Annual Reunions
ATTENTION SHIPMATES
We invite you to the 2026 LST Ship Reunion
*San Diego, California: October 12-15, 2026*
All LST Veterans and Friends are invited to participate.
Double Tree by Hilton San Diego Bayside
4875 N. Harbor Drive. San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: 619-224-3621
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Bayside is conveniently located within two miles of the San Diego Airport. Reunion attendees will enjoy free parking and a $10 breakfast voucher valid at the hotel restaurant each morning.
Complimentary shuttle transportation is available between the airport and hotel. Please contact the hotel directly to arrange shuttle service.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM on Monday, October 12, 2026. Check-out is at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Monday, October 12, 2026
4:00 PM – Arrival and Check-In
The hospitality room will be open for reunion attendees. Meals are on your own. Several restaurants are located near the hotel, including dining options on the hotel property.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Breakfast at the DoubleTree restaurant with your $10 breakfast voucher.
The hospitality room will remain open throughout the day with drinks and snacks provided.
Coronado / Naval Amphibious Base and Harbor Lunch Cruise
Motorcoach departs hotel at 10:00 AM.
Enjoy a guided tour of Coronado and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Highlights include the Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument and the historic 1888 Hotel del Coronado.
In the afternoon, we will board a narrated 90-minute harbor lunch cruise. Enjoy a delicious bayfront buffet lunch while sailing past historic San Diego landmarks. This excursion offers a perfect blend of history, scenery, and waterfront charm.
The visit to the historic Hotel del Coronado will be self-guided, allowing guests to explore at their own pace.
Length: Approximately 7 hours
Price: $165.00 per person
Includes Coronado base entry, harbor cruise, lunch buffet, and motorcoach transportation.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Breakfast at the DoubleTree restaurant with your $10 breakfast voucher.
The hospitality room will remain open throughout the day with drinks and snacks provided.
USS Midway Museum Tour
Motorcoach departs hotel at 10:00 AM.
Step aboard one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers and experience naval history firsthand aboard the USS Midway Museum. Explore the flight deck, restored aircraft, crew quarters, engine rooms, and exhibits that bring the story of our Navy and those who served to life.
At 12:00 PM, join fellow LST veterans at the Café 41 snack bar aboard the Midway for lunch and camaraderie. Lunch is available for purchase on your own and is not included with the tour.
Length: Approximately 6 hours
Price: $90.00 per person
Includes museum entry and motorcoach transportation.
Banquet – DoubleTree Hotel
Please make your banquet meal selection on the registration form.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Farewells and goodbyes. Breakfast at the DoubleTree restaurant with your $10 breakfast voucher.