Moving to Naval Base Ventura County
Naval Base Ventura County combines Port Hueneme (home of the Seabees and Navy supply and engineering commands) with Point Mugu, a test-range and air station, and San Nicolas Island. It sits on the Southern California coast between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, with beaches, farms and pricey housing.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Oxnard / Camarillo, CA |
| Airports | Oxnard (OXR) is small; Los Angeles International (LAX) is about 1 to 1.5 hours; Burbank is closer |
| Climate | Mild coastal Mediterranean with cool marine fog. |
| Cost of living | Well above the US average, driven by housing. |
| On-base housing | Liberty Military Housing at Port Hueneme, Point Mugu and a Camarillo complex |
| Medical care | Naval Health Clinic / Branch Health Clinics at Port Hueneme and Point Mugu |
| Family support center | Fleet & Family Support Center Ventura County |
Where families live
Port Hueneme
Small beach city next to the base.
Oxnard
Large city with the widest range of rentals.
Camarillo
Suburban, with a Liberty housing complex and outlet shopping.
Ventura
Beach city with a walkable downtown.
Schools
There are no DoDEA schools; families attend Hueneme, Oxnard, Pleasant Valley or Ventura districts depending on address. Contact the School Liaison for boundary guidance.
- Oxnard Union High School District — Serves most high schoolers in the Oxnard Plain.
NBVC School Liaison Office through Fleet & Family Support.
Things to do near Naval Base Ventura County
- Channel Islands National Parkday-tripIsland hiking and kayaking from Ventura Harbor.
- Ventura Harbor VillagefoodWaterfront dining and boat trips.
- Seabee MuseummuseumMuseum of Seabee history at Port Hueneme.
- Santa Barbaraday-tripBeaches, Mission and wine country about an hour north.
- Hueneme BeachoutdoorsBeach and pier by the base.
- The Collection at RiverParkfamilyOutdoor shopping and dining in Oxnard.
Realtors & local services
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PCS tips for Naval Base Ventura County
- Housing is very expensive; contact the Housing Office (805-982-4321) early.
- Camarillo is about 20-25 minutes from the base; consider commute vs. cost.
- Wildfire and mudslide risks affect parts of the county; ask about evacuation info.
- LAX is the main hub but traffic is heavy; plan airport trips off-peak.
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 GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
Other installations in the California
Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.