We had a very successful field trip to the USS Hornet on Sunday March 5, 2006 where we had about 35 participants! Its been awhile, it was an extremely popular tour, and now the museum offers so many more attractions plus we decided to add a little more fun to an already exciting field trip and add in a trip to the USS Pampanito at Pier 45 in Fisherman's Wharf after lunch.

After the tours, members can meet in the city for dinner or head home. I am sure discussions will be following in this thread.

We will meet in the IKEA parking lot in Emeryville at 9:00 am and leave to arrive at the USS Hornet by 9:45am. The ship museum opens at 10am.

The USS Hornet is permanently anchored at the former Naval Air Station in Alameda, the ship is open daily, 10:00am – 5:00pm. There is ample free parking for automobiles and tour buses.

I will download a reservation form (pdf file) or contact the Ticketing Office at (510) 521-8448 x 282 once we have a good estimate of the number of participants

Please RSVP on the REME calendar tp participate in this exciting field trip. Please RSVP separately to participate in a catered lunch on the USS Hornet

For reservations or additional information about the USS HORNET MUSEUM and its exceptional programs, please call us at (510) 521-8448 x 282 or download our tour packet.

There will be definite costs to this tour:

1. Bridge Toll San Rafael to Richmond $0.00
2. Entry onto the USS Hornet Group Rates: Adults $12.00, Seniors (65+) $10.00, Military & Students w/ ID $10.00, Youth (5-17) $6.00
3. Lunch on the USS Hornet $10.00 per person
4. Bridge Toll Bay Bridge to SF $4.00 per car
5. Parking in SF $0.00 - $25.00 depending if you are willing to walk
6. Entry onto the USS Pampanito $2 to $9 can't tell from web site
7. Dinner $?
8. Golden Gate Bridge North $0.00

Box Lunch
Have lunch waiting for you in one of the Officers’ Mess. Includes one-hour room reservation.
$7.50 per person, 15 or more people

• Soft French Roll Sandwich
  choices include turkey, ham, roast beef, pastrami, tuna, cheese, or egg salad
• Pasta Salad
• Chips
• Soft Drink or Water (limit one per person)

• Sandwich choice of Peanut Butter/Jelly or Cheese; or Hot Dogs & Hamburgers
• Chips
• Surprise treat
• Soft Drink (limit one per person)

Hot Lunch
For the full ship experience, order a sailor’s buffet lunch. Includes one-hour room reservation in one of our Officers’ Mess.
$9.50 per person, 25 or more people.




HOT BUFFET MENU

Open year-round.
Summer Hours: Daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, May 1 through October
Email the Association
Pampanito's self-guided tour, $2.00
Adults, $9.00
Children ages 6-12, $4.00
Children under 6 are free with an adult
Senior Citizens (over 62), $5.00
Active Duty Military with current ID, $4.00
Family ticket for $20 which admits two adults and up to four children under 18.
HNSA, CAMM members are free.



Hyde Street Pier and Bookstore
Open Daily.
9:30 am - 5:00 pm Regular Hours
9:30 am - 5:30 pm Summer Hours, May 15-September 16
Closed: New Years day, Thanksgiving day, Christmas day
Hyde Street Pier admission prices to board the historic fleet and participate in tours:
Adults (over 17 years of age), $5.00
Maritime Library
Open by appointment.
Admission to the library is free.



Please note: Parking anywhere in San Francisco can be difficult. We recommend public transportation. (The Powell-Hyde Street Cable Car line starts at SF Maritime and the Powell-Mason Street line starts 3 blocks away from Pampanito -- and it's the best ride in town!) For information on MUNI bus, cable car and trolly routes phone 415-673-6864. For information on Bay Area Rapid Transit District's (BART) schedules and stations please visit their website.
Pampanito At Pier 45 in the center of Fisherman's Wharf.
Latitude: 37.809941, Longitude: -122.416395
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Hyde Street Pier
At the foot of Hyde street on Jefferson Street
Latitude: 37.8077036425, Longitude: -122.420758184
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Maritime Museum Building
At the foot of Polk Street on Beach Street
Latitude: 37.8063831026, Longitude: -122.423831447
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Library & Headquarters
Building E, Third Floor, Fort Mason Center
Latitude: 37.8068922478, Longitude: -122.430410158
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The run map has been posted starting in Windsor for North Bay Members... just plan on being at IKEA in Emeryville by 9am. Please RSVP ASAP. I need to make reservations for both the Hornet and lunch!

 

I need to get final numbers to the USS Hornet for the catered lunch by 10am Wednesday morning. If you intend to attend, please RSVP on the REME MegaBBS and also list your food preferences.

Paypal me payment for entry onto the Hornet and for lunch by Wednesday. See the REME MegaBBS thread.