Sep 15, 2026
Know Before You Go: Fleet Week 2026 in the Presidio
We’ve got tips to help you enjoy a safe and comfortable Fleet Week weekend.Updated: September 16, 2026
Expect a busier park than usual from Friday, October 9, to Sunday, October 11, during the annual Fleet Week air show. With larger crowds, road closures, and increased traffic expected, here’s what you need to know before you decide to head to the Presidio.
Road Closures & Rideshare Zone
If you’ve been to the Presidio in year’s past, please know there are some important differences this year to improve safety and traffic flow, including gate closures.
The event typically creates heavy parking demand and high foot traffic across the Presidio, especially near the Main Post and Crissy Field. To help ease congestion and ensure safe transit to and from the Presidio, several streets as well as the eastern entrances to the park will be closed to cars, including autonomous vehicles, Uber and Lyft, starting at noon on Saturday and Sunday (see map below). Vehicles already in the park before noon will be able to exit once closures are in place.
All Presidio rideshare pickup/drop off zones are located on the Main Post near the Presidio Visitor Center and the Presidio Officers’ Club (see map below). Expect traffic to be most congested near the waterfront. Being picked up or dropped off at a more distant location and walking may allow quicker travel.
Roadways will remain open at all times for cyclists, the Presidio GO Shuttle, and San Francisco Muni buses. Roadways will reopen to cars after the air show when it is safe to do so. Please look for detour signage and always follow directions from park staff and public safety personnel.
Public Transit & Presidio GO Shuttle
The Presidio is located at the northern edge of San Francisco, right next to the Golden Gate Bridge. Public transit and the free Presidio GO Shuttle are the best way to get to and from the park.
The free Presidio GO Shuttle Downtown Route offers round-trip service between the Salesforce Transit Center, Embarcadero BART, and the Presidio. Shuttles are wheelchair-accessible and feature bike racks.
We are adding service on the Downtown Route and the Presidio GO South Hills route on Saturday and Sunday. The Downtown Route will run every 15 minutes between 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. There will be additional runs on the South Hills Route at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Visit the Presidio GO Shuttle page for a route map.
Several San Francisco Muni bus routes come directly into or near the Presidio:
- Muni 28: Service to the Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza
- Muni 29: Service to Baker Beach
- Muni 30: Service to Crissy Field and Outpost Meadow
- Muni 43: Service to Presidio Tunnel Tops
- Muni 45: Service to the eastern park boundary, one block from the Lombard Gate entrance
Please visit the Muni webpage for complete information about what to expect, including helpful maps and schedules. Be prepared to walk from Muni transit hubs into the Presidio.
Paid Parking
Parking will be extremely limited, especially near the waterfront, and will likely reach capacity early in the day. Paid parking with special event parking fees of $9/hour and $45/day will be in effect and enforced on Saturday and Sunday. Learn about parking in the Presidio.
Food & Restrooms
Find food trucks and carts at the Presidio Pop Up at the Main Parade Lawn, the Outpost Meadow picnic area, and around Presidio Tunnel Tops. More than 20 local vendors will offer everything from morning coffee to sweet treats and delicious global cuisine. See the list of vendors.
The Presidio is also home to many other casual and full services places to eat.
Accessible restrooms are available at several sites on the Main Post and at Presidio Tunnel Tops (see map below).
Stay Safe & Comfortable
Help care for the park and enjoy Fleet Week responsibly:
- Pack out trash and recycle when possible
- Dogs are required to be on leash at all times, except in designated off-leash areas.
- Stay on designated pathways and stay out of landscaped areas
- Park in designated parking spaces only
- Follow directions from park staff and public safety personnel
- Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk
- Tents are not allowed. Shade structures under 5’x5 are permitted. No staking into lawns
FAQ
Montgomery Street, Anza Street (from Lincoln to Graham), Mason Street (from Marina Boulevard), and Halleck Street close at noon on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11. Roads reopen after the air show each evening once it is safe to do so. Expect traffic delays and flaggers directing vehicles.
The Arguello Boulevard, Presidio Boulevard, Lombard Street, and Mason Street entrances will close to cars at noon on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11. Park entrances will remain open to public transit. Roads reopen after the air show each evening once it is safe to do so. Expect traffic delays and flaggers directing vehicles.
Yes. Cars already parked on Mason or Halleck Streets may exit after noon, but vehicles will not be able to enter after closures are in place.
Use the designated zones near the Visitor Center/Transit Center and Outpost Meadow for safe drop-off and pick-up.
We encourage you to take public transportation – the free Presidio GO Shuttle (Downtown Route from Embarcadero BART or South Hills inside the park) takes you directly to the Transit Center. Muni and Golden Gate Transit also serve the Presidio, with connections from across the Bay Area.
Yes! The Presidio is a cyclist paradise with bike lanes, Shared Streets, and scenic routes. Bike share and rentals are available once you arrive; we encourage you to take your own wheels to get to the park. Leave Lyft bikes in designated docking stations. Do not block sidewalks.
Paid parking is available near the Visitor Center, Presidio Tunnel Tops, and Crissy Field, but spaces are limited. Rates are $9/hour or $45/day. Observe signage and be mindful of road closures.