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Castle Air Museum - Atwater, CA

A visit to the Castle Air Museum gives visitors a peek into the past and lends insight into the evolution of aircraft and the past milestones of aviation. It offers visitors of all ages a glimpse of what the future of aerospace might hold. Castle Air Museum is located at 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater, California, 95301, in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, adjacent to Castle Airport. Drive time is approximately one hour from Fresno, two hours from Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco. Open year-round (weather permitting) except New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Summer/Fall (04/01 - 09/30): 9:00am - 5:00pm Fall/Winter (10/01 - 03/31): 10:00am - 4:00pm - Submitted by openairnet

Auburn Airport-Wings Restaurant - Auburn, CA

Wings restaurant on the airfield is a great place to go for breakfast or lunch! Outside dinning on a covered patio is a perfect place to watch the planes come and go. The food is really good! Sometimes there is a wait, but you can have a coffee and read the paper at the picnic tables while you wait! Yummm! - Submitted by Gary Lyon

Catalina Airport - Avalon, CA

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. - Submitted by Ellisons

Best Aviation - Bakersfield, CA

Friendly, helpful FBO, best gas prices around. At Best Aviation, you'll enjoy a tailored learning experience with quality certified instructors committed to excellence in aviation. Continue reading to discover available aircraft and services. - Submitted by Jennifer

Palm Springs Area - Bermuda Dunes, CA

When flying to Palm Springs, we like to use KUDD. The airport is centrally located to the entire Palm Springs area. The staff is beyond friendly and go out of their way to make sure you have a 10/10 experience. We've stayed there many times over the past few years and NEVER had a sub par experience. Rental cars on site and maintenance should you have an AOG experience. - Submitted by David S Goldfarb

Big Bear Airport - Big Bear, CA

High altitude airport ski resort. Hiking and several good restaurants in the area. Big Bear City Airport is located in Southern California, approximately 40 miles outside of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, on the southern boundary of the San Bernardino Mountain Range. The Airport provides a safe operating environment for general aviation aircraft, ranging from gliders to small corporate jets. - Submitted by newslinknet

Boonville Airport - Boonville, CA

Boonville is a small town, but does have a number of restaurants, an ice cream shop, some antique/curio shops, and an old hotel. The entire town is an easy walk from the field. It's a great place for a $100 hamburger. You will find Boonville an extremely friendly town. Its a very trendyntown with lots of wine country visitors. Everyone smiles or nods and people are happy to sit and talk for a while. 30 minutes from the SF Bay Area. - Submitted by Adam Sparks

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Borrego Springs, CA

San Diego County's Desert Resort Community in the Heart of the Anza Borrego Desert. Official Chamber of Commerce Website with airport information. - Submitted by newslinknet

Waypoint Cafe - Camarillo, CA

Best airport cafe EVER! This is an amazing place to drive or fly in to. Located at the Camarillo airport with indoor and outdoor seating options. Fantastic food and views. Plus, they have a replica airport tower and runway for the kids to play. Great to watch planes coming and going while enjoying great food. This is a must stop. - Submitted by Chase

Chino Airport - Chino, CA

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. - Submitted by David

Flying Tigers Aviation - Chino, CA

WOW....Flying Tigers is back!!! A new themed FBO that is a copy of a 1940 Flying Tigers Base in China but modern stuff hidden in old props!!! Cool factor is off the hook. After we went to Planes of Fame Air Museum and the Yanks Air Museum, all on the same airport!!! Never have been to an airport that was THIS cool!!! For a great day away, fly into Flying Tigers, fuel up, eat then explore. Coolest warbird airport EVER with great people. A must see!!! - Submitted by Robert

Cloverdale - Cloverdale, CA

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. - Submitted by tscott