San Diego is a high cost of living area, especially in terms of real estate. Help in managing high costs is available through Fleet and Family Support Center, FFSC, which offers a variety of financial classes including budgeting, home buying and investing classes. In order to make a clinical counseling appointment at any FFSC San Diego location, call CNRSW Centralized Scheduling at 1-866-923-6478.
Childcare in the San Diego area is in high demand. Our best recommendation is to register for childcare as soon as you have orders to San Diego. There are two types of Navy Sponsored Child Care available in the San Diego area. The first option is the on-base child care facilities or Child Development Centers (CDC). Please note they are not located at all area installations. The second option is the Navy's network of in-home child care providers, who are licensed and regulated by the CDC as well as the State of California. More information about FFSC Child and Youth Programs can be found at NavyLifeSW.
Child Development Centers619-556-3522Filbert StBldg. 3653Naval Base San DiegoSan Diego, CA 92136
Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions
The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a DSN-capable military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from/to CONUS installations as well as Alaska and Hawaii, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. The DSN area code is required when dialing to/from overseas locations.
Our MissionTo deliver the highest standard of support and quality of services to our Force and their families.
Our VisionTo be the U.S. Navy's premier installation for enhancing the readiness of our Force and their families.
Our PhilosophyOne Team, One Fight!
The property on which Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) is now located was deeded to the U.S. government by the city of San Diego in 1919 to build a docking and fleet repair base and commissioned in 1922. The property consisted of 21 water acres and 77.2 land acres with the former being mostly tidelands and marsh flats. After World War II, the name of the Repair Base was changed to Naval Station San Diego. The mission was expanded to support the ships of the Pacific Fleet. During the 90s, Naval Station San Diego became Naval Base San Diego when a realignment designated region commanders, including Navy Region Southwest. NBSD is homeport to more than 60 ships and 200 plus tenant commands, each with specialized missions and purposes. For more information, please visit NBSD’s official website.
Naval Base San Diego is located in San Diego, California. San Diego has a higher cost of living than most cities in America, but it is also known as "America's Finest City." San Diego is beautiful and the near perfect weather is unbelievable.
Typically, you will fly into the San Diego International Airport/Lindbergh Field (SAN) at 3225 North Harbor Drive. The airport is conveniently located three miles northwest of downtown San Diego and approximately 8 miles from NBSD.
Shuttle Service/USO
The United Services Organization (USO) office is located outside of Terminal 2. The USO is only open Monday - Friday and hours are subject to change. Contact the USO at 619-235-6503 prior to arrival for the most up-to-date information on services and discounted shuttles to the main gate of the installations. (Advanced reservations may be required.) NBSD does not sponsor a shuttle from the airport to the base. However, check with your command to see if a duty driver or your Command Sponsor can provide transportation.
Taxi or Ride Share Service
Taxi rates from the airport to the base vary. Ride Share services like Uber and Lyft have drop-off locations near the bases. Many ride share services drop off on Northbound Harbor Dr. near 32nd St. or at the NEX Auto Port at the intersection of 32nd St. and Norman Scott Rd.
Local Bus or Trolley
The Metro Transit System (MTS) travels to and from the airport and downtown San Diego, which can connect you to the trolley, train and other bus stops. For public transportation and ground transportation, visit the Volunteer Airport Ambassadors at the Information Desk located in the baggage claim area of Terminals 1 and 2. Visit MTS for information on trolley and bus routes.
Bus routes, fares and schedule information may also be obtained by calling 619-233-3004. The San Diego Trolley has stops outside Naval Base San Diego and is an excellent form of transportation for day-to-day travel to the base.
Base Access
All visitors are required to enter the base via the Main Gate. The following basic rules apply: proceed directly to the Main Gate (gate 6) and be prepared to stop and provide a U.S. Department of Defense identification card. Base security can assist you toward your destination or simply ask for the nearest base directory.
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Currently, there is a base shuttle that runs Monday through Friday on the wet-side of NBSD. For more information call John Wise NAVFAC Transportation @ 619-556-2125 or visit the NBSD website.
Transportation Incentive Program
There is a Transportation Incentive Program which issues vouchers so that transportation to and from work is free for active duty personnel. The Transportation Incentive Program is all about commuting and saving you money. TIP covers most types of commuting. Members of this program are eligible for benefits of up to $300.00 per month. Visit TIP website for more information.
The Base Information Line is 619-556-1011 or DSN 312-526-1011.
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