Military installations in California are important economic and community anchors, employing thousands of military and civilian personnel and contributing significantly to the state's economy through payroll, contracts, and support services for military families.
Military Base locations are available in 21 cities across California. They are spread across 15 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include San Diego, Coronado, Los Angeles, which are home to major military installations that form the backbone of the defense presence in the state.
Military families relocating to California should contact the gaining installation's Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) office well before their PCS move date to arrange on-post housing, school liaison services, and employment assistance for military spouses.
Alameda Naval Air Station
Barstow Marine Corps Logistics Base
Beale Air Force Base
Camp San Mateo 62 Area - Camp Pendleton
Concord Naval Weapons Station
Coronado Naval Base
Coronado Naval Amphibious Base
North Island Naval Air Station
United States Army Garrison Camp Parks California
Edwards Air Force Base
Los Angeles Air Force Base
Travis Air Force Base
Fort Bragg California
Fort Irwin
United States Army Infantry Headquarters
Fort Hunter Liggett
Lemoore Naval Air Station
Fort Macarthur Meyler
Los Angeles Us Coast Guard Air Station
Seal Beach Det Norco Naval Weapons Station
Camp Pendleton-South Marine Corps Base
Ventura County Naval Base
32Nd Street Naval Base
Point Loma Medical Center Naval Base
San Diego Naval Base
United States Coast Guard Air Station
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Military families in California can access installation services and community resources through Military OneSource at militaryonesource.mil, which provides comprehensive information about each installation including school listings, childcare, and spouse employment programs available on and near the base.
Browse Military Base by county across California to find the nearest location.