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Comment by vettespace on August 8, 2013 at 8:59pm

lisah, look at the last slide in the attached link and you'll see the bleachers with cars behind them...she should ask to park next to the bleachers!

http://www.tecom.marines.mil/Portals/131/Docs/life.pdf

 

Comment by familything on August 8, 2013 at 8:55pm

Also they had a row of chairs set up in front of the bleachers. We had a man with us that had just had knee surgery and was on crutches. They saw us coming in and told us to sit in the chairs and not tackle the bleachers. Him and his wife sat in the chairs and we opted for the bleachers right behind them. You shouldn't have a problem . Enjoy!

Comment by vettespace on August 8, 2013 at 8:46pm

Lisah, Get there a little early and there is handicap parking right next to the bleachers where you'll sit if the weather is good and they hold is outdoors...so you'll only have to walk 10-20 yards or so if I recall correctly (it's been a few years) :-)

Comment by lisah on August 8, 2013 at 7:17pm

Ok, I have another question I hope someone can answer.  My mom is going to come to the graduation ceremony and has MS.  She has difficulty walking but also a stubborn streak that will not allow her to use a cane or wheelchair.  Does anyone know if there is a long walk from the parking area to the seating area?  Should she get there extra early?  I tried to find something on the Pendleton website but couldn't find any info regarding handicap access for graduation. 

Comment by Jessiebee73 on July 27, 2013 at 5:50pm

My son is on his way to Camp Pendleton as I type and I have tons of questions about graduation. I've been to the Facebook page and there are pictures for a frocking ceremony and graduation. Are they two separate ceremonies? Are they held on different days?

Comment by Bobbo on July 19, 2013 at 12:57pm

As a longtime resident I know this area.This is where a bit of local knowledge helps immensely. Rush hour is very basic here and doesn't change day-to-day. Because of the border south of SD, and that all the nice areas are to the north and east of SD, the 5 FWY has a distinct, simple rush hour pattern. Morning rush hour is only southbound and begins south of Oceanside/Pendleton. The 5 is wide open going north in the morning and also going south if you stay in San Clemente, which border the base to the north. In the afternoon, the 5 is a disaster going north. And there is some traffic on the southbound side too.

I hope this helps.

Comment by louielou on July 19, 2013 at 9:22am

That's good lisah, I was going to suggest staying closer to CP like the others for graduation, because San Diego traffic is a nightmare, especially rush hour's. And the Navy Lodge also in SD, but it sounds like you got it set. The Lafayette (if I'm looking at the correct one) is in the Mission Valley area and that will put you a little inland, but you are close to the freeway and the Zoo won't be too far.

Comment by CHN-B on July 18, 2013 at 11:36pm

Congratulations lisah & all those who's loved ones are graduating soon! When you get to the main gate, stay on the far left lane as you will turn left at the light after you enter. :)

Comment by lisah on July 18, 2013 at 10:37pm

CHN-By, Bobbo and Louilou, thanks for all the great advice.  I revised my reservations and will stay in Oceanside on Wed night and switched San Diego hotels, found a really interesting one called the Lafayette Hotel. 

Comment by CHN-B on July 18, 2013 at 3:15pm

I stayed at the Quality Inn in Oceanside the night before graduation. It's 2 mins from CP, ever easy to get to. It was clean & very inexpensive. Then after graduation I stayed at La Avineda Inn on Coronado Island. It was less expensive to stay in Oceanside (comparing comparable hotels). Wanted to stay at Hotel del Coronado but too expensive for just a night's stay as we were flying out the next morning). The navy lodge on Coronado is right next to Hotel del Coronado for only $75/night but it was booked up.
I highly recommend staying near to CP the night before graduation (like in Oceanside) so you don't need to worry about getting up real early & traffic.

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