Launch from the Santa Monica Mountains and glide over Malibu's coastline with a certified instructor. This tandem paragliding flight pairs ocean views with accessible takeoffs and practical briefings for first-time flyers.
Launch from the Santa Monica Mountains and glide over Malibu's coastline with a certified instructor. This tandem paragliding flight pairs ocean views with accessible takeoffs and practical briefings for first-time flyers.
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Operated by Malibu Paragliding Paramotor School · Malibu, California
You step onto a ridge where the wind arrives first, cool from the Pacific and climbing with the sun. Below, Malibu's shoreline unfurls: rocky coves, rolling surf, and a blue horizon that dares you to look away. The instructor checks the wing, runs through a brief harness check, and you feel the hillside push beneath your boots before the wing fills and lifts you into a clean, ocean-scented silence.
moderate.
1 hour (flight up to 30 minutes).
Minimal aerobic fitness required; ability to run short distance and stand for briefing recommended
Tandem paragliding with a certified instructor is designed for beginners; expect a safety briefing, certified equipment, and a trained pilot handling launch, flight, and landing.
Operators typically set a maximum passenger weight (about 285 lb/122 kg in this program) and allow minors when accompanied by a parent; confirm during booking.
Flights are weather-dependent; operators may reschedule or move takeoff sites to safer locations like inland valleys; reconfirm and expect last-minute changes.
Meetings are arranged at coastal access points in Malibu; landings are coordinated to approved beach or field locations with operator guidance.
The Santa Monica Mountains and Malibu coast have long human history, from Chumash coastal settlements to 19th‑century ranching; the ridgelines used for modern flight were formed by tectonic uplift and wave-cut erosion.
Operators coordinate landings and access with local agencies; follow Leave No Trace on trails and avoid trampling coastal dune vegetation and sensitive creek mouths.
Malibu Paragliding Paramotor School operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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