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Skydive Santa Barbara

1801 North H Street, Suite G, Santa Barbara, CA 93436
805-740-9099
Ranked #50 of 76 attractions in Santa Barbara
3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Activities: Skydiving
Traveller Description: Skydive Santa Barbara, located at the Lompoc Municipal Airport, is owned and operated by David Hughes.  This parachute center offers the highest... more »
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was on my bucket list, and the experience did not let me down! Upon arrival the staff was helpful and got us all set up to jump quickly and efficiently. We watched a safety video, got suited up, chatted with our tandem jump instructors, and then we were whisked off into the plane! I thought the instructors were very... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Staff was incredibly rude and unhelpful--my concerns over the condition of the equipment and safety risks were met with bothered and impatient responses from staff. I decided against going out with them, as I did not feel confident that they had my best interest in mind.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

IF you are visiting in the Santa Barbara area and are looking for a great family memory you must skydive with this company. About a 45 minute drive north in beautiful scenery. We reserved the early jump and had to wait for the cloud cover to burn off. Other than that, everything was great. The jumpers who went tandem with... More

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California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I went to Sky Dive Santa Barbara today for my first tandem sky diving experience. Was absolutely worth all the driving hassle from LA. I strongly recommend everyone to try this once in their life time. About Sky Dive Santa Barbara: facts: 1. My instructor was Chris. Great guy, very friendly, clearly explains everything you need to know and a... More

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Santa Barbara, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I just jumped this morning, and it was wonderful! Great people at the desk, all timely & efficient, you do have to sign your life away & absolve them of all responsibility, but totally worth it! My instructor, Chris, was great ~ he explained things well, was funny& I felt safe with him, all while taking stills & video with... More

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Santa Clarita, California
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2010
4
people found this review helpful

I have never been skydiving before, so did not know what to expect from this experience. Called and spoke with the people working for Skydiving Santa Barbara on a number of occasions to make sure we understood what to do, bring, etc... Our first trip was cancelled due to weather, which was to be expected, as it was a bad... More

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Santa Barbara
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2010
7
people found this review helpful

These people are so full of themselves it is pathetic. It really is a shame. Never paid so much for bad attitude.

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Calabasas, CA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2009
3
people found this review helpful

We went for my daughter's 18th birthday...and had an amazing time. There was a slight wait so that the marine layer could clear. They were helpful and kind. Above all they were safe and safety conscious. While my daughter had no fears and was thrilled every step of the way. I was extremely nervous (I'm afraid of heights...and don't even... More

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avon, ct
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I arrived at 1:35pm and was in the air by 2:05pm. I was done by 2:30 with a personalized DVD of my experience and a CD of pictures waiting for me 20 mins after my jump. There was no wait on this weekday to get in the air and I found the staff to be helpful; answering any questions I... More

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California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My experience at Skydive Santa Barbara has always been awesome! I am a repeat customer at this lovely parachute center in Lompoc California. The views on the ride to altitude are breath-taking, the instructors are knowledgeable and make every jump a lot of fun, even the pilot seems to be having a grand time at his post throughout the day.... More

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