Long Beach Parasailing Guides
Everything we get
asked on the boat.
Written by the crew who fly Rainbow Harbor every day: what the flight is actually like, when to go, and what else is worth your time along the waterfront.
Who a parasail flight is perfect for, how to make a day of it, and how our gift cards work. They never expire.
Read the guide →The whole boat for up to 12: team outings, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties. What’s included, pricing and planning tips.
Read → Start here · First timers What to expect on your first flightFrom check-in at Rainbow Harbor to touchdown on the deck, step by step: what the crew does, what you do, and what 800 feet actually feels like.
Read → Before you book Parasailing weight and age limits175 lb to fly solo, 175–500 lb combined for two or three, age 5 and up, and what happens when your group doesn’t fit one pairing.
Read → Families Is parasailing safe for kids?Why flying with a parent solves the nerves, what keeps the flight gentle, and how to tell whether your child is ready.
Read → Planning The best time to parasail in Long BeachWe fly year-round. Why the first departures get the calmest water, what June Gloom means for the view, and when to book.
Read → The area Things to do near Shoreline VillageThe Aquarium of the Pacific, the lighthouse, the Queen Mary and the harbor walk: a full day built around a morning flight.
Read → Visiting from LA Parasailing near Los AngelesLong Beach is about 25 miles from downtown LA. How to get here by car or train, when to fly, and what it costs.
Read →Done reading? Go fly.