So Cal Helicopter Tour

This fun company offers an array of airborne adventures that vary by flying time (from 16 minutes to an hour). Whether you’d like to soar above the La Jolla coastline, check out San Diego’s inland or do what So Cal Helicopter calls “The Whole Enchilada,” there’s surely a tour just right for you. And if there’s not, you can reserve a “Custom Tour” where you tell them exactly what you want to see.

Contact number: (619) 980-1224

Location: Gillespie Airport, San Diego, CA 92123

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Hobby Central

Hobby Central is a treasure trove of planes, trains and automobiles. Whether you want to put something together, add to your collection or paint the perfect toy rocket, Hobby Central has it all. This place prides itself on being the largest hobby store in the county and they have garnered quite a fan base during their nine years of operation.

Contact number: (858) 693-0373

Location: 9705 Carroll Center Road, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92126

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