Colleges Near Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme
The Naval Construction Battalion Center (CBC), Port Hueneme, California, is the west coast homeport of the Navy's mobile construction force. It is home for more than 2,600 active duty personnel who occupy this 1,600-acre naval base. It is located about 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 50 miles south of Santa Barbara, along the Southern California Coast.
Port Hueneme (pronounced "Why-nee-mee") boasts some of the finest weather available anywhere. It features:
- A 90-acre city-owned and maintained beach park
- Local facilities include a community center, library, historical museum, athletic center, and cultural arts center
Port Hueneme: Colleges and Education Opportunities in the Area
Servicemembers interested in colleges and universities in the area should find a number of schools close to Port Hueneme. Educational opportunities include Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Ventura in Port Hueneme. In addition, California State University Channel Islands, off-campus extensions of the California University and State University systems, and a local community college, are all within a 20-minute drive of Port Hueneme.
With its small-town feel and close proximity to Los Angles and Santa Barbara, Port Hueneme makes a grate place to live.
