Silicon Valley Skydiving is a skydive center in California and a member of the United States Parachute Association (USPA).

Silicon Valley Skydiving, former Skydive Hollister, opened its doors in 1984 as Adventure Center Skydiving and has served the San Francisco, San Jose and the entire Bay Area ever since. Offering tandem jumps, AFF, jump tickets, gear rentals, and various skills coaching and training, we are the only USPA Skydiving Training Center 1h drive from San Francisco and less than 30 minutes drive from San Jose. Sandwiched between San Jose and Monterey Bay, you can see the ocean and coastline, Sierra Nevadas, Santa Lucia Mountain Range, and perhaps even the Golden Gate Bridge! Maybe.

WE LOVE TRAINING AFF STUDENTS TO GET THEIR LICENSE. We have Accelerated Freefall students jumping and graduating with us almost every weekend, going on to earn their A-license with us and beyond. Here’s more info on our different AFF packages and their prices.

Unlike other tandem-oriented DZs, we love fun jumpers! Jump tickets to 13,000 feet are $32, and we also offer gear rental if you don’t have your own rig (rentals are first come first served, and AFF students get priority, so get here on time!). Skills need work? Yeah, we have coaches! Call us to make sure: 1-800-FUN-JUMP

PRICING:
– Jump Tickets = 32 USD
– Tandem Jumps = 228 USD

OUR AIRCRAFT:
– PAC 750XL

JUMP LOCATION:
– San Martin Airport
LAT: 37.0815833
LNG: -121.5968056
Airport ICAO: E16

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Soy A.

1 Reviews

Recomiendo extensa y encarecidamente que te des el gusto de disfrutar …

March 22, 2024 12:19 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Recomiendo extensa y encarecidamente que te des el gusto de disfrutar esta increíble experiencia aquí en este lugar. Fué sencillo el proceso de reservacion en línea y todo el equipo muy amable guiándote por teléfono hasta que llega el gran día. Me toco un experto en skydiving MarQi que me atendió en español estuvo super cool la buena vibra , las instrucciones sencillas , me hizo sentir segura. Este fué mi primer salto un buen regalo de cumpleaños. Que sentí ? Me sentí viva ?? libre, todos mis nervios, ansiedad y preocupación desaparecieron en el salto al ver esa hermosa vista. Sin duda volvería a repetir pero esta vez desde lo más alto. Diviertete – via

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kumba s.

1 Reviews

Whatey amazing feel , felt like top of the world, crazy free fall.…

March 18, 2024 8:05 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Whatey amazing feel , felt like top of the world, crazy free fall. – via

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Vaibhav D.

1 Reviews

We booked sky diving for 8th March afternoon 12 pm slot. It was an ama…

March 12, 2024 12:56 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

We booked sky diving for 8th March afternoon 12 pm slot. It was an amazing experience with Edu, my instructor. He made sure I had an amazing time and got my pictures and videos through out.
If you are interested you may book with them. It’s an 5 star experience.

And as I read previous comments and reviews I’d like to share my thoughts-
1. Super landing very smooth touch down and technique.
2. Booking process was smooth and easy.
3. Use google maps to find the location, Apple Maps will bring you a mile before the place.
4. Crazy experience jumping from 13,000 ft
5. Very good instructors
6. Photos and videos were shared on time

2 feedbacks from my experience –

1. I understand the weather and its implications on the jumps so this is not a negative comment but just a feedback. Also, it has already been mentioned about the approximate total time it would take.
My booking was at 12 and we had to wait 2 hours before we got into the safety gear. Which is totally fine since we had the timeline communicated. But it kinda kills the excitement and the long wait gets tiring.

2. Idk if it’s important to mention but I wasn’t aware while you jump, your mouth gets super dry since it’s open or maybe mine was, It gets so bad, that you actually struggle. My advice would be to drink water before you get on the plane. That would ensure a comfortable jump.

Nonetheless, I would definitely come back again and this time maybe for the sky diving course. Once again thanks to my instructor Edu for keeping it fun and safe.
Cheers
Vaibhav – via

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Dan R.

1 Reviews

Awesome these people know what they are doing, make you feel comfortab…

March 11, 2024 2:16 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Awesome these people know what they are doing, make you feel comfortable for your first time. Can’t wait to do it again.
Dan Reynolds – via

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Angie G.

1 Reviews

Excelente experiencia muy profesionales…

March 10, 2024 8:59 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

Excelente experiencia muy profesionales – via

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Jahdiel S.

1 Reviews

Had a great first-ever dive with Gustavo!…

February 13, 2024 1:51 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

Had a great first-ever dive with Gustavo! – via

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Matt &.

2 Reviews

Silicon Valley Skydiving exceeded all expectations, delivering an exhi…

December 19, 2023 8:53 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Silicon Valley Skydiving exceeded all expectations, delivering an exhilarating adventure from start to finish. The staff’s friendly demeanor and expert guidance made the entire process a breeze. Surprisingly affordable, the low cost of entry didn’t compromise on safety or the thrill factor.

The seamless check-in, professional instructors, and breathtaking views of Silicon Valley set the stage for an unforgettable tandem jump. Silicon Valley Skydiving truly offers a top-notch experience for thrill-seekers on any budget. – via

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Alex E.

1 Reviews

The jump and the staff were awesome! Even was happy about everyone in …

December 17, 2023 5:38 PM

2.0^{/ 5}

The jump and the staff were awesome! Even was happy about everyone in the plane, how everyone was bumping fist before the jump. A wonderful first time experience! for me and my daughter. However, we pay an extra $119 (each) for the the video and photo, so a total $238. They told me that it will take 48 hours to receive it in my email. I am currently still waiting and it’s been a whole week. WHERE ARE MY VIDEOS AND PHOTOS!! – via

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Matthew P.

1 Reviews

First of all, the location is pretty straightforward and if you follow…

December 7, 2023 2:39 AM

4.0^{/ 5}

First of all, the location is pretty straightforward and if you follow Google Maps, you’ve nothing to worry about. Just remember to bring some snacks and water together with you, in case there’s a long waiting time. There’s a public restroom prepared with an allocated sitting area. Nothing fancy, but modest enough. The whole process took me about 1.75 hours from land to sky, which is neat for me as their website mentioned an expected required time of 3 hours. Don’t forget to bring physical cash if you want to save on some cash. It’ll be an extended hefty price if you don’t find the experience worth it.

*Ranting: My tandem instructor (For the sake of his image), Ki was a little too passive. He is probably one of the most experienced instructors with (1000+ of jumps) but he is just too ignorant towards customers’requests. All I ask is to teach me something that I can bring home as a memory, but it was rejected with the word ” Just trust me, and you will be fine, no need to ask more questions”. Paraphrased. Well, I initially did trust but it gradually depreciated. Stop constantly demand your customers to place their life on you. My advice: Be more responsive and show some care for your customers paying $497 (Without tips) for this experience – That’s including 18,000 feet, all the possible video & camera options. Other staff members were really friendly and polite, just you ruining a good jump. There’s more to it, but I would not say more.
Can’t you just spare a minute explaining what’s happening? ?? Awful start for me, but I went with him anyway because I did not want to stir anything up. Peeps, know what’s the worst part? Most (70%) of the videos and images captured would have his face and body inside. So, if you’re in my case, request for a switch prior to boarding the plane.

*Returning back
Pay attention to your instructors’ vague briefing because you do not want to be clueless in the middle of the sky. That’s all that you can have.

I jumped in November and if you did 18,000ft, wear thick folks! Because it’s no joke up there. Customers are the only people without a helmet except for safety goggles, meaning to say, bring your neckwear or something to cover your face. I know, you would not be photogenic, but better comfy than suffering during free falling. There’s no jumpsuit available even if you want to rent one. Make sure to bring your own pair of thermal gloves for extra warmth. This is provided but I would rather use my own. This is important, search for “Equalize your ears”, nothing was mentioned in the briefing but fortunately for me, my underwater diving knowledge helped this time.

Last but not least, check your breath, otherwise a faint odor would present coming from your back. A silent gas would haunt you. And yes if you do tandem, you would be so close to your instructors thigh that you can feel the emitted heat.

Best of luck people, it’s not the jump that I feared, it’s the fear that arises from a diluted once in a lifetime opportunity due to human interactions. – via

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Clayton R.

1 Reviews

Awesome experience! Definitely recommend!…

January 4, 2023 10:54 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

Awesome experience! Definitely recommend! – via

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Sydnie

1 Reviews

I had such a great time skydiving here! The staff …

January 2, 2023 7:07 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

I had such a great time skydiving here! The staff at Silicon Valley Skydiving were so professional, safe, and fun, and made sure everyone who was diving felt comfortable and excited. I got to witness beautiful aerial shots from the plane and definitely would like to go again! – via

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eze E.

1 Reviews

Very experienced instructors. Best experience I’ve…

December 28, 2022 3:22 AM

5.0^{/ 5}

Very experienced instructors. Best experience I’ve ever had. Totally worth it – via

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BHS R.

1 Reviews

One of the most exhilarating experiences of my lif…

December 27, 2022 12:57 PM

5.0^{/ 5}

One of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. Professional , experienced and knowledgeable staff. A+ This was my first time jumping, next time I will bring my son and we will jump with Silicon Valley Skydive – via

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