Oct 29-Nov 26 - America's Cup in San Diego

An America’s Cup sailing regatta will be held in San Diego Bay in November 2011.  This promises to be a signature event for San Diego (www.sea-sandiego.org) and the USS Midway Museum is working to support it, while making sure our guests’ and event attendees’ Midway experience remains a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

ROAD CLOSURES

North Harbor Drive between the Navy and Broadway Piers will be closed to vehicular traffic during Nov. 9 through Nov. 22. This includes the dates that the America's Cup Village is operating and dates to set it up with supplies and other necessities. It also includes days to dismantle it.

Schedule of road closures for North Harbor Drive

Wednesday, Nov. 9 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 10 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 11 - 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12 -  8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 14 - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15 - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 - 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17 - 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 18 - 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 19 - 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 21 - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 22 - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

During these posted times, no vehicles, pedi-cabs or segways will be allowed to travel on this portion of North Harbor Drive.

Vehicles, pedi-cabs and segways traveling south on North Harbor Drive will be rerouted up West Broadway to Pacific Highway, where they can reconnect with Harbor Drive.

America's Cup Detours (pdf)
 
Construction of the America's Cup Village will take place from October 29 through November 8. During that period, vehicles will be allowed to travel through North Harbor Drive. One lane of traffic will be open in both the north and south directions

Minimal Navy Pier Parking

A substantial portion of the race’s headquarters will be located on Navy Pier, beginning October 29, 2011 and continuing until November 26, 2011.  Public parking will be limited to less than 50 spaces on Navy Pier during this period. 

Nearby Parking

Metered spaces are available on city streets ($1.25 per hour with a 2-hour limit). Downtown San Diego features more than 50,000 parking spaces.   Some are within walking distance of the USS Midway Museum.  Many are a short pedicab or taxi ride away.  Public transportation is always recommended.  For a map of parking near the USS Midway Museum, click here.

View from the Midway

Partial viewing of the race course will be possible from a portion of the flight deck. Standard museum rates apply, click here.  Small folding chairs (only) will be allowed.  Race days are Nov. 12-13, 16-20.  Info on the race course is available at www.sea-sandiego.org/where-to-watch-chart/

Please know that we deeply value your ongoing support and patronage of the USS Midway Museum.  We will keep you posted on everything we’re doing to optimize Midway access during what promises to be a highlight event for San Diego.

For more information on the America’s Cup sailing regatta, visit: www.sea-sandiego.org