Hawk’s Nest Viewing Site is Closed
Address: Azalea Lane, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437, Lompoc, CA, 93437
What You Need to Know
Military Base: Vandenberg Space Force Base is an active military base, which means that entering the base itself to watch a rocket launch is not possible for most people.
- Directions to Cabrillo Hwy & Azalea LN
- Hours: Closed
In the middle of never completed Bomarc Launch Site.
No where near existing LC 1,2,3,4, or 10.
Went tonight, came to say Hawk’s Nest is closed. There’s a gate that is locked and prevents you from driving down the street. We ended up driving a few miles up the road to Firefighter Road which has a little parking spot at the top of the hill near the… Read more »
Thank you, we will note that Hawk’s Nest is closed.
What would the view be for Falcon launches? Also do they sometimes land the booster back at Vandenberg, or does it always land on one of the ocean barges? If not this site where would be the best view?
This site is closed. There are several other viewing locations listed here https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/category/vandenberg-rocket-launch-viewing/. The view depends on the launch, weather and launch pad in relation to the viewing location. The booters for some launches land back at Vandenberg and the landing information can be found on the launch details page… Read more »
Thanks. I was thinking specifically of falcon 9 launches. I know they’re weather dependent, but does the falcon 9 launch from more than one launch pad? Coming from Northern California, and all things considering, want to get the best view. My very first launch ever was for the DART mission.… Read more »
I live in Florida and I honestly don’t know the answer. Hopefully someone from California can comment.
Thanks!