Naval Support Activity Monterey

Mission Statement

Naval Support Activity Monterey is a multi-function organization dedicated to Providing responsive, high quality base operations support to enable our tenants to accomplish their mission. Taking care of our employees and customers to enhance their quality of life as well as –being a responsible civic partner by building and nurturing effective relationships with local communities.

Home to over 15 tenant commands, NSA Monterey provides primary support to the Naval Postgraduate School, Navy Research Lab, and the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center. NPS is the largest producer of advanced graduate degrees for the Department of Defense and proudly graduates thousands every year from all services and from over 50 countries. NRL provides all scientific and weather modeling as well as atmospheric and aerosol studies. FNMOC provides the highest quality, most relevant and timely worldwide Meteorology and Oceanography support to U.S. and coalition forces from FNMOC’s 24x7 Operations Center in Monterey. NSA Monterey supports over 160 buildings which are located on more than 626 acres.

Vision Statement

Prepared for War. Committed to Peace.

Currently there are approximately 87 staff (permanent Party), and approximately 8400 plus service members (students), attending NPS that consist of officers from the five U.S. uniformed services, officers from approximately 30 other countries and a small number of civilian employees. Monterey, county. Population 432,977 . Population changes often due to Military PCS.

Monterey County's estimated population is 437,479 as of 2026.

There's a large population of service members living in the Monterey area between the Navy, Army and Coast Guard installations.

Tenant Commands:

• Naval Post Graduate School
• Defense Institute for Training Resources Analysis
• FISC San Diego Detachment Monterey
• Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center Monterey
• Center for Information Dominance Detachment Monterey
• Naval Branch Dental Clinic
• Naval Facilities Engineering Command Monterey
• Naval Research Laboratory
• TRADOC Analysis Command
• Navy Exchange
• Naval Operational Support Center San Jose.

Home to over 15 tenant commands, NSA Monterey provides primary support to the Naval Postgraduate School, Navy Research Lab, and the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center. NPS is the largest producer of advanced graduate degrees for the Department of Defense and proudly graduates thousands every year from all services and from over 50 countries. NRL provides all scientific and weather modeling as well as atmospheric and aerosol studies. FNMOC provides the highest quality, most relevant and timely worldwide Meteorology and Oceanography support to U.S. and coalition forces from FNMOC’s 24x7 Operations Center in Monterey.

NSA Monterey supports over 160 buildings which are located on more than 626 acres. Nearly 1,300 students attend the Naval Postgraduate School. The student body consists of officers from the five U.S. uniformed services, officers from approximately 30 partner countries and a small number of civilian federal and state employees. The faculty, the majority of which are civilians, are drawn from a broad and diverse background of educational institutions and represent a prestigious group of scholars. Faculty and student interaction is high and recommended. Every class is taught directly by a faculty member, over 99% of whom have a Ph.D. Contact the Dean's Office at 831-656-2291 or for Dean of Students questions or to schedule an appointment, please email dosea@nps.edu.

Home to over 15 tenant commands, NSA Monterey provides primary support to the Naval Postgraduate School, Navy Research Lab, and the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center. NPS is the largest producer of advanced graduate degrees for the Department of Defense and proudly graduates thousands every year from all services and from over 50 countries. NRL provides all scientific and weather modeling as well as atmospheric and aerosol studies. FNMOC provides the highest quality, most relevant and timely worldwide Meteorology and Oceanography support to U.S. and coalition forces from FNMOC’s 24x7 Operations Center in Monterey. NSA Monterey supports over 160 buildings which are located on more than 626 acres.

Naval Postgraduate School Location

1 University Circle, Monterey, CA 93943

Getting Here

From San Francisco and San Jose

1. Take US Route 101 South toward Prunedale
2. At Prunedale, take CA Route 156 West to CA Route 1 South
3. Proceed on CA Route 1 S to Monterey
4. Take the "Del Monte Avenue" exit
5. Follow the signs to Del Monte Avenue and turn left on Sloat Avenue
6. Turn left at stop sign to enter the Main Gate

From Los Angeles and San Diego

1. Take US Hwy 5 North toward Sacramento
2. At Lost Hills, take CA Route 46 West toward Paso Robles
3. At Paso Robles, take US Route 101 North toward Salinas
4. At Salinas, take CA Route 68 West to Monterey
5. Stay left on 68 W to merge onto CA Route 1 South
6. Take the first "Monterey" exit
7. Stay left on the exit, turn left onto Aguajito Road
8. After .5 miles turn left at Mark Thomas Drive
9. Follow Mark Thomas Drive to Sloat Avenue
10. Turn right at the stop sign to enter the Main Gate

From Monterey Peninsula Airport

1. The road leading out of the airport is Olmstead Road
2. Follow Olmstead Road to Garden Road - first street on the right
3. Turn right onto Garden Road
4. Take Garden Road to 3-way traffic light; turn left onto Mark Thomas Drive
5. Turn right onto Sloat Avenue at first traffic light
6. Turn right at stop sign to enter the Main Gate

Arriving By Air

Monterey is serviced by three major airlines with most flights connecting through San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, or Phoenix.

Taxis

Persons taking a taxi should direct the driver to take them to the "Main Gate at NPS".

Please note

Please make your own arrangements for transportation to and from airports.

History

Before World War II one of the finest luxury hotels in North America, the Hotel Del Monte, occupied the present site of the Naval Postgraduate School. From the time railroad pioneer Charles Crocker first opened the hotel in June 1880, it was an immediate success. Fire completely destroyed the hotel in 1887, but the second Hotel Del Monte rose promptly at the same location and was more splendid than its predecessor. In the early morning of September 27, 1924, fire again devastated the central wooden structure of the hotel. Reconstruction was again immediate and the more modern building continued to make the Del Monte one of the showplaces of the world.

By this time, Samuel F.B. Morse, the president of the Del Monte Properties Company, had acquired the hotel and began developing the Del Monte as a “sports empire” where guests could enjoy playing golf, polo, tennis, swimming, yachting and deep-sea fishing. Coined “the most elegant seaside resort in the world,” the hotel played host to world leaders, dignitaries, American presidents, film stars and famous artists until 1942, when it was taken over by the U.S. Navy and used as a pre-flight school for aviators.

During World War II, Fleet Admiral Ernest King, chief of naval operations and commander-in-chief of both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets, established a commission to review the role of graduate education in the Navy. By the end of the war, it had become apparent that the facilities of the Naval Postgraduate School at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, would be insufficient for the Navy’s future needs. In 1945, Congress passed legislation to make the school a fully-accredited, degree-granting graduate institution. Two years later, Congress authorized the purchase of the Hotel Del Monte and 627 acres of surrounding land for use as an independent campus for the school.

In December 1951, in a move virtually unparalleled in the history of academe, the Postgraduate School moved lock, stock and wind tunnel across the nation, establishing its current campus in Monterey, Calif. The coast-to-coast move involved 500 students, about 100 faculty and staff and thousands of pounds of books and research equipment. Rear Adm. Ernest Edward Herrmann supervised the move that pumped new vitality into the Navy's efforts to advance naval science and technology.

The main building of the former Hotel Del Monte - now named Herrmann Hall - houses the principal administrative offices of the Naval Postgraduate School. The academic quadrangle was built incrementally after the school officially opened for business in 1951. The most recent additions include the renovation of the library (more than doubling its usable space), the new academic building - Glasgow Hall, and the new Mechanical Engineering Building. In 2006, a $35 million renovation of the two wings of Herrmann Hall was completed, providing 140 new Bachelor Officers’ Quarters (BOQ) rooms for the school’s international officers and their families for temporary residency while they establish themselves in permanent living facilities. In 2009, the year the Naval Postgraduate School celebrates its centennial anniversary, Herrmann Hall will begin a series of renovations and refurbishments, restoring the building’s early 20^th century charm in a tribute to its historic past.

From Monterey Peninsula Airport it is an estimated (2.5 miles or 5 to 10 minutes)

1. Upon leaving the vicinity of Passenger Terminal from Monterey Airport, Olmstead Road bears to the right, away from runway
2. Take first right onto Garden Road
3. Take Garden Road westbound for approx. 2 miles to first stop light and make a left onto Mark Thomas Drive
4. Proceed on Mark Thomas Drive for approx. mile to first traffic light
5. Take a right onto Sloat Avenue
6. Follow Sloat Avenue to NPS main gate

From San Francisco and San Jose

1. Take US Route 101 South toward Prunedale
2. At Prunedale, take CA Route 156 West to CA Route 1 South
3. Proceed on CA Route 1 S to Monterey
4. Take the "Del Monte Avenue" exit
5. Follow the signs to Del Monte Avenue and turn left on Sloat Avenue
6. Turn left at stop sign to enter the Main Gate

From Los Angeles and San Diego

1. Take US Hwy 5 North toward Sacramento
2. At Lost Hills, take CA Route 46 West toward Paso Robles
3. At Paso Robles, take US Route 101 North toward Salinas
4. At Salinas, take CA Route 68 West to Monterey
5. Stay left on 68 W to merge onto CA Route 1 South
6. Take the first "Monterey" exit
7. Stay left on the exit, turn left onto Aguajito Road
8. After .5 miles turn left at Mark Thomas Drive
9. Follow Mark Thomas Drive to Sloat Avenue
10. Turn right at the stop sign to enter the Main Gate

From Monterey Peninsula Airport

1. The road leading out of the airport is Olmstead Road
2. Follow Olmstead Road to Garden Road - first street on the right
3. Turn right onto Garden Road
4. Take Garden Road to 3-way traffic light; turn left onto Mark Thomas Drive
5. Turn right onto Sloat Avenue at first traffic light
6. Turn right at stop sign to enter the Main Gate

Arriving By Air
Monterey is serviced by three major airlines with most flights connecting through San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, or Phoenix.

Local Transportation

Government transportation is not furnished from any of the above airports to NPS. Taxi/shuttle service is available. Taxi - metered rates apply. Arrange for Monterey/Salinas shuttle service if you fly into SFO or SJO). Shuttle - Monterey/Salinas Groome Transportation call 831-373-7777.

What to do When You Arrive at the Front Gate?

Gate Operations

Sloat Main Gate: 24/7
Del Monte Gate: 7-8:30 a.m. / 3:30-5:30 p.m. M-Th and 7-8:30 a.m. on Fridays (Closed on Federal Holidays and throughout NPS Winter and Summer Breaks)
Annex Gate: 24/7

Gates hours and operations are subject to change at any time due to Force Protection needs.
100 percent ID card checks are in effect.

Visitor Control Center (VCC) Hours: Monday-Friday 7-11:30 a.m. and 12-3 p.m. (Closed on Federal Holidays)

Gate availability is subject to change for the most up to date information regarding gate closure please call the NPS Quarterdeck prior to arrival at 831-656-2442 or Gate Access at 831-656-7532, or visit https://cnrsw.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NSA-Monterey/About/Installation-Guide/Gate-Hours/.

From San Francisco areas it is (120 miles or approximately 2 hours depending on traffic.) San Jose is 72.3 miles and about 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on traffic.

1. Take US Route 101 South toward Prunedale
2. At Prunedale, take CA Route 156 West to CA Route 1 South
3. Proceed on CA Route 1 S to Monterey
4. Take the "Del Monte Avenue" exit
5. Follow the signs to Del Monte Avenue and turn left on Sloat Avenue
6. Turn left at stop sign to enter the Main Gate

From Los Angeles and San Diego (335 miles or 5.5 hours)

1. Take US Hwy 5 North toward Sacramento
2. At Lost Hills, take CA Route 46 West toward Paso Robles
3. At Paso Robles, take US Route 101 North toward Salinas
4. At Salinas, take CA Route 68 West to Monterey
5. Stay left on 68 W to merge onto CA Route 1 South
6. Take the first "Monterey" exit
7. Stay left on the exit, turn left onto Aguajito Road
8. After .5 miles turn left at Mark Thomas Drive
9. Follow Mark Thomas Drive to Sloat Avenue
10. Turn right at the stop sign to enter the Main Gate

From Monterey Peninsula Airport

1. The road leading out of the airport is Olmstead Road
2. Follow Olmstead Road to Garden Road - first street on the right
3. Turn right onto Garden Road
4. Take Garden Road to 3-way traffic light; turn left onto Mark Thomas Drive
5. Turn right onto Sloat Avenue at first traffic light
6. Turn right at stop sign to enter the Main Gate

The Monterey Peninsula Airport is the closest airport to the NPS and the Presidio of Monterey. Transportation from the airport to the installation is by rental car, public transportation, or taxi. The Monterey Peninsula Airport does not have USO facilities. Airports with USO lounges are the San Francisco International Airport and the Mineta-San Jose International Airport. The USO Lounge at the San Francisco International Airport is located on the mezzanine floor of the main terminal above the United Airlines ticket counters. It is open 24 hours daily. The USO Lounge at the Mineta-San Jose International Airport is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

To NPS or DLI from Highway 1-South

The city of Monterey is approximately 117 miles south of San Francisco. You can approach Monterey from the north or south on Highway 1, but you won't make good time.

To NPS or DLI from the North via Highway 101

An alternate route to Monterey from the north is Highway 101 South to the Monterey Peninsula exit near Prunedale (Highway 156 West). This five-mile road leads to Highway 1 South and on to Monterey. You'll drive by Marina, Fort Ord and Seaside. Continue along Highway 1 to the Del Monte exit. Follow Del Monte until you approach the Fisherman's Wharf intersection. Move to the left and follow this route past Portola Plaza Hotel on your right until you can turn left onto Pacific Street. At next intersection. To DLI turn right on Franklin and follow it through the Franklin Street Gate. Taylor Hall building 616 will be the first building to your left after the stop sign inside the gate. Report there during duty hours or to Rasmussen Hall building 614 during non-duty hours. Rasmussen Hall will be the first large building to your right after the stop sign. If you are going to NPS take pacific street down to Aguajito follow that down to mark Thomas Dr and turn left, at the light turn left onto Sloat and NPS will be on the right.

From East or Southeast via interstate 5-North

Taxis - Persons taking a taxi should direct the driver to take them to the “Main Gate at NPS.”

If you're approaching from the east or southeast, use Interstate 5 North. Follow I-5 to the Highway 152 West connection to Highway 156. Travel along Highway 156 to Prunedale, then by Marina, Fort Ord and Seaside into Monterey. Use the directions for approaching NPS or the Presidio following the alternate route from the north given above. If you need help please contact 831-656-3060.

You will need valid military credentials for access to all military instillations. Transit riders without credentials will be required to deboard before the security gate. The Naval Postgraduate School Travel Office phone number can be located at 831-656-2041 for the commuter transit lines serving the Naval Post Graduate School:

• Bus Line 20 Salinas/Monterey - Naval Postgraduate School
• MST Transit Center (Downtown Monterey) Line 20 - DLI transit
• Bus Line 1 and 2 - Lighthouse Ave - just outside Bolio Gate

Presidio of Monterey Naval Postgraduate School

Valid military credentials are required for access to all military bases. Transit riders without credentials will be required to deboard at a bus stop before the security gate. In some cases, the bus stop may be located miles before entry to the base.

For military pass information, please contact the Presidio of Monterey, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at 831-242-3983, Bldg. 418.

Naval Postgraduate School Travel Office: 831-656-2041

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION

What do you do if you get a traffic/parking citation?

Individuals who are cited for traffic and parking violations at local federal properties generally have three options. They may: 1) Pay the fine in full before their court date, 2) appear in court, or 3) contact the Special Assistant United States Attorney to protest the ticket or indicate intent to plead no contest in advance of the court date. Note, some citations require court appearance; the citation will indicate whether this is the case. Individuals who fail to take action on a ticket will be unable to register vehicles or renew licenses. Individuals may also lose their driving privileges on Monterey Peninsula Military Bases.

Payment: All payments must be made to the Central Violations Bureau in accordance with the instructions on the citation and on the CVB website: http://www.cvb.uscourts.gov/ CVB must be receive payment within two weeks after issuance of the citation or CVB will send a Notice to Appear with a court date to the defendant.

Protests and No Contest: If you wish to discuss your citation with the SAUSA prior to the court date, you may do so by contacting the POC listed below. You may indicate you intent not to contest the ticket, in which case the SAUSA has the authority to request a reduced fine. You may also discuss why you believe the citation should not have been issued in the first place.

Insurance or registration citation: For citations issued for failure to provide proof of insurance or for not having a valid registration. You MUST provide:

1. Written proof the insured had insurance of their vehicle was registered on the date he/she was cited, AND
2. Written proof there has been no lapse in coverage or registration since the citation was issued.

POC: The point of contact for protest is SAUSA paralegal, at 831-242-7321. Protest may be mailed to the SAUSA at: DLIFLC, 1336 Plummer Street, Building 275, Monterey, CA 93944 or faxed to 831-242-6392.

Please do not show up at Bldg. 275 without a scheduled appointment. When you submit a protest, you are asking the prosecutor (the SAUSA) to consider reducing or dismissing your citation. Simply submitting a protest does not clear a citation, and it does not excuse you from your scheduled court appearance. Unless you receive notice from the SAUSA that your citation was reduced or dismissed, you must appear in court or pay in full.

Court: If the defendant chooses to appear in court, or has received a notice to appear in court, infraction hearings are held in the United States Bankruptcy court in Salinas. Court is generally held on the first Monday of every month. The Bankruptcy Court is located at 1000 S. Main Street in Salinas, California.

POC: Command Admin, cmdadmin@nps.edu, 831-656-1845

CDO's

COMMAND DUTY OFFICER: 831-901-6649

NSAM: CDO@nps.edu

Phone: 831-223-1256

N3 Operations: Security Officer 831-656- 2236 or seco@nps.edu

QUARTERDECK: 831-656-2442

NPS

Phone: 831-901-6649

IWTC

Quarterdeck Phone #: 831-242-5142

Phone: 831-760-0036

Naval Support Activity Monterey (NSA Monterey), home to Naval Postgraduate School located in Monterey, California. If you need more information call the local Fleet and Family Support Center at 831-656-3060 for further assistance.

SPONSOR COORDINATORS

If you have any questions during your transit inbound, please contact a Command Sponsor Coordinator:

• COMM: 831-656-2906/COMM: 831-656-3961
• DSN:  756-2906/DSN:  756-3961

SENIOR ENLISTED ADVISOR

To contact the Senior Enlisted Advisor, please e-mail him at sea@nps.edu.