How To Visit STARBASE // A Complete Guide To Seeing Starship!

Today we'll do a full rundown on how exactly to visit Starbase, what and where Starbase is, tips on how to visit like where you can and can’t go, where to watch a launch from, where to fly into, tips on when to book flights if you’re trying to catch a launch, where to stay, where to eat, and other fun things to do in the area while you’re inevitably waiting for a launch.

And perhaps you’re just a huge Starship and Starbase fan and just want to get a better sense of what it’s like, well you’re in the right place. We’ll help you understand this area better than ever before!

00:00 - Intro
02:05 - What is Starbase
04:55 - Tour Of Starbase
08:30 - Where to go and not go
12:50 - Rules, tips, and what to bring
16:10 - Where to watch a launch
20:30 - How to get there
22:45 - Flying to Starbase
24:45 - Where to stay
28:45 - When to book stuff
31:00 - where to eat
33:00 - What to do besides Starbase

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[cschipper]

Here's a tip from a SpaceX employee: We will likely be right there with you watching the launch. If you see us, feel free to ask us questions! We might not be able to answer everything because rules, but we love to talk about our jobs in general space in general and all of the fun things that go with it. Your excitement helps fuel us and we appreciate all the enthusiasm. 🚀🚀🚀

[fluffywarhampster]

Tim decided to take a break from being the everyday astronaut to be the everyday travel guide and we love him for it!

[JoelSapp]

What a great idea. Just as SpaceX is getting ready to launch.

[John-uneo]

Way to go Tim. This is exactly why you are one of the top creators for everything space. You not only express your personal passion but wish to share and make accessible that experience in all ways to your viewers. Keep up the great work. Also a shout out to your team of many who help keep us glued to your channel.

[HoosierWeather]

Lol. Impeccable timing. We road tripped in our Model Y ~1300 miles from Southern Indiana to South Padre Island just to see Starbase...just getting back on 04-02. It was WONDERFUL!! I'm looking forward to watching this video to see if we missed anything.

[JigilJigil]

What a great video, as someone who occasionally checks the news about Starship development, I was always curious to find out more about the Starbase, the facility, the infrastructure and the structures, it's like my wish came true, great video.

[lanemedcalf]

Tim you did an absolute awesome job in this video. You are quite an amazing man in so many ways! Besides being multi-talented, you're so "down to earth" normal and can totally relate to the average person. It's hard for me to comprehend how you acquired so much knowledge in only 4 years regarding the various aspects and facets of the whole STARBASE phenomenon. Your knowledge of all the rules, pitfalls, dangers, vantage points, sweet spots, travel, lodging, food, etc. is incredible! Please don't ever change! You've got so many fans because you are who you Everyday Astronaut! Thanks!

[ku]

Tim, thank you for doing this video. As a parent with kids this is the exact type of video I look for while planning fun vacations with a STEM foundation! It would be amazing if you did one for the Cape as well!

[douglasgroff]

Another option for camping is the South Padre Island KOA. They offer tent sites, RV sites, and a few cabins as well. They have 8 waterfront cabins for rent that are directly adjacent to the Seawall. You have an excellent view of the launch site from the front porches of these 8 cabins. For other guests, they have a large parking lot that used to serve the Pier 19 Restaurant, which sadly burned down in 2022. This parking lot is private (KOA) property, although they do lease spots to SpaceX employees. Little known fact, but there is a hovercraft that will run between the KOA and Starbase to ferry SpaceX employees commuting from SPI.

[jimparrUtube]

That tour guide was incredible Tim. I will probably never see a SpaceX launch, but I was captivated by your flowing commentary on all things you mentioned. Well done Sir.

[WilliamGreenephoto]

The model Falcon 9 is INCREDIBLE! I love showing it off, but it's hard to give people the real scale of it. Only request would be if you could include an accurate scale human with it! Even printed on a card would be awesome, but a physical model would be even cooler!

[thomvinson]

Nicely done Tim! I live in Brownsville and you managed to show me places that I haven't seen, bravo sir!

[PhotoArtBrussels]

Tim, thank you for creating this crazy high quality of documentaries; make no mistake they are not just YouTube videos; they are Pro documentary level.
Have you ever stopped to think ... there are 108.000 cities in the USA; in population, your subscriber number would reach sixth place from the top!

Congratulations on all you impossible goals you reached and thank you for all the great content and superb quality of your, and your teams, work.
PS: ever thought about contacting Netflix? I'm sure millions would love your content on that platform as well; distributed in all languages.

[HylanderSB]

I've been going to Starbase since 2019 as well. I even stayed in one of the houses in Boca Chica Village! The transformation has been breathtaking.

[coreyfingleton]

Tim, thank you for the detailed information! Your video will (hopefully) help keep Starbase open to the public in the future.

My girlfriend and I are planning a Starbase/South Padre trip in August for a week. The knowledge we gained from this video was incredibly valuable!

[DavejMurphy]

Wow, this was really great, Tim. Brilliant and informative. Thanks for letting folks know the rules at Starbase. That's important. You're helping to organize our enthusiasm while preventing unknowing mistakes. Humans are a mixed bag but the mission at Starb1X is extremely exciting for our world now. Hopeful, no-nonsense, bright future.

[skydiver]

Went to Starbase mid March, all the way from Switzerland! Totally worth it!! 😍😍

[Reacherthebreacher]

Tim you truly are the best thing to happen to aerospace coverage. Thank you for breathing new life into this industry.

[mrlush]

Thanks Tim, As a Australian that want to come over to see a rocket launch (any really) I find this video well timed and give a great starting point for basic planning. Thanks again for your dedication.

[pepe]

Hi everyone! I am from Croatia (EU). Visiting Starbase is a achievable but demanding logistical and financial challenge for me, but that is why it is my dream and one of my life goals to watch the Starship launch live from Florida. I hope in a couple of years when the flights will be regular and scheduled. Thank You Tim, Elon and SpaceX workers for making life exciting. All the best to everyone! Love and Peace! 😇