WHAT IT'S LIKE VISITING SPACEX BOCA CHICA
Be prepared: There is no visitor center or gift shop. It's just a "drive-by" viewing right now...but still worth it to see history in the making
NO VISITOR CENTER
When launches are close, the road to the launch facility (not the tracking station shown here) are closed.
Check Road Status
PREPARE FOR ROAD CLOSURES
All buildings are closed to the public, but you can drive on the public roads and still see the rockets and boosters up close.
STAY ON THE PUBLIC ROADS
At the Tracking Facility you'll see the boosters BN3 an BN4. You can get super close, but can't touch.
WHAT YOU'LL SEE
At the Launch Facility you'll see SN15 --the first starship to land and stay intact and SN16.
WHAT YOU'LL SEE
Launches are happening more and more frequently here. Don't expect to get this close during a launch, though!
SpaceX Launch Schedule
SEE A LAUNCH
FYI, you will pass through Border Patrol on your way back from Boca Chica. Yes, even though you never left the US. Passports not needed.
BORDER PATROL
If Boca Chica Beach is open then you can visit here via canoe or kayak from South Padre Island.
VISIT BY BOAT
The SpaceX Texas facility is 5 miles from the Mexican border...about 23 miles from Brownsville, Texas.
WHERE IS BOCA CHICA
The best place to see a launch is from Isla Blanca Park. Stay at the RV Park or our
favorite SPI Rental, Zula Siesta
.
WHERE TO STAY TO SEE A LAUNCH
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