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Day or night, there is simply no better way to see the famous sights of Los Angeles than from a helicopter. Soar over the Hollywood Hills on this half-hour flight and see Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and the glistening Downtown skyline from a birds-eye perspective. Depart from Van Nuys Airport, where scenes from 'Casablanca' were shot. Admire the iconic Hollywood Sign as you get up close through panoramic helicopter windows.

Overview

Day or night, there is simply no better way to see the famous sights of Los Angeles than from a helicopter. Soar over the Hollywood Hills on this half-hour flight and see Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and the glistening Downtown skyline from a birds-eye perspective. Depart from Van Nuys Airport, where scenes from 'Casablanca' were shot. Admire the iconic Hollywood Sign as you get up close through panoramic helicopter windows.

Itinerary

  • TCL Chinese Theatres

    See the world famous Chinese theater from above.

  • Hollywood Sign

    Fly by the Hollywood sign and see it up close

  • Mulholland Drive

    Fly above the most famous highway that traverses across the Santa Monica range

  • Sunset Boulevard

    See Sunset Blvd from a bird's perspective

  • Hollywood Hills

    Hollywood Hills are home to many famous and infamous celebrities - see the beautiful hills and homes from above

Location

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Address

16425 Hart St Suite 211, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Explore Hollywood from above on a helicopter sightseeing tour
  • Get 'close to the stars' as you fly above the mansions of Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills
  • See the world-famous Hollywood sign from above
  • Enjoy bird's-eye views of famous streets like Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard
  • Fly over famous Hollywood landmarks like TCL Chinese Theatre (Grauman's) and Dolby Theatre
  • Great way to elevate your Hollywood visit to new heights
  • Inclusions

    • All applicable taxes and fees

    Exclusions

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
    • Gratuities

    Additional Information

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • It is the company's policy is to verify both credit card used to book + government issued identification. Please be prepared to present these two items prior to your flight.
    • All bookings: 2 passenger minimum. Bookings of 4 or more passengers; operator will utilize 2 helicopters which can fly at the same time if schedule permits
    • All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions
    • All passenger heights and weights must be advised at time of booking
    • Children: UNDER 24 months of age - not yet reached their 2nd birthday are welcome as a lap child at no charge when there is a minimum of two adults on board. Children 24 months and older require an individual full-fare seat. Per Federal Aviation Administration Regulation 14 CFR 91.205: An approved safety belt with an approved metal-to-metal latching device, or other approved restraint system for each occupant 2 years of age or older.
    • For safety reasons, the helicopter cannot accommodate any passengers weighing more than 300 pounds (136 kilos) however if any passenger is over 250 lbs please contact operator.
    • To safely operate a helicopter, passenger and cargo weight must be evenly distributed throughout the aircraft and cannot exceed the aircraft's per-seat weight limits or the overall maximum weight. In order to assure the aircraft is properly loaded for your helicopter ride, it is necessary for each passenger to provide height and weight information. Maximum weight per passenger cannot exceed 300 lbs. All children must be factored into the weight and balance of the aircraft. The pilot will make the final decision for acceptable passenger weights
    • Sunset times vary. Please let us know if you would like sunset slot
    • At any given time, the federal government imposes Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) which essentially closes the airspace over certain areas and prohibiting civil aircraft from flyovers. In Los Angeles, airspace is closed when VIPs such as the president are in town. Also, when Dodgers or Rams are playing, we are restricted from flying over or near these sports stadiums. We do our best to monitor TFRs and in most cases we have 24 to 48 hr. warnings. But in some cases, flight restrictions can be imposed with no warning. The LA Dodger games usually affects the Downtown LA portion of our tours.
    • IMPORTANT: Must have a lead contact email and mobile number. No exceptions.
    • Children: UNDER 24 months of age - not yet reached their 2nd birthday are welcome as a lap child at no charge when there is a minimum of two adults on board. Children 24 months and older require an individual full-fare seat. Per Federal Aviation Administration Regulation 14 CFR 91.205: An approved safety belt with an approved metal-to-metal latching device, or other approved restraint system for each occupant 2 years of age or older.
    • For safety reasons, the helicopter cannot accommodate any passengers weighing more than 300 pounds (136 kilos) however if any passenger is over 250 lbs please contact operator.
    • Passenger Weights: The safety and comfort of our passengers is very important to us. Therefore it is necessary that each passenger be asked for their height and weight. The distribution of weight is vital to safety in a helicopter and it is our responsibility to make sure that the aircraft is not overloaded or out of balance. There are also per seat weight limits for each aircraft. Total weight of all Passengers, not to exceed 600 lbs. For passengers weighing over 250 lbs. please call our office.
    • Sunset times vary. Please let us know if you would like sunset slot
    • At any given time, the federal government imposes Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) which essentially closes the airspace over certain areas and prohibiting civil aircraft from flyovers. In Los Angeles, airspace is closed when VIPs such as the president are in town. Also, when Dodgers or Rams are playing, we are restricted from flying over or near these sports stadiums. We do our best to monitor TFRs and in most cases we have 24 to 48 hr. warnings. But in some cases, flight restrictions can be imposed with no warning. The LA Dodger games usually affects the Downtown LA portion of our tours.
    • IMPORTANT: Must have a lead contact email and mobile number. No exceptions.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    No refund is possible if you cancel.

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    Laura_C
    We took 2 trips to fit everyone in our family and it was definitely the highlight of our trip!!!! Both Peter and Tom were amazing pilots and tour guides who pointed out all the amazing sites of LA and...
    penelopeh399
    We had the best experience here, the ride was amazing and the whole team were so lovely and welcoming. We also left our bag in the Uber ride and Claudia and Peter were so helpful in us contacting th...

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