NBVC GYM

Overview

• Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) is a premier U.S. Navy installation comprising three main operating areas: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme, and San Nicolas Island, strategically located 55 miles west of Los Angeles in coastal Southern California.
• The overall atmosphere is professional, mission-focused, and secure, supporting critical Department of Defense operations with a strong emphasis on fleet readiness, innovation, and environmental stewardship. It fosters a sense of accountability, productivity, and excellence among its military and civilian personnel.

Features & Amenities

• Airfield infrastructure: Primary runway at Point Mugu (11,000 ft x 200 ft), secondary runway (5,500 ft x 200 ft); similar at San Nicolas Island.
• Seaport and logistics: Deep-water port at Port Hueneme with over 29 miles of roads and 10 miles of railroad track.
• Sea Range: Access to the 36,000 square mile Point Mugu Sea Range, the world’s largest instrumented sea test range for combat/weapon systems testing.
• Extensive land areas: Point Mugu (4,500 acres), Port Hueneme (1,600+ acres), San Nicolas Island (13,370 acres).
• Environmental resources: Wetlands, estuaries (e.g., Mugu Lagoon), habitats for endangered species; award-winning natural resources management.
• Support facilities: Gas stations (both bases), commissary (Port Hueneme only), housing, religious services, emergency systems.
• Economic impact: Generates over $2.5 billion annually to the local economy, employing 20,000+ personnel.

Services

• Mission support: Mobilization site with deep-water port, railhead, airfield; home to warfare centers (Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Expeditionary Warfare Center).
• Tenant commands: Over 80 commands, including Pacific Seabees, E-2C/D Hawkeye squadrons, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron, unmanned systems (MQ-8 Fire Scout, MQ-4 Triton).
• Training and operations: Seabee training, logistics support, testing on sea range, Littoral Combat Ship missions.
• Resources for personnel: Family readiness, fleet readiness, Navy housing, voting assistance, religious services, town halls, environmental programs.
• Public affairs: News, air show events, funeral honors.

Pricing

• No public pricing information available; operates as a U.S. military installation with services restricted to authorized personnel (military, civilians, contractors). Economic contributions include jobs and stimulus but no consumer pricing details.

Location & Hours

• Locations: Point Mugu and Port Hueneme (10 miles apart in Ventura County, CA); San Nicolas Island (74 miles west in Santa Barbara Channel). Address tied to Commander, Navy Region Southwest, 750 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92132.
• Operating hours: Gate hours vary (specifics under Operations and Management > Gate Hours); personal vehicle recommended as no shuttle service between bases; limited community transportation.

Notes

• Unique aspects: Key Pacific Fleet hub with unparalleled direct access to restricted air/sea space; balances high-impact military testing with environmental excellence (e.g., managing wetlands, endangered species like western snowy plover, sea lions); #1 employer in Ventura County; history from WWII Seabee bases to modern consolidation in 2000; guiding principles emphasize accountability, productivity, and pursuing excellence.