U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle is an active Coast Guard installation in Seattle, Washington. The base is located in the SoDo district at Pier 36. This page gives practical contact details, location and driving notes, visitor guidance, services, childcare and recreation information.

Base Overview

Official name U.S. Coast Guard Base Seattle
Military branch U.S. Coast Guard
Base status Active
Street address 14 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98134
Main phone number 206-217-6410
Official website Base Seattle official website

Location and Directions

District SoDo district, south of downtown
Physical address 14 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98134
Mailing address 1519 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, WA 98134
Driving notes Official directions include routes from northbound and southbound I-5 and note visitor entry from S Massachusetts Street.

Base Seattle sits at Pier 36 in the SoDo area, just south of downtown Seattle. For full driving directions and the mailing address, see the table above or the official base directions.

Visitor Information

No public visitor-center phone number or general visitor hours were identified on official pages. Visitors should arrange sponsorship or confirm access requirements with their Coast Guard sponsor or Base Seattle before arriving.

The Officer of the Day can be reached at 206-510-7858. Always confirm current access rules and any gate requirements before you travel.

Housing and Lodging

The base's MWR information references Westport Campground through Coast Guard MWR as a lodging option. No current on-base housing inventory, eligibility rules, or housing office hours were identified on official installation pages. Check with Base Seattle MWR and your command for reservation and eligibility details.

Facilities and Services

Base Seattle provides mission-support services for Coast Guard operations, tenants, visitors, and outlying customers in the Pacific Northwest. ID card services and Education Services are listed among base offerings, though current hours and appointment details are not available on the official pages.

Transportation Office Phone: 206-217-6072, 206-217-6715; Email: D13-SMB-BaseSea-HHG@uscg.mil
Work-Life Phone: 206-595-6435 (staff listed as available 24/7)
Emergency contacts Sector Puget Sound: 206-217-6001; Rescue Coordination Center Seattle: 206-220-7001

Schools and Childcare

Base Seattle provides child-care resource and referral support, including help with child-care financial assistance and Family Child Care resources. Child Development Services specialist phone: 206-827-0929.

No on-installation school was identified in the official sources. Families should contact Child Development Services or their command for help with local school enrollment and updates.

Medical Services

Base Seattle Clinic is listed on official pages. For appointments call 206-217-6432. Duty health services phone: 206-673-1091. The official sources list contact numbers but do not provide a full description of services or eligibility; call to confirm medical care details.

Recreation and Amenities

Base Seattle MWR and Fitness Center are open Monday–Friday 0600–1900 and closed on weekends and federal holidays. Amenities include a full basketball court, two racquetball courts, cardio and strength equipment, CrossFit area, boxing bags, locker rooms with day-use lockers and sauna, group classes, intramural sports, and discounted tickets to select Seattle events.

Things to Know

  • Base Seattle is the lead provider of Coast Guard mission support for the Pacific Northwest.
  • The installation is located at Pier 36 in Seattle's SoDo district.
  • The physical entrance address differs from the base mailing address; check both if you need directions.
  • Visitors should arrange sponsorship or confirm access requirements before traveling to the installation.
  • Access details and operating information can change; always verify before you go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coast Guard Base Seattle located?
At Pier 36 in the SoDo district, south of downtown Seattle.
How do I get visitor access?
Arrange a sponsor or contact Base Seattle before visiting. Officer of the Day: 206-510-7858.
Is there on-base lodging?
The MWR page references Westport Campground through Coast Guard MWR as a lodging option.
Does the base have medical care?
Yes. Base Seattle Clinic lists an appointments number: 206-217-6432.
What are the fitness center hours?
The fitness center is open Monday–Friday 0600–1900 and closed on weekends and federal holidays.