Bungee jumping is an extreme sport where individuals are secured by a body harness and attached to an elastic cord to make death defying free-fall jumps from incredible heights. The Los Angeles area hosts a variety of bungee activities for extreme thrill seekers, amateur variations of the sport and amusement park rides for the less wild at heart. Even if you prefer to just be a spectator, bungee jumping in Southern California offers something for all thrill enthusiasts with breathtaking scenery and nature adventures as well.
Southern California amusement park, Six Flag – Magic Mountain in Valencia offers bungee fans a safe and modest taste of what’s like to bungee jump and hang glide at the same time. Access to the Dive Devil is not included in park admission so you’ll have to pay an additional charge to jump. You can jump with up to three people per ride that are all strapped into individual connected harnesses. You’re lifted 15 stories into the air — about 153 feet — by a crane where you’ll free fall in a swinging motion from elastic cables.
Spectator Bungee Jumping
If you’re in the Southern California area and your more of a spectator bungee enthusiast you can still find — or even participate in — a few thrilling bungee activities and presentations while keeping your feet firmly planted on the ground. If you’re visiting Hollywood you can find shows in parks like Universal Studios or on-site movie locations where portable cranes and bungee equipment is used by stuntmen. Bungee America organizes a number of spectator and interactive bungee jumping experiences including Hollywood film stunts and public exhibitions on various Southern California locations. You’ll also find bungee jumping groups that welcome spectators to join them on hikes to popular outdoor jumping locations.
If you’re in need of bungee jumping professionals and equipment for a business related event in Southern California you can hire bungee jumping companies to completely service your needs. Portable cranes and equipment can be set up on-location with certified instructors and machine operators that will ensure the safety of guests who participate. These services are typically used for Hollywood productions and premiers, publicity stunts, grand openings, festivals, carnivals and corporate events. Bungee America even rents out a reverse bungee ride called the “Rocket Launcher” that slingshots you 100 feet high in only 2 seconds.
“The Bridge to Nowhere” – Bridge Jumping
Extreme thrill seekers, spectators, history and nature lovers alike will enjoy a trip to “The Bridge To Nowhere” in Azusa, California. Jumping or not, you’ll enjoy the company of a group while hiking five miles through the scenic forests of Los Angeles and the breathtaking San Gabriel Mountains. Southern California outdoor adventure company, Extreme Things, organizes weekly group outings to the ancient bridge that once led to a road that was washed away by floods. Jumpers on the outing pay per jump to fall 120 feet off of the bridge over water and stones. Spectators are welcome at no cost and groups sizes typically range from 20 to 30 people.
Equipment And Clothing
If you’re take part in a bungee jumping excursion to the Bridge To Nowhere, whether you jump or not you’re looking at a five-mile hike to and from the parking area so you’ll want to come prepared. Southern California weather is typically warm and dry so sunscreen and water bottles are recommended as well as a bag lunch. In cooler weather, bringing thermoses with warm beverages, rain hoods and warmer clothing is advised. In any weather conditions you should wear closed toe skid-proof shoes to endure the two-hour wooded hike and carry a backpack to accommodate your supplies.
