Question 1

Directions to Bay View

Accepted Answer

Search "The Bay View Restaurant - MCRD" in your navigation app. A shuttle is available from Gate 5 for pedestrians.

Question 2

Base Access

Accepted Answer

MCRD San Diego is located just northwest of downtown San Diego and north of the San Diego International Airport, Lindbergh Field. Gate 5 (Washington St.) is the main visitor gate.

Question 3

Entering and Leaving the Depot

Accepted Answer

All visitor vehicles MUST enter through Gate 5 (Washington St.). Expect delays and plan accordingly. Gate 5 opens at 4:00 PM for Meet and Greet and 6:30 AM for Family Day and Graduation.

Question 4

Driver's License/Registration/Insurance

Accepted Answer

If you are driving a vehicle, ensure you have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance in your possession. Every person age sixteen and older is required to have a valid form of photo identification to gain base access.

Question 5

Acceptable forms of U.S. government issued identification

Accepted Answer

All guests and visitors 18 years and older accessing Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego should be prepared to send a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an approved alternate form of identification (i.e., - U.S. passport) to enter the base.

Question 6

Drugs

Accepted Answer

All controlled substances are prohibited aboard MCRD San Diego. Any person(s) found possessing a controlled substance or associated paraphernalia (i.e., smoking devices) will be found in violation of Federal law. Contraband will be seized and offenders may be cited and denied entry.

Question 7

Medical Marijuana Card

Accepted Answer

A medical marijuana card does not authorize possession of marijuana aboard MCRD San Diego.

Question 8

Firearms/Weapons

Accepted Answer

All firearms and weapons are prohibited aboard MCRD San Diego. Prohibited weapons include bat are not limited to: knives greater than 3 inches, switchblades greater than 2 inches, and brass knuckles.

Question 9

Rideshares

Accepted Answer

Rideshares (taxis, Uber, Lyft, etc.) are allowed access to the installation following a cursory vehicle search. If the rideshare driver chooses not to undergo the cursory vehicle search, the passenger must be dropped off at the designated pick-up/drop off location at each gate.

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