Tandem skydiving near Los Angeles

A tandem jump in the Los Angeles area

Treat yourself to an adrenaline rush with a tandem skydive at Coastal California, just one hour from Los Angeles and twenty minutes south of Ventura. This tandem flight from 10,000 feet offers the thrill of freefall above Southern California’s iconic landscapes. During the climb, you’ll already glimpse the Malibu coastline, the Channel Islands, Santa Monica Bay, and the Los Angeles skyline stretching across the horizon. Then comes the big moment — 40 seconds of pure adrenaline at over 120 mph (190 km/h), followed by the parachute opening and a peaceful descent offering a breathtaking view of the Pacific coast.

A complete and safe skydiving experience

The activity takes place at a USPA-certified drop zone (United States Parachute Association), ensuring professional supervision and equipment checked before every flight. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your tandem instructor, who will accompany you throughout the experience. A 30-minute briefing introduces you to the basics of skydiving — body position in freefall and essential safety instructions. You’ll then join a small group of four to six participants for boarding.

As the plane gains altitude, the view unfolds — Camarillo, Santa Monica, the Pacific beaches, and the endless ocean. At 10,000 feet, the door opens… and you jump, securely attached to your instructor. The freefall delivers intense sensations, then the canopy opens, and you glide gently above the ocean, enjoying a moment of calm and freedom.

An accessible skydiving experience in California

Skydiving at Coastal California is open to everyone aged 18 and over, with no prior experience required. Instructors take care of everything — from the briefing to the parachute flight. The activity lasts around two hours in total, including preparation, ascent, and flight. Jumps take place year-round, weather permitting, with departures starting at 9 a.m. on weekends. HD photo and video packages are available to capture your jump and relive the experience from freefall to landing. This first-time skydiving experience over the California coast is much more than just an aerial activity — it’s an unforgettable memory, a unique way to rediscover Southern California from the sky, between mountains and the Pacific Ocean.