Take to the air while holidaying at San Diego vacation homes. Float among the clouds in a hot air balloon to gaze upon the beauty of Temecula Valley vineyards. Soar high on a cushion of wind and experience a bird's eye view of Palomar Mountain while gliding in a sailplane. Fly low and slow, sweeping over white sand beaches and feel the wind in your face from an open cockpit biplane.
Hot Air Balloon Tours
Experience the thrill of being airborne during a stay at your vacation home. Climb into the basket of a multi-hued hot air balloon and drift above the lush vineyards of Temecula Valley with an early sunrise flight. Witness the breathtaking spectacle of a lifeless balloon emerging into a tear-drop shaped aerostat set against a magnificent California sunrise.
If you prefer to watch the sun disappear in the eastern sky, choose a romantic Del Mar sunset flight offering views of the mighty Pacific coast, dotted with bluffs sculpted from years of erosion, and catch a glimpse of the mountains bordering the Borrego Desert.
- California Dreamin' sunrise flights meet at Vindemia's Rose Garden, located at La Vindemia Vineyard in Temecula. Their flight package includes: round-trip transportation from meeting place to lift-off site, gourmet breakfast with an assortment of beverages upon landing and complimentary two-for-one wine tasting tickets from select wineries. The Del Mar sunset rides meet in Solana Beach and include in-flight beverages.
- Panorama Balloon Tours sunrise flights launch close to the wineries and include round-trip transportation from meeting place to lift-off site and a complimentary beverage. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks are offered on the Del Mar sunset flight. Details of meeting places are provided at time of booking.
Soar High in a Sailplane
Sky Sailing. Inc is the only company near your vacation home where you experience soaring like an eagle on the wind. Soar 3,000 feet above No Name Mountain or 5,280 feet into the Palomar Mountain area. Offering introductory flights ranging from 20 to 40 minutes for one or two persons, flights include ground instruction and an opportunity to fly the sailplane as much or as little as you choose. Located at Warner Springs Airport just east of the Palomar Observatory, they suggest calling them directly for ticket information at (760) 782-0404.
Airplane Tours with a Twist
Make your airplane tour of San Diego memorable by taking a trip back in time and thrill to a one-of-a-kind flying excursion with Barnstorming Adventures. Feel the wind in your face as you take off on your aerial adventure into the wild blue yonder. Outfitted with helmet and headset, cruise low and slow in an open cockpit biplane over beaches, vineyards or wherever you decide to go. For the more adventurous, fly air combat in a dogfight aircraft, feel your heart pound during this hands-on mission where you'll fly under the guidance of seasoned pilots. For the diehard daredevil, experience aerobatic loops, rolls and half-Cuban eights from the back cockpit seat of a 1941 warbird. Located at Montgomery Field, they offer daily rides year round.
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