Skydive Elsinore - California USA
Skydive Elsinore is situated about an hour away from both San Diego and Los Angeles, in the scenic Elsinore Valley. Its home to Southern California's largest natural lake and next to the beautiful Ortega Mountains. Established in "1959" it's the longest running skydiving operation in North America, celebrating its 40th anniversary in "1999".
Skydive Elsinore prides itself with having the friendliest staff in the industry. Skydivers both nationally and internationally are treated second to none. Everyone who visits the drop zone leaves with a smile on their face. Skydivers commonly refer to Skydive Elsinore as their "home away from home".
John: I have jumped all over the world but Elsinore has always been my favorite place to skydive.
Apart from the obvious things like good weather, large fast aircraft, and incredibly cheap jumps. It has a real "grass roots" feel to it where the students are treated as one of the elite from day one and not just as mobile cash registers.
The visuals, with the mountains, the lake, the desert and the California coastline are all just amazing and the people who own and run the DZ just cannot do enough to make your stay enjoyable. And what's more they just love the Brits.
Skydive Elsinore's unique layout was carefully planned to offer skydivers ease of use. It has an 8,000 sq. ft. covered and carpeted packing area . Adjacent to the packing area is 1.5 acres of plush grass which is the main landing area. The landing area is carefully maintained and is nicer to land on than a well manicured golf course.
The aircraft loading area is adjacent to the landing areas. No bus rides, undue sun exposure, or long walks make for the most comfortable skydiving environment possible.
Alan: It has a great relaxed atmosphere; everyone is made so welcome by the staff and regulars, something that's unusual in a large DZ. It is a DZ really suited to students, I can't think of a better place to learn to skydive.
With facilities like a snack bar, Bar-b-q, Tiki Bar, team rooms and much more, Elsinore really is the drop zone of choice.
