MCRD Family Information | Howard Johnson San Diego, California

MCRD San Diego | HoJo | Howard Johnson San Diego

Howard Johnson Seaworld/Airport welcomes the Marine Corp Recruiting Depot families and friends for this special and proud event. We understand and share your excitement about the MCRD San Diego marine graduation. We are one of the few hotels who have the pleasure of serving the MCRD friends and families or Marines each week. It is an honor to assist you and making sure that you don't miss any of the events.

Thursday Activities
Shuttle pick up at hotel is 7:30 - 9:30AM. Please schedule 24 hours prior to shuttle pick up time. Those who are interested on driving their personal cars will enter through Gate #5.

The Bay View Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet 6:30 - 9:00AM
Informal Briefing and motivational run 10:00AM
Base Liberty 1:00 - 5:00PM
Hotel Shuttle will pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm. First come, first serve.

Friday Activities
Shuttle pick up at hotel is 6:30 - 8:30AM. Please schedule 24 hours prior to shuttle pick up time. Those who are interested on driving their personal cars will enter through Gate #5.

The Bay View Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet 6:30 - 9:00am
Colors Ceremony 7:45 am
Graduation Ceremony 10:00 am
After the graduation, Hotel Shuttle will pick up 11:30 - 12:30PM. First come, first serve.

Relaxing Time
Walk to historic Old Town State Park with its many shops and award winning restaurants. Or visit one of our major shopping centers, Fashion Valley or Mission Valley. The finest beaches California has to offer are readily accessible and only 3 miles away.