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Fleet Week 2012 October 4-8 2012
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:04 pm
by roadsterdude
Anybody know of a great spot to watch the air show during fleet week?
I would love to drive the roadster to the city and watch the Blue Angels..
It will probably crazy congested driving around the city, but it would be fun to find a place to park and watch the air show..
Re: Fleet Week 2012 October 4-8 2012
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:39 pm
by bikermike
A few years ago we saw them fly from the Marin side over by the Golden Gate Coast Guard station. Parking was easy and it wasn't too crowded.
Re: Fleet Week 2012 October 4-8 2012
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:22 pm
by Dave_Car_Guy
Input this into Google Maps:
inspiration point overlook san francisco, ca
It is a spot inside the Presidio near the south gates, near the Presidio Golf Club. When you are in Google Maps, go into "street view" mode and you can see the parking lot and its view over the Bay. Good spot away from crowds. Even if there are others there, plenty of other parking in that area. Also a great point to then drive down to Baker Beach.
Re: Fleet Week 2012 October 4-8 2012
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:31 pm
by RCMike
About 16 years ago, when I was in the Navy, our ship (USS Coronado) was berthed at the pier next to the Aquarium, like 37? I think there was like an old sub there also.. Anyway..
The show was unreal, between the flight deck and Alcatraz...
No idea where you would park though..
Re: Fleet Week 2012 October 4-8 2012
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:37 pm
by spl310
I dunno. Joining the Navy to get good seats to an airshow seems a bit excessive.
Re: Fleet Week 2012 October 4-8 2012
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:39 pm
by RCMike
We also got multi week vacations in Hawaii...
Re: Fleet Week 2012 October 4-8 2012
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:29 pm
by roadsterdude
bikermike wrote:A few years ago we saw them fly from the Marin side over by the Golden Gate Coast Guard station. Parking was easy and it wasn't too crowded.
I have been there before and it wasn't as bad, but it did get crowded. Just have to get there early..
Thanks Mike..
Re: Fleet Week 2012 October 4-8 2012
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:30 pm
by roadsterdude
Dave_Car_Guy wrote:Input this into Google Maps:
inspiration point overlook san francisco, ca
It is a spot inside the Presidio near the south gates, near the Presidio Golf Club. When you are in Google Maps, go into "street view" mode and you can see the parking lot and its view over the Bay. Good spot away from crowds. Even if there are others there, plenty of other parking in that area. Also a great point to then drive down to Baker Beach.
Thanks Dave...I will have to look into this spot..I dont think I have been to this area..
Re: Fleet Week 2012 October 4-8 2012
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:45 pm
by roadsterdude
RCMike wrote:About 16 years ago, when I was in the Navy, our ship (USS Coronado) was berthed at the pier next to the Aquarium, like 37? I think there was like an old sub there also.. Anyway..
The show was unreal, between the flight deck and Alcatraz...
No idea where you would park though..
That would be a nightmare near Pier 39..It's already a nightmare during regular weekends.
But I agree it would be a nice vantage point to watch the show..
Thank You.