U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda is an active Coast Guard installation on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California. This guide covers access rules, housing, services, medical care, childcare, and recreation. It also includes key phone numbers for visitors and military families.

Base Overview

Official name U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda
Military branch United States Coast Guard
Base status Active
Street address 42 Eagle Rd., Alameda, CA 94501
Main phone number 510-437-5379
Official website U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda

Location and Directions

Base Alameda is on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California. The verified information for this installation does not list specific driving directions, nearby cities, major roads, or a nearest airport.

Visitor Information

Visitors without an authorized access credential need a visitor pass and a sponsor. One-day passes are issued at the base main gate. For passes longer than one day and less than 90 days, visit the Security Office in Building 3. Bring a REAL ID-compliant state driver's license or identification card, a U.S. passport, or an accepted military, dependent, or civilian CAC. Visitors also need current vehicle registration and proof of current vehicle insurance.

For access questions, contact Base Access at SMB-BaseAlameda-BaseAccess@uscg.mil or Security at 510-437-3151. The Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a noon to 1:00 p.m. closure. Confirm current rules before traveling.

Visitor size Advance notice
Ten or more visitors 5 days
Fewer than ten visitors 48 hours
Fewer than five visitors 24 hours
Same-day visits 2 hours

Housing and Lodging

Base Alameda manages Coast Guard-owned housing in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Alameda Housing Site has 241 units, including two-, three-, and four-bedroom townhomes and a small number of single-family homes. The Novato Housing Site has apartments and single-family homes. The housing page states that Coast Guard housing is mandatory for orders issued on or after October 1, 2013, subject to the housing office's policies and exceptions. Novato temporary quarters are listed as open. Contact the housing office at 206-815-6545, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or email SMB-BaseAlameda-LocalHousingOffice@uscg.mil.

Facilities and Services

Base services include personnel support, health services and work life, facilities engineering, naval engineering, base operations, and information and communications support. The Education Center is in Building 21 and offers educational counseling, Joint Services Transcript support, tuition assistance support, and testing services. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 510-437-5846 or 510-437-5738.

Service Details
Exchange 510-437-3165
Post office Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m. and 1:15-3:00 p.m.
Gas station 510-437-3165

Schools and Childcare

The installation has a Child Development Center. Call 510-437-2743 for childcare information. The verified base information does not list an on-base school, nearby school, or school district.

Medical Services

Base Alameda Health Services and Work Life is in Building 1 on Coast Guard Island. Call 206-815-7072. The department provides acute and routine care, gynecology, minor surgery, immunizations, physical therapy, wellness assessments, eye refractions, physical examinations, and specialty care referrals.

Hours are 6:30-11:00 a.m. and noon-3:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursday, it is open from 6:30-11:00 a.m. and closed in the afternoon. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays. Its main mission is medical readiness for active-duty Coast Guard and uniformed-services personnel.

Recreation and Amenities

MWR is based at the gym in Building 16 on Coast Guard Island. Amenities include a gym, auto hobby shop, equipment rentals, event and special-function room reservations, and RV lots in Alameda and Novato. The auto hobby shop is open Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call the gym at 206-815-6869 or MWR at 206-815-5767. MWR is available to approved military members, dependents, retirees, Coast Guard Island government employees, Auxiliary members, and contractors with Coast Guard identification cards.

Things to Know

  • Base Alameda is also commonly called Coast Guard Island.
  • The installation was established on February 15, 2012.
  • Coast Guard Island supports Coast Guard activities throughout the West Coast and hosts several Coast Guard commands and cutters.
  • Visitors must coordinate with their sponsor and Base Access before arriving.
  • Access rules, office hours, and other operating details can change, so confirm them before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coast Guard Base Alameda?

It is on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California.

Can visitors enter without a military access card?

Yes, but visitors need a sponsor and a visitor pass.

What documents are needed for a visitor pass?

Bring an accepted photo ID, current vehicle registration, and proof of current vehicle insurance.

Does the base have Coast Guard housing?

Yes. Housing sites are in Alameda and Novato, and Novato temporary quarters are listed as open.

Does the base have medical care?

Yes. Base Alameda Health Services and Work Life provides several routine and acute care services.