10 Balloon Rides in California That You Shouldn't Miss

June 2, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

California is a fertile, peaceful place where you’ll find a near-equal balance of vineyards and deserts, beaches and mountains, hippies and traditionalists. Catch an epic wave in Big Sur or swirl a glass in Napa Valley. Be dazzled by the Joshua Tree night sky or just star-gaze in Hollywood. Swish down the slopes of a Tahoe ski resort, or cruise across the Golden Gate Bridge with the top down and the music blasting. Above all, don’t forget to soak up some Golden State sunshine.
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1. Napa Valley Aloft Balloon Rides

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5.0 based on 354 reviews

Napa Valley Aloft Balloon Rides

Napa Valley Aloft Balloon Rides is a family owned and operated business. Our family has been hot air ballooning over Napa Valley for more than 30 years, offering smaller, private-party hot air balloon flights. Situated in the heart Yountville, Napa Valley inside V-Marketplace, Vintage 1870, we offer exclusive hot air balloon rides and personal flights to celebrate your special occasion. Our hot air balloon pilots are among the most experienced in the world with extensive knowledge of Napa Valley, combined with their passion for hot air ballooning makes them perfectly suited to be your special hosts and guides during your morning with us. Kid friendly and fun for the entire family. Join us for a most unforgettable experience!

2. California Dreamin' Balloon Adventures

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5.0 based on 486 reviews

California Dreamin' Balloon Adventures

Take flight over Temecula Wine Country with Southern California’s #1 rated Hot Air Balloon company. Enjoy breathtaking views of acres of vineyards, wineries, olive trees, citrus groves, and the mountain ranges. Included with your flight, is a light European-style champagne breakfast in the rose garden at Vindemia Winery with locally-baked bread, fresh fruit, cheeses and a 2-for-1 tasting voucher for Vindemia Winery. Flights daily, call or visit our website to make reservations.

3. Lake Tahoe Balloons

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5.0 based on 205 reviews

Lake Tahoe Balloons

Lake Tahoe Balloons proudly presents one of the most beautiful and unique hot air balloon adventures in the world. Inflate, launch and land on the world's only U.S.C.G. certified aircraft carrier vessel for hot air balloons. We operate seven days a week May through October, weather permitting. All flights occur during the early morning hours when the winds are light and the air is cool and stable. Your flight includes breakfast snacks, boat cruise, approximately a one hour flight and a traditional post-flight champagne toast. Advance reservations are required. Lake Tahoe Balloons is the only balloon ride operation in the world to inflate, launch, land and deflate on a boat. Our staff is expertly trained to assure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. Lake Tahoe Balloons is proud of it's impeccable safety record and customer satisfaction. Our success at Lake Tahoe Balloons is rooted in our commitment to customer service, safety and quality. We love what we do and look forward to sharing this world class ballooning adventure with Lake Tahoe visitors and locals alike.

4. Napa Valley Balloons, Inc.

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5.0 based on 1,817 reviews

Napa Valley Balloons, Inc.

Come join us for an exhilarating early morning balloon flight over beautiful Wine Country. Enjoy a scenic and memorable flight with one of our experienced pilots. With forty years of safety and excellence - Featured on Oprah! and Today - The Balloon Company Trusted to fly Chelsea Clinton - Comfortable State of the art Aircraft - No hidden fees.

5. A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin'

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5.0 based on 8 reviews

A Balloon or Biplane Adventure by California Dreamin'

California Dreamin' offers sunset balloon rides from the San Diego North County coastal town of Del Mar. Come aloft and enjoy champagne as you view the sun over the Pacific and beautiful homes of Rancho Santa Fe. All of our balloons feature European Style high sided baskets. Ride the winds while you are in San Diego.

6. Up & Away Ballooning

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5.0 based on 754 reviews

Up & Away Ballooning

Fly with us over Sonoma County! Enjoy the serene views from our gondola's followed by post-flight brunch & mimosa's to toast the start to your day.

7. A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure

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5.0 based on 133 reviews

A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure

A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure offers surnise hot air balloon rides daily over the Temecula Valley wine country in Southern California. One hour scenic flights include champagne, orange juice, continental breakfast, souvenir certificare and two for one wine tasting.

8. Amazing Adventures

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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Amazing Adventures

We provide hot air balloon rides and aerial tours over three distinct areas of Southern California (Temecula Wine Country, Palm Desert and San Diego)

9. Sky's the Limit Ballooning

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5.0 based on 56 reviews

Sky's the Limit Ballooning

Santa Barbara Wine Country Hot Air Balloon Ride! Soar to new heights with our daily morning Santa Barbara balloon rides! With over 100 wineries in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley, the year-round near perfect climate and light prevailing winds in the Central Coast of California makes this an ideal place for ballooning.

10. Sky's the Limit Ballooning Adventures

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5.0 based on 90 reviews

Sky's the Limit Ballooning Adventures

Our experienced crew and FAA commercial licensed pilots are ready to take you on a journey surpassing any adventure you have encountered. Our pilots have over 30 years of flight experience combined and each pilot is one of 24 pilots that provide passenger rides for the Albuquerque International balloon festival and have an impeccable safety record. Our balloons and vehicles are regularly maintained and inspected to assure a safe and unforgettable experience. We are a family owned and operated balloon company and your experience means everything to us! Whatever adventure you choose, we will assure you one of the most enjoyable, safe and incredible experiences of a lifetime! So what are you waiting for? "Do Something Different Today"! Operating in Del Mar and Santa Barbara Wine Country!

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