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Airport Cafe at Kern Valley Airport - Kernville, CA

L05 is a great place to practice mountain flying. Good food and a short trip to the Kern river for rafting. There is also camping on the field.
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Airway Cafe - Porterville, CA
Really great experience for any traveler. Good service and food every time. Lot's of flying memorabilia on the walls and ceiling. There is also a nice pilot shop in the terminal building.
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Annia's Kitchen - El Monte, CA
Annia's Kitchen is great! It's an nice airport restaurant with good service. The also have many townspeople who seem to like it too. Also on sundays, the El Monte Airport has a Vintage/Classic Aircraft Display day on the 4th Sunday of every Month.
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Borrego Springs, CA

Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce Submitted by Mike on 10/29/2009

San Diego County's Desert Resort Community in the Heart of the Anza Borrego Desert. Official Chamber of Commerce Website with airport information.
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Aviation Museum of Santa Paula - Santa Paula, CA

Aviation Museum of Santa Paula Submitted by Mike on 10/30/2009

Every First Sunday of the month, please come out to visit our Museum! Local aviation history comes alive on First Sundays. Our Chain of Hangars are open to explore from 10am until 3pm.
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Bald Eagle Aviation, Inc - Columbia, CA

There was a lot to see within easy walking distance form the airport, and we had the best dinner ever at a local restaurant - Pete''s Cafe. There were other good places to eat as well - we had another dinner at the local restaurant - Jardin''s, but the meal at Pete''s was off the charts!!! Price and quality - both great!! Hot showers and electric outlets in the bathrooms! Submitted by Linda on 8/17/2009

Fly-in to Columbia Airport and camp on the airport, stroll to the historic Gold Rush town of Columbia, take a scenic flight over Yosemite, fish and water-ski in nearby New Melones Lake, or take a white-water rafting trip. Fly-in and join us for our annual Father's Day weekend Fly-in!!
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Big Bear Airport - Big Bear, CA

Flying through the pass at 10,000ft to enter the Big Bear traffic pattern from the East. Few airports have such a grand entrance. Submitted by sstolarik on 2/22/2009

High altitude airport ski resort. Hiking and several good restaurants in the area.
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Castle Air Museum - Atwater, CA
The Castle Air Museum is located the old Castle Air Force Base. See some of the best vintage aircraft restorations around. Go to Trajean FBO and ask about transportation to the air museum. Adults: $10.00, Seniors (60 & up): $8.00, Youths 6 - 17: $8.00, Children 5 & under (with paid adult): Free. Active Duty Military Personnel (with I.D.): Free. Driving time is approximately one hour from Fresno, two hours from Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco. Castle Air Museum is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, adjacent to Castle Airport. Driving time is approximately one hour from Fresno, two hours from Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco.
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Catalina Airport - Avalon, CA

Catalina Island Submitted by Mike on 10/30/2009

Great "Fly In" Getaway. Fly to AVX, Catalina "Airport in the Sky". Owned by pilots. Discounts to pilots. The airport is located in the center of the Island, at 1602 feet elevation.Its single 3250 foot runway is able to accommodate most small planes. Be sure and check out the Hotel Catalina.
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Central Coast California - Santa Maria, CA

Santa Maria Airport Hotel Submitted by Dave on 9/19/2009

Fly in to the central coast and experience breath taking views of the pacific ocean and the award winning wineries. The Radisson is a great host hotel to aviators located on the tarmac allows pilots to taxi to the back door of the hotel and walk in. Request a airport view to see your plane on the tarmac.
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Chino Airport - Chino , CA

Chino Airport Submitted by Mike on 10/29/2009

Chino Airport (CNO), formerly known as Cal Aero Field, is a general aviation reliever airport, which serves private, business, and corporate tenants from Southern California. Chino Airport is situated on 1,100+ acres and features three runways: 4,858' instrument runway, 7,000' non-precision runway, and a 4,419' non-precision cross-wind runway. The Airport is conveniently located 3 miles south east of the City of Chino and is situated minutes from Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Chino Airport is rich with history; rooted back to the early 1940's when the airport was home to the Cal Aero Cadets. The Airport has transformed from a training facility for the war effort into a major economic engine for the Southern California region. Chino Airport has over 600 based aircraft, 100 businesses, 2 aircraft museums, the ever popular Flo's Cafe, and 345 days of VFR weather. With room to grow, Chino Airport is your flight to opportunity.
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Cloverdale - Cloverdale, CA

Cloverdale area in fall Submitted by tscott on 1/1/2008

The heart of the Califorina wine country. This quaint little town is minutes to the Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Russian River appalachian and Mendocino County wine area. Many nice B&B's and brand new hotels. Airport has cheap fuel. Can call city bus to pick-up at airport or arrange pick-up from B&B. Enterprise Rent-a-car in town. Many area limo services conduct wine tasting tours.
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Flabob Airport - Riverside/Rubidoux, CA

Welcome to Flabob! Submitted by Roy on 10/30/2009

Flabob Airport is one of the older airports in America 1925. I has long been Internationally famed as a paradise for homebuilders, antiguers, and all those devoted to sport, recreational and family aviation. Since 2000 it has been owned by Thomas Wathen Foundation, a non-profit corporation dedicated to historic aviation preservation and aviation education of young people and the public generally. Flabob is known for it's friendly denizens and welcomes all visitors. It's tower-free, 3200 foot runway is just west of Riverside, California, under the slopes of historic Mt. Rubidoux.
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French Valley Cafe - Murrieta/Temecula, CA
French Valley Cafe on the field. Good food and at decent price. Generally have good fuel prices, too.
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Fresno Chandler Executive Airport - Fresno, CA
Main runway, taxiways and public ramp just re-paved. 3,600' now available for take-off. New aviation-themed restaurant just opened in historic airline terminal (airlines now operate at Fresno-Yosemite Int'l) -- open 0700-1500 Tues - Sat. Fresno Airparts (see first page of any Trade-a-Plane) and AirBolt across parking lot from terminal. Seven FBOs offering the gamut of products and services. Two fuel sellers.
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Georgetown Airport - Georgetown, CA

Georgetown Airport Submitted by Mike on 10/30/2009

Best Kept Secret in the Sierra's. Set in the foothills of the Northern California Sierra Mountains with pine trees and blue skies. Beautiful turn of the century B&B in town, local motels and cute shops/antiques.
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Golden Cantina - Rosamond, CA
The Golden Cantina has excellent food was and service. Enjoyed a great view as well. Anyone who likes to fly and eat will love this place!
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Half Moon Bay Airport - Half Moon Bay, CA

Great stop if transiting the coast. Onfield is the 3-0 Cafe parking adjacent to the restaurant, literally a 30 sec walk, which alone makes KHAF worth visiting note - closes by early afternoon, plan on no later than 2p; if you're into burgers, I personally recommend the B-17 Burger. Lots of visiting student traffic from KPAO and KSQL, especially southeast of the field, so keep your eye out. Straight-in's under VMC not encouraged due to noise abatement; plan for crossing overhead before dropping into the right downwind for Rwy 30 left for Rwy 12. Submitted by Alexis Esguerra on 4/13/2009

Great location just west of San Francisco Bay, right on the coast. Delicious breakfast served at the diner on the field. Short walk to the marina and some really good restuarants or just take a walk on the beach.
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Harris Ranch - Coalinga, CA
Pamper yourself with a stay at the Harris Ranch Inn Restaurant. Designed as an oasis where travelers might stop, rest and enjoy the bounty of their harvest, Harris Ranch is an international showcase for homegrown Harris Ranch Restaurant Reserve Beef, fruits and vegetables. Airport has a somewhat short and narrow runway. Be sure and visit the gift shop.
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Hollister Municipal Airport - Hollister, CA
GREAT place to fly into. Little hole in the wall restaurant called the Ding-A-Ling Cafe (831-637-1566). Outside dining, reasonable prices and nice people. The airport has some of the neatest old planes in open hangars which you are welcome to check out and take pictures. Runway is long and in great shape - just be aware of the glider traffic and make sure to give the landing gliders priority. Check out Gavilan Aviation for fuel and other services.
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Inyokern Airport - Inyokern, CA
Restaurants, nearby museums, lodging, fun stuff!
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Kern River Inn Bed and Breakfast - Kernville, CA

This is a delightful 5 bedroom house overlooking the Kern River, which is just across the road as it cuts through the peaceful little town of Kernville. Submitted by Richard on 4/10/2009

Cute house, very comfortable and feels like a home. Located on directly on the river. Very comfortable rooms too. It's also near the main downtown area and across the street from the Kern River. A plentiful choice of good restaurants within walking distance. Wifi available.
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Kern Valley Airport - Kernville, CA

This is the view facing south from inside the campsite area. There are plenty of tiedowns adjacent to the camping. Submitted by Dan on 1/29/2003

This is a wonderful little airport between Bakersfeild and Mojave airports, located in the mountains and around 2800 ft long. You can rent a airport car to relive 1963 all over again. You got the mighty Kern River to the North and Lake Isabela.
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Los Baños Municipal Airport - Los Baños, CA

A twin engine aircraft descends onto the runway at Los Banos California's Municipal Airport. The airport which is locally owned and operated provides a great place for visitors to the area to 'drop in' and enjoy the food and culture in Los Banos. While the airfield is considered small by some standards, air travelers will find a very local and welcoming feeling to it. Plenty of facilities for dining and shopping are within walking distance as are hotels and motels for pilots that wish to stay overight and find lodging in Los Banos. Submitted by David on 10/24/2009

With-in Minutes of Ryans Place (Restaurant), Shopping at Town and Country Supermarket, Jc Penney, McDonalds Restaurant, a Bank. More Places in town. Basque Restaurant - Woolgrower s Exchange(by Taxi in five minutes). It's a good place to visit for any reason or Wx in Motel is one mile away. San Luis Reservoir for watersports and fishing is 10 miles away.
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Mak's Landing Cafe - Fresno , CA
Replaced the Runway Cafe. New management, new decor and new, gourmet menu. Spotless and good prices. Open 0600 'til 1500 weekdays.
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Maniac Mike's - Upland, CA

Maniac Mikes Cafe Submitted by Mike on 10/30/2009

Great place to stop for breakfast and lunch. Close to the runway for plane watching.
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Mariposa-Yosemite Airport - Mariposa, CA

Mariposa-Yosemite Airport entrance Submitted by Mike on 10/30/2009

Closest airport to the front gate of Yosemite National Park. Runways 08-26 are 60'wide x 3310'long. Car rental with advanced reservation. Office hours Dec.-March 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m./April - Nov.8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 24 hr. cardlock fuel island. 5 clicks on 122.7 (CTAF) turns on runway lights. Overnight tiedown $4.00
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Mile High Cafe - Hesperia, CA

Inside and outside Dining in Clean Desert Air with a view of Planes and Trains. Great burgers and salads. Very friendly staff. Check out the Menu!
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Mojave Airport/Spaceport - Mojave, CA

Mojave Space and Airport Submitted by Jim on 5/5/2009

First Inland Spaceport! Mojave Airport/Spaceport is home to Scaled Composites; BAE Systems; Calspan Bicycle Works; XCOR Aerospace; and Masten Space Systems. Described in the latest issue of Popular Science as the New Area 51. Mojave Air Spaceport - world renowned flight research center hosting the latest and most advanced aeronautical designs. You can visit Legacy Park where the Rotary Rocket Roton sits on display and every third Saturday the Mojave Transportation Museum, Foundation hosts Plane Crazy Saturday! Many aircraft types, including a rocket plane, are on display from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friendly people and a great restaurant - Voyager Restaurant, named by Dick Rutan, who flew around the world in 1986, non-stop and unrefueled in the Voyager Aircraft that was designed by his brother, Burt Rutan. Sit and have breakfast or lunch and watch the airplanes at your table with a view! Voyager now hangs in the Smithsonian Air Space Museum in Washington D.C.! Mojave Air Spaceport - where SPACE IS AVAILABLE!
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Oceano County Airport - Oceano, CA

Tiedowns are conveniently adjacent to the campsites. Submitted by Jake Phillips on 1/30/2003

Oceano has a great little campsite adjacent to the tiedown area. Very "upscale" as far as camping goes, because they have running water, coin-op showers and laundry, and flushing toilets. Not to mention...nearby there are tons of restaurants, a handful within easy walking distance.
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Perris Valley Skydiving & Bombshelter Restaurant - Perris, CA

Perris Valley Airport is an active skydiving facility with the amenities of a resort. Stay to the West side of the field at all times. Call in on the unicom on 122.7. Use right traffic for 15 and left traffic for 33. We will direct you to transit parking so you can enjoy our facilities, including our famous Bombshelter Bar & Grill, swimming pool or join us for a skydive. CAll 1800Skydive if you have any further questions.
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Pine Mountain Lake Airport - Groveland, CA

On final... Submitted by Sara on 10/30/2009

Corsair Cafe on field. Pvt. homesites on taxiways. Lodge with pilot owned Bed and Breakfast 4 miles from A/P(trans provided). 25 miles from Yosemite. 209.962-4541. Recreation at PML includes golf, tennis and horseback riding; WW rafting nearby.
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Pine Mountain Lake Airport Hotel Charlotte - Groveland, CA

Hotel Charlotte in Groveland, on the way to Yosemite National Park. Great rates and oodles of free stuff for the Spring season. Submitted by Dave on 8/24/2009

Hotel Charlotte is a BB Hotel in the authentic Gold Rush era town of Groveland, and we offer transportation to and from the Pine Mountain Lake Tuolumne County airport for our hotel guests. We will also transport our hotel guests to and from the public golf course at Pine Mountain Lake. We have Traditional Rooms for 1 or 2 persons, or Large Rooms for 2 to 3 persons, and Family Suites for 2 to 5 persons. All rooms have an en suite bathroom with shower, many rooms have classic claw foot tubs too, and all rooms have TV. High speed internet computer and WiFi in the parlor are free for hotel guests, and a buffet style scrambled egg, sausage, and pancake breakfast is included in the rate for all guests. In addition to the hotel, we offer Vacation Rental properties as well, which can sleep from 4 to 30 people, within walking distance of the Pine Mountain Lake golf course.
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Santa Monica Airport - Santa Monica, CA

The Santa Monica Airport Submitted by Linda on 10/30/2009

Great place to watch planes fly out. The Typhoon Restaurant has great food, as well as the Spitfire Grill.
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Santa Ynez - Santa Ynez, CA

Santa Ynez Airport Submitted by Fred on 10/31/2009

Head to Santa Ynez for an amazing wine tasting trip. Fly into KIZA where you can rent a car for around $30, get a cab though there seem to be very few around or walk to town which is less than 1/2 a mile away. Stay at the Edison Street Inn. Built in 2005, this BB is charming, luxurious and reasonably priced. Be sure to make reservations in advance. Rent bikes 1 block away from Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, though they are a bit pricey at $35 for half a day. There are a ton of local wineries to bike to, Roblar and Beckman being a couple of my favorites. After a long day of biking and drinking...I mean tasting, head back to the Inn for some relaxation before dinner at Vinyard House. It's a block from the Inn and serves an exceptional menu. The next morning you'll have your complimentary breakfast that came with your room reservation - a real breakfast, not one of those continental deals. Then do it all over again. Little story - this past weekend my girlfriend and I left the Edison to walk a 1/2 mile back to the airport. Larry, the Inn's owner, found us a couple of blocks from the Inn and insisted on giving us a ride...a real gentleman.
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Shelter Cove Airport - Shelter Cove, CA

Shelter Cove Airport Submitted by Dave on 10/31/2009

An awesome get away location on the Lost Coast. Park and camp or stay in one of many B&B's or motels. Restaurants and lodging within walking distance. Bring your golf clubs which is within walking distance of the airport. Managers of the local motels are willing to loan a vehicle for short trips. If going to the Chart House Restaurant on a day trip, call ahead, they sometimes close without notice. For additional information on the Shelter Cove Airport, click here.
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Skidmarks Cafe - Apple Valley, CA
Great place to get a good breakfast. They also have BBQ ribs, and homemade pies! Good service and reasonable prices. The Cafe is in the terminal of the Apple Valley Airport.
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Sky Kitchen Cafe - San Carlos, CA

Sky Kitchen Cafe Submitted by Fred on 10/31/2009

Great salads, burgers, fries, and sandwiches. Very Active Airport, always something going on.
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Surprise Valley Hot Springs - Cedarville, CA

Surprise Valley Hot Springs Submitted by Michael on 10/31/2009

Surprise Valley Hot Springs is a destination getaway with pilots in mind. FLY-N-SOAK packages start at $110 and include one 30 minute therapeutic massage,courtesy car,one or two night room accommodations. All villas include kitchen and private mineral springs.
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The Apple Shed Restaurant - Tehachapi, CA

The Apple Shed Restaurant Submitted by Mike on 10/31/2009

Great food, Turky pot pie on Thurs-Fri. Excellent. Nice gift shop. 3 blocks from the airport.
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The Elephant Bar - Santa Barbara, CA

The Elephant Bar Submitted by Frederic on 10/31/2009

A great restaurant and excellent food. There are many vacant parking areas on the east side of the airport. Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday. 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Friday and Saturday.
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The Furnace Creek Inn Ranch Resort - Death Valley, CA

The Furnace Creek Inn Ranch Resort Submitted by Sam on 10/31/2009

The resort is surrounded by the beauty and mystery of the Death Valley. The Resort features a concrete, 3,040 foot by 70 foot, lighted airstrip, ideal for private or chartered planes.
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