Private charter · Santa Cruz, CA
Private jet charter to & from Santa Cruz
Fly private to Santa Cruz for surf culture, redwood forests and a classic seaside boardwalk on Monterey Bay
- WVI
- SJC
- MRY
Price a private flight from Santa Cruz
Fly private in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, without the hub.
- 3
- Airports
- 1
- Passengers
- 349
- Direct routes
Santa Cruz sits at the northern tip of Monterey Bay, where the redwood-covered Santa Cruz Mountains meet the Pacific. It has a strong claim as the birthplace of mainland American surfing, which Hawaiian princes introduced here in 1885, and its surf breaks, including Steamer Lane, remain world famous. UC Santa Cruz occupies a forested campus above town, and the local economy blends the university, tourism, agriculture in the nearby Pajaro Valley and residents who commute over the hill to Silicon Valley.
Highway 17 over the Santa Cruz Mountains is notoriously slow and winding, and the drive from San Francisco can take two hours on a summer weekend. Watsonville Municipal Airport lies about 20 minutes south of downtown, so you can fly in directly from Southern California or the Sierra and avoid the mountain traffic entirely. Visitors come for the Beach Boardwalk, surfing and paddling, walks along West Cliff Drive, the redwoods of Henry Cowell and Big Basin, the wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the seaside village of Capitola.
Airports
Charter to and from Santa Cruz airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Bluebird flies to and from these airports in and around Santa Cruz. You board at a private terminal (FBO), with no airline security lines, and the price is for the whole aircraft.
WVI
Regional airportWatsonville Municipal Airport
Watsonville · KWVI
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,502 ft
SJC
Major airportMineta San Jose International Airport
San Jose · KSJC
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,000 ft
MRY
Commercial airportMonterey Regional Airport
Monterey · KMRY
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,175 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Santa Cruz
When to go. September and October typically bring Santa Cruz’s warmest, sunniest days, after summer mornings that often start in fog. The Boardwalk runs daily in summer and on a reduced schedule in other seasons. Monarch butterflies cluster at Natural Bridges from about October into February. Winter brings rain and big surf, a dramatic time to watch the waves along West Cliff, while spring paints the mountains green.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
California’s oldest surviving amusement park sits on the sand, with the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster and the historic Looff carousel among its rides.
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West Cliff Drive
A paved path follows the cliffs past Steamer Lane, where surfers ride the point break, and the lighthouse that houses the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Just outside Felton, an easy loop trail winds through a grove of towering old-growth coast redwoods along the San Lorenzo River.
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Natural Bridges State Beach
At the west end of town, this beach is known for its rock arch and tide pools, and in fall and winter for thousands of monarch butterflies in a eucalyptus grove.
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Capitola Village
A few miles east, this small seaside village of colorful cottages, restaurants and shops faces a sheltered beach and a fishing wharf.
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Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries
Small wineries in the hills above town produce acclaimed pinot noir, chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, with tasting rooms both in the mountains and in town.
Popular routes
Private flights from Santa Cruz
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Flights to Santa Cruz
Every route from Santa Cruz
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Questions
Flying private in Santa Cruz
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Santa Cruz?
Bluebird flies in and out of Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). Choose the one closest to where you're going; you board at a private terminal (FBO), so there are no airline security lines and you can arrive shortly before departure.
How do I book a private charter from Santa Cruz?
Enter your departure airport, destination, date and number of passengers above. You'll see a price for the whole aircraft, with taxes and fees included. Book our Learjet 60 online, or request a quote for a different size of aircraft and our team sends you a firm price.
How many passengers can fly on a charter from Santa Cruz?
Up to 1 passenger, depending on the aircraft. For a larger group, we source a larger aircraft. You pay one price for the whole aircraft, not per seat.
What are popular private flights from Santa Cruz?
Popular trips include Los Angeles (about ), Las Vegas (about ), Boise (about ), and Portland (about ). Enter any route above to see a price.
Is private charter in Santa Cruz, CA safe?
Bluebird has flown charter under FAA Part 135 since 1985. Our Learjet 60s fly under our own Part 135 certificate, with two pilots on every flight. When we source an aircraft from another vetted Part 135 operator, the operating carrier named on your quote holds operational control.
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