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San Diego International Auto Show
Dec 28, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
Where the cars are the stars! The San Diego International Auto Show features the widest variety of new vehicles under one roof.
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Military resource information to help plan your next military trip to San Diego.
Used by both the Navy and Marine Corps for advanced pilot training during World War II, post-war it became famous as the home of the Top Gun program. MCAS Miramar is currently the home base for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, which is the aviation element of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.
The US Marine Corps' prime amphibious training base on the west coast, Camp Pendleton is home to the I Marine Expeditionary Force. Amphibious and sea-to-shore training takes place at several key points along the base's 17 miles of coastline.
Responsible for the initial training of USMC enlisted male recruits living west of the Mississippi River, over 21,000 recruits are trained at MCRD each year.
Comprised of the Naval Air Station North Island and the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, this naval base has an on-base population of 5,000 military personnel and 7,000 students and reservists. Naval Air Station North Island is the homeport of two aircraft carriers along with 23 fixed- and rotary-wing squadrons. Naval Amphibious Base Coronado is home to the U.S. Navy's special and expeditionary warfare training and the West Coast base of operations for SEAL teams and Special Boat Units.
Point Loma has a rich military history due to its natural tactical significance as the only peninsula in the area that guards the surrounding waters. Current major commands include Commander Third Fleet, Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and Submarine Squadron Eleven.
Naval Base San Diego is the U.S. Navy's largest base on the West Coast and the principal homeport of the Pacific Fleet. Homeport to 54 ships, the base has 13 piers that stretch over 977 acres of land and 326 acres of water. The total on-base population is 20,000 military personnel and 6,000 civilians.
US Coast Guard Station San Diego conducts Maritime Law Enforcement, enforcing Federal Law from the U.S. border with Mexico to as far north as San Mateo Pt.
619-553-2084
Visitation Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
619-524-4110
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, walk-ins Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 to 10:00 AM
619-556-1663
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 to 10:30 AM and Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 -2:30 PM
International social services for military families
858-309-1200
In the event of a natural disaster
Bldg 26 Pacific Coast Hwy to MCRD
Recruit Depot Gate 4
619-524-6719
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 pm
619-556-1011
Tickets for events and scenic sites.
619-556-3120
Recorded information
619-524-1011
Recorded information
On graduation days, all visitors must enter through Gate #5 - Washington Street exit off Interstate 5 619-524-8383
Airline, Car & Hotel Reservations
1-800-755-5670
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
858-577-6000
Free tour 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Reservations required.
760-725-5799
619-545-1133
619-532-1430
619-437-2735
619-556-7356
619-553-1278
619-524-8727
Admin. offices: 619-297-7463
Contact and buy ticket at USO offices at Airport Terminal 1 for ticket costing $5.00 to $20.00.
303 A Street, San Diego, CA 92101
619-235-6503
Hours: Daily 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
619-296-3192
Hours: Daily 6:00 AM to 12:00 midnight
Follow these links for information on Military Museums, Memorials and Campgrounds
Promotional concessions available for weddings occurring between November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024.
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Promotional concessions available for corporate and social events occurring between November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024.
Where the cars are the stars! The San Diego International Auto Show features the widest variety of new vehicles under one roof.
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