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AFF Training in California

11 dropzones across California. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

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Rated 4.5+ on Google

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Highest rated on Google

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 11 dropzones listed in California.

DropzoneCityRating
Pacific Coast SkydivingSan Diego5.01,964 Google reviews
Skydive CaliforniaTracy5.01,681 Google reviews
GoJump OceansideOceanside4.98,926 Google reviews
Skydive ElsinoreLake Elsinore4.93,693 Google reviews
Skydive PerrisPerris4.92,871 Google reviews
Bay Area SkydivingByron4.9721 Google reviews
Skydive San Joaquin Valley Inc.Bakersfield4.9147 Google reviews
Skydive Santa BarbaraLompoc4.8410 Google reviews

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Skydive California

Skydive California

Tracy, CA5.0(1,681)
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Central California drop zone east of the Bay Area, running a turbine fleet for tandems, AFF, and licensed-jumper loads. USPA Group Member; weekend boogies and team practice are regular.

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Bay Area Skydiving

Bay Area Skydiving

Byron, CA4.9(721)
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Bay Area Skydiving is a skydiving drop zone based in Byron, CA. Rated 4.9 by 721 reviews.

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GoJump Oceanside

GoJump Oceanside

Oceanside, CA4.9(8,926)
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GoJump Oceanside is a skydiving drop zone based in Oceanside, CA. Rated 4.9 by 8926 reviews.

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iSkydive America - Los Angeles

iSkydive America - Los Angeles

Oxnard, CA4.7(384)
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iSkydive America - Los Angeles is a skydiving drop zone based in Oxnard, CA. Rated 4.7 by 384 reviews.

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Pacific Coast Skydiving

Pacific Coast Skydiving

San Diego, CA5.0(1,964)
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Pacific Coast Skydiving is a skydiving drop zone based in San Diego, CA. Rated 5.0 by 1964 reviews.

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Skydive Elsinore

Skydive Elsinore

4.9(3,693)
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Skydive Elsinore, North America's longest-running DZ since 1958. Tandem jumps from 14,000 ft near San Diego and Los Angeles at Lake Elsinore Airport.

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Skydive Lodi Parachute Center

Skydive Lodi Parachute Center

4.4(770)
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Skydive Lodi Parachute Center, Northern California drop zone since 1964 in Acampo. King Air 200 and Twin Otter; tandem and AFF training in the San Joaquin Valley.

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Skydive Monterey Bay

Skydive Monterey Bay

Marina, CA4.6(532)
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Tandem and AFF operator on the central California coast with one of the highest tandem altitudes available in the US. Drop-zone exits over Monterey Bay, with views of the coast and Big Sur on clear…

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Skydive Perris

Skydive Perris

4.9(2,871)
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Skydive Perris, Southern California's premier drop zone with a 6-aircraft turbine fleet including a DC-9 jet. AFF, tandem, and sport jumping near LA.

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Skydive San Joaquin Valley Inc.

Skydive San Joaquin Valley Inc.

Bakersfield, CA4.9(147)
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Skydive San Joaquin Valley Inc. is a skydiving drop zone based in Bakersfield, CA. Rated 4.9 by 147 reviews.

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Skydive Santa Barbara

Skydive Santa Barbara

4.8(410)
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Skydive Santa Barbara is a drop zone in Lompoc, on California’s Central Coast, offering high-altitude tandem jumps with views of the Pacific coastline and Ch…

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