Maps & Parking
Fiesta Island
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Location
The launch site is large sand field on the west side of the island. When you get to Fiesta Island (directions below), drive out on the access road and bear to the right. Follow the road to the north (along Enchanted Cove). Bear left at the fork in the road, and then bear left again as you reach the west side of the island. Continue until you see the large sand field on your left. Park on the right (west) side.
Parking
General parking is not permitted on the launch field. Per our site use permit, we are only allowed a few vehicles on the field for launch equipment, launch supplies, and disabled access.
Parking is available across the road (west side) adjacent to the off-leash dog park area. Walk to the field (launch area) with your rockets and gear. Feel free to bring prep tables and beach chairs.
Directions to Fiesta Island
From North County:
- Take I-5 SOUTH towards San Diego
- Take exit 21 to merge onto Sea World Dr / Tecolote Rd
- Turn RIGHT at E. Mission Bay Dr.
- Take the 1st LEFT onto Fiesta Island Rd
From East County:
- Take I-8 WEST
- Take exit 2A to onto I-5 NORTH towards Los Angeles
- Take exit 21 for Sea World Dr / Tecolote Rd
- Turn LEFT at Sea World Dr / Tecolote Rd
- Take the 1st RIGHT onto E. Mission Bay Dr
- Take the 1st LEFT onto Fiesta Island Rd
From South County:
- Take I-5 NORTH
- Take exit 21 for Sea World Dr / Tecolote Rd
- Turn LEFT at Sea World Dr / Tecolote Rd
- Take the 1st RIGHT onto E. Mission Bay Dr
- Take the 1st LEFT onto Fiesta Island Rd
Holtville
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Tripoli San Diego launches are held in Holtville, CA (slightly east of El Centro). The launch site is an inactive airport. Directions to the launch site:
- Take I-8 East towards El Centro
- Exit on State Route 111 North, towards Brawley. Travel 1.8 miles.
- Turn RIGHT on to E Holton Road (county hwy S80) – follow signs for Holtville.
- Follow S80 to 115 S/W 5th St
- Follow a slight RIGHT on Kavanaugh Rd
- Turn LEFT on Highline Rd
- Turn RIGHT on Norrish Rd
The site is roughly 133 miles east of downtown San Diego.