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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
Filter
Narrow results by branch (uses URL query params).
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in California. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
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
- Housing costs can vary significantly by county and metro area.
- Estimate total cost of living with transportation, childcare, and commute assumptions.
- Shortlist neighborhoods by school options and access to everyday services.
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.