List of Active Military Bases in California
California has one of the larger military footprints in the United States. This guide covers 28 major installations across Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Other Defense.
Military Bases in California
The installations in California support training, logistics, testing, space missions. They are grouped by branch below so readers can find each base quickly.
Army Bases in California
Army installations in California support training, readiness, testing, logistics or other land-force missions. The exact role depends on the installation.
Camp Parks
Camp Parks is an active army installation in the Dublin area. Its main work includes army training, readiness and installation support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Dublin, California |
| Address | Building 620, 6th Street, Camp Parks, CA 94568 |
| Main contact | 925-875-4650 |
| Main operations | Army training, readiness and installation support |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Fort Hunter Liggett
Fort Hunter Liggett is an active army installation in the Jolon area. Its main work includes field and reserve-component training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Jolon, California |
| Address | Building 238, California Avenue, Jolon, CA 93928 |
| Main contact | 831-386-2506 |
| Main operations | Field and reserve-component training |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Fort Irwin
Fort Irwin is an active army installation in the Fort Irwin area. Its main work includes national training center combat training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Irwin, California |
| Address | Reception Campus, Building 109, Langford Lake Road, Fort Irwin, CA 92310 |
| Main contact | 760-380-4747 |
| Main operations | National Training Center combat training |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Presidio of Monterey
Presidio of Monterey is an active army installation in the Monterey area. Its main work includes foreign-language education and military training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Monterey, California |
| Address | Tin Barn W, Rifle Range Road, Building 518, Monterey, CA 93944 |
| Main contact | 831-242-5000 |
| Main operations | Foreign-language education and military training |
| Key facilities | Training or academic facilities, housing and support services |
| Status | Active |
Air Force Bases in California
Air Force installations in California support flying missions, training, maintenance and readiness. Some also handle specialized testing or command work.
Beale Air Force Base
Beale Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the Marysville area area. Its main work includes intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Marysville area, California |
| Address | 17800 B Street, Beale AFB, CA 95903 |
| Main contact | 530-634-2863 |
| Main operations | Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance |
| Key facilities | Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the Edwards area. Its main work includes flight testing and aircraft evaluation, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Edwards, California |
| Address | 90 Farrell Drive, Building 5620, Edwards AFB, CA 93524 |
| Main contact | 661-277-0723 |
| Main operations | Flight testing and aircraft evaluation |
| Key facilities | Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
March Air Reserve Base
March Air Reserve Base is an active air force installation in the Riverside area. Its main work includes reserve air mobility and readiness, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Riverside, California |
| Address | Building 625, Riverside Drive, March ARB, CA 92518 |
| Main contact | 951-655-4137 |
| Main operations | Reserve air mobility and readiness |
| Key facilities | Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Travis Air Force Base
Travis Air Force Base is an active air force installation in the Fairfield area. Its main work includes strategic airlift and air mobility, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairfield, California |
| Address | Air Base Parkway, Building 615, Travis AFB, CA 94535 |
| Main contact | 707-424-6111 |
| Main operations | Strategic airlift and air mobility |
| Key facilities | Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Space Force Bases in California
Space Force installations in California support space missions, launch or satellite work, and the people who operate those systems.
Los Angeles Space Force Base
Los Angeles Space Force Base is an active space force installation in the El Segundo area. Its main work includes space systems development and acquisition, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Space Force |
|---|---|
| Location | El Segundo, California |
| Address | 483 N. Aviation Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245 |
| Main contact | 310-653-1110 |
| Main operations | Space systems development and acquisition |
| Key facilities | Mission-control or range facilities, technical areas and base support |
| Status | Active |
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Vandenberg Space Force Base is an active space force installation in the Santa Barbara County area. Its main work includes space launch, range and missile-test operations, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Space Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Santa Barbara County, California |
| Address | 6 California Boulevard, Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437 |
| Main contact | 805-606-7663 |
| Main operations | Space launch, range and missile-test operations |
| Key facilities | Mission-control or range facilities, technical areas and base support |
| Status | Active |
Navy Bases in California
Navy installations in California support ships, submarines, aviation, training, weapons or shore-based commands.
Naval Air Facility El Centro
Naval Air Facility El Centro is an active navy installation in the El Centro area. Its main work includes naval aviation, training and mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | El Centro, California |
| Address | Bennett Road, El Centro, CA 92243 |
| Main contact | 760-339-2673 |
| Main operations | Naval aviation, training and mission support |
| Key facilities | Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Air Station Lemoore
Naval Air Station Lemoore is an active navy installation in the Lemoore area. Its main work includes strike-fighter aviation, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Lemoore, California |
| Address | Franklin Avenue and Enterprise Avenue, Lemoore, CA 93246 |
| Main contact | 559-998-4042 |
| Main operations | Strike-fighter aviation |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake is an active navy installation in the China Lake area. Its main work includes naval weapons research, testing and evaluation, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | China Lake, California |
| Address | 1 Administration Circle, China Lake, CA 93555 |
| Main contact | 855-628-9311 |
| Main operations | Naval weapons research, testing and evaluation |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Base Coronado
Naval Base Coronado is an active navy installation in the Coronado area. Its main work includes naval aviation and amphibious support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Coronado, California |
| Address | 3rd Street and Alameda Boulevard, Coronado, CA 92118 |
| Main contact | 619-545-8123 |
| Main operations | Naval aviation and amphibious support |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Base Point Loma
Naval Base Point Loma is an active navy installation in the San Diego area. Its main work includes submarine, fleet and information-warfare support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Address | 140 Sylvester Road, San Diego, CA 92106 |
| Main contact | 619-553-1011 |
| Main operations | Submarine, fleet and information-warfare support |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Base San Diego
Naval Base San Diego is an active navy installation in the San Diego area. Its main work includes pacific fleet surface-ship support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Address | 3455 Senn Road, Building 72, San Diego, CA 92136 |
| Main contact | 619-556-1011 |
| Main operations | Pacific Fleet surface-ship support |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Base Ventura County
Naval Base Ventura County is an active navy installation in the Point Mugu / Port Hueneme area. Its main work includes aviation, engineering and logistics support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Point Mugu / Port Hueneme, California |
| Address | 311 Main Road, Building 1, Point Mugu, CA 93042 |
| Main contact | 805-982-4711 |
| Main operations | Aviation, engineering and logistics support |
| Key facilities | Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support |
| Status | Active |
Naval Support Activity Monterey
Naval Support Activity Monterey is an active navy installation in the Monterey area. Its main work includes shore installation and tenant-command support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Monterey, California |
| Address | 271 Stone Road, Monterey, CA 93943 |
| Main contact | 831-656-6233 |
| Main operations | Shore installation and tenant-command support |
| Key facilities | Training or academic facilities, housing and support services |
| Status | Active |
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach is an active navy installation in the Seal Beach area. Its main work includes naval weapons storage and fleet support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Location | Seal Beach, California |
| Address | 800 Seal Beach Boulevard, Seal Beach, CA 90740 |
| Main contact | 562-626-7575 |
| Main operations | Naval weapons storage and fleet support |
| Key facilities | Piers or waterfront facilities, operations areas and support services |
| Status | Active |
Marine Corps Bases in California
Marine Corps installations in California support Marines through aviation, training, logistics and operational readiness.
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is an active marine corps installation in the Oceanside area area. Its main work includes ground, amphibious and expeditionary training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Location | Oceanside area, California |
| Address | West Barnett Circle, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 |
| Main contact | 760-725-5704 |
| Main operations | Ground, amphibious and expeditionary training |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow
Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow is an active marine corps installation in the Barstow area. Its main work includes marine logistics and equipment support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Location | Barstow, California |
| Address | 7th Street and Wake Avenue, Building 15, Barstow, CA 92311 |
| Main contact | 760-577-6555 |
| Main operations | Marine logistics and equipment support |
| Key facilities | Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support |
| Status | Active |
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is an active marine corps installation in the San Diego area. Its main work includes marine recruit training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Address | 1600 Iwo Jima Avenue, San Diego, CA 92140 |
| Main contact | 619-524-8700 |
| Main operations | Marine recruit training |
| Key facilities | Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support |
| Status | Active |
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is an active marine corps installation in the San Diego area. Its main work includes marine aviation operations and readiness, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Address | 6200 Miramar Way, San Diego, CA 92145 |
| Main contact | 858-307-4068 |
| Main operations | Marine aviation operations and readiness |
| Key facilities | Airfield, hangars or maintenance areas, and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center
Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center is an active marine corps installation in the Bridgeport area. Its main work includes mountain and cold-weather warfare training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Location | Bridgeport, California |
| Address | 4048 Highway 108, Bridgeport, CA 93517 |
| Main contact | 760-932-1401 |
| Main operations | Mountain and cold-weather warfare training |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms is an active marine corps installation in the Twentynine Palms area. Its main work includes large-scale live-fire and combined-arms training, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Marine Corps |
|---|---|
| Location | Twentynine Palms, California |
| Address | 1526 7th Street, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278 |
| Main contact | 760-830-6344 |
| Main operations | Large-scale live-fire and combined-arms training |
| Key facilities | Training areas, administrative facilities and personnel support services |
| Status | Active |
Coast Guard Bases in California
Coast Guard installations in California support maritime safety, security, logistics and operations on nearby waters.
U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda
U.S. Coast Guard Base Alameda is an active coast guard installation in the Alameda area. Its main work includes maritime operations and coast guard mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Coast Guard |
|---|---|
| Location | Alameda, California |
| Address | 42 Eagle Road, Alameda, CA 94501 |
| Main contact | 510-437-5379 |
| Main operations | Maritime operations and Coast Guard mission support |
| Key facilities | Waterfront, operations, logistics and personnel support facilities |
| Status | Active |
U.S. Coast Guard Base Los Angeles/Long Beach
U.S. Coast Guard Base Los Angeles/Long Beach is an active coast guard installation in the San Pedro area. Its main work includes maritime operations and coast guard mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Coast Guard |
|---|---|
| Location | San Pedro, California |
| Address | 1001 S. Seaside Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731 |
| Main contact | 310-345-5941 |
| Main operations | Maritime operations and Coast Guard mission support |
| Key facilities | Waterfront, operations, logistics and personnel support facilities |
| Status | Active |
Other Defense Installations in California
These defense locations support military logistics, research, administration or other missions but are not standard service-branch bases.
Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin
Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin is an active other defense installation in the Tracy area. Its main work includes defense logistics, administration or mission support, with facilities that support the mission and assigned personnel.
| Branch | Other Defense |
|---|---|
| Location | Tracy, California |
| Address | 25600 S. Chrisman Road, Tracy, CA 95304 |
| Main contact | 209-839-4294 |
| Main operations | Defense logistics, administration or mission support |
| Key facilities | Warehouses, maintenance areas, logistics facilities and base support |
| Status | Active |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many active military bases are in California?
Using the major-installation definition used in this guide, California has 28 active military or defense installations. Recruiting offices and unit-only Guard listings are not counted as separate bases.
Which military branches have bases in California?
This list includes installations connected with the Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Joint and other defense installations are listed separately when they are present.
Are there army bases in California?
Yes. This guide lists 4 army bases in California, including Camp Parks and Fort Hunter Liggett.
Are there air force bases in California?
Yes. This guide lists 4 air force bases in California, including Beale Air Force Base and Edwards Air Force Base.
Can civilians visit military bases in California?
Sometimes, but access rules vary by installation and can change. Visitors may need an approved sponsor, a valid ID or a visitor pass. Check with the installation before traveling.
Does this list include recruiting offices in California?
No. Recruiting battalions and similar administrative listings are not counted as separate military bases. The list focuses on active installation-type locations.