iFLY Hollywood

The basics

iFly is inside the Universal CityWalk, an entertainment and shopping district next to the Universal Studios theme parks—but admission to Universal Studios is not required to fly. Visitors can book various flight combinations but can expect to take at least two 60-second flights with the help of their instructors; first-time flyers must also complete a pre-flight training session covering the basics. Although the flights are relatively short, guests should plan to stay for up to two hours to account for check-in, training, flights, and changing out of the flight suit.

Things to know before you go

• Flyers should wear casual clothing: lace-up sneakers, casual pants, and shirts without collars.

• Flyers must remove watches and jewelry before flying (glasses can stay on).

• There are some weight restrictions but no height restrictions; flyers must be over 3 years old.

• Guests can book combinations of two, four, five, and 10 flights.

• Experienced flyers can try flips and tricks with the approval of their instructor.

How to get there

The skydiving center is inside Universal CityWalk, an entertainment and shopping district next to the Universal Studios theme parks. Driving is your best bet: From Downtown Los Angeles, it's a 20–30-minute drive north on US Route 101 to Universal Studios Boulevard. On public transportation, take the Metro Line B from Pershing Square to the Universal / Studio City Station.

When to get there

The skydiving center is open from noon to 7pm Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday, from noon to 8pm on Friday, and from 12:30pm to 6pm on Monday. Guests should plan to arrive at their scheduled reservation time to allow time for checking in—those who arrive more than 15 minutes after their scheduled time risk losing their booking.

Universal CityWalk

The skydiving center is inside Universal CityWalk, a pedestrian-friendly entertainment and shopping district next to the theme parks. The area is free to enter and brimming with restaurants, shops, movie theaters, and nightlife, including free outdoor concerts with light shows and dancing. In addition to the shopping, nightlife, and food scene, CityWalk is full of public plazas and walking paths and has a dancing water fountain display designed by the creators of Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas.