Naval Base Point Loma

Naval Base Point Loma is a submarine base in Point Loma, San Diego, United States, specializing in submarine operations and maritime defense systems. The complex includes seven separate installations along the coast of San Diego Bay, including maintenance docks, training centers, and administrative buildings.

Spanish forces built Fort Guijarros at this coastal location in 1795 to protect the bay from foreign ships. After the United States took control in the 19th century, the site gradually developed into a naval base for submarine operations.

The facility takes its name from Point Loma, the peninsula that shields San Diego's natural harbor and has served as a navigation landmark for centuries. Around the base, naval families live in residential areas that blend into the civilian life of the city.

Access to the base is restricted to authorized personnel for security reasons, so visitors cannot enter the grounds. Those exploring the surrounding area can find some viewpoints along the adjacent coastal roads overlooking the bay.

In March 2023, the base hosted a meeting between the heads of government of the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The three nations discussed the development of a new generation of nuclear-powered submarines at this location.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 32.67690,-117.24500

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24