Skydive Santa Cruz, Watsonville

About Skydive Santa Cruz

Skydive Santa Cruz in Watsonville offers tandem skydiving experiences over the California coastline. Visitors board an aircraft for a 20-minute aerial tour over Santa Cruz beaches, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Monterey Bay before exiting at 10,000 feet or higher. The jump includes up to 40 seconds of freefall at 120 mph, followed by a 6-8 minute parachute descent. The operation limits each flight to two students, creating a personalized experience with one-on-one instruction. Skydive Santa Cruz combines instruction and jumps with scenic views of crystal-clear ocean waters, pristine beaches, towering redwoods, and mountain peaks. The facility operates seven days a week and offers both weekend and weekday ocean view skydives. Video and photo packages are available to capture the experience. The operation caters to first-time skydivers seeking an extreme outdoor adventure in the Santa Cruz area.