# San Francisco Fleet Week: what to do between sessions in San Francisco

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/fleet-week-sf/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 6 to 10 October 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Marina Green, San Francisco, United States, about 4 km from the centre
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** Union Square: Central and on transit.
- **Getting there:** SFO has BART to downtown in 30 minutes; Oakland (OAK) has BART too.
- **Weather:** In October, San Francisco averages highs of about 21°C and lows of 11°C, with roughly 29 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 30 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Alcatraz Island tour; Napa and Sonoma wine tour; Muir Woods and Sausalito

## Weather and what to pack

In October, San Francisco averages highs of about 21°C and lows of 11°C, with roughly 29 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 30 min of daylight.
- A warm layer for the evenings.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

SFO has BART to downtown in 30 minutes; Oakland (OAK) has BART too.

Muni buses to the Marina; the Blue Angels fly in the afternoons.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** SoMa and Mission. Cheaper hotels near Moscone.
- **mid:** Union Square. Central and on transit.
- **luxury:** Nob Hill and the Embarcadero. Grand hotels.
- Hotels we would book: Hotel Zeppelin (budget), Hotel Zetta (mid), Fairmont San Francisco (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: Alcatraz Island tour. Book weeks ahead.
- Eat: Swan Oyster Depot, Seafood counter

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Yosemite day trip. Long but stunning.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- Evening: Bay sunset cruise. Under the bridge.
- Eat: Tartine Bakery, Bread and pastries

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: SFMOMA.
- Free: Golden Gate Park.

## Tours worth booking

- [Alcatraz Island tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Alcatraz%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fleet-week-sf): Book weeks ahead.
- [Napa and Sonoma wine tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Napa%20wine%20tour%20from%20San%20Francisco&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fleet-week-sf): Three wineries.
- [Muir Woods and Sausalito](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Muir%20Woods%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fleet-week-sf): Redwoods and a ferry back.
- [Golden Gate Bridge bike tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Golden%20Gate%20bike%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fleet-week-sf): Ride to Sausalito.
- [Bay sunset cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=San%20Francisco%20sunset%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fleet-week-sf): Under the bridge.
- [Chinatown food tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=San%20Francisco%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fleet-week-sf): Dim sum and fortune cookies.
- [Yosemite day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Yosemite%20day%20trip&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fleet-week-sf): Long but stunning.

## Where to eat

- Ferry Building Marketplace: Food hall
- La Taqueria: Mission burritos
- Swan Oyster Depot: Seafood counter
- Tartine Bakery: Bread and pastries

## With kids

- Exploratorium.
- California Academy of Sciences.

## Rainy-day backups

- SFMOMA.
- de Young.

## Getting around

- Muni, cable cars and BART with Clipper or contactless.

## Questions people ask

### When is San Francisco Fleet Week 2027?

The next edition is 6 to 10 October 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during San Francisco Fleet Week?

In October, San Francisco averages highs of about 21°C and lows of 11°C, with roughly 29 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 30 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Marina Green?

SFO has BART to downtown in 30 minutes; Oakland (OAK) has BART too. Muni buses to the Marina; the Blue Angels fly in the afternoons.

### Where should I stay for San Francisco Fleet Week?

For most visitors the best base is Union Square: Central and on transit.

### What can we do between sessions at San Francisco Fleet Week?

Good short outings in San Francisco include Alcatraz Island tour, Muir Woods and Sausalito, Golden Gate Bridge bike tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near San Francisco Fleet Week?

Family-friendly picks: Alcatraz Island tour, Muir Woods and Sausalito, Golden Gate Bridge bike tour. Exploratorium.

### How far is Marina Green from San Francisco centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. Muni buses to the Marina; the Blue Angels fly in the afternoons.

More in San Francisco: https://eventweekends.com/city/san-francisco/