Make sure you go on an open cockpit day! We were able to get inside several planes and a helicopter. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Perfect for traveling on a budget!
Leave a donation and ask for a guided tour tour if you really want some great info and stories as long as you get one of the ole leathernecks as a guide, and there are some usually on the weekends.
See 31 aircraft from WWII to present up close at this family-friendly museum dedicated to USMC Aviation. Sentry-free entrance off Miramar Rd. Free admission and parking.