Naval Base Point Loma is an active United States Navy installation in San Diego, California. It is on the Point Loma peninsula at the entrance to San Diego Bay. This guide covers directions, visitor access, housing, services, schools, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Naval Base Point Loma
Military branch United States Navy
Base status Active
Street address 140 Sylvester Road, San Diego, CA 92106-3251
Main phone number 619-553-1011
Visitor Center phone 619-553-6787
Official website Naval Base Point Loma

Location and Directions

Naval Base Point Loma is in San Diego on the Point Loma peninsula. From the north, take Interstate 5 South, exit onto Rosecrans Street, and continue west to the main gate.

From the south, take Interstate 5 North to Hawthorn Street, then use North Harbor Drive and Rosecrans Street. From San Diego International Airport, follow the Point Loma exit, take North Harbor Drive, and turn left onto Rosecrans Street.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center is at 174 Rosecrans Street, at the corner of Strothe Road and Rosecrans Street. It is open Monday through Friday from 0630 to 1445 and is closed on weekends and holidays. Visitors need an approved sponsor and must complete DBIDS pre-enrollment or the applicable SECNAV access form with sponsor help. The center issues DBIDS, contractor access, and special-events access. Confirm current access rules before traveling by calling 619-553-6787 or emailing NBPL_ACCESS@US.NAVY.MIL.

Housing and Lodging

Bachelor Officer Quarters and Bachelor Enlisted Quarters can be reached at 619-553-9381. Official resources direct families to San Diego military-family-housing resources, but a separate family-housing office at Naval Base Point Loma was not confirmed.

Facilities and Services

The installation supports afloat and shore-based tenant commands, including U.S. Pacific Fleet activities. Confirmed services include the Navy College Office, legal services, religious programs, family readiness resources, fleet readiness resources, and Morale, Welfare and Recreation resources.

Public works contact Phone
Storefront 619-524-8500
Working-hours trouble desk 619-556-1309
After-hours trouble desk 619-556-7349 / 619-556-7341

Schools and Childcare

MilitaryINSTALLATIONS identifies Child and Youth Services and Family Child Care resources for Naval Base Point Loma. Commander, Navy Region Southwest school liaison officers support military-dependent children in grades K-12. No Department of Defense Education Activity school was confirmed at the installation.

Recreation and Amenities

Cabrillo National Park and Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery are within the Naval Base Point Loma area. The installation website also provides links to Morale, Welfare and Recreation and related fleet-readiness resources.

Things to Know

  • Naval Base Point Loma is an active Navy installation with several campuses and tenant commands.
  • The installation includes submarine-support facilities and is home to Submarine Squadron Eleven and assigned submarines.
  • A Department of Defense identification credential or an approved visitor-access process is required for entry.
  • Access procedures, visitor-center hours, and gate operations can change. Check with the Visitor Control Center before arrival.
  • The official access guide listed in the verified information was published in July 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main phone number for Naval Base Point Loma?

The installation front-gate contact number is 619-553-1011.

Where is the Visitor Control Center?

It is at 174 Rosecrans Street in San Diego, at the corner of Strothe Road and Rosecrans Street.

What do visitors need to enter the base?

Visitors need appropriate sponsorship and DBIDS pre-enrollment or the applicable SECNAV access form with sponsor assistance.

Are schools located on the installation?

No DoDEA-operated school was confirmed at Naval Base Point Loma. School liaison officers support military-dependent children in grades K-12.

Is lodging available at the base?

Bachelor Officer Quarters and Bachelor Enlisted Quarters are listed with the phone number 619-553-9381.