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Torrey Pines Gliderport

2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
858 452 9858
Ranked #4 of 27 attractions in La Jolla
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
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cleveland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I hiked from Torrey Pines to Blacks and up the steep trail to the Gliderport. There were people all around flying in the air and it was surreal to see them jump off the cliff! More

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Houston, TX
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Great place to watch someone jump off a cliff and then soar into the air. Parking is ample and the experience is unique. More

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Vista, California
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I always bring out-of-town visitors to this spot because it is so unique. Everyone I have brought here is fascinated by the sight of people waiting for their turn to jump off the cliff. The brilliant colors of the soaring para-sails are so beautiful as they catch the up-draft. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Took my wife up here just to get away and do something different. She couldn't stop snapping pictures and saying wow :) great inexpensive way to burn an hour or 2. More

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Orange, California
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

For my morning walk, I headed for the Gilderport. It wasn't open yet, but there was some busyness going on. The view from the cliff-top is great! A wonderful walk through the clifftops and beautiful views. Later, I drove back to show my mom, and there were gliders in the air and taking off. It was a neat sight to... More

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Wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

there are several picnic tables where you can sit and watch the hanggliders and paragliders. It would be fun to bring a picnic lunch here, or a bottle of wine and sit and watch all of the take-offs and landings on the cliff. There are a few simple things you can purchase at the Cliff Hangar Cafe to eat. It... More

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San Diego, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Went here on a date a few years ago. It was a fun place to take a picnic and watch the gliders! More

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Orange County, CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

The Gliderport is located on the cliffs above Blacks Beach. It's an amazing place to watch hang gliders and paragliders leap off the 375 ft cliffs. A good place to whale watch from too if you have binoculars. More

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North Andover, Massachusetts
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Great views of La Jolla from the Gliderport. We didn't rent and of the gliders but really enjoyed watching them More

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san diego
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Free parking, steep trails down to the beach, and great people watching... if you like watching crazy folk flying along windy cliffs. More

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