What to do and see in California, United States: The Best Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

December 21, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

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. Mount Hermon Adventures

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5.0 based on 661 reviews

Mount Hermon Adventures

Mount Hermon Adventures is the home of the Redwood Canopy Tours zip line tour and the Sequoia Aerial Adventure course. The Redwood Canopy Tour is a fully guided zip line tour with six zip lines led by our amazing guide staff. The Sequoia Aerial Adventure is an adventure course with three levels and multiple challenges. Reservations are required so please make your reservation and plan ahead for an amazing adventure in the redwood forest.

2. Sonoma Canopy Tours

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5.0 based on 850 reviews

Sonoma Canopy Tours

Sonoma Canopy Tours is located in Occidental, CA - approximately 1.5 hours north of San Francisco and 30 minutes west of Santa Rosa in the Sonoma County. Sonoma Canopy Tours offers two courses - both course feature 7 ziplines, 2 sky bridges, stairs, and end with a rappel to the forest floor. The Forest Flight Course is offered during the day & night flights are available. The Tree Tops Course features a longer zipline and is perched above the Forest Flight Course.

3. Mother Lode River Center

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5.0 based on 58 reviews

Mother Lode River Center

The only American River rafting company combining rafting plus a zip line & ropes challenge course. With 46 years of experience & the best safety record in the industry, we've guided over 290,000 happy guests on the 3 forks of the wildly popular American River. Our private campground spans 1/2 mile of riverfront with hot showers running on solar power, canvas tents & cottage rentals, huge riverside group camping sites, flush toilets, volleyball court, charming river stone walkways leading to beautiful river views, a calm eddy pool for swimming and soaking your feet, & close access to 25 miles of hiking & biking trails along the river. Our experienced professional staff will help with all your needs from whitewater rafting to gourmet meals. The River Center is an essential stop between the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe. We start rafting in March and go all the way through October. In addition, we offer outdoor education & team building ropes course programs for schools & businesses.

4. Skull Canyon Ziplines

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5.0 based on 135 reviews

Skull Canyon Ziplines

We offer Four separate Zipline Eco tours on 160 acres of undisturbed mountainous terrain. Great activity for Families and Kids 60 lbs to 250 lbs. What is unique about Skull Canyon Ziplines is our Hands Free Patented Braking System that allows guests to enjoy the Zipline and not worry about braking themselves. We also have a great spectators area. Prices are $40, $85, $115 or $160 per person. Enjoy nature at its best! We are located in Corona, CA and provide a unique Eco-Experience. Located off of the I-15 freeway between Indian Truck Trail and Lake St. Family owned.

5. Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch

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5.0 based on 247 reviews

Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch

Beautiful ranch based outdoor adventure park featuring our six line guide led Zipline tour, eight element Aerial Challenge Course, gold panning and gemstone sluicing. Open year-round. Call for reservations.

6. Trapeze High

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Trapeze High

Trapeze High is a training facility located in Escondido, CA offering classes for all skill levels, from first-timers to regular flyers. We offer Flying Trapeze classes, Team Building, and Parties. Whether you want to soar through the air for the thrill of it, feel the freedom of weightlessness, push your body to new limits, or build your confidence or the confidence of your children, we've got it

7. Margarita Adventures

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5.0 based on 508 reviews

Margarita Adventures

At Margarita Adventures, we offer a uniquely thrilling perspective on true California landmarks-the historic Santa Margarita Ranch and Santa Margarita Lake. Our guided kayaking tours will take you on a serene and beautiful excursion to Santa Margarita Lake, where you are sure to see an abundance of birds and wildlife. Tour includes lunch. On our zipline tours, you will embark on six distinct ziplines spanning more than 7,500 total feet, starting with an epic 2,800-foot tandem line. Flying next to a friend or partner, you depart between two legacy red oaks, then soar over a steep canyon forested with blue oaks. Next, you crest over a high ridge and conquer a broad valley at heights reaching 160 feet before finally landing on the distant mountainside, completing an epic journey that you’ll never forget.You'll end your tour with an epic 1,800 foot flight over the vineyard! Tour - Along the way, you will learn about the ranch's remarkable natural features and role as part of California's famed Mission Trail. Your tour concludes in the historic hamlet of Santa Margarita, where you have the option to sample wines from the ranch. Advance reservations are required. Nature - During your tour, you will experience the remarkably diverse natural environment of Santa Margarita Ranch, which spans five distinct soil types and numerous habitats across 14,000 acres. Sustainability - Santa Margarita Ranch is a testament to how native ecosystems can be nurtured and even restored within a working ranch and vineyard environment. During your tour, you will learn about the numerous sustainable practices that are making a difference in the land and what it produces. History - From early Native American inhabitants to Spanish padres, Mexican generals and colorful outlaws, Santa Margarita Ranch boasts an illustrious cultural and historical pedigree that is unrivaled on California's Central Coast. Wine - Santa Margarita Ranch's sustainably farmed vineyard is the southernmost vineyard in the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA). During your tour, you will discover why Sunset Magazine called Paso Robles "the West's most exciting wine region." With our six ziplines, we aim to change your perspective, both literally and figuratively. Our tour is designed to accentuate our larger mission: to promote a deeper appreciation for our natural surroundings, and to ultimately see things a bit differently while providing a thrilling experience along the way.

8. Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks

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5.0 based on 2,111 reviews

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks

Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks currently have 3 locations in the Lake Tahoe area to serve you, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, and Tahoe Vista. The Tahoe City and Tahoe Vista locations offer approx. 90 tree platforms, 60 bridges, and 30 zip lines with the Squaw Valley location offering approx. 20 platforms connected by 15 bridges, 6 zip lines and the 50' Alpine Tower climbing structure. Tahoe Treetop has courses for adults, kids 5+, and team building groups. Hours of unforgettable, super-fun activity for the whole family!

9. Catalina Island Company

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5.0 based on 1,549 reviews

Catalina Island Company

Catalina Island Company offers land and sea tours including the top-rated Zip Line Eco Tour, brand new Catalina Aerial Adventure, Cape Canyon Expedition, East End Adventure, Inland Expedition, Avalon Scenic Tour, Skyline Drive, Ocean Runner, Flying Fish Tour, Undersea Expedition and Glass Bottom Boat. Other venues include Descanso Beach Club and Island Spa Catalina.

10. La Jolla Zip Zoom Zipline

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5.0 based on 745 reviews

La Jolla Zip Zoom Zipline

Prepare for a great adventure on the Longest Zipline in California. If you are into Extreme Sports or Camping this is the place for you! Pauma Valley is now home to California’s longest zipline, the La Jolla Zip Zoom, which is located on the La Jolla Indian Campground. The foothills of the Palomar Mountain range have been a vacation destination since the La Jolla band of Luiseno Indians, who have lived in the area for thousands of years and are one of five California Luiseno tribes, opened a campground on their reservation there in the 1930’s. Now, in addition to renting a tire tube for splashing down the San Luis Rey river, guests can fly down the scenic zipline reaching speeds of up to 55 mph. About the La Jolla Zip Zoom Plan to spend 2.5 hours on a guided tour that includes four ziplines measuring a total of 6273 feet. The four courses range from 300 feet to 2500 feet in length. The side-by-side lines allow you to experience thrills next to a companion. Technology is state-of-the-art and is safe to zipline even in the rain (though wind and other extreme weather conditions may require cancellation of tours). A good ziplining tour isn’t just about thrills. Guests of the La Jolla Zip Zoom will learn from guides about the Pauma Valley, the La Jolla Indian Reservation and other tidbits. What to Wear Ziplining •Closed-toed shoes that can’t fall off your feet. Flip flops are a no-no •Comfortable shorts or pants •Helmets are provided so there’s no need for a hat •Lots of sunscreen •Sunglasses •A GoPro or other camera that you can attach via a wrist or chest strap (for example) and not worry about dropping or banging it on something It is also advisable to tie long hair back so that it’s not in your face at 55 mph. La Jolla Zip Zoom provides all equipment. Good to Know •Riders can be any age as long as they are between 65 – 275 lbs in weight and at least 48″ tall •Bookings can be made online (check for group discounts)

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