Base Theater
Movies are shown Wednesday through Saturday at the Base Theater for service members, DoD employees and their guests. Free "Play It Again" movies are shown on Sunday. The theater is located inside the Base Training Center, Building 1330. For the movie schedule, see The Scout newspaper, the theater marquee, the Web site at www.mccscp.com, or call (760) 725-9217.

Base Stables
The Base Stables provide equestrian activities for all ages. Participants may ride along 15 miles of hillside and prairie trails, receive English- and Western-style riding instruction, or enjoy monthly dinner or breakfast rides.

Horse shows are held throughout the year. The stables also provide boarding for private mounts in private pens, lot pens or pasture. The Stables are closed on Monday and Tuesday. For more information, call (760) 725-5094.

Beaches
Two of California's finest recreational beaches are found at the northern and southern ends of Camp Pendleton's coastline. Del Mar Beach, located at the southern end, and San Onofre Beach, located at the northern end, offer a variety of activities.

Cabanas, picnic tables and barbecue grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrangements for private parties, unit events and special occasions may be made through the beach office.

Fully equipped oceanfront accommodations and many beachfront campsites, with and without water and electrical hookups, are available throughout the year. Reservations are accepted at individual beach offices: 12 weeks in advance for Camp Pendleton active-duty personnel, 10 weeks in advance for retirees and nine weeks in advance for DoD employees, including MCCS civilian employees. For reservations at Del Mar Beach, call (760) 725-2134 and San Onofre Beach, call (760) 763-SURF or (760) 763-SAND.

Shooting
The Skeet & Trap Range is located at the 25 Area (Vado Del Rio). It features three ranges. There are two skeet trap ranges for either American or International Skeet, and a third which is regularly used for five-stand sporting clay range. Guns can be checked out for use on the range, ammunition is available for sale, and instruction is available. The hours of operation for the Skeet & Trap Range are: Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Pistol Range is located in the 33 Area (Margarita) next to Wilcox Pistol Range. Pistols can be rented and ammunition and different targets are available for sale. Hours of operation are Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Both ranges are open for active-duty and retired military, their families, authorized DoD personnel and authorized guests. For prices and more information, call (760) 725-4832.

Auto Hobby
The Auto Skills Centers, located in Building 13191 in the south and Building 520170 in the north, have a complete self-help auto repair facility with stalls and lifts provided on an hourly basis for a nominal fee. Each work area is outfitted with a complete toolbox and minor parts are available for most repairs. Excellent certified auto shop staff can provide assistance on more complex repairs and adjustments. A computer engine analyzer is available to determine problems and offer possible solutions.

Facilities and equipment for tire mounting and computerized spin balancing, welding, sand blasting, steam cleaning, machining, and radiator back flushing are available. For more information, call (760) 725-5963.

Fishing
On-Base
Federal Game Warden
Building 25155
(760) 725-336
Hours of operation, open seven days a week 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fishing Licenses and Permits
1. All fishermen, age 16 and above, must possess a current California State Fishing License and a Camp Pendleton Fishing Permit. Base Permits can be purchased at the Game Warden's Office Building.
2. An Ocean Enhancement Stamp is required to fish in ocean waters.
3. A Second Rod Stamp is required to utilize a second rod in freshwater lakes.
4. Fishing licenses and Base Permits are not required for those under 16 years of age.
5. Fisherman under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an authorized adult sponsor.
6. State fishing licenses and Base permits must be displayed above the waist, in clear view, at all times while fishing.

Freshwater Fishing
Authorized Patrons
1. Freshwater fishing aboard Camp Pendleton is limited to active duty military, military retirees, DoD civilians and their immediate dependents. The general public may only fish freshwater lakes aboard Camp Pendleton when physically accompanied by an authorized patron.

Available Locations
1. Lake O'Neill is open for fishing seven days a week.
2. Lake Pulgas and Case Springs Lakes are open on specified weekends/holidays only. Fisherman must contact the Game Warden's Office to determine area availability prior to departing to these locations.
3.No other areas may be utilized without prior approval from the Game Warden.

Bag Limits
1. Lake O'Neill: Bass are catch and release only. Limits on all other fish are in accordance with State Regulations.
2. Pulgas Lake: All fish are catch and release only.
3. Case Springs Lakes: Limits are in accordance with State Regulations.

Ocean Fishing
Authorized Patrons.
1. Active duty military, military retirees, DoD civilians, and their immediate dependents are authorized to fish at the Del Mar Jetty and Harbor, Red Beach, and the Camp Pendleton portion of the San Onofre Recreational Beach.
2. The general public is authorized to fish at the Del Mar Jetty and Harbor and Red Beach only.

Available Locations
1.Del Mar Jetty and Harbor (open seven days a week).
2. Camp Pendleton portion of the San Onofre Recreational Beach (open seven days a week).
3. Red Beach (restricted to certain weekends/ holidays; fisherman must contact the Game Warden's Office to determine availability).

Bag Limits
Limits are in accordance with State Regulations. Authorized Hours - Fishing is authorized 1/2 hour prior to sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset aboard Camp Pendleton.

Violations - Violation of these regulations will result in suspension and/or permanent revocation of Camp Pendleton fishing privileges.

Del Mar Marina and Sailing Center Camp Pendleton's Del Mar Marina is an active marina with a rental fleet of new sailboats, powerboats and kayaks. Certified U.S. sailing instructors teach adults and youths in many courses from beginning sailing to advanced seamanship and navigation. The Marina sponsors many cruises up and down the coast from San Diego, Newport Beach, Dana Point and Catalina Island. The Marina has USCG skippers that take out chartered Sunset Cruises. Fifty-three slips for private boat moorings with water and electricity hookups at each slip are available. The Marina is open year round from Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call (760) 725-SAIL (7245).

Off-Base
Freshwater Fishing
Head eastward toward the mountains for other freshwater opportunities.

Lake Wohlford
25453 Lake Wohlford Road
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 839-4346
Days and hours vary, depending on the season. Before bringing your personal boat, be sure to call to make sure you will be able to use it. Quagga mussel control sometimes translates into a temporary personal boat ban here. The lake requires a $1 daily permit for each person float tubing.

Doane Pond
19952 State Park Road
Palomar, CA 92060
(760) 742-3462
This pond is located in the beautiful Palomar Mountain State Park, which covers 1,897 acres at an elevation of approximately 5,500 feet. The park features several hiking trails and creeks, in addition to the three-acre pond, which is stocked with rainbow trout by the Department of Fish & Game. There are also bluegill, catfish and bullhead in the lake. Call for entrance and camping fees.

Lake Poway
14656 Lake Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 486-1234
Information (858) 668-4770
Park Reservations (858) 668-4580
Lake Concession (858) 486-1234
Stocked with trout, the park also offers fishing derbies and other special events. There is a non-resident fee for parking at Lake Poway, April through October on weekends and holidays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lake Jennings
9535 Harritt Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
Lake Information (619) 443-2510
Recorded Message (619) 667-6293
Campground (619) 390-1623
Lake Jennings offers an active military fishing fee discount. You may bring your boat, but be sure to follow power-washing instructions to prevent the spread of quagga mussels. Call for special events, entrance and camping fees, as well as free fishing class information.

Off-base Ocean Fishing
Oceanside Harbor
Harbor Drive North and Harbor Drive South Oceanside, CA 92054
Located at the north end of Oceanside, Oceanside Harbor has two sections: The southern section has a small commercial fishing fleet, sportsfishing, and watersports rentals. Helgren's Sportsfishing, located at Harbor Village, has daily charters and rentals, (760) 722-2133. The north section has a marina with slips for recreational boaters.

In all, Oceanside Harbor has over 900 permanent slips with an average occupancy rate of over 90 percent. In addition, three yacht brokers provide boat sales, chandlery, maintenance, repair, charters and sailing instruction. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Point Hobart makes Oceanside Harbor its home.

Oceanside Harbor has much to offer the 200,000 people who visit each year. For the recreational boater and sports fisher, there is a fuel dock, four-lane launch ramp, bait receiver, slip rentals, including electricity, water and newly reconstructed service buildings that contain restrooms, showers, laundry facilities and coin-operated water dispensing machines.

The harbor has 50 transient slips for guest boaters, which are busy year-round. Harbor Village is a collection of specialty shops, restaurants, and a sports fishing center. The wood-framed buildings, steep shingle roofs and lighthouse are reminiscent of an old fishing village.

Oceanside Pier
1 Oceanside Pier
Oceanside, CA 92054
Only a mile from Ocean Harbor, this pier, at 1,954 feet, is the longest wooden pier on the west coast. Half-way down Oceanside Pier are restrooms and a bait and tackle shop, with snacks, postcards and drinks for sale. At the end is a restaurant, Ruby's Diner (760) 433-7829.

You'll see many people fishing and have a wonderful view of the surfers, beach, and coastline with the mountains as a backdrop. On a clear day, you'll be able to see La Jolla, the Coronado Islands and Catalina Island.

Deep-Sea Fishing
The Catch
The waters off the San Diego coast and south to Baja are among the best in the world for deepsea fishing. Each summer, the warm waters attract a huge number and selection of fish. From three to 10 miles offshore, the catch includes calico bass, sand bass, white sea bass, barracuda, mackerel and dorado. Venture out 60 to 80 miles and you'll find albacore, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, big eye tuna, skipjack and yellowtail.

The deeper you go, the bigger the fish you're likely to snag. The average tuna or yellowtail might weigh in at 15 to 30 pounds, but it's not unheard of for anglers to reel in a 300-pound monster. A 388-pound mammoth yellowfin tuna was caught in 1977 off the San Diego coast, setting an "all tackle world record" that still stands today.

Where and When to Go
If you're itching to head out to the deep blue, choose from a bevy of sportfishing tours to take you there. But be sure to get references and interview your "Captain" to make sure you are a good fit for what the tour is offering. Helgren's Sportfishing (see Oceanside Harbor) Seaforth Sportfishing, Fisherman's Landing, H&M Sportfishing, Islandia Sportfishing, Point Loma Sportfishing and H&M Sportfishing & Whale are well-known outfits in the San Diego area. Local commercial tour operators offer a variety of trips, from half-day tours to three-week adventures to destinations like the Coronado Islands, just off the Baja coast.

As the water temperature lowers in winter months, fish head south and tours follow. From December to late spring, tours trek all the way to Cabo San Lucas on the southernmost tip of Baja, or even farther. Many local commercial tour operators also offer whale-watching tours.

Equipment and Licenses
Most sportfishing tours provide rods and other essential gear as part of the overall fee. If you're bringing your own pole, make sure you have a minimum 20-pound tackle. Don't expect to catch any of the giants of the sea with anything smaller. You'll likely get help and advice from the crew as you battle your catch. With their long, hooked spears, crew members can help pluck even the toughest scaly warriors from the water. For Baja trips, you'll need to purchase a separate Mexican fishing permit in addition to a U.S. license. Most tours assist with licenses and permits.

Mission Bay Sportfishing
1551 W. Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 222-1164
Private charters, tackle rentals, fishing licenses and group rates are all available. Half-day adventures and overnight trips are also available. In winter, try the whale-watching excursions for an adventurous trip and in summer, twilight tours of the San Diego Harbor for a subdued romantic time. Find out more on their Web site at http://www.missionbaysportfishing.com.

Newport Landing Sportfishing
309 Palm St., A
Newport Beach, CA 92661
(949) 675-0550
Departing from Newport Beach for more than 20 years, Newport Landing Sportfishing provides deep sea fishing charters (or privately rent a boat for just your group). Half day, twilight, full day and overnight trips are available.

Fish Catalina Island, Laguna Beach coastline, San Clemente Island, offshore banks and many other local coastal areas. Yellowtail, white sea bass, halibut, barracuda, tuna, red snapper, calico bass, mako shark, thresher shark and many more species are available. This charter's bait systems carry 40 scoops (thousands of bait- fish), snack bars with hot and cold food and beverages, sun decks and more. Visit the Web site at http://www.newportlanding.com.

Golf
Marine Memorial Golf Course
Golf Course Road, Building 18415
(760) 725-4390
The 18-hole Marine Memorial Golf Course
features 6,711 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.3 and it has a slope rating of 127 on grass.

Off-base Golf
The nearby areas around Camp Pendleton also boast some beautiful "open to the public" 18-hole courses.

Oceanside
Center City Golf Course
2323 Greenbrier Drive
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 433-8590

El Camino Country Club
3202 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 757-2100

Emerald Isle Golf Public Golf Course
660 S. El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 721-4700

Oceanside Golf Course
825 Douglas Drive
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 433-1360

San Clemente
Shorecliffs Public Golf Course
501 Avenida Vaquero
San Clemente, CA 92672
(800) 291-6377

San Clemente Municipal Golf Course
150 E. Avenida Magdalena
San Clemente, CA 92672-3343
(949) 361-8380

Talega Public Golf Club
990 Avenida Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 369-6226

Poway
Maderas Golf Club
17750 Old Coach Road
Poway, CA 92064-6621
(858) 451-8100

Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club
14050 Carmel Ridge Road
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-9224, ext. 227

Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128-2112
(858) 675-8470

El Cajon
Cottonwood Golf Club
3121 Willow Glen Drive
El Cajon, CA 92019
(800) 455-1902

Sycuan Resort
3007 Dehesa Road
El Cajon, CA 92019
(800) 457-5568

Carlsbad
The Crossing at Carlsbad
5800 The Crossings Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 444-1800

Rancho Carlsbad Golf Club
5200 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 438-1772

Fallbrook
Fallbrook Golf Club
2757 Gird Road
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-8334

Pala Mesa Resort
2001 Old Highway 395
Fallbrook, CA 92038
(760) 728-6803

Recreation, Fun and Fitness (on-base) Camp Pendleton's Community Services runs everything from athletics, beaches, pools, water aerobics and scuba; to guest beach cottages to temporary lodging, RV parks, dining, snack shops and shopping; to youth sports, varsity sports, wellness centers (free massage!) and 13 fitness centers scattered through the installation. They also offer ITT Travel Latitudes, run race events, offer art and other activities at the on-base hobby shop, check out recreational equipment, as well as sponsor the Single Marine Program—the list of amenities is endless. To see a complete list of all these activities, visit http://www.mccscp.com.

Devil Dog Lanes
(Bowling, billards, arcade and more!) Loated in Building 1339 (Mainside), this entertainment complex is a 49,000 square-foot, climate-controlled center with 40 superb, synthetic glow in the dark lanes, an automatic scoring system, awesome sound systems and a variety of sound-activated lights and lasers to enhance the programs offered during league and open play. For use by young children and others (as needed), 12 of the lanes are equipped with bumpers. Along with the billiard tables, there are 60-plus electronic video games in the Arcade. Call (760) 725-5945 for hours.

Semper Fit Division
A variety of Semper Fit Division programs and activities are available, both on- and off-base. They range from a relaxing weekend on the beach to sailing, horseback riding, or a trip to Catalina Island. Instructional classes are offered in fitness, dance, martial arts, youth sports, aerobics and more. If golf, camping, auto hobby, skeet and trap or fishing is your game, Semper Fit at Camp Pendleton has it. Call (760) 725-6288 or (760) 725-6196 to find out more or log onto www.mccscp.com.

Fitness (off-base)
Curves
1824 Oceanside Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 450-1010

Bally Total Fitness
1928-32 Hacienda Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 806-6636

Scega Gymnastics
27532 Commerce Center Drive
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 699-4499

Living Yoga Center
27570 Commerce Center Drive
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 676-2206