PSP → SFO

San Jacinto Peak

Rising 10,834 feet immediately after takeoff, providing a dramatic contrast to the desert floor.

Monterey Bay

The deep blue crescent of the marine sanctuary is often visible as the plane turns toward the peninsula.

Santa Cruz Mountains

Dense redwood forests and rolling ridges that separate the Pacific Ocean from the Silicon Valley.

Pacific Coastline

Stunning views of the cliffs and beaches along San Mateo County during the northern descent.

Stanford University

The iconic Hoover Tower and red-tiled roofs of the campus are visible on the final approach path.

Mount San Gorgonio

The highest peak in Southern California, often snow-capped during the winter and spring months.

Central Valley

A vast patchwork of agricultural fields and orchards stretching across the heart of California.

Mount Hamilton

The summit features the Lick Observatory, standing out against the brown rolling hills of the Diablo Range.

Cargill Salt Ponds

Vibrant, multi-colored evaporation ponds in the South Bay that create a surreal landscape before landing.

Dumbarton Bridge

The southernmost bridge crossing the San Francisco Bay, marking the entrance to the SFO landing corridor.