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With nearly 100 years of flying history, the Torrey Pines Gliderport is the most historic aviation site in North America, and Southern California’s premiere location for paragliding, hang gliding, remote control models and sailplanes.
Torrey Pines Gliderport is North America's top flight school. Lessons, certifications, tandem flights, equipment sales, advanced instruction & service.
If you’re interested in flight, then Torrey Pines Gliderport is the embodiment of all things related to foot-launched aviation! We provide every service for paragliding, hang gliding, and powered paragliding pilots.
The Torrey Pines Gliderport (FAA LID: CA84) is a city-owned private-use glider airport located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States, 11 nautical miles (20 km) northwest of the city's central business district.
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.
Even if you don't have the time (or the inclination, and/or the cojones) to go gliding, the Torrey Pines Gliderport is a must-visit spot anytime you're in the neighborhood. While this is a beautiful place pretty much anytime, it's especially worth seeing at sunset!
- 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr La Jolla, CA 92037
Mar 27, 2021 · Perched on the cliffs above Black's Beach in La Jolla, the Torrey Pines Gliderport has one of the best views in San Diego. Here's why you should go.
Torrey Pines Gliderport played an interesting role in the aviation industry of Southern California. Beginning in 1930, this site was used for motorless flight. Gliders were car-towed off the beach parallel to a 350-cliff so they could fly in the lift created by the prevailing westerly wind at Torrey Pines.
Torrey Pines Gliderport is the only paragliding and hang-gliding location next to the Pacific Ocean and is one of only five historically designated flight parks in the United States. Also known as Torrey Pines City Park, the gliderport was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
The Torrey Pines Gliderport is where you want to go for all things glider in San Diego. Watch the brave souls fly over Blacks Beach & Torrey Pines State Beach or rent gear and give it a go yourself.
