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Military Bases in California
Explore 113 military bases in California. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
California supports major military operations across coastal, inland, and aerospace corridors, making it a key state for base discovery and relocation planning.
- Installations
- 113
- Service categories
- 8
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in California
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $60.8B
- State impact study
- $196.7B
- Personnel
- 283,000
- Installations listed
- 112
67× Installation; 4× Naval Base; 4× Air Force Base; 3× Sector. California Research Bureau national-security output estimate (DoD/DHS/VA, FY2023). Broader than OLDCC DoD-only spending; OLDCC baseline remains available for federal DoD comparisons.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in California.
- Army16 bases
- Navy50 bases
- Air Force14 bases
- Marine Corps12 bases
- Coast Guard12 bases
- Space Force5 bases
- National Guard1 base
- Joint3 bases
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Army
16 installations
16 Army bases in California. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Fort IrwinBarstow, CAArmyFortFort Irwin is home to the National Training Center, the Army's premier combat training center.View base
- Sierra Army DepotHerlong, CAArmyDepotSierra Army Depot stores and demilitarizes ammunition and provides logistical support for military operations.View base
- Fort Hunter LiggettJolon, CAArmyFortFort Hunter Liggett is the Army's largest Reserve training installation, supporting combat and sustainment training.View base
- Presidio of MontereyMonterey, CAArmyPresidioThe Presidio of Monterey is home to the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, training military linguists.View base
- Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training AreaDublin, CAArmyTraining AreaCamp Parks is a major Army Reserve training center in the San Francisco Bay Area supporting reserve component readiness.View base
- Camp RobertsSan Miguel, CAArmyTraining CenterCamp Roberts is a California National Guard training base providing mobilization and maneuver training.View base
- Joint Forces Training Base Los AlamitosLos Alamitos, CAArmyJoint Forces Training BaseJoint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos is headquarters for the California National Guard and hosts joint training operations.View base
- Camp San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CAArmyCamp San Luis Obispo is a California Army National Guard installation used for training purposes.View base
- Army Reserve Center Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAArmyLos Angeles Army Reserve Center provides training and administrative support for Army Reserve units.View base
- Military Ocean Terminal ConcordArmyMilitary Ocean Terminal Concord is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- NG ITC Camp San Luis ObisboArmyNG ITC Camp San Luis Obisbo is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Parks Reserve Forces Tng AreaArmyParks Reserve Forces Tng Area is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- NG Los Alamitos JFTBArmyNG Los Alamitos JFTB is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- USMCB Camp PendletonArmyUSMCB Camp Pendleton is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Def Distr Reg West Sharpe SiteArmyDef Distr Reg West Sharpe Site is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- NG LathropArmyNG Lathrop is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
Air Force
14 installations
14 Air Force bases in California. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Travis Air Force BaseFairfield, CAAir ForceAir Force BaseTravis Air Force Base is the largest Air Mobility Command base in the Air Force and the West Coast's premier military air terminal.View base
- Edwards Air Force BaseEdwards, CAAir ForceAir Force BaseEdwards Air Force Base is the Air Force's center for flight test and evaluation, where the sound barrier was first broken.View base
- Beale Air Force BaseMarysville, CAAir ForceAir Force BaseBeale Air Force Base is home to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and operates high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft.View base
- March Air Reserve BaseRiverside, CAAir ForceAir Reserve BaseMarch Air Reserve Base is home to the 452nd Air Mobility Wing and supports aerial refueling and airlift missions.View base
- Fresno Air National Guard BaseFresno, CAAir ForceAir National Guard BaseFresno Air National Guard Base is home to the 144th Fighter Wing, providing air defense for the western United States.View base
- March ARBAir ForceMarch ARB is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Norwalk 2Air ForceNorwalk 2 is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Point Arena Air Force StationAir ForcePoint Arena Air Force Station is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Fresno Yosemite International ANGAir ForceFresno Yosemite International ANG is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Channel Islands ANG StationAir ForceChannel Islands ANG Station is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Air Force Plant 42Air ForceAir Force Plant 42 is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Travis System Annex No 2Air ForceTravis System Annex No 2 is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Ozol Defense Fuel Support PointAir ForceOzol Defense Fuel Support Point is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Potrero Hills Storage AnnexAir ForcePotrero Hills Storage Annex is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
Marine Corps
12 installations
12 Marine Corps bases in California. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Marine Corps Base Camp PendletonOceanside, CAMarine CorpsMarine Corps BaseMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is the major West Coast expeditionary force-in-readiness base.View base
- Marine Corps Air Station MiramarSan Diego, CAMarine CorpsMarine Corps Air StationMarine Corps Air Station Miramar is home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.View base
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot San DiegoSan Diego, CAMarine CorpsRecruit DepotMarine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego trains Marines from states west of the Mississippi River.View base
- Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine PalmsTwentynine Palms, CAMarine CorpsCombat CenterMarine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms is the largest Marine Corps base by area.View base
- Marine Corps Logistics Base BarstowBarstow, CAMarine CorpsLogistics BaseMarine Corps Logistics Base Barstow provides maintenance, supply, and distribution support for west coast Marine units.View base
- Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training CenterBridgeport, CAMarine CorpsMarine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center provides specialized mountain and cold weather training for Marines.View base
- BridgeportMarine CorpsBridgeport is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery RangeMarine CorpsChocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Former NTCMarine CorpsFormer NTC is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Harbor DriveMarine CorpsHarbor Drive is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- MCRD San DiegoMarine CorpsMCRD San Diego is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Yermo AreaMarine CorpsYermo Area is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
Coast Guard
12 installations
12 Coast Guard bases in California. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Coast Guard IslandAlameda, CACoast GuardCoast Guard BaseCoast Guard Island is home to Coast Guard Pacific Area and numerous cutters.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Training Center PetalumaPetaluma, CACoast GuardTraining CenterCoast Guard Training Center Petaluma provides apprentice and advanced training for Coast Guard personnel.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector San DiegoSan Diego, CACoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector San Diego oversees port security and maritime safety along the Southern California coast and Mexican border.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long BeachSan Pedro, CACoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach protects the nation's busiest container port complex.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector San FranciscoSan Francisco, CACoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector San Francisco oversees maritime operations in San Francisco Bay and Northern California waters.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station San DiegoSan Diego, CACoast GuardCoast Guard Air StationCoast Guard Air Station San Diego operates MH-60 Jayhawks for Southern California maritime operations.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACoast GuardCoast Guard Air StationCoast Guard Air Station Los Angeles provides helicopter search and rescue for the Los Angeles basin.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station San FranciscoSan Francisco, CACoast GuardCoast Guard Air StationCoast Guard Air Station San Francisco supports maritime operations in the San Francisco Bay area.View base
- Coast Guard Integrated Support Command AlamedaAlameda, CACoast GuardCoast Guard Integrated Support Command Alameda supports Coast Guard operations in the Pacific.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt BayHumboldt Bay, CACoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around California.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station SacramentoNorth Highlands, CACoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Sacramento is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around California.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station VenturaVentura County, CACoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Ventura is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around California.View base
Space Force
5 installations
5 Space Force bases in California. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Vandenberg Space Force BaseLompoc, CASpace ForceSpace Force BaseVandenberg Space Force Base is the primary launch site for polar orbit satellites.View base
- Los Angeles Air Force BaseEl Segundo, CASpace ForceAir Force BaseLos Angeles Air Force Base is home to Space Systems Command, acquiring and developing military space systems.View base
- Space Launch Delta 30Lompoc, CASpace ForceSpace Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base is responsible for West Coast space launch operations.View base
- Los Angeles Space Force Annex No4Space ForceLos Angeles Space Force Annex No4 is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
- Pillar Point Space Force StationSpace ForcePillar Point Space Force Station is a U.S. military installation in California.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in California. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Joint
3 installations
3 Joint bases in California. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Defense Distribution Center San JoaquinTracy, CAJointDistribution CenterDLA Distribution San Joaquin supports Pacific forces with critical supplies and equipment.View base
- Military Entrance Processing Station Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAJointMilitary Entrance Processing StationMEPS Los Angeles is one of the busiest processing stations, serving the greater Los Angeles area.View base
- Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San JoaquinTracy, CAJointDLA Distribution San Joaquin is one of the largest defense distribution centers, supporting military operations worldwide.View base
National Guard Installations in California
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
Relocation Notes
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Lifestyle Highlights
- Coastal and inland lifestyle variety
- Large-market job and education access in many regions
- Outdoor recreation spans beaches, mountains, and desert landscapes
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California Military Base FAQ
What are the biggest military bases in California?
California has several large and mission-critical installations. Use the base cards on this page to compare locations and details.
Are California military bases near major cities?
Many are located near major population centers or connected corridors, with varying commute and housing trade-offs.