About this experience
Discover the unparalleled beauty of Southern California from the sky on a luxury helicopter experience. The aerial tour takes you over iconic landmarks including Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and the stunning Pacific Ocean. Beginning in Long Beach, the 40-minute flight guides you past the vibrant Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, among the world's busiest seaport hubs.
At a glance
- Duration: 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Per FAA Regulations, original government issued photo ID such as a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or a valid passport is required for all travelers over the age of 18. Photocopies or digital IDs are not accepted. Any guest arriving without original, government-issued identification will be denied check-in, and no refunds will be issued for any guest in the reservation.
What is included
- 40-minute helicopter flight
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Fly over Santa Monica Pier
Aerial tour takes you over iconic landmarks including the Hollywood sign
Pass through the heart of Downtown Los Angeles with glimpses of LA Live, the LA Coliseum, USC, and Crypto.com Arena, home of the LA Lakers & Kings.
Enjoy breathtaking bird's-eye views of the Vincent Thomas Bridge and its surroundings as you head over Sunset Boulevard and the Getty Museum.
Fly over the Dodger Stadium.
Flyover the historic Queen Mary, a retired British ocean liner from the 1930’s.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the flight at our Santa Monica terminal.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Maverick Helicopters California
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300 lbs (136 kg or 21 stone) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour.
- The total combined passenger weight (including pilot) cannot exceed 1170lbs (530kg)
- There is a maximum capacity of seven (7) people per helicopter, plus your pilot.
- Per FAA Regulations, original government issued photo ID such as a REAL-ID compliant driver's license or a valid passport is required for all travelers over the age of 18. Photocopies or digital IDs are not accepted. Any guest arriving without original, government-issued identification will be denied check-in, and no refunds will be issued for any guest in the reservation.
- Minimum of 4 people are required for this activity to take place. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Helicopter seating is based on legal weight & balance limits and will be assigned after check-in. Maverick Helicopters does not guarantee seating next to or in the same row of the rest of the party.”
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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