MRY → PHX

Big Sur Coastline

Rugged cliffs and the Pacific Ocean visible if the flight path tracks slightly south after departure.

Carrizo Plain

The most visible and dramatic section of the San Andreas Fault cutting straight through the landscape.

Joshua Tree

The unique rock piles and distinct high desert flora of the National Park visible from altitude.

Salton Sea

California's largest inland lake shimmering on the southern horizon during the mid-flight segment.

Sonoran Desert

Dramatic saguaro-filled landscapes and rugged mountain ranges during the descent into the Salt River Valley.

Salinas Valley

Verdant agricultural grids known as the Salad Bowl of the World visible shortly after takeoff.

Sierra Nevada

Distant glimpses of the southern snow-capped peaks and the rugged Kern River drainage area.

Mojave Desert

Vast stretches of arid wilderness and unique volcanic cinder cones near the California-Arizona border.

Lake Havasu

The bright blue reservoir of the Colorado River contrasting sharply with the surrounding red desert rock.

Camelback Mountain

The distinct camel-shaped landmark visible during the final northern approach into Sky Harbor.