Skydive Elsinore

I wanted to take the time to give this business a good rating. I did not jump with them but when my girlfriend accidentally bought a package for her and I to jump at this location as opposed to the one we needed, we called and asked for a refund. They promptly and courteously helped us with the refund and were very nice, understanding of our mistake. While I can’t comment directly on their service as jumpers, I can say that the staff was friendly and helpful with no questions asked. Good work!

Easily the most-​overrated thing I have ever done.
The whole day was consumed driving there, waiting 2 hours on the ground at their facility, and driving back home.
For a 45 second freefall with 2 minute 15 second glide back to Earth …

This place is amazing everybody is so friendly and kind and help calm down the nerves. I got dan or Daniel can’t remember but he had UK accent. He was super friendly and made my first jump great I’m so coming back. Five star all the way

This place was amazing! I had my first jump today and the instructors were amazing! They were totally cool and had the whole thing under control. They didn’t make me feel nervous at all. I did the tandem jump and on the way down the instructor was showing me the view and talked to me all about skydiving. I can’t wait to go again!!! They totally got me into sky diving for good. Loved it! Thanks to the great staff for making the experience great! If youre think of sky diving, do it here! You’ll have no Regrets!

Waited 4.5 hours to jump when we had a reservation, one friend had to use a reserve chute, I hit the ground really hard and got all scraped up, AND I’m pretty sure I had my sunglasses stolen from my purse. What an absolute joke. I have been skydiving before and this was by far the worst experience. I will never be back here and I will send all friends to Perris.

Amazing time. Mike was awesome. Everyone was energetic and made us feel comfortable. Was very nervous at first and they made me feel very comfortable. Recommended to anyone willing to try it.

Please don’t be discouraged by the rudeness of the front desk. They are only two girls, and probably well over worked. This place is worth every second of it. Front desk gets 1 star, everything else gets 20 stars.
I went with a friend for the tandem dive. Neither of us had skydived before, and the instructors were the best. My instructor had jumped over 12,000 times, and he let me be very much involved in the process. Taught me how to do a few turns during free fall and let me manipulate the parachute. I felt super safe! The views are awesome!

This review is way overdue. I apologize to the awesome crew at Skydive Elsinore for the delay!
I loved this place so much after my first Tandem jump, I decided to get my AFF ‘A’ License here. Barry was my first instructor that led the ground training and he made everything fun immediately. Every single instructor I got from then on simply followed suit. This is the coolest dropzone to get your A License and you’ll have a great time with everyone there. The skydiving crowd is so chill, and the instructors are all about fun and safety.
The most important thing to remember in your training is safety, so they will drill all safety and emergency procedures in your head. Pay attention because they will fail you on your jump if you do something unsafe.
Also, for the stunts to perform, the instructors don’t really care how good your front/​back flips look, but they do stress that you get your ‘Tracking’ skills down. This is because this can be a life-​saving maneuver. I earned my A License on December 22, 2014 and was the 135^th person to earn their license in 2014.
My suggestion is to go on weekdays and look ahead for windy weather. This dropzone is out in the middle of nowhere so the drive will probably be far. Nothing worse than making a long drive out only to be turned away. If you go on a Sunday, go EARLY! And like everything else, call ahead.
Blue Skies, and ARCH YOUR BACK!

Paul the manager needs to be put on blast. Hopefully the business owner will see this.
I spent $ 468.00 Saturday for my daughter to tandem skydive on her birthday. This included the video and her mom jumping with her. I jumped here with my son and his girlfriend 5 years ago so I didn’t jump. $ 468.00 is a lot of money for a one income household. They had 1:00pm reservations but had to wait 5 hours. That is a long time. Why have an appointment /​reservations at all? What is this, a Doctor’s office? They finally jumped at 6:15pm. I asked Paul if they were offering a partial credit or any type of compensation for having to wait so long. At first he said the old standby, our website says you might have to wait. Then he said that it was insulting that I was even asking. Imagine that!
Three different staff members said that the long wait was due to them being understaffed, that they usually have 12 instructors on Saturdays but that they only had 6. Paul said that it was the weather conditions and that safety was a concern. He stated that they were only down 1 instructor and that there would be no compensation. Since they already have a $ 10.00 per jumper discount structure built in for groups of 5 to 10, he could have thrown me a bone and issued a $ 50.00 credit for 2 jumpers Saturday and 3 jumpers 5 years ago. Or he could have reduced the return tandem dive from $ 129.00 to $ 99.00 with the good probability that he was giving away nothing since who knows if we would have gone back or not. What I can tell you is that my family, my friends, and myself will never go back to a place where the THE MANAGER HAS NO CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS ! I left there with a very bad taste in my mouth. I wonder if the owner likes his manager saving him money this way or if the staff members know they are working for a jerk.

I LOVEEEEE lake elsinore skydiving! I had such an amazing experience from begging to end. The staff is super friendly and we’ll trained. Even the hot dog lady at one of the stands was friendly ha! The person that I jumped with was super careful and always kept asking me if I was okay. He made sure I was comfortable up in the air and he made it an amazing experience. I loved the pictures… skydiving might be a bit expensive but it’s totally worth it and I would do it again. If you’re wanting to skydive, lake elsinore is the place!

Went there for our very first time with a group of friends, total 7 of us! We made a reservation at 1 and then had to wait about 2 hours for all of us to fit in one plane! Everyone here was nice and loved their personalities! They make everything so much fun! Besides me being sick I actually enjoyed it and would definitely do it again
But, if I’m giving this place 3 stars is because we were all excited we got pictures and a video to show back at home!!! when we got home my boyfriend got the wrong usb! We called and they said they’d call us back, well took forever to get a call back, eventually they called back asked for our address and a picture of him so we sent it and so they mailed the «right» one… Once again, it was the same wrong one! so we had to call again so they said they would call back again! Eventually they called back and said they had to refund his money because unfortunately they didn’t record his!
And they uploaded it on YouTube under his name! And the one in the video is a girl, really???
Idk wth happened but just because he got a refund doesn’t mean it’s all ok! It was a one time experience for him and now he doesn’t have shit! Thanks

I have been waiting to write this review for six days now and since then, the number of stars has gone up and down and back up.
I jumped with my dad for my first time and his fifth time. I was incredibly excited and the whole process was great! The waiting around that it involves is a minor setback but totally expected since trading the reviews/​it is the best way to be safe!
I had an amazing instructor, Mike, who had been doing this for 22 years! He said this was his 16,000-something jump. WOW
We purchased the video/​pictures an extra $ 90. (You can’t bring your own GOPRO) They film a short interview with you saying how excited you are and they follow you on the plane and follow you all the way down to the ground with the camera taking video and pictures! You can get your pictures 30 min after you land, which actually turns out to be longer than 30 min sometimes. This wait time is a total drag since you have probably been waiting at the venue since 7:30AM. But its worth it… if your pictures turn out.
What happened for me is that I waited 40 min after the jump for my photos and video on a USB labeled with my name and my instructors name. I took it home (about 2 hour drive) plugged it into the computer to find that it was NOT ME. They were someone else video and pictures! I called them immediately asking if they could email me what was mine and they said they could not do that. (Very rude woman on the phone) After some hassle, they told me to email them the pictures that weren’t mine (along with all this information on what I look like, they wanted pictures, as well as details of my jump) and they could email mine in return. Perfect (I thought) There were multiple emails exchanged before they finally understood the situation. (Seemed like there were multiple people handling the emails/​I kept having to restate why I was emailing them) It took a while for them to find my photos and video but when they did they got back to me and switched up the deal saying they would mail it to me. Okay that was fine as long as I got them… They told me they mailed it to me on a Monday. I was waiting all week. Then I got another email saying «ok now we finally mailed it» that was 5 days after. Not sure if there were two copies sent or what? But there was definitely more than one person handling my problem.
After lots of hassle, I finally received my photos and video in the mail today! And I was praising the Lord that they were actually pictures of ME! The pictures and video turned out great and overall I am so happy with the experience… I think I was just unlucky to have the photo mix along with some poor communication.

I have always wanted to try SkyDiving and this was a great choice of a place to do it. I did a Tandem jump with photos and videos. The entire staff was always very welcoming and friendly. They understand that this can be a very nerve racking experience, and they do everything they can to make you feel comfortable, and you are going to have a blast.
Now this is a very dangerous activity and they make sure you understand what you are getting into. You have to sign two different waivers, as well record yourself stating on camera that you of sound mind and body understand what you are getting into and understand the risks. They then have you watch a 5 minute video where they explain all the things that can potentially go wrong and everything that they do to make sure everything goes correctly. Now after all of the safety briefings and scary video, they get you pumped. You immediately get to watch another video promoting SkyDive Elsinore and the fun you are about to have.
You then get moved into the waiting area while you get queued for your jump. It’s an outdoor patio with a lot of shade, couches, benches, hot dog stand, vending machines, and a giant chess board painted on the floor to keep you busy while waiting. There is also a viewing area to watch people as they come down. This is really the only «terrible» part of the experience (and I use that word very loosely). They advise to expect a 3 — 5 hour wait from check in till you get on the plane, and it can take that long. Book your jump for early in the morning and that will cut the wait time down a lot. They do everything they can to get people onto the plane as soon as they can, and safely. But they have only so many instructors. So I would advise bringing something with you to pass time with.
Once they call your name you get put into the harness and taken through some basic safety instructions. You then get introduced to your instructor that you are going to be strapped to in the jump. My instructor was Steve Horn, and he was a great guy. He went over his personal preference for how to do the tandem jump, and how this will be the safest way for us to jump and the most fun for me.
Probably the most nerve racking part for me is the plane ride. It’s a pretty vertical take off and ride that takes about 10 minutes to get to 12,500FT. This is when things get fun, all the instructors in the plane have big smiles on their faces and it is infectious to get everyone smiling. People were hooting and hollering, high fives everywhere, fist bumps, big smiles, we are pumped! They try not to give you a moment to doubt yourself, because you are gonna have a blast. When you finally get to the door, Steve gave a count 1…2…3 and we are out of the plane.
Within a second of being thrown out of the plane any and all nerves I might have had were gone in a second, and I was free fall through the sky. They will tell you this through out your time at SkyDive Elsinore «That you can not explain the experience» and you really can’t. The wind in your face, the feeling of no gravity, and the look of everything around you. It’s blissful. You fall for about a minute and then the instructor pulls the rip-​code and you get to enjoy a nice 5 — 7 minute parachute ride down. Looking out at everything around you from a birds eye view. This was one of the most relaxing feelings I’ve had even with a harness pulling at my crotch.
Would I do this again. In a heart beat. The whole experience is amazing and like nothing I have done before. I would highly recommend this to any one and everyone. I am already trying to convince a few friends to do it. The only thing that will really hold you back from making this a hobby is the cost. It can get quite expensive. Though I am determined to save up to start working on my AFF training.

165 for a tandem jump, could have been 10 bucks less for group of 5+
Signed up for 730, lots of free jumpers by then so go early to avoid waiting
Don’t let liability waivers and ridiculous legalities stop you from doing this — even if they’re completely skewed (tldr if you die, not their fault, if you sue, you pay for THEIR legal fees)
Sky diving is a fun but pricey experience… pricey as in you get less than a minute of actual free falling/​adrenaline but fun as in you’re friggin jumping from a plane!
I’m scared of roller coasters but this was fine! Not much to be scared before you have to jump out of the small plane that takes you up… wish we had longer to savor the terror but it’s go go go when you’re in the air!
I’d recommend paying more and doing skydiving in a city with other activities… lake Elsinore is pretty dead in terms of things to do. If you’re driving a hour to sky dive, go to SD and explore the city after.
But if you’re around the area, this place was great for a first time. The guy clipped onto the back of me was experienced (1600 jumps) and cared enough to keep telling me «it’s fine mate!» I know it’s fine but when you’re suspended thousands of feet in the air, held onto a guy purely with clips… you gotta be a little nervous. Nonetheless, this was an awesome experience for sky diving and I have no regrets with this place, only with Elsinore itself.

I am a thrill seeks to my core, I love out door sports especially extreme sport! Something anything that challenges me to push my limits of fear exits me. While I put safety first I do like the thrill of putting my life in danger.
I have been to a few skydiving sites and while the experience is all about the same, I do prefer the warm California sun over the chill of the Toronto air.
The staff is well trained and very friendly, very excited about what they do. I really liked the energy which made my jump that much more enjoyable.

Skydiving has been on my bucket list for forever; sadly, not because I am a badass daredevil but to face my fear of heights. So, in 2014 I was finally able to check it off of my bucket list. I loved the amazing high and tingly rush that I got from jumping out of a perfectly safe plane, but I will not do it again.
Once you arrive you will sign the necessary waivers, watch a safety video, and decide if you would like to purchase the video and photos of your jump. During the day I went, there was a lot of down time before and after the jump. Watched 2 groups in front of me board the plane and land safely. About an hour later when it was finally my turn, I got suited up in the harness and did a small commercial for my GoPro video.
The worst and most nerve-​wracking moment for me was the 15 – 20 minute plane ride. I was strapped on tight and already connected to my tandem partner; I started to feel claustrophobic and have a mini panic attack in the tiny plane, but I had to keep smiling because for that darn GoPro video. I watched everyone in my plane jump out before me and once my brain processed how high we really were, my body instantly froze. Thankfully, my partner picked me up like a weightless rag doll connected to his chest and moved me to the edge of the plane.
That 20 seconds or so of free fall is indescribable. My only advice is enjoy that immortal feeling and to keep your eyes open! Once the parachute successfully opens, you will be relieved that you are going to live another day. You gradually float down and this is where you can relax and really enjoy the view. I could go on and on about how amazing this was for me but I think it is something that you have to experience for yourself.
Received my tandem skydive certificate, Skydive Elsinore t-​shirt, and flash drive with my GoPro video and pictures about 20 – 30 minutes after landing. Definitely an unforgettable experience!
*Don’t forget to tip your tandem partner.

I’ve only ever been to 3 Dropzones, but this one just topped my list. With a touch of backcountry atmosphere, I initially felt out of place here, but the friendliness and welcoming environment later made it feel like home.
My first opinions developed with the cheesy way they had me sign the waiver while on video camera. By the time I approached the waiting area that felt like a gold rush mining town and smelled like BBQ sauce, I knew this place felt different, and I wasn’t sure yet if I liked it.
By the time I had spent a couple hours with my AFF instructor, I could tell he legitimately cared about me and my experience. He had videoed my dive with his helmet-​cam, which is not something I had seen from the other dropzone. Being able to re-​live the dive was hugely beneficial to make sure I learned as much from it as I could. I found the overall dive experience to be just as pleasant and exciting as all of my other jumps.
What makes this place different/​BETTER than the others I’ve been to?
Scenery: Makes the parachute ride WAY more enjoyable. It probably helps that I jumped just before sunset :)
The people: Damn it sounds cliché, but people went out of their way to greet me, and they generally seemed happy that I was there.
Atmosphere: It’s hard to objectify this, but my visit didn’t feel just like a transaction like it had at other places. It felt like I was visiting a new family.

I am giving the actual skydiving experience and my tandem partner Marcelo 5 stars! The overall reason for the 2 star rating is because I was overcharged. I initially booked online for myself and boyfriend for one jump each and the video/​photo package for him as well because it was his birthday. When we arrived the receptionist pulled up our reservation and asked me again about the video packages which I told her just for my boyfriend not myself. I had jumped before at another location and didn’t need to spend the extra $ 100 on another video of myself falling through thin air.
While we were getting ready to get in the plane there were several jumpers and two photographers. One was filming me and I told him the video is for my boyfriend not myself and was reassured that the other photographer was filming him not to worry. I was a little confused but assumed they just did a really thorough job with the video compilations. The jump itself was incredible. Amazing views, super safe, and Marcelo really was so awesome to jump with. When the second videographer jumped out at the same time as Marcelo and I, I realized they obviously had made a mistake while trying to upsell the packages. I knew it wasn’t the videographers fault so I didn’t say anything because I felt badly and I’m sure they only get paid per jump. Overall the pictures were cool but it was super frustrating because skydiving is not cheap and I didn’t need unwanted and unnecessary add ons.
I would still recommend diving here just pay attention to what you’re being charged.

(Continued from Original Review) My GOD! The air pushing into you was a knockout punch. I wasn’t afraid of the height, but it was more of the air pushing your body in and your arm feeling very restricted. Matt, my cameraman, was with me all the way. You get a beautiful view of Lake Elsinore and general area with the mountains. It was AMAZING! When Matt, pulled the cord, the chute opens and you’ll get a nice glide to the landing area. You’ll see and hear the next door motorbikes next to the Skydive Elsinore facility. When you land, lift your legs up as much as you can and you’ll slowly glide on the grass as you are stealing second base.
I could not believe it was done and said. I thanked Steve over and OVER! Then I ran over to Michelle and gave her a big hug. At the same time, I made sure I wasn’t going to get knocked over by the gliding patch of another diver. OMG!!! Did I just do what I wanted to do last year?! Yes, I did! What a rush! When it was done, it took almost the whole day for the jump to settle in. Steve told me why he jumps and its truly inspirational. We were going to chat more after I put my harness away.
I was informed to fill out a comment card, get my free T-​Shirt, and wait for the video to process. You’ll get a USB drive with your photos and «THE VIDEO». As a recommended advice, tip your instructor. Steve did a great job! I would recommend him and I hope to have him again. **Sigh** It was said and done. If you are deciding to take the plunge… NOT MARRIAGE, but the dive, I would highly recommend going to Skydive Elsinore without questioning it. Don’t think twice. I am looking forward to coming back since I placed a deposit to make another jump soon. I’ll see you again at 12,500 feet. I don’t think I can Unilocal up there.
You think I write too much? Well, you can call me a Unilocal-​O-​Holic!

Over the past 10 years, I’ve jumped at four different facilities: Skydive Santa Barbara, Skydive San Diego (twice), Skydive Perris, and now Skydive Elsinore. My experience at Skydive Elsinore was quite different from the other places and it came down to one thing: attentiveness!
When I arrived bright and early in the morning, I walked into the main office to check in. I filled out all of the legal documents that states that you and your family cannot take any legal actions against Skydive Elsinore if you are injured or killed. You must sign and initial every line or else you will not be jumping with them! Then you have to stand on the scale to show your true weight so that you are matched with an instructor who is of the proper weight/​height to jump with you. Later, you’ll enter a small room and watch a video that reiterates what their legal documents stated earlier; you jump at your own risk and if there’s a mishap… you know the rest! Afterwards, you are asked to read a statement as they video tape you indicating that you are aware of the risks and that they assume absolutely no medical/​legal responsibilities for you. Finally, you’re given a name tag to attach to your shirt! Don’t lose it because you’ll need it in the end!
The fun part begins at this point! Follow the yellow lines on the ground and you’ll enter a room in which you will be fitted with a harness. Once you have it on, exit through those doors and you’ll be given a crash course on posture for exiting the plane. After that, your instructor will find you.
Here’s where the five star rating came in… I came to Skydive Elsinore with my mother and aunt. By the time that I exited the room with my harness on, they told me that they had already met my instructor and his name is Mike. I was perplexed because I figured that since I was the one jumping out of the plane, he’d come to me first. So they looked over their shoulder and said, «There’s your instructor,» At this point, Mike came over and introduced himself to me. He had goggles in his hand and he said that he noticed that I wore glasses and he brought out two sets of goggles, one to wear over my glasses and another to wear without my glasses. I opted to jump without my glasses! Anyway, when I told him that this was my fifth jump, my eyes lit up because I had a plan! I requested to somersault out of the plane and to have the most awesome jump possible! Ask and you shall receive!!! Mike went over posture and what I had to do to ensure that this trick was executed properly! He stayed with me the entire time and even talked to my family. He told us that he does this full-​time and that this is ALL that he does for a living! He’s been jumping out of airplanes for over 20 years! I felt at ease because he had so much experience behind him so that if anything went wrong, he would ensure that we live through it. Usually, I“m a bundle of nerves throughout the entire process because all that I want is for that parachute to open!!! Mike talked to me the entire time, indicating how high up we were and at what point he’d start connecting the harnesses together etc. We talked the entire time on the plane to the point where I never became nervous! I glanced around and the other two tandems were quiet and their instructors weren’t interacting with them often. It seemed like this was business as usual for them. So the moment of truth happened and yes, we somersaulted out of that plane! It was AWESOME!!! I was given a tour of So Cal from 5,000 feet. You can see Mt. Baldy, Catalina Island, the Pacific Ocean, and so on! Finally, we landed safely and I was jumping for joy! I have never had an instructor who seemed to enjoy what he does for a living with the true intention of making this a memorable experience. Mike was attentive, friendly, professional, and humorous the entire time.
Once you have completed your jump, you go back into the same room in which you received your harness. They’ll remove it for you and ask you what you thought of your experience. Then, remember that name tag that they gave you??? There’s a wall of fame in which all tandems place their name tags on for everyone to see! The wall is full of stickers from countless students! This made it pretty special for myself and other students, I’m sure.
Finally, you’ll return to the main office to receive your certificate and a coupon to return for another jump with a $ 50 discount!!! Then, you’ll go to the Drop Zone store and receive your free t-​shirt, video, and photos (on a flash drive). I highly recommend that you bring a laptop computer with you because you can view your videos and photos while at the facility. They have free wifi so you can upload to your social media outlet of choice. They’ll also upload your video to YouTube for you, if you’d like.
I will be back to use that discount for another jump (number 6 for me) in September, for my birthday. Oh, and I will request that I jump with Mike again because he’s awesome!