SFO → CIC

Mount Diablo

A prominent 3,849-foot peak that serves as a landmark for the entire East Bay region.

Sacramento Skyline

The capital city is often visible to the east as the plane tracks north through the valley.

Sutter Buttes

Known as the world's smallest mountain range, these ancient volcanic remnants rise abruptly from the flat valley floor.

Sierra Nevada Mountains

Breathtaking views of the high peaks to the east, often covered in snow during winter and spring months.

Bidwell Park

One of the largest municipal parks in the US, visible as a massive green belt during the descent into Chico.

San Francisco Skyline

Aerial view of downtown San Francisco and the iconic Transamerica Pyramid shortly after takeoff.

Golden Gate Bridge

Distant but clear view of the bridge and the Marin Headlands to the west on clear days.

San Pablo Bay

The northern extension of the SF Bay, showing the wetlands and the mouth of the Petaluma River.

Northern Coastal Range

Rugged, rolling hills that divide the fertile Central Valley from the Pacific coastline.