LONG BEACH AIR TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Eighty Minutes Above SoCal: A Long Beach Helicopter Arc from Harbor to Hollywood
An 80-minute aerial tour launching from Long Beach that traces beaches, harbors, studio campuses and cityscapes—this guide explains the route, current route restrictions, and the passenger requirements to fly.
Eighty Minutes Above SoCal: A Long Beach Helicopter Arc from Harbor to Hollywood.
The SoCal Surf Tour is an extensive, 80-minute helicopter flight out of Long Beach that offers panoramic views of Southern California’s coastline and urban landmarks—from the Queen Mary and the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Sign and sprawling freeways—though current airspace restrictions over the LAX/Santa Monica region will alter the published route and may require direct questions to the operator.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Coastline, Harbor and Harbor Giants
The flight surveys Long Beach Harbor, the Queen Mary and the working ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, delivering close-to-aerial perspectives on shipping channels and beach edges that define Southern California’s waterfront.
Pier, Beaches and Hollywood Peaks
Along its arc the tour passes seaside destinations—Redondo, Hermosa, Manhattan and Santa Monica beaches and pier—and then climbs inland toward cultural markers such as Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory.
Studios, Freeways and Downtown
The route frames backbone features of Los Angeles: studio campuses (Universal, Warner Brothers, Paramount), expansive freeways and the downtown skyline, giving a compact sense of the region’s scale in a single flight.
What the day feels like
How the Flight Feels
Departing from Long Beach, the 80-minute circuit carries small groups over a stitched landscape of coast and city—harbors and beaches bleeding into the built fabric of Los Angeles and Orange County—offering uninterrupted aerial sightlines of studio campuses, landmark piers and the Hollywood hills that are otherwise impossible from the ground.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight suits—and who should check limits first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Provide accurate passenger weights at booking and be prepared for possible weight verification on arrival; confirm each passenger’s weight is within limits prior to reserving.
Confirm every passenger’s weight before booking and understand that any individual 300 lbs. or greater (clothes and shoes on) or combined group weight of 580 lbs. or more will not be allowed to fly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the SoCal Surf Tour?
The flight duration is 80 minutes.
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs from Long Beach.
What landmarks does the tour pass over?
Highlights include Long Beach Harbor and the Queen Mary, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, San Pedro, Palos Verdes peninsula, Redondo/Hermosa/Manhattan beaches, Santa Monica Pier, Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Universal, Warner Brothers and Paramount studio campuses, downtown Los Angeles and parts of Orange County and Newport/Huntington beaches.
Are there weight limits or other passenger restrictions?
Yes. Any one passenger weighing 300 lbs. or more (with clothes and shoes on) will not be permitted to fly; passenger groups reporting a combined weight of 580 lbs. or more will not be permitted to fly; weights must be provided at booking and may be verified on arrival.
What happens if a flight is canceled at check-in for exceeding weight limits?
If a scheduled flight is canceled upon arrival because passenger weights exceed limits (individual or combined), the reservation will be charged at full price and will not be eligible for a refund.
Has the route changed due to airspace restrictions?
Helicopter travel over the LAX/Santa Monica region has been shut down until further notice and this will affect the tour route; customers with questions about route changes should contact the operator.