Meet the Fleet at 32nd Street

This event is open to the public. Bring friends and family along to Meet the Fleet!

Main Entrance: All visitors must enter through NBSD Gate 9 (at the intersection of Harbor Dr. and 8th Street in National City). Visitors will not be granted access to the Base at any other gate.

Parking and Transportation: If you choose to drive, on-site parking is available in designated areas on base. Use of the MTS Trolley is highly encouraged. Base Entrance is located directly across Harbor Dr. from the 8th Street Stop (Blue Line).

Event Shuttle Service: Shuttles will run from 9 am-3 pm, making stops from the pickup location (parking lot adjacent to Gate 9) to the designated event area every 10 minutes.

• All adult visitors (ages 18+) must show U.S. federal or state issued identification or passport.
• All visitors and their baggage will be inspected before entering the pier enclave.
• Closed-toe shoes are highly recommended.
• No pets (including Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] dogs) are authorized on the ships. ADA dogs are allowed off the pier in the event area.

NBSD is accessible to visitors with disabilities. If you require special accommodations, please notify the sentry at the gate upon arrival to be issued a pass.

The following items will not be allowed at the event:

• Large ice chests and coolers
• Pets (Exception: ADA Service Dogs will be allowed onto the installation and event area but will not be allowed on the pier)
• Glass containers
• All weapons (regardless of permit): firearms, knives, replica or toy weapons, clubs, stun guns, or anything that ejects a projectile
• Mace, pepper spray, spray cans or other defensive spray or chemicals
• Fireworks or explosives of any kind
• Flammable liquids
• Club weapons
• Marijuana/illegal drugs and/or paraphernalia
• Drones/Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• Pop-up tents
• Large backpacks or other large bags, oversized camera bags, or purses larger than 7 inches by 10 inches (Special consideration given to diaper bags, strollers, etc. accompanying small children)
• Gas and charcoal grills
• Outside food or beverages (Exception: baby food or formula outside designated areas)
• Two-way radios and scanners
• Bullhorns, flags (excluding U.S.), spray paint, or demonstration material/equipment of any kind
• Skateboards/bicycles/hover boards or electric vehicles of any kind
• Gang-related clothing/accessories
• Laser Pointers
• Propaganda/political posters, flags or signs displaying personal political views