Is an 18-minute helicopter tour worth $200 for Valentine's Day? — featuring Corporate Helicopters of San Diego

In this video: Corporate Helicopters Valentine's Day helicopter tour on Fox 5 San Diego

Corporate Helicopters of San Diego · 9 years ago

How long is the Valentine's Day helicopter tour?

The special Valentine's Day package is an 18-minute flight, which the video describes as long enough to enjoy stunning views without being too time-intensive.

What this video answers

  • How long is the Valentine's Day helicopter tour?
  • Why is this tour so affordable compared to other helicopter tours?
  • Can I do something fancier than just champagne in the air?
  • Will spots still be available for Valentine's Day, or is it fully booked?
  • Where does the helicopter depart from?

At a glance

Length
3 min
Channel
Corporate Helicopters of San Diego
Video from
Feb 2017
Rating
⭐⭐ Great video · 2/2
Best for
Couples seeking an affordable romantic experience or gift; San Diego visitors wanting quick aerial sightseeing
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An 18-Minute Valentine's Day Helicopter Tour Over San Diego

Corporate Helicopters of San Diego offers a romantic aerial experience filmed during a live Fox 5 News broadcast, showcasing an 18-minute helicopter tour over the city at just $199 per couple. The video captures the hosts flying over Del Mar and the surrounding San Diego coastline, offering sweeping views of one of California's most picturesque cities from the air. This experience is designed for couples looking for an affordable alternative to pricier tours, which often cost thousands of dollars.

The tour takes off from the company's base near Kearny Mesa in San Diego, making it convenient for local residents and visitors. Whether you're planning a Valentine's Day surprise or simply want a memorable outing with someone special, this short but scenic flight hits the right balance between duration and budget. The video emphasizes the stunning weather and panoramic views visible during the flight, making it clear why aerial sightseeing appeals to adventure-minded travelers.

Key Moments

What You'll See and Experience on This San Diego Flight

  • Aerial views over Del Mar with crystal-clear weather and visibility of the San Diego coastline
  • The option to add champagne aboard your private helicopter for a romantic touch
  • Extended tour options (30 to 60 minutes) if you want more time in the air
  • Specialty flights that land at wineries in Temecula or Stone Brewery in Escondido for wine or craft beer tastings and lunch
  • Private helicopter tours—your own aircraft, not shared with strangers
  • Same-day or weekend availability during Valentine's Day booking window
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Before You Book Your San Diego Helicopter Tour

  • Duration: The Valentine's Day special is 18 minutes; longer tours of 30 and 60 minutes are also available
  • Price: $199 per couple for the 18-minute tour; specialty flights with winery or brewery visits cost more
  • Availability: Spots fill quickly; the video notes that people were already booking during the broadcast. Fox 5 viewers who call and mention the station will have access through the end of the month
  • Booking: Call (858) 505-5650 or visit CorporateHelicopters.com; mention Fox 5 for extended pricing
  • Private tours: Each couple gets their own private helicopter, not a shared flight
  • Weather: The video showcases perfect flying conditions; be prepared to reschedule in bad weather, though San Diego typically has excellent visibility

Common Questions About Corporate Helicopters' San Diego Tours

How long is the Valentine's Day helicopter tour?

The special Valentine's Day package is an 18-minute flight, which the video describes as long enough to enjoy stunning views without being too time-intensive.

Why is this tour so affordable compared to other helicopter tours?

The video mentions that many helicopter tours cost thousands of dollars, making Corporate Helicopters' $199 price point a remarkable value. The shorter duration (18 minutes) keeps costs down while still delivering memorable aerial views.

Can I do something fancier than just champagne in the air?

Yes. The video showcases specialty tours that land at wineries in Temecula or Stone Brewery in Escondido, where you can enjoy wine tastings, craft beer tastings, and lunch before returning to the air.

Will spots still be available for Valentine's Day, or is it fully booked?

The video indicates that spaces were still available at the time of filming, but the hosts emphasize that people were booking rapidly. If Valentine's Day is full, the company offers the same special throughout the weekend and, for Fox 5 viewers who call and mention the station, through the end of the month.

Where does the helicopter depart from?

Corporate Helicopters operates from a location near Kearny Mesa in San Diego, which makes it convenient for locals and visitors staying in the area.

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Justin’s Take

This video is genuinely helpful because it shows real aerial footage of what you'll actually see, puts an honest price tag on the experience, and makes clear that helicopter tours don't have to drain your bank account. The hosts' enthusiasm feels authentic rather than forced, and the practical details (call number, website, mention Fox 5) give you everything needed to book immediately.

What impressed me most was how the video balances romance with straightforward logistics—you get both the "wow, look at that view" moment and the "here's what it costs and when you can do it" information in one segment. If you've been considering a scenic flight but assumed it was out of reach, this tour absolutely deserves your attention.

Great video · 2 out of 2

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Need a Valentine's Day gift? Here's one she'll never forget: A helicopter tour. Watch this video featuring Corporate Helicopters of San Diego on Fox 5 News.

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RAOUL: What a great way to spend Valentine's  Day... experiencing San Diego from up in the sky! SHALLY: Let's go! Up to the sky,  live in a helicopter with this   very unique and affordable idea  for your valentine. Hello Abby! ABBY: Hello Shally, hello Raoul, hello to  everyone at home. Yes, we have a great idea,  

so if guys at home, you haven't been able to  secure your ideas, your plans for Valentine's Day,   well, I have got the best one. How about taking  an 18-minute helicopter tour of the prettiest   city in all of America? Look at this view guys!  Take a look! We are here over Del Mar. Could we  

have more perfect weather Chrissy? Like, this  is insane! Gorgeous views, 18 minutes for two   hundred bucks. This is usually... there's  lots of tours that you can usually take,   but they're in the thousands of dollars, so can  you imagine for just $200, you could surprise   your girlfriend or your wife, some champagne,  and take her up here. This is all with Corporate  

Helicopters and they're - actually they fly  right near our station in Kearny Mesa. So Mandy   here has been joining us all morning long. Mandy,  thank you so much for this experience by the way. MANDY: Thanks for coming up with us. ABBY: We just have been having so much  fun. Tell us a little bit more about this  

special that you're having, 'cause we've  already had people calling in by the way,   so yeah. Hey guys, especially Raoul!  Ahem! You need to get your calls in,   because people have been booking this thing  already! Okay Mandy, take it away, tell us! MANDY: Yeah! So we have an 18-minute helicopter  tour special available for Valentine's Day,  

it's $1.99 per couple, it's your own private  helicopter tour. So we do have some spaces   left for Valentine's Day, however, if you  guys can't get in on Valentine's Day we're   offering it all through the weekend. And  actually for the Fox 5 viewers, if you call,   mention Fox 5, we're actually going to  offer it through the end of the month.  

That's... if you guys want another  little helicopter... another tour,   you know of San Diego that's a little bit longer  than 18 minutes, we have several tours to offer   they range between 30 and 60 minutes, we even  have winery lunch flights to Temecula and... ABBY: Wait, so wait. We gotta tell  everybody that... this is cool... So,  

you've got this 18 minute one and that's great,   but if you're interested in doing anything  more than that you can go for 30 minutes... MANDY: Ah-huh. ABBY: ...you can go for an hour. And then,  get this Raul, Shally, how about this one?   Forget just having champagne in the helicopter  because you know that's like basic apparently...

RAOUL: Sure, basic. So basic... ABBY: We took this heli... yeah obviously  basic, hashtag basic. What if we took this   helicopter and, depending if you like wine or  beer, you can land at a winery or a brewery,   do a tasting and then hop back in  the helicopter? I know right? That.

MANDY: Yeah, you can enjoy lunch while you're  up there as well and do some craft beer tasting,   you know we fly up to Stone Brewery in  Escondido and we fly up to some of the   wineries up in Temecula as well, where you can  enjoy wine tasting and have some lunch up there. ABBY: Oh yeah! So amazing. So on  that note, with this gorgeous view,  

I'm gonna send it back to you guys in the  studio. This is my office all morning,   don't mind me, but I'm gonna be  hanging out here for a while. RAOUL: Oh I can't blame you,  it's beautiful. Just zoomed   in on where we do our on the road  show for opening day at the tracks SHALLY: It's so beautiful

RAOUL: See that? Del Mar. Thanks Abby. SHALLY: So beautiful. RAOUL: Okay it's Thursday,  you know what that means? SHALLY: What? RAOUL: There's an all-new...

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