Visiting NRL  Monterey

Last Updated: Thursday, 10-Sep-2009 08:13:46 PDT

Visit Request

All visitors to NRL Monterey (except official visitors representing foreign governments) must submit a Visit Request Form at least 3 days prior to their visit. Use either NRL Monterey's Visit Request form, own organization's form (if you have one), or OPNAV Form 5521/27. All hard copy Visit Requests must be signed by an authorized official in your Security, Administration, or Travel Department. Failure to meet lead time requirements may result in delays in accessing the NRL Campus, or possibly denial of entry.

If you have JPAS access, send Visit Requests to FNMOC at SMO Code N631345 (N631343 for SCI Access) and inform NRL Security via e-mail security@nrlmry.navy.mil that you have done so.

Exception: Official Visits by Foreign government representatives

Official visits by foreign nationals representing their government departments or agencies must be arranged through the Navy International Program Office (IPO) at least 30 days in advance of their visit. Foreign government employees or representatives must contact their country's embassy in Washington, DC to initiate this process. See the Navy IPO link for details: http://www.nipo.navy.mil/faqs. (Exception: Official Canadian visitors should submit a Visit Request Form and a copy of your DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) directly to NRL MRY.)

Note: Official visitors wishing to visit both FNMOC and NRL-MRY must submit separate Navy IPO requests for each site.

Getting Here and Getting Around
Monterey has a small and convenient airport, which is serviced by several commercial carriers. Other options include San Jose International Airport (SJC), which is a little over an hour's drive to the north, and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is about a two hour drive (depending on traffic). Shuttle service is available to/from downtown Monterey (for a fee) from both SJC and SFO. One-way rental cars with no drop-off charges between Monterey airport and either SJC or SFO are also available from several major car rental agencies. There is a public transportation system on the Monterey Peninsula (Monterey Salinas Transit buses), but routes are fairly limited and sometimes serviced infrequently, so you would want to check with your hotel or with MST if you plan to rely on public transportation (the nearest bus stop to our campus is about 4 blocks away). Basically, having a rental car will make it much easier to get around.

Checking In
We are not located at the Naval Postgraduate School (a common mistake). While security measures prevent us from publishing a map to the NRL campus, if you contact us at 831-656-4721, we'd be happy to give you directions or fax you a map. Depending upon the threat level, and/or time of day, you may find the main gate closed when you arrive. If that is the case, there is a phone available so you can ring the gate guard or FNMOC CDO to open the gate. If your name is on the visitor list for that day (see Visit Request above), the gate guard will allow you to enter the compound and can direct you to parking. Drivers of rental cars must present their current rental agreements to gain entry. Visitors are required to check-in with the security receptionist in the lobby of Building 702 (on your immediate left as you enter the main gate). For some meetings, visitors may be asked to proceed directly to Building 704 (directly in front of you as you enter the main gate) and check in there.

NRL's actual address is not available in "Google Maps". When querying "Google Maps", enter "770 Airport Road, Monterey, CA" and you will receive approximate directions to the main gate.

Proper identification is required. Entry into the facility requires proper identification. US Government CAC or DBIDS card is the preferred form of identification. Non-CAC Card holders can use valid state driver's license, Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), or passport. Foreign Nationals must present their passports to enter the NRL/FNMOC Campus.

Local Accommodations
The Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau provides extensive information about local lodging, restaurants, events, and attractions for you or your travel companions to enjoy in the Monterey County area during your visit. Since this is a resort area, it's advisable to make your reservations as early as possible, particularly in the summertime or when major events are taking place in the area.

Traveling on Government Orders
If you are traveling on government travel orders, you are eligible for government rates at participating hotels. A number of hotels/motels in the local area, especially those near NPS and NRL, offer government rates that are within the per diem allowance for lodging in the Monterey area, particularly in the "off-season". If you are having difficulty locating such rates, please contact us (831-656-4721) and someone will try to assist you.

If you are a DOD employee, there is a Bachelor Officers' Quarters (BOQ) located on the park-like grounds of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in historic Hermann Hall, which at one time was the luxurious Del Monte Hotel and resort. Rates are very reasonable and VIP accommodations are particularly nice. To check on room availability and to make reservations, call the BOQ directly at 831-656-2060.

The Visiting Officer's Quarters at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) on the Presidio of Monterey can be reached at 831-645-1199, or through Army Central Reservations at 800-462-7691.

There is also a new Navy Lodge located in the Navy's La Mesa Housing Village near NPS in Monterey. Their direct phone number is 831-372-6133. The Navy Lodge web site is www.navy-lodge.com .