You have to take a discovery flight and see for yourself! Go fly acrobatic rolls in a Pitts or Yak and experience what a roller coaster will never provide or real thrills.
Landing fees? This isn’t Europe so few airports have them and if you buy fuel usually they waive them. Catalina is the only place that has one I am aware of and Santa Barbara waives it when you buy fuel.
Plenty of airports have restaurants on the field or close by. When I flew to Santa Barbara the restaurant was a five minute walk from the airport and the food was fresh seafood with ocean views! So far most places have food nearby. I have a folding bicycle that I take with me to ride into town. Not sure about uberair. I don’t have kids but home schooling could work if I did. There are many small airports all over San Diego like Palomar near Carlsbad, Brown Field by Chula Vista, Gillespie field in El Cajon/Santee and you can land at a big San Diego international which is right by down town and the beach areas.
Flying isn’t cheap but if you have a business that can help with costs. I don’t spend much on food, clothing or entertainment so planes are my things.
