Ventura Naval Base

First built as a temporary depot in the early days of World War II, the Construction Battalion Center at Port Hueneme is a veteran of that war. The base was originally established to train, stage, and supply the newly created Seabees. In 1941 as the United States entered World War II Point Mugu also became a training area for the Seabees. The Seabees put down a section of Marston Mat runway that would become Point Mugu’s first airstrip. The Port Hueneme base was officially established and began operating May 18, 1942 as the Advance Base Depot. In 1945 the Advance Base Depot was renamed the Naval Construction Battalion Center.

Main phone numbers: Commercial (805)989-1110 or DSN 351-1110

Mailing address: Naval Base Ventura County, 311 main Road, Suite 1, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5001

Population: 8,836 active duty; 4,400 family members; 7,500 civilians (Point Mugu and Port Hueneme)

Housing: 75 officer family units; 594 enlisted family units; 315 housing units available off base in Camarillo (805)982-4321

Temporary lodging: 47-unit Navy Lodge at Port Hueneme (805)985-2624; Mugu lagoon beach Motel and campground (805)989-8407

Family Service Center: (805)989-8146

Schools: None on base.

Child Care: Two centers, month wait (805)989-3675; approved home care (805)982-2050

Health care: Clinic for active duty only (805)989-8815

Naval Base Ventura County has a small size commissary - (805)989-7891 and a medium size exchange (805)989-8896. Recreation at includes bowling, library, auto hobby, recreation center, theater, gym, tennis, swimming, outdoor activities, and camping.

Internet: www.nbvc.navy.mil/

Naval Base Ventura County - Point Mugu, CA