Best places: Naval bases in Rancho Santa Margarita, United States

👍👍 I was there on a tour, and I gotta say, love the architecture. During my journey there, I felt a sense of empowerment that I haven't felt since the 1940's. They let me shoot guns there, and it had a sick holographic sight on it. I asked them how much the holo cost, and they immediately kicked me out...

Pacific Fleet base for destroyers, assault ships & support vessels, plus naval barracks & a theater.

👍👍 I'm a NAVY VETERAN, formerly with NMCB 23 DET ZERO ONE LITTLE CREEK VA. Way back in 2001 I had my 2 weeks of AT at the CBC. I LEARNED A LOT, AND HAD A GREAT TIME DRIVING DOWN TO LA. AWSOME SHIPMATES! And nice people there in Southern California! Makes me almost want to RE-ENLIST, but I'm too old,...

👍👍 The things going on here. WOW! They include top secret R&D from numerous aerospace corporations and corporate contractors, advanced weapons testing, and elements of the US Navy secret space program; (Not to be confused with the US Air Force SSP however, like the former, the latter program will most...

👍👍 I was stationed here in 2001- 2003 had a fun time, but I sure don't miss it. Other than whats on base there is not much to do out there. I was in the weapons department. The Blue Angles are a must see.

👍👍 Everything an Outlying Landing Field should be. I've been to a lot of outlying landing fields, and this one is by far the most superb.

Casual hotel with complimentary WiFi & parking, as well as an on-site sandwich shop.