Torrey Pines Gliderport
Torrey Pines Gliderport
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- alstrand777Bonsall, California84 contributionsMake this your first stop when visiting San Diego!This should be the #1 thing to do while visiting San Diego! Most travelers make La Jolla & it's beaches, aquarium and maybe even famous Torrey Pines golf course a must do while in town. Book a tandem flight and get the best views of La Jolla, Torrey and the Pacific Ocean. Do you want to fly over the beach, pier, or maybe fly next to Alicia Keys mansion. As a local this is the best of the best!!Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 September 2023
- kathysellersFrankfort, Illinois224 contributionsGliding over Torrey PinesMy sister and I went Paragliding out of Torrey Pines Gliderport. It was amazing. I was in tamdem with JC, my glider expert, and he was wonderful. He explained to me how the gliding worked, pointed out dolphins in the ocean, and safely glided me around the cliffs of Torrey Pines. I loved it.Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 2 March 2024
- EdwelshNorth Canton, Ohio7,156 contributionsNice place to stopStopped on Saturday morning, but no paraglides were flying. But it’s a great place for scenic views of cliffs and ocean. There is on-site parking and a small quick service window for food. We spent an hour or so walking around and taking it all in.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 May 2024
- CV411Walnut, California41 contributionsGreat experience!!Alex Allen, the Tandem Instructor was amazing. He did 3 different tricks while we were up in the air and i had so much fun. He's the best!!! George, the professional photographer was friendly and took a lot of good pictures too Highly recommended (if you're not afraid of heights!) Will definitely do this anytime. Lol Thanks again, Alex!! CorazonVisited June 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 10 June 2024
- lovestravel365Costa Rica115 contributionsDon't miss this!This experience is a must for those who are even mildly adventurous. We have tandem sailed here a few times and it never disappoints. Soaring over the cliffs, the mansions of the likes of Dr Suess and Alycia Keys, and over the mighty Pacific is other-worldly. So beautiful and peaceful. Take off and landing is seamless. Our pilots were friendly and super-competent. A big shoutout to my pilot, Charlie, who was the best! Don't miss this super-fun activity!Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 14 June 2024
- cheerfultraveler41163 contributionsCheck it out!Awesome place to go hang out! We enjoyed the ability to grab a beer, sandwich and a pizza and watch people do paragliding! The sport itself was reasonably priced. It was a beautiful view and very casual. Fine place to bring the whole family!Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 23 June 2024
- Lee D5 contributionsParaglidingGreat place to watch paragliding. It's also walk up tandem ride day-of for $175. Fun and beautiful. The wait to ride is dependent on the wind so the wait can be 20 minutes to a few hours. It was a amazing view and I wished I'd gotten the video package.Visited June 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 23 June 2024
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van m
Laguna Niguel, CA63 contributions
Jan 2020
We were in the area (had brunch at The Cottage) and stopped to see the gliders. Parking area is not paved and is bumpy, with some rocks. Not good for people who have trouble walking. It's fascinating to watch the people prepare for and launch their gliders into the air. They then soar along the coast, when the wind currents permit. There is an area where you can sit at a table and watch.
Written 9 February 2020
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pasowine
Paso Robles, CA5 364 contributions
Dec 2019
We visited on a cool but sunny winter day - after finding a spot to park in the huge dirt lots (dominated by UC San Diego students parking there), we walk down to the edge of the cliff at the Gliderport - to watch the gliders go by. What a view both directions and what a sight. There's also a little place to get food there, and then watch and listen to the pilots talk among their community and fans. Quite an interesting visit!
Written 11 February 2020
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OurFueledLife
Atlanta, GA270 contributions
Oct 2020
We had no idea that we were driving up to a glider port when we arrived. So fun seeing the colorful gliders in the air doing tricks over the cliffs and beach. We had a blast just sitting and watching all of the action. A perfect free thing to do when in the area. They do offer rides which we would for sure like to do one day. Looks like you can take snacks and drinks and sit at the tables to watch sunset too.
Written 18 October 2020
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Amy G
San Diego, CA14 contributions
Feb 2020
We have lived here 8 years and just went to the Gliderport for the first time, while friends were visiting. This is such and amazing experience. Pick a sunny day and sit on the porch of the cafe and watch the paragliders take off and land. The views are beautiful, the lunch is not bad, and parking is easy, too (which you almost never get to say in La Jolla). I'm told they can't fly if the wind is too strong, so may be worth calling ahead before you go.
Written 19 February 2020
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brodge
Kansas City, MO145 contributions
Feb 2020
We had visited this location on a previous trip so returned here with friends the following year. There is a small building that offers gift items and snacks and drinks. There is patio seating and picnic tables. The day we were there, there were several glider pilots attempting to take off but the winds did not allow. It's just a relaxing and fun place to just hang out!
Written 22 February 2020
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Viktoria O
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Jun 2022
Customer service at this place is disgusting. I am a paragliding pilot, who made a mistake of purchasing a $320 pair of Crispi Airborne GTX boots from their online store for my overseas trip. Part of one boot's sole came off after 30 minutes of using it on day 1 of flying. Since I was on the top and needed to fly down safely, my instructor put some glue to the sole. I had no other boots with me, so this was the only solution. I have not used these boots again, and when I came back from the trip, I contacted Torrey Pines Gliderport and explained the situation. Their representative told me they cannot help because the boots were "tampered" and therefore not covered by the manufacturer's warranty. They said I need to contact Crispi directly. I did, and Crispi said they have a 1 year warranty which would certainly cover my situation. I tried to explain this to Torrey Pines Gliderport's again, since I bought the boots from them; however, their front desk kept telling me that I "am not listening" and claiming that I'm being "too firm" and demanding. I asked for a copy of the warranty they were referring to but they just hang up on me. Just wow. Stay away from this place.
Written 14 September 2022
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spencers965
Bear, Delaware169 contributions
Jan 2020
While i didn't partake in hang gliding, the views from up here are gorgeous and its fun to watch the gliders sail off the edge of the cliff. There is a cafe here but we didn't eat at it. It seemed like it would be an enjoyable afternoon to watch the gliders while eating at the cafe.
Written 31 January 2020
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Austin C
1 contribution
Oct 2021
This place is a cash factory, and their paragliding school is no exception. Know that they value money first and foremost, and any reasons they'll come up with for charging you so much for classes (for such a short time period) are purely an afterthought. This place is one of a kind, and not in a good way - no other paragliding school makes you finish your training within 3 months or makes you pay thousands of dollars for each additional certification.
Written 23 June 2022
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kathysellers
Frankfort, IL224 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
My sister and I went Paragliding out of Torrey Pines Gliderport. It was amazing. I was in tamdem with JC, my glider expert, and he was wonderful. He explained to me how the gliding worked, pointed out dolphins in the ocean, and safely glided me around the cliffs of Torrey Pines. I loved it.
Written 2 March 2024
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Moe_Ipak
United States420 contributions
Jun 2021
We actually went paragliding here. LOVED it. They have a system that works. Signs on the road are very clear to reach the place. They have you sign in via their ipad or you can do it on your phone. You record that you understand the consequences. They have you connect with the next available pilot. They are very professional. Setting up and connecting to the pilot 10 minutes and we were gliding/flying soon for 25 minutes. I WILL BE BACK. I will do this again.
Written 14 July 2021
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I have some questions. My first one is, which is better tandem paragliding or tandem hang gliding. My last question is, which one is scarier, and which one is more fun?
Written 8 June 2020
I don't do either of them.....which was is scarier for me to watch is the more appropriate question for me. I say both!! ha ha
Written 4 September 2020
As I recall it was $170 ish. Additional if you want professional pics and video. I did all and it came in around 250??? I’d skip the video but the pics were worth it.
Written 20 June 2020
Gostaria de saber se no período de dezembro e janeiro, consegue praticar voos?
Written 5 March 2019
Did anyone experience motions sickness doing the paragliding?
Written 1 July 2018
Some might, I sure didn't! It was very quiet and peaceful! That said, if you have any fear of heights I'd opt out. Pacific Ocean is 350 feet from where you take off and you're sail much, much higher than that!
Written 2 July 2018
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