Bay Aerial
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Bay Aerial Service "San Francisco Aerial Tour" routing is over the San Francisco Bay and all the best sites making this a complete overflight for all those iconic San Francisco attractions. Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Embarcadero, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Sausalito, Golden Gate Park, Beaches, Whales, Dolphins, seals, Point Bonita, & of course the beautiful coastline and The Pacific Ocean, Sunsets, etc, etc, etc, A short train ride (if needed) from San Francisco to San Carlos and you are off for some unique fun, excitement and a truly memorable experience. Fly low for that birds eye view comfortably capturing sights and photos for your memorable trip experience. Many have tried to duplicate our tours, even our name, but Nobody has succeeded, as nobody flys like we do !!! Come visit Bay Aerial, the REAL DEAL.
San Francisco, California

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Steven C
Seattle, USA (Home), Taipei, TW (Work)65 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We booked a one-hour private charter and would do this again in a heartbeat! John's professionalism and knowledge of the area was the perfect match for the tour. Flying *under* the Golden Gate Bridge...unforgettable.
Written July 13, 2019
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Todd W
Fort Lauderdale, FL84 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Perfect.
The Pilot/owner John is perfect!
The beautiful helicopter is perfect.
The tour with narration is perfect.
Perfect!
Written July 3, 2019
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BrianH189524
Odense, Denmark22 contributions
Apr 2019 • Business
I was on a business trip and invited my customers to an afternoon event with Bay Aerial. John (the pilot) is very skilled and gave us a tour over the area. Highlights were circling over San Francisco skyscrapers, flying underneith the Golden Gate Bridge and "surfing" over the sea at low altitude. Absolutely great experience and my customers loved it. Promise, you´ll do this instead of sitting in a boxed private plane. Helicopter is so much better.
Written May 8, 2019
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galaxy1
Kirkland, WA543 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
This was simply the best helicopter tour I have ever had ! I've been fortunate enough to take helicopter tours all over the world and I can honestly say that this was the most memorable. The windows of the helicopter were crystal clear for breathtaking views of the Bay Area. The highlight was flying UNDER the Golden Gate bridge ! I felt completely safe from take-off to landing, and the price for an hour long flight for 3 passengers was a steal.
Written July 29, 2018
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Laura S
Marbella, Spain36 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This was my first time in a helicopter along with my husband and my 8 year old. John was great and made us all feel very at ease.
We went over and under the Golden Gate Bridge and got amazing photos.
We had the helicopter to ourselves so views were perfect and flew over SF surrounding areas that we would never have seen unless from the air. John knows the area really well and pointed out lots of sights to us.
I would 100% recommend this trip
Written July 17, 2018
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Neko22
57 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends

One member of our party was a little nervous about flying in a helicopter. After talking with John and in less than a minute in to the flight all trepidation was gone. To say this was one of the best helicopter flights I've ever taken would be a gross understatement. Bay Ariel helicopter is a small company but the pride they take in their equipment and their pilots can't be overstated. The R44 helicopter provides wonderful viewing for any seat. We had great weather and a great flight. I grew up in the bay area spent the last six years of my career in San Francisco and have to admit seeing the city and the bay area from this perspective is unbelievable. The one hour flight was fantastic. Not only San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, but then south down the coast. So AWESOME. We saw whales, one was a female with her calf, dolphins and great beaches. John's knowledge of the area was a welcome treat. This is a very customer oriented business. Wish I could give more stars.
Written September 27, 2015
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James K
2 contributions
Feb 2015
The ride was amazing the views were spectacular an the pilot was great. I am definitely going to be doing this again, it was just like being in a car but in the air with great views an a great pilot overall amazing experience an my girlfriend loved it.
Written February 17, 2015
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Jerseydude15
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Me and my girlfriend booked this trip and got engaged while flying over the Golden Gate Bridge John the pilot was great and updated us the hole trip well worth the money and 100% book again most amazing trip round San Francisco and the coast line great way to see the place

thanks john for an amazing trip :)
Written February 4, 2015
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Danny P
San Francisco, CA64 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
This is a must do in your lifetime. You get awesome views of the bay, San Mateo Bridge, East Bay, Bay Bridge, AT&T Park, San Francisco, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Point Bonita Lighthouse, Precidio, Ocean Beach, Pacific Coastline, Half Moon Bay, Woodside and everything in between. John the pilot is highly experienced, friendly and an all around cool guy. He is very knowledgable of all the landmarks and history. The helicopter itself is very comfortable. The windows are spotless and provide you with great views. I highly recommend and suggest booking a flight with John the next time you are in San Francisco. You won't forget it.
Written January 21, 2015
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James M
Irving, Texas, United States6 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
My wife and I have rode helicopters all over the country and last week we took a trip with John. John was a great pilot and explained the sights very good. We saw a lot of things that you would never see from the ground. The top of the golden gate bridge was covered in fog so we went under the bridge to finish our trip.
Thanks James M.
Written September 29, 2014
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