Meet The Fleet at 32nd Street

Special Events

• Ship tours are FREE.
• Tours are conducted on a first come first serve basis
• Each ship will have their own que lines designated at each ship’s brow.
• Ship tours will include climbing up/down steep inclines, steep ladders, narrow passageways and stepping through doorways with doorframes that are not floor length.
• Ship Tours will consist of several locations within and outside of the ship. Tour stops on ships have limited space
• IDs are required to access the pier for ship tours. All adult visitors (ages 18+) must show a valid U.S. FEDERAL or STATE issued ID or passport. See ID link for more information.
• Visitors under 18 shall be accompanied by a properly identified adult. Adults with young children must use extreme caution when transiting the ship during tours.
• All visitors and their bags will be inspected before entering the pier enclave.
• U.S. Navy ships are NOT ADA compliant.
• Photography is at the discretion of the ship.
• Closed-toe shoes are highly recommended. NO dresses, skirts, and heels. 
• NO pets (including ADA dogs) are authorized on the ships.
• You will enter multiple security-controlled areas during your visit.
• If a visitor is injured while on board, please bring any injuries to the attention of any ship’s crewmember, as we need to ensure proper medical care is provided promptly. 

Military Working Dog Demo

3 Demo Times: 

• 10 am
• 11 am
• 12 Noon

Harbor Patrol Unit Demo

3 Demo Times: 

• 11:30 am
• 12:30 pm
• 1:30 pm

Getting to The Event

How do I get to the event?
All public guests must access the base via Gate 9 at 8th St. And Harbor Dr. in National City.

How do I get to Gate 9?

• From 5 South: take the 8th St. Exit and prepare to turn left. Follow 8th St. until it ends at Gate 9.
• From 5 North: take the Harbor Dr. Exit and continue straight. Prepare to turn left into Gate 9 at 8th St.

Event Map/ Download- TBD

Prohibited Items

• NO pets (Exceptions: American with Disabilitues Act (ADA) service dogs will be allowed onto the installation but will not be allowed on the pier)
• NO Glass Containers. 
• NO Large Ice Chests and Coolers 
• NO Pop-Up Tents 
• NO weapons of any kind (regardless of permit) including: firearms, knives, replica or toy weapons, clubs, stun guns, or anything that ejects a projectile, Mace, Pepper Spray, spray cans or other defensive or chemicals 
• NO Fireworks or explosives of any kind 
• NO Flammable Liquids 
• NO Marijuana/illegal drugs and/or paraphernalia 
• NO Drones/Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) 
• NO Club Weapons
• NO Two-way radios and scanners 
• NO Bullhorns, flags (excluding U.S), spray paint or demonstration material/equipment 
• NO Gang related clothing/accessories 
• NO Laser Pointers 
• NO Propaganda/Political posters, flags or signs displaying personal political views. 
• NO skateboard/ bicycles / hover boards
• NO Food or beverages with the exception of baby food or formula outside the designated area
• NO large backpacks or other large bags, oversized camera bags, or large purses larger than 7 inches by 10 inches ( Special consideration will be given to diaper bags, strollers, etc. that accompany small children)
   

Food, Beverages, and Lunch Area 

• Designated lunch area is located adjacent to the grass field.  
• Food Trucks will be on site for food and beverage for purchases with credit/debit cards and cash. 
• Naval Base San Diego’s Welldeck is available for food and drink purchases but only accepts credit/debit cards. NO CASH IS ACCEPTED AT WELLDECK.