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The Stables

Daly City, CA – Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Last Updated on Dec. 19, 2025

Quick Overview:

The Stables is one of the premier coastal soaring sites in the country. Paraglider pilots can often fly while watching the sun setting over the Pacific, the Farallon Islands in the distance, and spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The area is owned by the GGNRA, and we are allowed to fly through a special use agreement.

Radio Frequency: 147.405 MHz

Site Committee Chairs: Morgan Veneble

[email protected]

Hang gliding: not allowed
Paragliding: P3 or P2 with sponsored flight (details below)
Mini-wings: M1 special skill recommended

Park Information

  • The nearest street parking is here
  • Site access is walk-in
  • Launch is a 5-10 minute walk from the parking area

Club Rules

  • Current USHPA and WOR (full or visiting) membership
  • Follow all park rules and regulations
  • Follow all FAR part 103 operating requirements
  • Fly with a helmet and an emergency parachute
  • Meet all rating requirements
  • Launch only from a designed launch
  • Land only in a designated LZ unless top landing
  • Call 911 in case of an emergency
  • No Commercial activity (without a SCCP permit)
  • Report any accidents, incidents or concerns using this form
  • Flying with a cell phone, radio and satellite tracker is recommended

Site Requirements

  • All pilots must receive a site intro from pilot who has significant experience flying at The Stables
  • P2s must have their first flight at The Stables sponsored by a P3+
  • Pilots must yield to people on horseback: No not inflate gliders, take off, land, or fly near the horses
  • Do not land in or near the water
  • Do not fly within 200 feet of houses or the golf course

Airspace

  • Maximum altitude over The Stables launch is 3000′
  • The site lies beneath SFO Class B Area G (floor 3000′; 2100′  south of launch and 1600′ beyond that)
  • Significant general aviation and helicopter traffic; pilots must see-and-avoid and follow FAR 103 yielding rules

Launch

Launch is along the cliff, on a plateau, ~80′ above the beach.

Winds: WSW – NW, Minimum: 7mph, Ideal: 12mph, Maximum: 20mph

Landing Zone (LZ)

  • The Primary LZ is launch; top landing
  • The Secondary LZ is on the beach just below launch

Weather

  • Usually soarable between April and October
  • Wind speed and direction can change in a short period of time. Look for white caps on the ocean – This is a good indicator that the wind is too strong to fly
  • Rotors are the severe turbulence found on the lee side of a ridge, spine, trees, or other formations. Rotors change location according to the wind direction
  • Shear turbulence is created when two air masses moving in different directions meet. Do not fly in strong shears
  • Fog can develop quickly creating poor visibility.