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Naval Base San Diego
AKA: 32nd Street Naval Station
Base Website;
The Admin Department is located on board Naval Base (NAVBASE), San Diego in building 72. The base is located south of Downtown San Diego at the foot of 32nd Street near National City.

Naval Base San Diego is a major port of the US Pacific Fleet with over 50 warships stationed there. There are also 50 tenant commands at Naval Station. The 14 Piers cover 12 miles of bayfront. Over 35,000 military and more than 7,000 civilians personel work here. The major tenants include the Public Works Center, the Ship Intermediate Maintenance Activity, and the Fleet Training Center.

Navy Base San Diego has its beginnings with 97 acres of Marshland that was transfered to the Navy back in 1920 for a destroyer base. Since then it has evolved into major modern military complex.

Navy Ship Tours
For tours of U.S. Navy ships at Naval Station San Diego, please contact Commander, Naval Surface Forces Public Affairs at 619-437-2735



Naval Base Point Loma
Located at the mouth of San Diego harbor, Naval Base Point Loma comprises 316 acres on beautiful but rugged coastline, although the main facilities are located on approximately 30 acres of relatively flat land. It has served primarily as a Submarine Base since 1959. Major warships based here is the Third Fleet command ship Coronado, and the five attack submarines of Submarine Squadron 11.

Naval Base Coronado
The Birthplace of US Naval Aviation
This base has a long famous history connected to naval aviation and has been a San Diego landmark for many years. This US Navy Base is responsible to arm, repair, train, and supply some 140 tenant commands of the US Pacific Fleet. It oversees several facilities including air base, aircraft carriers, amphibious base and several training installations. Currently serves as home port for the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and USS Reagan (CVN-76).

Fleetweek San Diego [Sept/Oct]

Special events include the Miramar Air Show, Navy Ship Parade, Ship Tours, Air Race, Coronado Speed Race, golf tournaments and the MCRD Boot Camp Challenge. Proceeds from Fleetweek go to benefit the Armed Forces YMCA, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and The USO.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Socity San Diego
Department Website;
Provides financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need, and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.

Navy Exchange Main Store
BLDG# 3187, 2260 Callagan Hwy, SAN DIEGO, CA 92136-5036; 619-544-2100;

San Diego Armed Services YMCA - Tierrasanta CA
3293 Santo Road, San Diego, CA 92127; 858-751-5755; Club Website;
The San Diego Armed Services YMCA has been serving the San Diego Military for over 80 years. 40 plus programs are available - at no charge - to five branches of military personnel and their families.

USS Midway CV-41 -
San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
The USS Midway was the longest-serving carrier in the history of the U.S. Navy. Today she has embarked as a museum, tribute and education center. This museum features over 28 exhibits and excess to many important areas of this great warship. Midway is available for a variety of military ceremonies including reenlistments, retirements, change of commands, promotions, pinnings, and commissionings.