The Zeppelin appeared over Gaviota Pass

The Airship Ventures Zeppelin is on its way from Long Beach to Moffett Field. It is overcast here in Goleta, so I drove up to Buellton and parked at the north end of Avenue of the Flags. The Zeppelin appeared over Gaviota Pass and cruised along Highway 101 at an altitude of 1900 feet. It went past, about 2000 feet east of me.

-- Brian Lockett

At less than 300' elevation and fighting some strong cross winds, it was a thrilling sight

Laura saw a brief report on the news that your Airship would be at Long Beach, California for a promotional flight for the Disney movie "Up". We drove to the Long Beach Airport and found a policeman who directed us to a secret location not available to the public. We were not allowed on the grounds to witness the landings and "Up Ship" take-offs. As we were leaving the area after parking at the Boeing Aircraft Plant we saw the "Eureka" headed back to the landing site along a Southeasterly approach. We drove back to the fenced landing site and waited for the zeppelin to catch up to us. At less than 300' elevation and fighting some strong cross winds, it was a thrilling sight.

-- Jack and Laura Barnes

Thanks for bringing the Eureka down to Long Beach!

Thanks for bringing the Eureka down to Long Beach! She's an impressive sight!

Here is a gallery of shots that I took.

Looking forward to seeing you guys in July!

-- Glen Tagami

Just saw the ship fly pass City Hall in Long Beach!

Just saw the ship fly pass City Hall in Long Beach!

-- Sherri

Alien Airship Spotted in South Bay

Living in the South Bay, I'm used to seeing the Goodyear blimp quite often, floating over Palos Verdes or San Pedro. Imagine my surprise to see a LARGE white airship cruising over the Harbor Freeway (110) yesterday afternoon. Trying not to have an accident, I watched the ship as much as possible until I got a good enough look to see the words "UP" on the side. What a Great way to promote the new Disney/Pixar film. After finding out the airship will be in the area for a week or so is exciting. My only regret is that I can't afford to take a ride. Oh well, perhaps I'll go to where it's moored and get as close as I can.

-- Bobbi Scoville

I can't wait to ride in it myself someday, wish I had had a camera!

I've been fascinated by the zeppelin since it flew into the Bay Area on my birthday last year. My first sighting a few months ago was great, I was at work at Chevron Park in San Ramon and it flew directly over us, heading north up the San Ramon Valley. I can't wait to ride in it myself someday, wish I had had a camera!

-- Julia

Over the old Alameda base on a cloudless Bay Area Saturday morning

Southbound airship sighting over the old Alameda base on a cloudless Bay Area Saturday morning.

-- Gerd Meissner

San Francisco flying towards the Golden Gate Bridge

Spotted it on 16th April 2009 whilst in San Francisco flying towards the Golden Gate Bridge, it flew over it then passed Alcatraz and then the city.

-- Keith Johnson

We never get tired of seeing it. The dog, however, was confused...

While working in our garden in Mountain View (about a mile from Moffett Field) my wife and I were lucky enough of have the zeppelin fly directly over us. Very good view of the new graphics! We never get tired of seeing it. The dog, however, was confused, and was looking up at it and barking.

-- Ron Hawley

It's outside flying over the Pixar campus showcasing our newest movie!

It's outside flying over the Pixar campus showcasing our newest movie!

-- Megan Albert

New Branding Seen Over Los Gatos

Got a text message from the ship and went outside to grab this cameraphone picture of the ship over Los Gatos...