Is there anything for the family to do on North Island?

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:41:58 -0400

New to the area and base. First west coast duty station. What is there to do on and around the base?

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 7 at 2015 2:06 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:06:08 -0400

If you have a smartphone you can download apps like Foursquare that will use your location and give you some different things to do that are close by. I use it when I travel to different locations and it has been useful.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2015 2:10 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:10:56 -0400

Like SGT Ben Keen mentioned, I usually download apps for the area I'm in. I also use Foursquare, and also Yelp to find reviews. Sometimes Trip Advisor or similar sites will also give you some ideas for more organized outings, as part of a business that does tours and different things.

I also remember that I've known people who love and hate every single assignment. I'm currently in Italy, and I cannot tell you how many people complain about living here and want to go back to the States. So, if you hear that there's nothing to do and the place is horrible, keep looking until you find someone who makes the best of everything!

Response by PO2 Kevin Peine made Aug 7 at 2015 3:30 PM

PO2 Kevin Peine — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 15:30:15 -0400

sir from what I have heard the base has a decent golf course. I also use to surf down by breakers beach which is attached to NASNI as well

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Aug 7 at 2015 7:07 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 19:07:25 -0400

1.) Sea World
2.) Del Mar Horse Track
3.) San Diego Zoo
4.) "Hotel Del" (dining / relaxing)
5.) Sea Kayaking
6.) LEGOLAND - Encinitas
7.) Wild Animal Park / Safari Park - Escondido
8.) Whale Watching Tour
9.) Golf at NASNI
10.) But the swimming ...the Pacific is COLD!

I was up the road in Pendleton. My wife worked at NASNI. If you have a day, Disneyland, Six Flags, and much more is only a short drive north. I think you can still rent a beach cabana on Pendleton through MWR as well.

Response by PO2 Robert Dean made Aug 21 at 2016 2:51 PM

PO2 Robert Dean — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:51:10 -0400

Oh yeah! I was stationed there my whole tour when I wasn't at sea. There's a beautiful beach right outside the gate.

Response by PO2 Robert Dean made Aug 21 at 2016 2:55 PM

PO2 Robert Dean — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:55:58 -0400

Lt, you couldn't ask for a better place to be stationed. Down Town San Diego is right across the bridge. Disneyland is a couple hours away! Enjoy!