These 13 Aerial Views In Southern California Will Leave You Mesmerized

Wow! These photos will give you a great bird's-eye view of some of our gorgeous cities, beaches and well known SoCal destinations that you've most likely only experienced on foot. I'm sure you'll agree that Southern California looks absolutely stunning in these aerial shots. Take a look and see if you recognize any of these places. And check out number 6 to see if you can spot yourself in the crowd.

1. The Barbra Streisand Estate in Malibu

Wowzers - that's quite a place!

2. Chino Hills

What a great shot of Chino Hills and the San Bernardino Mountains in the background. You can see just how green those hills are when you see them from up above.

3. Downtown San Diego

Shots like this remind me just how much I love America's Finest City.

4. The Getty Center in Brentwood in Los Angeles

Just as beautiful in this aerial shot as it is up close and in person.

5. Mission Viejo

Lake Mission Viejo looks quite small when you see it from up above.

6. Huntington Beach

Colorful dots of beach towels, sun umbrellas and people sunbathing at Huntington Beach. It almost looks like a painting. Or a Where's Waldo picture. Can you spot yourself on the beach?

7. Newport Beach

The ocean and the sandy beach look irresistible in this shot.

8. Hotel Del Coronado

In this aerial shot you can see the sprawling real estate of this luxury hotel in Coronado.

9. Dana Point

At this angle you get a real sense of just how many boats are docked at Dana Point. It sure looks packed.

10. San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Diego

Look at all the activity at the San Diego/Tijuana border. They say this is the busiest land border crossing in the world.

11. Holmby Hills in Los Angeles

Aerial view of the former Spelling Manor. It looks like a wedding cake.

12. Westlake Village in Ventura County

Look how perfect this man-made lake looks in this aerial photograph.

13. Another great shot of Newport Beach

The Lido Peninsula looks like the place to be on a sunny SoCal day.

I'm always amazed, but never surprised, by how photogenic Southern California can be. Don't you just love this place?! I think a helicopter ride around our state would be a fun day trip. What places in SoCal would you love to see by helicopter? I know which ones are on my list.