Torrey Pines Gliderport was established in 1930 and is the home to hang gliding, paragliding, radio-controlled model sailplanes, and full-scale man-carrying sailplanes. It is a National Landmark of Soaring of the National Soaring Museum, a San Diego City Historical Site (#315), a Model Aviation Landmark of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (#1 in the nation), and is listed on both the California Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. It is commonly referred to as the "Kitty Hawk of the West."
Many aviation pioneers have flown at Torrey Pines, including Charles Lindbergh (for whom San Diego's Airport is named), Woody Brown, Hawley Bowlus, Bud Perl, Bill Beuby, John Robinson, Dick Essery, Bill Ivans, Helen Dick, Richard Johnson, and Paul McCready. There is something going on year-round since the winds don't recognize any specific season to come in off the ocean and rush up the 350-foot sandstone cliffs. If the following slide show does not work on your computer, click here to watch it at slide.com.
The Torrey Pines Gliderport has an enviable location just across the street from the University of California at San Diego, right next to the Torrey Pines Golf Course where the 2008 U.S. Open was held and right above Blacks Beach, one of the world's best clothing-optional beaches.
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