Skydive Monterey Bay

# Skydive Monterey Bay

Skydive Monterey Bay operates from Marina Municipal Airport in Marina, California, positioned just 50 miles south of San Jose and 1 mile from the nearest hotel. The dropzone flies a 2 King Air 200, a twin-engine aircraft with 21 seats, enabling daily jumps year-round with beautiful ocean views over Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz coastline.

The operation runs seven days a week throughout the year, offering both introductory tandem skydives and structured progression training. Tandem skydiving provides the primary entry point for first-time jumpers, while those seeking to earn their own skydiving certification can enroll in the AFF (Accelerated Freefall) program. Tandem Skydiving is also listed as a featured training program alongside AFF, emphasizing the breadth of experiences available.

Facilities at Skydive Monterey Bay include equipment rental and sales, packing services, and rigging services for skydivers who bring their own gear. The operation supports videography, allowing jumpers to capture their experience, and provides Wi-Fi on the ground. The dropzone is part of the Pacific Region and maintains professional standards consistent with USPA membership and oversight.

The coastal California location is the defining feature—jumpers experience freefall against the backdrop of Monterey Bay and its surrounding Santa Cruz mountains, delivering views unavailable at inland dropzones. The proximity to San Jose and hotel accommodations near the airport makes Skydive Monterey Bay accessible for weekend jumpers and visitors traveling to the Central Coast.

Whether pursuing a single tandem jump, working toward skydiving certification through AFF training, or returning as an experienced jumper, Skydive Monterey Bay combines year-round jumping operations, ocean-and-mountain scenery, and full-service facilities in a location convenient to the San Francisco Bay Area.