Paraglide at Elings Park

Santa Barbara, California

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Looking for incredible views of Santa Barbara and a huge rush of adrenaline? Paragliding is for you!

Santa Barbara is known for its incredible terrain. Paragliding at Elings Park is an amazing way to take in the gorgeous local scenery from an entirely new perspective. You’ll get your blood and adrenaline pumping as you challenge yourself to try something new under the watchful, expert eyes of the Eagle Paragliding crew. Make sure you arrive with all the appropriate gear and a can-do attitude. Before you know it, you'll be soaring and things will never be the same again.

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