Military Relocation to San Diego, CA
Are you PCSing to San Diego County?

If you’ve just received orders to San Diego, WELCOME! San Diego is an amazing city with so many options to fulfill your real estate dreams. Being the 2nd largest city in California, San Diego comes in first, at least in my opinion, as the best place to be stationed while serving in the Armed Forces. With the largest concentration of active duty military in California, San Diego County is incredibly welcoming, thankful and accommodating to our military families. We have several Marine Corps and Navy bases located all throughout San Diego County.
Tip of the Spear Realtors understands the fears, questions and concerns that families endure when PCSing to a new city. It’s not just about finding you the perfect home, but also, assisting you with connecting to the military community. We want to make sure that you and your family’s transfer is as seamless as possible, with neighborhood recommendations in nearby proximity to our local San Diego Military Bases, best school districts in San Diego County, walkability and community shopping, parks and everything else to make your relocation easy for you.
We are not only working with you for the purchase of your new home, but also to help you integrate seamlessly into your new city. With connections to organizations such as the VFW, Veteran run groups, family support systems and specialty contacts, Tip of the Spear Realtors would be thrilled to help you get settled here in beautiful San Diego!
Having a knowledgeable San Diego Real Estate Agent that can help guide you towards home buying in a community that fits your needs is important. Tip of the Spear Realtors is happy to share our knowledge with you and to help find the best home for you and your family. San Diego County has so much to offer, from beautiful coastal neighborhoods to urban living. Check out our beautiful cities!
Living close to your new military base is often important. Check out the interactive map below to see the neighborhoods and communities that surround your new base here in San Diego!
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Marine Corps Recruit Depot is located just minutes from San Diego International Airport along the San Diego Bay and just off of Interstate 5. Over 21,000 recruits are trained here every year. MCRD is also the home of the Marine Corps’ Recruiter School and Western Recruiting Region’s Drill Instructors School.
Looking to purchase a home close to this base? Here are some nearby communities to consider:
Mission Hills, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Old Town, La Jolla, Ocean Beach, Mission Bay, Point Loma, Coronado, downtown San Diego, Golden Hill, South Park, North Park, Logan Heights, Southcrest, Barrio Logan, National City,
Marine Corps Air Station Mirimar (MCAS)
Marine Corps Air Station Mirimar (MCAS) is located on the northern edge of San Diego, and is home to the 3rd Marine Air Craft Wing; the aviation element of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. MCAS Mirimar.
Looking to purchase a home close to this base? Here are some nearby communities to consider:
Mirimar, Mira Mesa, Sabre Springs, Scripps Ranch, Sorrento Valley, Carmel Valley, University City, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, Del Mar, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, Clairemont, Bay Ho, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Serra Mesa, Allied Gardens, Santee, La Mesa, El Cajon, Eucalyptus Hills, Lakeside, Winter Gardens, San Carlos, Blossom Valley, Flinn Sprints, Harbison Canyon, Granite Hills, Crest, Bostonia, Mt. Helix, Rolando Heights, Normal Heights, North Park, Hillcrest, Mission Valley.
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is located on the coast of San Diego’s northern most areas, and is the major West Coast base of the United States Marine Corps.
Looking to purchase a home close to this base? Here are some nearby communities to consider:
Fallbrook, Pala Mesa, Bonsall, Temecula, Murieta, Rainbow, Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido, Valley Center, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Black Mountain Ranch, Fairbanks Ranch, Poway, Sabre Springs, Rancho Penasquitos, Carmel Valley, Del Mar.
Naval Base San Diego (32nd Street Naval Station)
Naval Base San Diego (32nd Street Naval Station) is located in close proximity to downtown San Diego. “32nd Street” is considered to be the largest surface ship base in the United States. “32nd Street” is the principal homeport of the Pacific Fleet, consisting of over 50 ships and over 190 tenant commands.
Looking to purchase a home close to this base? Here are some nearby communities to consider:
Mission Hills, Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, South Park, Logan Heights, Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, National City, Spring Valley, La Mesa, Barrio Logan, Paradise Hills, Santee, El Cajon, La Mesa, Rancho San Diego, Granite Hills, Crest, San Carlos, Tierrasanta, Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Lakeside, Mission Valley, Mission Bay, Eastlake, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro, Otay Ranch, Bonita.
Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
Naval Amphibious Base Coronado is located on the Silver Strand in Coronado, across the bay from San Diego. It is the focal point for special and expeditionary warfare training and operations on the West Coast.
Looking to purchase a home close to this base? Here are some nearby communities to consider:
Mission Hills, Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, South Park, Logan Heights, Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, National City, Spring Valley, La Mesa, Barrio Logan, Paradise Hills, Santee, El Cajon, La Mesa, Rancho San Diego, Granite Hills, Crest, San Carlos, Tierrasanta, Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Lakeside, Mission Valley, Mission Bay, Eastlake, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro, Otay Ranch, Bonita.
Naval Base Point Loma
Naval Base Point Loma is located in a coastal neighborhood of San Diego. It consists of seven facilities: Submarine Base, Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command (previously Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Command), Fleet Combat Training Center Pacific, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), SPAWAR Systems Center, the Fleet Intelligence Command Pacific and Naval Consolidated Brig, Miramar.
Looking to purchase a home close to this base? Here are some nearby communities to consider:
Mission Hills, Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, South Park, Logan Heights, Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, National City, Spring Valley, La Mesa, Barrio Logan, Paradise Hills, Santee, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Lakeside, Rancho San Diego, Granite Hills, Crest, San Carlos, Tierrasanta, Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Lakeside, Mission Valley, Mission Bay, Eastlake, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Otay Mesa, Otay Ranch, Bonita.
US Coast Guard Station San Diego
US Coast Guard Station San Diego is located is San Diego, very close to the San Diego International Airport, and operates three MH-60T Jayhawk helicopters off the Coast Guard ramp.
Looking to purchase a home close to this base? Here are some nearby communities to consider:
Mission Hills, Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, South Park, Logan Heights, Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, National City, Spring Valley, La Mesa, Barrio Logan, Paradise Hills, Santee, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Lakeside, Rancho San Diego, Granite Hills, Crest, San Carlos, Tierrasanta, Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Lakeside, Mission Valley, Mission Bay, Eastlake, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Otay Mesa, Otay Ranch, Bonita.
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