Highest Coastal Skydive - About Us
300,000+ Happy Skydiving Thrill Seekers Served
How Do We Elevate You Above Everyone Else?
All the other Southern California coastal skydive schools jump from 7,800 to 12,500ft. Our standard jump is 13,000ft, and our ultimate thrill Tandem Skydive is 18,000ft which gets you 40-125% higher than anywhere else for an industry standard price in Southern California.
We Have Amazing Coastal & Ocean Views
Fastest Single-Engine Skydiving Aircraft in North America
How Did We Begin and Who Are We?
David now spends his days flying his excited clients over the beautiful California coast in Skydive Santa Barbara’s Cessna Caravan. Skydive Santa Barbara’s Caravan has a Texas Turbine Conversion with a 900 hp engine making it one of the fastest skydiving airplanes in the world! Originally from England, David became a U.S. citizen in 2003. He’s a former British and World Skydiving Champion as well as a hang glider pilot, aerobatic pilot, and scuba diver — David’s even learned the flying trapeze!
Meet The High-Flying Skydiving Staff
Our staff will supply you with the best equipment available, provide an easy and enjoyable orientation, and take you up in our powerful aircraft to 8,000, 13,000 or even 18,000 feet (The highest altitude we offer). You’ll free fall for 20, or 60, or 90 seconds then spend 5 minutes drifting under the canopy observing the coast of southern California until you reach the ground.
Our tandem skydiving instructors have your back, literally. Book your jump today and enjoy the experience of a lifetime!
Come Visit Us
Lompoc is between Santa Maria and Santa Barbara on scenic Highway 1, California’s Coast Highway. Easy access from nearby Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, and Santa Maria. Plan a day trip!
Santa Barbara County is home to many activities and attractions. After your jump, enjoy wine tasting, beaches, popular coastal communities like Isla Vista, the Channel Islands, the Santa Ynez, Sierra Madre and San Rafael Mountains, Los Padres National Forest and more.
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