Channel Islands Helicopters

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Take an adventure in the sky and see the Channel Islands region of California as it was meant to be seen, from a luxurious and fast helicopter!  Our professional helicopter pilots and staff can help make your vacation, birthday, anniversary, or a first date absolutely unforgettable!  Channel Islands Helicopter based out of Oxnard Airport (OXR) offers breathtaking aerial tours highlighting the natural beauty of California's Central Coastline from points in Los Angeles north to Santa Barbara with a focus on the region's stunning beaches and offshore island preserves.  We also provide flight training in the Robinson R22 and R44.

CiHeli is the sole tour operator authorized to fly around the Channel Islands National Park and over Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary including Santa Barbara Island, Anacapa Island, Santa Rosa Island, Santa Cruz Island and San Miguel Island. Whether you are out for our signature Whale & Dolphin Tour, Malibu Surf Tour or the Two Islands Tour; each outing is crafted to deliver the maximum impact and create a truly memorable experience for your budget while keeping safety at the forefront at all times. Visit our Tours Page to schedule today!

Featured: Malibu Tour

This Luxurious tour departs Oxnard Airport and wastes no time heading straight off shore! You'll have the lush orchards and valleys to the left and Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands to your right. This Shoreline flight extends all the way to Point Dume in Malibu and you will be soaring just above the shoreline and above the beaches of Sycamore Canyon, Leo Carillo and Zuma Beach. Sites and Attractions include Channel Islands Harbor, Silverstrand Beach, Point Mugu Naval Base, Malibu Coastline, Point Dume, Santa Monica Mountains and majestic flicss of the Santa Monica National Forest.You will have plenty of time to see Hollywood Star’s Homes from the air, with the thrill of touring the California Landscape by Helicopter.

Weddings In The Sky!

Helicopter Weddings

Here at Channel Islands Helicopters we like to be a part of making memories of a lifetime. One of them is the one that every woman dreams of, the one she can’t wait for - a “marriage proposal” from the man she loves. Well, for one lucky lady this came true in a more imaginable way than ever. - Read More

*If your interested in our wedding package give us a call and we can help coordinate an experience much like this. From cake and pictures to a professionally designed video like Chuck and Judy’s.

Chief Pilot Josh Jones has helicopter flight experience including tours, news gathering, law enforcement, corporate transport, and aerial photography.  In addition to his extensive flight experience Josh has also helped create one the country's only 2 year associate degree programs in aviation technology and is honored by the Mayor of Porterville, CA for exceptional work within the airborne law enforcement program.  At CiHeli the safety of our customers is our number one priority and we take every precaution to ensure our perfect flight record remains unblemished.