Jump off a perfectly good cliff—harnessed to a paraglider hovering over you—at Torrey Pines Gliderport. The gliderport’s location, perched above the Pacific, makes the leap spectacular and memorable, say most first-timers, who immediately want to go again. The La Jolla venue offers tandem flights for both paragliding and hang gliding, which last around 20-25 minutes or longer, if the breezes blow the right way. The tandem paragliding flight is $175. The tandem hang-gliding flight (typically done in spring, when the winds are stronger) is $225. The ocean view is free. flytorrey.com

800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr., La Jolla (858) 452-9858