RV Rental Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme, CA

When you rent an RV in Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme, there are limitless examples of nearby nature that adequately showcase the beauty of California. Point Mugu State Park is the closest park to the naval base and is home to a wealth of recreational activities. Guests can hike for miles across epic trails cutting through the wilderness and over the Santa Monica Mountains. Strolls along the pristine beaches of Point Mugu State Park are especially nice, particularly when the sun is setting for the day and a color explosion melts from the sky. Mountain biking, horseback riding, birdwatching, and camping in your Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme RV rental are also part of the fun.

Topanga State Park is another park cherished by residents of Los Angeles, with delightful views and rocky canyons carved into the earth. This popular weekend camping destination is a prime candidate for exploring when you rent an RV as it covers 11,000 acres of land with over 35 miles of roads. The Topanga Nature Center is found within the park, containing information about the local wildlife and history. There are plenty of places to camp too when you and your Naval CBC Port Hueneme camper rental arrive.

Directly north of the naval base is the massive Los Padre National Forest, with just under two million acres of rolling foothills, towering mountains, and epic beaches. Ten wilderness areas, four recreation hubs, plenty of waterfalls and lakes, and an incalculable amount of natural beauty await you and your Naval CBC Port Hueneme RV rental in the forest. Several campgrounds can accommodate you when you rent an RV and head to the park, some of which are high up in the mountains.

You might not be able to bring your vehicle with you but the Channel Islands National Park is one of the very best in the world and well worth a visit. This stunning collection of islands has been home to humans for up to 13,000 years, with evidence of early settlements scattered through the archipelago. This massive and biodiverse park is a crucial collection of ecosystems that sustain an unfathomable amount of plants and animals, many of which are endemic.

This little coastal enclave is not known for its camping but you can find campgrounds and RV parks just about everywhere else in California outside of the major cities. Point Mugu State Park has a few campgrounds, like Sycamore Canyon Campground where guests can stay minutes from the water’s edge. McGrath State Beach has lush beaches where you can actually camp when you rent an RV and has some of the best birdwatching in California.

Mountain View RV Park is farther inland at a higher elevation with fantastic views of the surrounding area. There are barbecue pits and a large hot tub at Mountain View RV Park, making it a decent place to unwind on vacation. Ventura Ranch KOA is a place to camp at the base of Topa Topa, a large mountain in Ventura County. The 70-acre park is equipped with a pool and pavilion among many other features.

The naval base is not exactly a place to go sightseeing or out for a night on the town but the city of Oxnard that encapsulates the base is a fantastic place to find yourself during your vacation. The one noteworthy attraction that is actually found on base is the U.S Navy Seabee Museum, dedicated to the hard work of the construction battalions that helped build one of the most powerful naval fleets in human history. Lots of historical exhibits can be seen inside the building and there is a STEM wing of the museum to help inspire children to pursue a career in science.

Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard is the gateway to Channel Islands National Park and all that comes with it. This intriguing harbor is a lively hub full of restaurants, bars, beaches, walking paths, and the Channel Island Maritime Museum. The Maritime Museum has a vast collection of naval artifacts, old ship models, paintings from hundreds of years back, and a treasure trove of information about boats and other maritime topics. Keeping with the theme, the WWII Aviation Museum is one of the best in the country when it comes to housing a collection of decommissioned fighter planes that saw combat. Knowledgeable docents accompany guests on tours through the museum to explain the antique planes and other objects in detail.