Contact Information
3705 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101 1st Floor
Hours of Operation
The center is open based on volunteer availability and may vary from posted hours.
Mon-Fri: 6:00am - 10:00pm
Sat-Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
***Please read information under "About this location" on this page regarding shuttle service and Recruit and SOI Movement*.
About this Location
Center Operations:
Our center is reserved for Active, Guard and Reserve service members and their dependents who are in transit at the airport. Retirees with appropriate DoD ID card will be allowed in on a space available basis at the discretion of the staff on duty.
Marines returning from Boot Leave headed to School of Infantry-West for MCT/ITB:
Marines returning on Tuesday: SOI is tracking your arrival. If you are taking the Sea Breeze Shuttle to Camp Pendleton, Bus cost is $40 cash, Credit, Debit and mobile app payments paid to Sea Breeze or the pre-paid blue Bus ticket you purchased at boot camp. Buses run starting at 10am until 10pm.
MCRD Recruits - All MCRD recruits will be processed in front of the USO building.
Shuttle Pick-Up: Shuttles conveniently pick up passengers in front of the USO building. Shuttles to Camp Pendleton are scheduled at 12pm, 5pm, and 10pm. For transportation to other locations, please contact SeaBreeze at 619-244-9749.
For Events
If you are a command looking for support for an upcoming event submit a resource request form. You will then hear back within 48 hours from a staff member regarding the request on whether it was able to be approved or not. Please submit a resource request for command support 2 weeks or more prior to the event.
Amenities at this Location
Food & Beverages
- Beverages
- Coffee & Tea
- Snacks
Connectivity
- CAC Readers
- Charging Stations
- Computers & Laptops
- Phones
- Wi-Fi
Multimedia & Gaming
- Board & Table Games
- Xbox One
Rest & Relaxation
- Air Conditioning
- Baby Changing Station
- Bathrooms
- Children’s Play Area
- Patio & Outdoor Space
- Showers
- Toiletries
Services & Information
- Flight Time Boards
- Transportation Information
Admissions Policy
Featured Staff
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Featured Person
Ramiro Favela, Center Operations Manager rfavela@uso.org
Programs at this Location
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Families of the Fallen
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Homecomings & Deployments
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Military Virtual Programming (MVP)
The USO’s Military Virtual Programming series is dedicated to positive, uplifting digital engagements for troops and military families acro…
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Mobile USO
For over 82 years, the USO has been dedicated to supporting our troops with both permanent, USO Center facilities and through Mobile, exped…
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USO Care Packages
Space is always at a premium for our service members. They’re weighed down with gear to keep them prepared for any challenge they might enc…
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USO Canine
The USO understands the strong bond between humans and animals, and the critical roles a dog can play within the military community to help…
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USO Centers
The USO provides programs, entertainment and services at 12 USO locations in California.
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USO Coffee Connections
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USO Entertainment
While the entertainment industry has changed a lot over the years, a few things have not. Today’s service men and women still long for fami…
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USO Gaming
Through USO Gaming, service members can forge bonds with fellow service members, stay connected to loved ones back home and take time to re…
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USO Holidays
The USO’s mission is to strengthen service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country. At the center of this is HOME. T…
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USO Reading
The USO is proud to offer the USO Reading Program. In the spirit of bringing military families together, the program is largely driven by v…
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USO Special Delivery
Combining baby shower games, local guest speakers, drawings for traditional baby shower gifts, and creating community connections; these po…
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USO Transitions
The USO Transition Program extends the USO experience to active duty, Reserve, National Guard and military spouses by offering professional…
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USO2GO
For service members stationed in remote locations where there may not be a traditional USO center, USO2GO kits offer fun diversions and the…
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