You will see the entire San Diego County coastline on this helicopter tour! Waverider Helicopter Tours is Veteran-owned and we provide an exciting and unforgettable experience for all who are looking to view the beautiful beaches and captivating backcountry of San Diego County, coastal Orange County, and Temecula Wine Country from a unique perspective. Your experience will be sure to last a lifetime as you take an amazing ride in a helicopter! Our tours range from 10 minutes to over one hour! The helicopter has four leather seats (three passengers and your pilot), heat, and air conditioning to have you riding in comfort and luxury! Each passenger will have their own seat, seat belt, and Bose noise-canceling headset to listen and talk as we cruise along on your pilot-guided tour ... More info ›
You will see the entire San Diego County coastline on this helicopter tour! Waverider Helicopter Tours is Veteran-owned and we provide an exciting and unforgettable experience for all who are looking to view the beautiful beaches and captivating backcountry of San Diego County, coastal Orange County, and Temecula Wine Country from a unique perspective. Your experience will be sure to last a lifetime as you take an amazing ride in a helicopter! Our tours range from 10 minutes to over one hour! The helicopter has four leather seats (three passengers and your pilot), heat, and air conditioning to have you riding in comfort and luxury! Each passenger will have their own seat, seat belt, and Bose noise-canceling headset to listen and talk as we cruise along on your pilot-guided tour. Climb in, buckle-up, and enjoy your flight! Max weight limit per seat is 280 pounds and max weight limit between all passengers is 500 pounds.* Route may be altered due to possible FAA airspace restrictions.*
Itinerary
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Pass By: San Luis Rey River Trail, N. Sante Fe Ave N Sante Fe at San Luis Rey Mission Expressway, Oceanside, CA 92057
Within a minute after lift off we will be flying over the San Luis Rey River.
Pass By: Oceanside Pier, 928 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054-2136
You will see the Oceanside Harbor, downtown Oceanside, the Oceanside Pier, and the Buena Vista Lagoon.
Pass By: The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008-4435
The flowers are in bloom March-May.
Pass By: Oceanside Harbor Village, 260 Harbor Dr S # 280, Oceanside, CA 92054-1037
Within a minute after lift off, we will cruise over the San Luis Rey River, come up quickly on the Oceanside Harbor and the pretty beach of Oceanside! Camp Pendleton Marine Base will be off to the right.
Pass By: Moonlight Beach State Park, 4th and B St, Encinitas, CA 92024
You will see the private homes on the beach cliffs of Encinitas and Moonlight Beach which is Encinitas public beach.
Pass By: Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
You will see Carlsbad, Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad Village, Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Seafood Hatchery, Desalination Plant, Encina Powerplant, The Flower Fields, Carlsbad State Park Campgrounds, and the Batiquitos Lagoon.
Pass By: San Elijo State Beach, 2050 South Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, CA 92007
You will see San Elijo State Park and Campgrounds, as well as the little beach town of Cardiff By The Sea.
Pass By: San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, CA 92007-2204
San Elijo Lagoon separates Cardiff By The Sea and Solana Beach.
Pass By: Batiquitos Lagoon, Batiquitos Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Separates Carlsbad and Encinitas. Rumored to have been a stopping grounds for pirates!
Pass By: Swami's Beach, 1298 S Coast Hwy 10, Encinitas, CA 92024
Swamis is one of the most popular surf spots in San Diego County and Southern California. You will also see Swami's Reef.
Pass By: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, 12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA 92037
You will see the beautiful Torrey Pine's cliffs and hiking trails.
Pass By: Torrey Pines Golf Course, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-1045
The Torrey Pine's Golf Course is home to the Farmer's Open PGA tournament and one of the nicest golf courses to play in the world!
Pass By: Torrey Pines Gliderport, 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-1004
On most days you will see the para-gliders and hang-gliders soaring above the 350 foot cliffs of Torrey Pines.
Pass By: Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S Sierra Ave Seaside Market, not Cliffside market, Solana Beach, CA 92075-1810
Fletcher's Cove is the public beach of Solana Beach and was also used as a look out for Japanese invaders in World War II.
Pass By: La Jolla Shores Park, 8300 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
View the pretty beach of La Jolla.
Pass By: La Jolla Cove, 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-3600
La Jolla Cove is known for its caves, coves, and the seals that hang out there! On most days you will see many kayakers, swimmers, and surfers!
Pass By: Pacific Beach, Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA
Pacific Beach has a big public beach as well as a pier with houses on it, which is really unique!
Pass By: Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, 8650 Kennel Way, San Diego, CA 92037
Scripps Pier is a non-public pier where they launch boats over the side to scuba dive and conduct ocean research.
Pass By: Del Mar Race Track, just west of I-5 at the Via de la Valle exit, Del Mar, CA
Del Mar Racetrack was founded in 1936 by Bing Crosby. It is also the home to the San Diego County Fair which you will see in the month of June. Throughout the summer and fall there are many horse race events and big name concerts here. The dog beach is located in front of the racetrack and you will see them running around below!
Pass By: Ocean Beach, Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107-3014
Ocean Beach is a laid back California beach town with a long pier.
Pass By: Ocean Beach Municipal Pier, 1950 Abbott St, San Diego, CA 92107-2804
You will see this on flight options 65 minutes or longer.
Pass By: Point Loma, San Diego, CA
Point Loma is a long narrow strip of coastline, mostly occupied by the Navy, has popular tide pools, and where one of the scenes of Top Gun was filmed!
Pass By: Mission Beach, San Diego, CA 92109
Mission Beach is typically known for its beach, young life activities, Belmont Park, and boardwalk!
Pass By: Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-7767
Tiny amusement park in Mission Beach that has one of the oldest wooden rollercoasters in the world!
Pass By: Old Point Loma Lighthouse, Point Loma, San Diego, CA
Lighthouse at the point of Point Loma and open for tourism.
Pass By: Coronado Island, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118-3407
Half civilian and half Navy, view this beautiful island connected by the Coronado Bridge and check out the big Navy air station, military aircraft, and Hotel del Coronado from the air! You will also see San Diego International Airport.
Pass By: Cabrillo Tide Pools, San Diego, CA
Popular on extreme low tides with a big reef visible from the air.
Pass By: Cabrillo National Monument, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106-3601
Monument built for tourism to signify the landing of Juan Cabrillo who is credited with founding San Diego.
Pass By: Coronado Bridge, State Route 75 South Embarcadero, San Diego, CA 92101
We will fly directly over the Coronado Bridge with downtown San Diego on one side and Coronado on the other! Look off in the distance and you can see Tijuana and Imperial Beach on clear days
Pass By: USS Midway Museum, 910 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101-5811
USS Midway Navy aircraft carrier museum.
Pass By: San Diego Bay Walk, San Diego, CA
See beautiful downtown San Diego as we transition over the San Diego Bay. Look down and see all of the boats cruising the bay below!
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