons of grass to sit in, and lawn chairs with shading. The locker rooms are nice, but it's only a changing area and bathrooms inside. The shower is only outside, so it forces you to take a quick rinse in your bathing suit.

Desperate for warm weather this past weekend we made the trek up North to the pool. The grass is…read morelovely and i always like the option for a kiddie pool since my daughter isn't a strong swimmer yet. The diving board in the deep pool was a big hit for my son; and neither child complained about chlorine, which can sometimes be an issue for them. It's still "early" in the season, but I wish the pool was open later than 5:00. Bathrooms were clean. Downside were all the older kids running into and over-crowding the kiddie pool.

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Parkpoint Health Club - Healdsburg

4.0

(43 reviews)

12.7 mi

Great Instructors! Friendly Staff!…read moreAnd the location works out great for my wife and I. The place is clean with towels always available. The pool, sauna and jacuzzi are good places to unwind and just let the time pass by.

It's the best gym - makes me look forward to working out. I love the heated pools, hot tub and…read moresauna for after the workout