The largest amphibious training facility in the nation, Camp Pendleton covers 17 miles of Pacific coastline north of Oceanside. It is home to 35,000 active duty Marines and their dependents of the U.S. 1st Marine Division and related units. Visitors may tour during daylight hours - enter thru the Main Gate off the I-5 Freeway.

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While many military bases share one or more of Camp Pendleton's training features, none match its broad spectrum. Camp Pendleton has a population of nearly 40,000 Marines and Sailors and provides a variety of services and recreational activities.

Camp Pendleton Base Tours
In order to come aboard base, be ready to show identification, proof of insurance and proof of registration at the gate. In addition to the driving self-tour of significant sites, two museums are available for one-and-a-half hour tours on the base.
Send your tour appointment requests in writing to: CPAO H&S Bn, Attn History and Museums Office,
Marine Corps Base, Box 555019
Camp Pendleton CA 92055-5019
You may fax your tour request to: (760) 725-5147 or email to jonasonfa@pendleton.usmc.mil

Oceanside Harbor Days Inn 1501 Carmelo Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Oceanside Harbor This hotel is located close to harbor, beaches and Camp Pendleton Maingate Entrance. Complimentary Amenities include High Speed Internet Access, Daybreak Continental Breakfast, USA Today Newspaper, Microwave, Fridge, In Room Coffee, etc.

Oceanside Harbor Guesthouse International Inn 1103 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Camp Pendleton Maingate Exit from I-5 Freeway by Harbor Walking distance to beautiful Oceanside Harbor Villiage and numerous watersport activities. Conviently located less than 5 minutes from the main gate of Camp Pendleton.

Oceanside Travelodge 1401 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Closest Hotel to Pendleton Maingate at I-5 Freeway Exit Whether you are traveling for Military, Business or Leisure, the Oceanside Travelodge is the perfect place to stay. Guests have easy access to many of Southern California's Tourist attractions. Hotel amenities include complimentary items to make your stay more enjoyable; High Speed Wireless Internet Access Microwaves and refrigerators in rooms.

Tour Palm Springs
This desert oasis is a most popular warm-weather winter retreat with over 100 championship golf courses to play on, fine dining and great entertainment.

Camp Pendleton Beach Vacation Home Rentals
Stay in luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the lakeshore. Many feature a piece of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

GPS Gear - Pro-Shop Special
Popular for Runners, Boaters, Hikers, Bikers and Adventurers
Recent technology updates have made readily affordable for outdoor adventures a nifty item - the GPS Watch. It uses 3D Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to triangulate your position and elevation to within 20 ft accuracy.

Camp Pendleton Military Units
1st Marine Expeditionary Force - Primary Military Command
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing -
11th Marine Expeditionary Unit -
13th Marine Expeditionary Unit -
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit -
Assualt Craft Unit Five - Swift Intruders
Global Security - History and overview of Camp Pendleton.
USMC World Tour - All about the US Marine Corps

Camp Pendleton Training Commands
School of Infantry - Camp Pendleton West
Assual Amphibian School Battalion - The battalion is the formal school for Assault Amphibian Vehicle training in the Marine Corps and is located at the Del Mar Boat Basin
Instructional Management School - To train and educate selected personnel assigned to supervisor and instructional billets in Marine Corps Schools, the Fleet Marine Force, and the Marine Corps Reserve
Field Medical Services School - To educate, train and prepare Navy medical department personnel to serve with the Marine Corps Operating Forces.
USMC Mountain Warfare Training Center MWTC - MCMWTC is located on California Highway 108 at Pickle Meadow. The center is 21 miles northwest of Bridgeport, CA.

Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook
Station Weblink;
Located along eastern perimeter of Camp Pendleton.
Part of the NWS Seal Beach Command (which includes Detachments in Concord, Corona, and Fallbrook) exists to provide weapons storage, loading, maintenance, assessment and support to ships and submarines of the United States Pacific Fleet. Our facilities also support Coast Guard vessels and Marine Corps units stationed afloat and ashore. NWS Fallbrook uses helicopters to transfer weapons from its 187 storage magazine bunkers to ships waiting offshore. It is also the only West Coast Air-launched missile production and storage facility.

Camp Pendleton Support Commands
Camp Pendleton Info
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton - Newcomer orientation, and information about local major commands, tenant organizations, and training schools.

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Tour Legoland California
Only themepark of its kind in America, over 40 major rides and attractions in the bright Legobrick colors.

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Landing Craft Museum
The World War II and Korea LVT Museum is located in Building 21561 in the base's boat basin and is maintained by the Assault Amphibious School Battalion. To visit the vintage amphibious tracked vehicles, related artifacts and informational displays contact the school at 725-2195. The museum is normally open Tuesdays through Sundays in the early afternoons.

USMC Mechanized Command Museum
Building 2612 in Rattlesnake Canyon houses working Marine Corps transport and battle vehicles interpret the history of Marine usage since 1942.

The Ranch House Complex -
Historic Home of Governor Pio Pico
Includes the Ranch House Chapel, the oldest structure on the base, the Bunkhouse Museum and Chapel. Includes many artifacts from the early history of this area. Tours are booked for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. between the last week in September to the end of May.
Museum Website

Oceanside Pier
One of the longest piers on the west coast - very popular for fishing and there is a Ruby's Restaurant on the end. At the base of the pier is a bandshell which is the site of special concert events.

Oceanside Harbor

Oceanside Harbor is home to 950 boat slips, a private yacht club, several hotels, seafood restaurants and gift shop boutiques. Also has one of the best beaches in North County and is a popular for a wide range of boating and watersports activities. Boat charters are available for deep-sea fishing, whale-watching and Catalina Island ferry service. Special events include Harbor Days and the California Iron-man triathlon.

Guajome County Regional Park
Stradling the northern city boundaries of Oceanside and Vista is this moderate sized wilderness park. Picnic grounds, camping, fishing, nature trails, horse trails birdwatching in some of the most diverse habitat in San Diego County which includes stream, pond, marsh and a small lake. Near the lake you can see geese, ducks, rabbits, squirrels, and abundant evidence of other wildlife.

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort 3075 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008; Location: Carlsbad Village near Carlsbad Beach Located steps away from the beach in the historic Carlsbad Village, the Carlsbad Inn offers a wonderful vacation setting for the entire family. Most guestrooms have balconies, all have refrigerators and some have fireplaces or magnificent views of the beautiful garden and the Pacific Ocean.

Oceanside Harbor La Quinta Inn 937 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Camp Pendleton Maingate Exit from I-5 Freeway by Harbor This hotel offers a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and business center. Free High-Speed Internet Access and microwave in all guestrooms. This hotel is only one block to both the Oceanside Harbor and Camp Pendleton Maingate.

Oceanside Harbor Marina Inn 2008 Harbor Drive North, Oceanside, CA 92054; The Oceanside Marina Suites is uniquely secluded in the Oceanside Harbor; you'll be steps away from water sports, harbor shopping, dining, and nightlife. There is something always to do at our resort. Conviently located less than 5 minutes from the main gate of Camp Pendleton.

Marine West Expo - Late JAN
Last Weekend in January, Area 22, Camp Pendleton;
Expo Website;
Find out first hand about the new and improved combat equipment, systems and technology that enable the U.S. Marine Corps to meet intense performance demands as well as keep pace with the rapidly changing face of military combat operation.

More Camp Pendleton Special Events
North County Festival Adventure - Watch for the next local holiday parade, festival, carnival, fair, exposition, tournament or party.

Oceanside Harbor Comfort Suites 888 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Camp Pendleton Maingate Exit from I-5 Freeway by Harbor Located on I-5 at Coast Highway 4 blocks from the Oceanside Harbor and Pier. Guests have easy access to many of Southern California's Tourist attractions.

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More Marine Corps Competition
Marine Corps Marathon - Quantico VA (Oct)
Marine Corps Times - New Sports Page

Camp Pendleton Hard Corps Race Series
Biking, running, triathlons, obstacle courses, and the famous Mud Run on wilderness trails across the scenic rolling hills of the Camp Pendleton USMC Base. Includes Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon (Sept) and Buffalo Alley 10K (Nov).

Morale Welfare & Recreation
Marine Corps Community Services - Information about local shopping, events, fitness and recreation, and community services.
Lincoln Military Houseing - multi-family housing and residential management

Camp Pendleton Athletic Clubs
Mottino Family YMCA - youth and adult sports, exercise, recreation, crafts, swim, soccer fields, tennis courts.
Camp Pendleton Sportsman Club - Fishing, Camping, Hunting, Wilderness

More Camp Pendleton Sports
Golf, tennis, soccer, aquatics, gymnastics and more.
Athletic Singles Association - outdoor recreation including sports like tennis, volleyball, hiking, rollerblading and adventurous sports like snow skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, river rafting and more.

Sports Events
California Half Ironman Triathlon - 1st Saturday in April. 2400 athletes power through 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run through Oceanside Harbor and Camp Pendleton. Ironman Expo follows after the race.

Camp Pendleton Paintball Park
Vandegrift Road, Camp Pendleton;
800-899-9957; Park Website;
Walkins Welcome Sat-Sun 8:30AM-4:30PM /
Group Reservations anytime;
Open range park includes equipment rentals.

Tour Cleveland Forest

Southern most of California's protected forest lands includes 430,000 acres of San Diego, Orange and Riverside, much of it surrounds Camp Pendleton. This watershed reserve of conifers and chapparel is an abundant source of natural wildlife and outdoor recreational opportunities such hiking, camping, fishing and sightseeing.

Fallbrook California Rodeway Inn 1635 South Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028; Location: Midway between Fallbrook Airport and Downtown area. The Fallbrook Rodeway Inn is a very obliging establishment in quite a nice setting. Accommodations feature a large room with balcony which was a bit dated but clean with a nice little kitchen area. This location is convenient to Camp Pendleton and local gaming resorts and golf courses.