Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach is an active United States Navy installation in Seal Beach, California. It supports weapons storage, maintenance, loading, and testing for Navy ships and other military units. This guide covers directions, visitor access, housing, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
Military branch United States Navy
Base status Active
Street address 800 Seal Beach Boulevard, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Visitor Center phone 562-626-7230 or 562-626-7231
Official website Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach

Location and Directions

The installation is in Seal Beach, in northwestern Orange County. It is about 25 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles and 90 miles northwest of downtown San Diego. The main gate and Visitor Control Center are at 800 Seal Beach Boulevard.

Visitor Information

All visitors need a Department of Defense sponsor. The sponsor must start the access process with the Visitor Control Center. Visitors seeking unescorted access must complete a DBIDS pre-enrollment form or SECNAV Form 5512/1 with help from the sponsor.

The Visitor Control Center is in Building 200, outside the Main Gate. Park in the lot to the left of the gate; do not drive through the gate to reach it. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is closed on weekends and holidays. The last customers are accepted by 2:45 p.m. Confirm current gate and access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

The Housing Service Center helps with government family housing, unaccompanied housing, community housing, relocation, lease review, and housing advocacy. It is in Building 34 and can be reached at 562-626-7575. Family housing is managed with Liberty Military Housing and includes Sea Breeze Village and on-installation officer housing. Unaccompanied housing is on the installation, with Building 34 serving as the check-in point.

There are no temporary lodging facilities on the base. Personnel can contact DoD Lodging or Navy Gateway Inns & Suites for local lodging help at 1-877-628-9233.

Facilities and Services

The installation has a Navy Exchange mini-mart with a barber shop, a Transportation Management Office, and household-goods shipping services. Other listed services include a credit union, Public Works, security dispatch, retired activities support, and a Navy Munitions Command tenant command.

The Fleet and Family Support Center is in Building 10, Room 103. It offers relocation help, counseling, deployment support, financial management, employment support, family advocacy, transition help, and referrals. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 562-626-7220 or use the regional appointment line at 1-866-923-6478.

Schools and Childcare

There are no child-care facilities on the installation. Navy Family Child Care services support Orange County, including the Seal Beach area. Call the Metro San Diego Family Child Care office at 619-556-7394. No on-installation school information was identified in the reviewed official sources.

Medical Services

The installation telephone directory lists a Branch Health Clinic. The reviewed sources do not provide clinic hours or details about its services. The clinic phone number is 562-626-7064. The nearest military medical facility and commissary are at Los Angeles Air Force Base.

Recreation and Amenities

Fit Stop Fitness Center is in Building 16. It has cardio and strength equipment, group exercise classes, and personal training. Registered authorized users may use the center during unmanned hours after advance registration.

Day Manned hours
Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Holidays 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Other amenities include a recreation center, tennis courts, softball fields, picnic and barbecue areas, a harbor beach with an outdoor pavilion, a running course, equipment checkout, ticket sales, and a Navy golf course in Cypress. The installation also has Barney's Beach Cafe, Take 5ive Grille & Bar, an RV park, RV storage areas, the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, and the West Coast World War II Submarine Memorial.

Things to Know

  • This is an active Navy weapons-support installation, not a public tourist attraction.
  • Visitors need a Department of Defense sponsor, and the sponsor must start the access process.
  • The headquarters is in Seal Beach. Official detachments are also in Fallbrook and Norco.
  • There is no on-base temporary lodging facility.
  • There are no child-care facilities on the installation, but Family Child Care services support the area.
  • Follow all security, safety, photography, and access instructions.
  • Gate hours, access rules, and service hours can change. Check before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach?
It is at 800 Seal Beach Boulevard in Seal Beach, California.
Can anyone visit the installation?
No. Visitors need a Department of Defense sponsor, and the sponsor must start the access process.
Where is the Visitor Control Center?
It is in Building 200, outside the Main Gate. Visitors should park in the lot to the left of the gate.
Does the base have temporary lodging?
No. The installation has no temporary lodging facility on the base.
Does the base have child care?
No on-installation child-care facility is listed. Family Child Care services support the Seal Beach area.