Paragliding Alternator, CA

Located in Santa Barbara, CA, this paragliding site sits at an elevation of 1150 meters with a height difference of 1040 meters. It is occasionally used and accessible by car. The site offers some cross-country (XC) flights and glides to the coast, although it is more wind-shadowed compared to VOR and is situated deeper in the terrain. There are better takeoff points nearby, making this site less popular. For more information and local guidance, you can visit the following resources: - [Santa Barbara Soaring Association](http://www.sbsa.info/) - [Circling Hawk Site Guide](http://www.circlinghawk.com/siteguide.html) - [Fly Above All Mountain Pilot Site Introduction](http://www.flyaboveall.com/mountainpilot/siteintroduction.htm) - [Eagle Paragliding](http://www.eagleparagliding.com/) Additionally, you can check out this [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bKaJGetjII) and the [SoCal XC League](https://www.socalxcleague.com/sites/santa_barbara) for more insights. Using a local guide service, which is free, is recommended to navigate and fly the sites safely.