Navy SEAL Museum San Diego
Plank Owner Preview Event

Wednesday, 24 SEP 2025 | 0800-2000 HRS

Teammates, Families, and Supporters,

YOU AND ONE GUEST are cordially invited to the Plank Owner Premiere at Navy SEAL Museum San Diego.

This special event is dedicated to you, the warriors, families, and friends whose generosity and commitment have made this Museum a reality. Because of your support, the vision for this Museum has been brought to life, and we are honored to welcome you as the very first to experience it in its completed form.

As a Plank Owner, you’ll be among the first to stand before the Combat Diver Statue, where the names of SEAL Classes that participated are now permanently etched into the granite base, a lasting tribute to your legacy. Just inside the Museum, the SWCC Recognition Wall proudly displays the Classes and Eras of the Special Warfare Combat Crewmen whose support helped shape this space. Both campaigns exceeded their goals, not only in the number of donors and dollars raised, but in the spirit of unity and pride that fueled them, with contributions coming not only from operators, but also from families, teammates, and friends honoring those who serve.

This Museum exists to educate, inspire, and preserve the legacy of Naval Special Warfare. Through immersive exhibits and meaningful interactions with our docent team, composed of retired SEALs and SWCC, guests will gain a deeper appreciation for the courage, innovation, and sacrifice that define our community. You’ve helped build a place that will motivate future generations to serve something greater than themselves.

We are profoundly grateful for your fire support throughout this mission. My hope is that this event provides not only a sense of accomplishment, but also a chance to reconnect with Teammates and Boat Crews, past and present, and reflect on what we’ve built together.

Stronger together, as always.

Hooyah
Very respectfully,
CAPT Brian “Beef” Drechsler, USN (Retired)
Executive Director, Navy SEAL Museum San Diego

RSVP Information – Secure Your Place

Due to the overwhelming support and the highly anticipated nature of this event, space will be extremely limited.

As a result, each invitee is allowed to bring one guest only.

This is an event for donors and their guest. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD THIS INVITATION.

We are humbled by the interest you’ve shown and to accommodate everyone, admission will be managed through a timed-entry system to ensure a comfortable and meaningful experience for all attendees. We will admit all attendees in groups of 30 every 15 minutes beginning at 0800hrs and will go until the last admission at 1930hrs.

Thank you for your understanding.

When making your reservation:

1. 1. Consider a few time slots that day that will work for you – As mentioned above, the response for this event has been overwhelming, and we are honored. We would like EVERYONE to get the time and the space they need to fully immerse themselves in the exhibition and absorb the experience appropriately.
   2. Talk to your Teammates and Boat Crews ahead of time – If you and your group would like to come in times adjacent / consecutive to your reservation, please plan ahead.
   3. RSVP NO LATER THAN 15 SEP 2025 – We ask that you not delay and make your RSVP as soon as you can.

Event Information:

• • • Wednesday, 24 SEP 2025 from 0800-2000hrs.
    • Navy SEAL Museum San Diego | 1001 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101
    • Dress code: Comfortable and casual
    • Who: You and ONE GUEST

Food & Beverage:

• • • Guests arriving between 8am and 12pm will enjoy complimentary coffee from the Intuicion Café coffee cart. Beverage options will include Latte, Cappuccino, Americano, Cortado, Matcha, Vanilla Chai and Hot Chocolate. You will also enjoy a wide assortment of breakfast pastries and savory bites.
    • Guests arriving after 12pm will receive a coupon good for discounts on beer and FREE pizza at SEAL-owned, Protector Brewery, located 2 blocks from the Museum on Harbor Drive. Protector Brewing is open from 1pm – 8pm on September 24th.

Lodging:

We have secured a Room Block at the nearby SpringHill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront for 249.00 USD per night for this group. PLEASE NOTE: The last day to book is 04 SEPT 2025.

Pre and postdate requests – For any pre or postdates please book the dates available then email Adrienne Duplesis at Adrienne.d.duplesis@marriott.com for your additional date request.

Changes and Cancellations Procedures – For audit and confirmation purposes all Changes and Cancels must be emailed to Group Housing (Adrienne.d.duplesis@marriott.com) at least 72 hours prior to arrival to be processed. No phone changes will be accepted.

You may also book your accommodations over the phone through Marriott Reservations at 1-888-287-9400.

*20.00 added per additional person over 18 for triple and quad occ

Event Summary:

• • • Plank Owner Campaign Room Block Sep2025
    • Start Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    • End Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Adrienne Duplesis, Group Housing Coordinator
Responsible for handling all group room inventory, list, and changes.

Work hours are Monday – Friday.

*Should any guest need to cancel or change their reservation, please have them email her directly as all cancellations and changes are required to be in writing for audit and confirmation purposes.

Adrienne.D.Duplesis@marriott.com

David Kujawa, Property Coordinator
Responsible for all group invoices, billing as well as citywide audit and pick-up. Please do not ask the front desk as they will not have access to the accurate numbers.

Work hours are Monday – Friday.

David.Kujawa@marriott.com

Getting to Navy SEAL Museum San Diego

The Museum is located at 1001 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 in downtown San Diego close to the USS Midway Museum and Maritime Museum of San Diego and across the street from Santa Fe Depot train and trolley station.

Parking:

Public street parking is available throughout downtown and is subject to fees and availability.

If you’re driving, please consider these ACE Parking lots nearby:

• • • ACE Parking – 1661 Kettner Blvd – just 0.1 mi (a 2 minute walk) from the museum
    • ACE Parking – 1600 Pacific Highway – ~0.15 mi away
    • Manchester Surface Lot (Ace-managed) – ~0.26 mi away

Ride Share & Taxi:

For convenience, we strongly recommend ride-share services (Uber, Lyft) or local taxis.

MTS Trolley and North County COASTER:

Public transit is an excellent option to get to Navy SEAL Museum San Diego as the MTS Trolley’s UC San Diego Blue, Green, and Orange lines interchange at America Plaza, adjacent to the Museum. You can also take the COASTER directly to Santa Fe Depot.

FAQs:

• • • Can I decide the day of when I want to make my reservation?
      • • Unfortunately, by the day of the event we will be at capacity. You must make your reservation no later than 23:59 15 SEPT 2025
    • Can I invite my whole family?
      • • Due to the overwhelming response to this event, we seek to honor only the immediate individuals who made Navy SEAL Museum San Diego possible through their donation to the BUD/S Plank Owner Campaign and/or the SWCC Plank Owner Campaign. There will be ample opportunity for families and friends to visit beginning 04 OCT 2025
    • What if none of the times I want are available?
      • • We ask you to be open-minded with times and consider several options, but if you cannot find an option that works for you, please email us using the button below.

FOR ALL QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND CONCERNS, PLEASE BEGIN BY EMAILING US AND WE WILL WORK TO FIND RESOLUTION TO YOUR REQUEST IF WE CAN.