Fleet Week is San Francisco’s annual salute to the United States sea services, transforming the northern waterfront—from Marina Green to Crissy Field and Aquatic Park—into a weeklong celebration of maritime tradition, aviation prowess, and civic readiness. Anchored in the Marina District, it blends ship tours, air shows, and community events that spotlight the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard alongside local first responders.
Action centers on Marina Green and the shoreline east and west along the Bay, where most viewing is free and open to the public. The signature attraction is the air show over San Francisco Bay, typically headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, with precision aerobatics framed by the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the city skyline. On the water and piers, guided tours of visiting military vessels offer a rare, up-close look at modern ships and life at sea, while static displays and demonstrations highlight disaster response and humanitarian assistance capabilities.
Fleet Week welcomes aviation and maritime enthusiasts, families, veterans, students, and Bay Area locals seeking a distinctly San Francisco spectacle. It’s designed for casual spectators and superfans alike—whether you’re staking out a picnic spot on the grass at Marina Green, photographing formations from Crissy Field, or exploring the piers with kids in tow.
Arrive early for prime viewing along Marina Green and the Presidio shoreline; bring layers and sun protection as conditions can swing from foggy to bright. Public transit, biking, or rideshare are strongly recommended—street closures and large crowds are common across the Marina and Cow Hollow. Check the official Fleet Week website and social channels for ship tour schedules, security guidelines (ID requirements, bag policies), and any weather-related air show updates. Paid grandstand and premium hospitality options are available for those seeking reserved seating and amenities, while most waterfront viewing remains free.
Parade of Ships through the Golden Gate in the late morning, then the first afternoon of the air show at Marina Green.
Air show at Marina Green in the afternoon, naval ship tours, Fleet Fest.
Final day of Fleet Week: remaining ship tours and community events.
Featured appearances from esteemed Navy officials and commanding officers, alongside keynotes from inspirational Marine Corps leaders. Speaker lineup, subject to change.