SMF → SNA

San Francisco Bay Area

On clear days, look west early in the flight to see the hazy outline of the Bay and the Coastal Range.

The Grapevine

A clear view of the Interstate 5 winding through the Tejon Pass as you transition into Southern California.

Los Angeles Basin

A sprawling panoramic view of the San Fernando Valley and the massive urban expanse of LA.

Pacific Coastline

The blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean and the curve of the Santa Monica Bay appearing on the horizon.

Port of Long Beach

Massive container ships and the industrial landscape of the harbor visible during the base leg of the approach.

Sierra Nevada Range

Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped High Sierra peaks to the east during the cruise phase.

Central Valley Farmland

An intricate geometric patchwork of orchards and fields stretching across the San Joaquin Valley.

San Gabriel Mountains

Rugged, high-altitude terrain that marks the northern boundary of the Los Angeles Basin.

Inland Empire Sprawl

Dense urban views of Ontario, Riverside, and the logistics hubs of Southern California.

Saddleback Mountain

The iconic twin peaks of the Santa Ana Mountains visible during the final descent into John Wayne Airport.