SJD → SJC

Land's End

Dramatic granite rock formations at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula immediately after takeoff.

Magdalena Bay

Stunning views of the deep blue lagoons and sandbars famous for whale migrations.

Isla Cedros

A rugged, mountainous island off the central coast of Baja California surrounded by kelp forests.

Southern California Coast

Aerial perspectives of San Diego's harbor and the sprawling beaches of Orange County.

Big Sur

The world-famous meeting of the Santa Lucia Range and the Pacific Ocean, visible if the path is coastal.

Monterey Bay

The massive crescent-shaped bay and the underwater canyon features during the descent phase.

Sierra de la Laguna

The high mountain spine of southern Baja, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding desert.

Vizcaíno Desert

Vast stretches of arid landscape featuring unique volcanic peaks and cactus-filled plains.

Salton Sea

The shimmering surface of California's largest lake, visible if the flight path tracks slightly inland.

San Joaquin Valley

The geometric patterns of California's agricultural heartland stretching toward the horizon.

Mount Hamilton

Home to the historic Lick Observatory, located on the peaks just east of the San Jose valley.