I contacted Claude and he was very nice and set me up through his website Malibu paragliding. We…read moremet in Malibu and went up a beautiful drive. He gave me guidance of what to do which was simply walk forward when he told me. The harness and the helmet were comfortable and he put me at ease with his extensive experience of over 25,000 flights. I was a little bit scared in the beginning but once we were airborne, I was totally at home. Felt like a bird. This guy is so good. He was able to stay up a long time. We landed right where we met at the beach access. I'm going to do this again that's

For anyone looking for a special and unique adventure in Los Angeles I highly recommend paragliding…read morewith Roman! Soaring over the beautiful Santa Monica mountains in Malibu alongside the hawks you'll have a great view of the ocean, up close views of sprawling homes with a grand finale landing on the beach! Roman is a wonderful person and it's clear that safety is of utmost importance to him. He has a wealth of experience and for those curious folks he'll keep you posted every step of the way! I can't wait for my next adventure and make sure you get the video so you can relive the experience over and over!

A wonderful experience with an amazing professional! A thrill of a lifetime! You are in very…read morecapable hands with Claude.My first time in this sport but he made me feel at ease. Recommend him highly!!! He's made over 25,000 flights with tandem students.

This is a great experience, Claude is very professional and pleasant. Highly recommended!read more

Paragliding was something I had wanted to try! I am an adrenaline junkie, and this was definitely…read moreon my do-to list. Met Jonny on set one day and found out he was a paragliding instructor. Thought I would give it a try! Flew in San Bernardino on crisp beautiful day. He gave great instruction right off the bat, and we had no trouble getting in the air. It only took one attempt, and we were up! It is by far one of the most fun and thrilling things I have done in awhile. Way more fun that zip-lining or parasailing. A big part of having fun on tandem paragliding is having a great instructor. Jonny made me feel very comfortable while in the air and was also extremely knowledgeable. He tells you what goes on while you're in the air to put you at ease. We were up for a good 30-45 minutes. Landing was a lot of fun too! Would recommend Oxygen Paragliding to anyone! Check it out for yourself. You wont regret it :)... Hope I get to go up again in the future. Maybe a new hobby? Oh yeah, don't forget a jacket, gloves, and sunglasses!

My buddy introduced me to Jon and told me if I ever flew that Jon was the man. He was more…read moreexpensive than some of the other instructors but paragliding is a mixture of survival and beauty. Jon was great at educating me about flying a paraglider safely as well as making sure that I was having a blast. He's a really gregarious and professional guy to fly with. When it comes to putting your life at risk for a good time it's worth your money to get the best, just sayin. Cheers

This was my first time skydiving, my instructor whom I made the tandem jump with was Leon. He's…read morefrom Brazil, very experienced and professional. Everyone was very friendly and made this one of the best experiences of my life. I was nervous when I arrived but as soon as I boarded the plane I was completely relaxed, no fear at all. I was living in the moment just looking at the beautiful scenery below. I have traveled to a lot of places in the world but looking at the coast and mountains from Palos Verdes and Catalina all the way to Santa Barbara and inland was awesome. Stepping out of the plane and feeling the free fall for a few seconds felt more like being in a wind tunnel and didn't get that feeling like in a passenger plane losing altitude. I was actually pretty calm and enjoying the experience jumping from the plane. It really wasn't scary at all and I wished it lasted longer. After the parachute opened it was a smooth ride all the way until we landed. One of the most beautiful experiences I have been fortunate to ever have.

This was my first skydiving experience, and it was honestly the best. My best friend and I did it…read moretogether, which made it even more special. The instructor who jumped with me was amazing and made the whole experience feel easy and safe. They communicated clearly, kept us comfortable, and really took care of us from start to finish. There was definitely about 10 seconds of fear, but once you jump, it completely disappears and turns into pure excitement. It was an incredible experience and something I'll never forget. This place was amazing, and I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone thinking about skydiving.

This crew is amazing! I felt super safe the whole time and the entire experience was so fun! They…read moremake the whole experience really easy and effortless! Can't wait do this again! Thank you guys for a FUN DAY out on the water!

Amazing and fun!…read more Service: Great service overall, from the check in counter to the people driving the boat. A special shout out to Mark and Vinny who took us on the boat out to parasail. They were wonderful, fun, and professional the entire time. It felt both comfortable and exciting at the same time which I thoroughly enjoyed. Experience: This was my 3rd time parasailing and personally, this was the best place. The whole experience took about 1.5 hours so you have ample time to spend time on the water and soak in the sun while other parties are up in the air. It was a very fun experience overall and I will forsure be returning this summer. Parking: There's a Parking lot right by the boat rental which was very convenient. Finding the boat rental place from the parking is very easy too! Overall, 5/5 experience. If you're in the area in the summer or want to do an exciting activity, this is it! I also rented a GoPro so I could record myself during the parasailing. It was a great add-on! Again, thank you Mark and Vinny!

Lately I've been doing a lot of daredevil activities and came across hang gliding. I previously did…read moreparagliding at La Jolla it was okay but hang gliding seemed to be more fun and extreme. I arrived at the glider port and then the instructor who was very nice Andy the owner came. We took a 40m drive to the glider port the team set everything up. Watched video on a iPad for quick training it was very simple instructions even kids can learn. We were up 35-40 high went fast, circled around and landed on the ground safe. Willie was my tandem pilot his landing style is very graceful and you land on your feet while Andy the former airplane pilot expert likes to land on wheels it was pretty cool. I'm really excited to get home and watch the gro pro footages of our mountain tandem hang gliding.

Had so much fun hang gliding today. We took off at a little over 3500 feet and were able to climb…read moreto over 4000 feet. We were higher than the airplanes on landing approach to Burbank airport. We flew with some turkey vultures in the area. This is the closest experience to flying like a bird. My instructor has flown over 10000 flights so I was in good hands. The video is of Alice landing after me. She landed on her feet and my instructor landed on the wheels. I will post the go pro footage later. Another great adventure!

Stopped here on our way back from Malibu. The parking lot was for a restaurant and there was a…read morebeautiful, samdy beach area in front of it with not too many people. Parking was around $15 for the day. Sat in our chairs and watched the waves and birds (and people). Very enjoyable.

$15 for parking, and there's loads of it! This beach is definitely not as family friendly as Zuma…read more(my usual). Bathrooms are few and far between, as well as lifeguards. The nice thing about this beach is that you don't have to walk very far to get to the sand. I found the crowd here is way more hipster here. Lots of boogie boarders! The beach is really clean and chill overall. Close to the action in Santa Monica!

From the moment I met Mike, the incredibly knowledgeable and professional instructor, I knew we…read morewere in for something special. His expertise and calm demeanor set the perfect tone for what was to come. As we lifted off, my heart raced with excitement and a hint of nervousness. But soon, we were soaring about 500 feet above the ground, and my fear melted away. The sensation of being up in the sky, with the wind gently caressing my face, was nothing short of awe-inspiring. The true magic happened when we flew towards the ocean. The view was breathtaking, and the feeling of soaring and descending over the waves was truly exhilarating. I was able to feel the spray of the water and it was almost as if I could reach out & touch the water. I felt a rush of pure joy and freedom. Despite my fear of heights and aversion to roller coasters, I found myself completely at ease and thoroughly enjoying every second of the flight. It was an unexpected and delightful surprise that left me craving more. This ultralight flight was a 10 out of 10 experience, and I can't wait to do it again. Thank you, Mike, for an unforgettable adventure in the sky!

What an amazing day! Mike is true gentlemen and consummate professional; someone who is very…read moretrustworthy and knowledgeable and whom will make your day memorable. Do yourself a favor and don't go for the cheaper, shorter flights because unless you fly all the way to the ocean you won't get the full experience. For $150, you can't afford to miss the absolute best part of screaming across the ocean, pulling up and banking around for another run!! What a great day!!

Very happy with my first tandem paragliding experience. I'm afraid of heights, and Don's guidance…read moreand knowledge put me at ease. It's so peaceful in the air. Such a beautiful place to launch from as well. Great place to paraglide and, more importantly, great instructor. Glad I faced my fears.

Miserable pilot ... he should stop before killing somebody. Short flights for $250 is a giant ripoffread more

My guy surprised me with a balloon ride and it was soo much fun! Definitely sketchy getting there,…read morebut worth it in the end (thank you crew for helping my guy surprise me). This is something we've been wanting to do for a while now, and Compass did a great job of making everything special. The views were phenomenal! The pilot was very knowledgeable and was pointing out what everything was (very helpful for me since I don't know the area very well). This was also during fire season, so we got a cool view of the mountains with a layer of ocean fog and a layer of smoke. There was one other balloon flying the same day, and it was a bit sad to see them going higher than us. They also started before us and landed after we did. The pilot was trying to explain that it's all based on the air and whatnot, but I'm not sure how accurate that is when another balloon is showing differently at the same time. Anywho, I still really enjoyed the whole experience! Few things that weren't great: 1 I went across the street to the gas station to use the restroom before we left, and the van had followed me over there without telling me. A truck or something ended up blocking them, so I walked back across the street to look for them. I didn't have my phone or anything and had to use a stranger's phone to find out where they were. Unfortunately, the stranger also spoiled the surprise that my guy worked soo hard for 2 there was supposed to be some snackies included (cheese, fresh fruit), but we did not get any 3 things felt pretty rushed the whole time we were there Overall, would definitely recommend this to others! I truly enjoyed this. Shoutout to my amazing guy for planning it all!

Absolutely recommend Compass Balloons--10/10 experience!…read more My husband and I booked a flight to celebrate our anniversary, and it was beyond worth it. This was one of those once-in-a-lifetime, bucket list experiences, and we'll never forget it. Ryan was our pilot and did an incredible job--friendly, professional, and made us feel completely safe from start to finish. The ground crew (Hector, Alejandro, and one other team member) were also fantastic--super helpful and made the whole experience seamless. We've already started telling all our friends to book a flight. Huge thanks to the Compass Balloons team for making our anniversary so memorable!