Beale Air Force Base

Moving to Beale Air Force Base

Beale sits in the Sierra foothills north of Sacramento and is known for high-altitude reconnaissance and intelligence missions. Most families live on base or in the quieter Yuba-Sutter communities, trading big-city amenities for lower prices and easy access to the mountains.

Official installation website

Where families live

Schools

Lone Tree School, serving grades K-5, is located on base. Families living off base are served by Yuba City, Marysville, Lincoln, Wheatland or Nevada County districts depending on the town. Verify current ratings and enrollment rules with the School Liaison Office.

• Yuba City Unified School District — Often favored by families who want newer neighborhoods.
• Marysville Joint Unified School District — Quality varies by school; visit before choosing a home.
• Western Placer Unified School District — Serves the Lincoln area.

On the installation: Lone Tree School (K-5)

Beale AFB School Liaison Office via the Military and Family Support Center.

Things to do near Beale Air Force Base

• Yuba River recreationoutdoors
  Swimming, fishing and river walks close to Marysville.
• Sierra foothill hiking and Tahoe day tripsday-trip
  Mountain trails and Lake Tahoe are within a few hours' drive.
• Sacramentoday-trip
  State capital with museums, Old Sacramento and sports, about an hour away.
• Grass Valley and Nevada Cityday-trip
  Historic gold-country downtowns with shops and restaurants.
• Sutter Buttesoutdoors
  A small volcanic range visible across the valley, popular for guided hikes.
• Yuba City farmers' marketsfood
  Seasonal local produce in a major agricultural region.

Realtors & local services

Movers, storage, pets & more

• Beale AFB Veterinary Treatment Facilityveterinary
  Beale AFB
• CitizenShippervehicle shipping
  Beale AFB

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Local programs & support

• Beale AFB Welcome Center / Newcomers Guide
  Base-area orientation information for incoming families.
• Air Force Housing Referral and Relocation (Beale)
  Official referral service for off-base housing and relocation help.

PCS tips for Beale Air Force Base

• Contact the Military Housing Office (530-634-2731) as early as possible; on-base housing is limited to about 500 homes.
• Off-base commutes of 30-50 minutes are normal, and the base has multiple gates, so confirm which gate suits your town.
• Avoid Yuba River floodplain areas when house hunting and ask about flood insurance.
• Wildfire smoke and summer heat are real considerations in foothill areas; keep a go-bag and check air quality.
• Pets must be registered on base; the base veterinary facility handles care for military-owned pets.

Benefits to use on this move

• Dislocation Allowance (DLA)
  Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
• Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)
  Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
• Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)
  Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
• VA Home Loan Guaranty
  Service members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
• Pet Transportation Reimbursement
  Families moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
• Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
  School-age children of active duty families changing schools
• School Liaison Program
  Parents choosing schools and transferring records

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Other installations in the California

• Fort IrwinBarstow, CA
• Presidio of Monterey & Naval Postgraduate SchoolMonterey, CA
• Travis Air Force BaseFairfield / Vacaville, CA
• Edwards Air Force BaseLancaster / Rosamond, CA
• Vandenberg Space Force BaseLompoc / Santa Maria, CA
• Los Angeles Air Force BaseEl Segundo, CA