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This document is a Welcome Package for the NAVSEA Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division in California, providing comprehensive visitor and access information. The package details the facility's location (60 miles northwest of Los Angeles), climate (moderate year-round with Mediterranean-type temperatures), and transportation options including nearby airports (LAX and Bob Hope Airport) and local transit services.
The document includes specific gate access instructions for Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), with detailed operating hours for Knott, Pleasant Valley, Patterson, Victoria, and Bard gates. Security protocols are outlined, requiring all U.S. personnel to present a Common Access Card (CAC) and specifying visitor processing procedures. Local lodging options are provided, including government-rate hotels in Oxnard, and the document references upcoming sessions on September 18-19, 2024, which will include a general session, one-on-one meetings, and an equipment tour at the NSWC PHD Complex and Naval Base Ventura County Building 803.
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NAVSEA Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, California
Welcome Package
LOCATION
NBVC, Port Hueneme is located on the Oxnard Plains 60 miles NW of Los Angeles, along the California coastline in Ventura County between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
CLIMATE
Moderate year round. Light jacket appropriate for late afternoon/evening.
The Ventura County coastal area is comforted by a gentle marine influence that creates a year- round, pleasant, "Mediterranean-type" climate with mild and comfortable temperatures. During the summer months, the ambient temperatures are generally about ten degrees cooler than the Los Angeles area, while in winter months, the temperatures are warmer than inland California areas.
To visit the most current up to date local weather forecasts, please visit the following website: The Weather Channel @ http://www.weather.com. Enter the city, Port Hueneme, or zip code, 93043, in the search bar on the upper left-hand side of the screen. Click the “Find weather” button.
TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORTS
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 63.3 miles from NBVC, Port Hueneme and located at 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045. You may visit the LAX Airport Website @ http://www.lawa.org/welcomelax.aspx
Bob Hope Airport is approximately 56.1 miles from NBVC, Port Hueneme and located at 2627 N.
Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. You may visit the Burbank Airport Website @ http://www.burbankairport.com
SHUTTLE SERVICES
Various shuttle services are listed on the airport websites, including:
Ventura County Airporter- Travels to Ventura and Oxnard, on the sea coast about one hour to one hour and a half northwest of LAX. Contact at (805) 650-6600 or http://www.venturashuttle.com
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
NBVC does not provide on-base transportation. Commercial taxi companies and public bus transit service Ventura County, including:
Yellow Cab Company, Inc. - Contact at (805) 659-6900 or http://www.venturatransit.com
Gold Coast Transit- Contact at (805) 487-4222 or www.goldcoasttransit.org
Uber and Lyft services are also available with base access.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
There are two primary routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to NBVC, Port Hueneme:
The Pacific Coastal Hwy 1 is a two-lane highway - this is the most scenic route which is usually the fastest, except on weekdays from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Directions:
(From LAX airport) go east to on-ramp Interstate 405 north Take Interstate 10 west which turns into Hwy 1 north Go past Malibu Go past Point Mugu Exit Pleasant Valley Road west Right at Ventura Road Left at Knott Gate
The Ventura Freeway (Hwy 101) route is 3-5 lanes and is subject to heavy traffic during rush hours. Directions:
(From LAX airport) go east to on-ramp Interstate 405 north Exit Hwy 101 north Go past Camarillo Exit Vineyard Ave.
Left at N. Oxnard Blvd.
Right at W. Wooley Rd.
Left at S. Ventura Rd.
Right at Knott Gate
Directions to NSWC PHD Building 1387, 4363 Missile Way, NBVC Port Hueneme, CA 93043 (see map on last page).
NBVC PORT HUENEME GATE ACCESS
NBVC GATE HOURS
Knott Gate:
OPEN 24 Hrs each day
Pleasant Valley Gate:
Mon-Fri: 0600-0900 & 1500-1730 CLOSED Sat/Sun/Holidays
Patterson Gate:
Mon-Thu 0600-1700 Fri 0600-1730 CLOSED Sat/Sun/Holidays
Victoria Gate:
Mon-Thu 0600-1700 Fri 0600-1730 CLOSED Sat/Sun/Holidays
Bard Gate:
CLOSED
NSWC PHD Security Policy
In accordance with NSWCPHDNSWCINST 5510.4C dtd 14 Aug 2018 “Security Manual”, all U.S. personnel entering Navy facilities must present a Common Access Card (CAC). If you do not have a CAC, you are required to notify the meeting POC, who will send you the SECNAV 5512/1 and sponsor you on base. The visitor will need to complete SECNAV 5512/1, and submit it to the meeting POC. The meeting POC will need to sign and forward the completed SECNAV 5512/1 to the Badge and Pass Office (MUGU_NBVC_PASS_ID@navy.mil) no later than 10 working days prior to the event. For additional information contact the office at (805) 982-5003 open Monday through Friday 0645-1445. Vehicles are subject to search and inspection.
If you DO HAVE a CAC, present the CAC at any of the gates for access to the base.
Vehicles are subject to search and inspection.
If there is a requirement to bring a non-NMCI (not government issued) Laptop onto the NSWC PHD Command, please request the NSWCPHD 2210_4 (NSWC PHD Policy) through the meeting Technical POC.
VISIT REQUESTS
Address all NSWC Port Hueneme visit requests to:
Defense Information System for Security (DISS) NSWC PHD SMO Code: N633946-100
Include the Meeting Technical POC information: (Include name and phone number)
LOCAL AREA LODGING (Subject to availability)
There are many hotels in the local area, including:
Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach, 2101 Mandalay Beach Road, Oxnard 93035
(805) 984-2500 this is close to NBVC, on the beach, Standard suite, Government rate with proof of orders.
Includes microwave oven, small refrigerator, coffee pot, free full breakfast and free Happy hour 7 days a week.
Residence Inn Marriott at River Ridge, 2101 W. Vineyard Ave, Oxnard 93036
(805) 278-2200 Standard suite, Government rate with proof of orders. Long-term stay accommodations available.
Complimentary Buffet Breakfast and Happy Hour (Monday through Thursday).
Channel Islands Harbor Hampton Inn, 3231 Peninsula Road, Oxnard 93035
(805) 985-1100 this is near the Victoria gate Standard suite, Government rate with proof of orders.
Includes microwave oven, small refrigerator, coffee pot and full breakfast.
For additional local information:
Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau http://www.oxnardtourism.com/
General Session: 18 September 2024; 0800 – 1130 Residence Inn Marriott at River Ridge 2101 W. Vineyard Ave Oxnard, Ca. 93036
One-On-One Sessions: 18 and 19 September 2024; as assigned NSWC PHD Complex – Building 1387 Conference Room 1&2 (Reference map, upper left quadrant, D-shaped building, Conference Rooms 1&2 on flat side of building)
Equipment Tour: 18 and 19 September 2024; as assigned Naval Base Ventura County – Building 803 (Reference map, center area)
Bldg 803
NBVC PV Gate Mon-Fri: 0600-1700
CLOSED Sat/Sun/Holidays
NBVC Knott Gate Open 24 hours
PASS & ID OFFICE
Welcome Center
Bldg 1388
NBVC Victoria Gate
Mon-Fri: 0600-1700
CLOSED
Sat/Sun/Holidays
West Rd
Pacific Rd
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