Introduction

Welcome to Beale Air Force Base, located in the Central Valley of California. You’ll be located about 40 miles north of Sacramento and near the metro area of Yuba City while still being close to the Sierra Nevadas. Beale is a large base with nearly 23,000 acres of land and supports 4,000 military personnel. We hope this guide helps you get settled in your new posting and helps take some of the stress out of moving. Continue reading for our in-depth guide on Beale Air Force Base so you can get to know your new base and its surrounding community. 1. Where Is Beale Air Force Base? 2. Google Map View 3. Getting There – Directions to the Base 4. Entering Beale Air Force Base and Amenities

• Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
• Beale Air Force Base Visitor Center
• Beale Air Force Base DEERS Office
• Beale Air Force Base Gate Hours
• Beale Air Force Base Commissary
• Beale Air Force Base BX
• Beale Air Force Base Barber Shops
• Beale Air Force Base Post Office
• Beale Air Force Base Finance Office
• Beale Air Force Base Legal Office
• Beale Air Force Base Library
• Beale Air Force Base Hotels

5. Where Should I Live Near Beale Air Force Base? 6. What Schools are Near Beale Air Force Base? 7. What’s the Weather Like in Beale Air Force Base? 8. Things to Do Near Beale Air Force Base

COVID-19 Notice

Due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, many businesses, venues, and parks may be temporarily closed or operating under restricted hours. Therefore, a place we mention here may not currently be open or available for the time being. Check individual websites, there’s no shortage of accessibility getting around the area.

Where Is Beale Air Force Base?

Beale Air Force Base Welcome & Visitors Center at Gold Country Inn

24112 A St. Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 634-2953

Hours

:

• Monday-Sunday

  – 24/7

Beale Air Force Base Map

Beale Air Force Base Directions

Driving Directions

From Sacramento

1. Take I-5 N
2. Take exit 525B for CA-99 toward Yuba City/Marysville
3. Continue onto CA-99 N
4. Continue on CA-70 N, follow signs for Marysville/Oroville
5. Take exit 16 for McGowan Pkwy
6. Turn right onto McGowan Pkwy
7. Turn right onto Rancho Rd
8. Turn left onto Ostrom Rd
9. Turn left onto S Beale Rd
10. Continue onto J St
11. Slight left onto Doolittle Dr
12. Enter Beale AFB through the Doolittle Dr Gate

From San Francisco

1. Get on US-101 S
2. Continue onto US-101 S/Central Fwy
3. Merge onto I-80 E toward Bay Bridge/Oakland
4. Take the I-80 exit toward Reno
5. Take exit 86 to merge onto I-5 N
6. Take exit 525B for CA-99 toward Yuba City/Marysville
7. Continue onto CA-99 N
8. Continue on CA-70 N, follow signs for Marysville/Oroville
9. Take exit 16 for McGowan Pkwy
10. Turn right onto McGowan Pkwy
11. Turn right onto Rancho Rd
12. Turn left onto Ostrom Rd
13. Turn left onto S Beale Rd
14. Continue onto J St
15. Slight left onto Doolittle Dr
16. Enter Beale AFB through the Doolittle Dr Gate

From Sacramento International Airport

1. Head north on Airport Blvd
2. Keep right to continue on Airport Blvd E
3. Keep right to continue on Aviation Dr
4. Continue straight to stay on Aviation Dr
5. Continue onto Crossfield Dr
6. Merge onto Airport Blvd
7. Merge onto I-5 S via the ramp to Sacramento
8. Merge onto I-5 S
9. Take exit 525B for CA-99 toward Yuba City/Marysville
10. Continue onto CA-99 N
11. Keep right to continue on CA-70 N, follow signs for Marysville/Oroville
12. Take exit 16 for McGowan Pkwy
13. Turn right onto McGowan Pkwy
14. Turn right onto Rancho Rd
15. Turn left onto Ostrom Rd
16. Turn left onto S Beale Rd
17. Continue onto J St
18. Slight left onto Doolittle Dr
19. Enter Beale AFB through the Doolittle Dr Gate

Greyhound Bus Station in Marysville, CA

1. Head west on 5th St toward Pine St
2. Turn left onto J St
3. Continue onto 3rd St
4. Turn right onto CA-70 S/E St
5. Take exit 20B for North Beale Rd
6. Keep right at the fork and merge onto N Beale Rd
7. Merge onto N Beale Rd
8. Turn left onto Hammonton Smartsville Rd
9. Turn right onto Doolittle Dr
10. Enter Beale AFB through the Doolittle Dr Gate

Amtrak Station in Roseville, CA

1. Head southwest on N Grant St toward Church St
2. Turn right onto Berkeley Ave
3. Turn right onto Main St
4. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Washington Blvd
5. Use the 2nd from the right lane to turn right onto Blue Oaks Blvd
6. Merge onto CA-65 N via the ramp to Marysville
7. Turn right onto S Beale Rd
8. Continue onto J St
9. Slight left onto Doolittle Dr
10. Enter Beale AFB through the Doolittle Dr Gate

Flights To Beale AFB

More than likely, you will be flying through Sacramento International Airport. This airport services Northern California and the Central Valley. You’ll be greeted by a variety of modern artworks that make up the decor in the terminal before heading on your way to Beale AFB.

Beale Air Force Base Transportation Office

Beale AFB Household Goods/Transportation Office

17855 Warren Shingle Dr. Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 634-2935

Hours

:

• Monday-Friday

  : 0730 to 1600

• Saturday and Sunday

  : Closed

• Federal Holidays

  : Closed

Entering Beale Air Force Base and Amenities

All drivers on base must have a valid military ID, veterans or retiree ID, a valid driver’s license, and a valid driver’s insurance card. All visitors must stop by the Visitors Center located in the Gold Country Inn near the gate on Doolittle Dr.

Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel

All military personnel must report first to their squadron’s Commander Support Staff (CSS). Once you do that, your CSS will schedule you for an appointment at the Welcome Center for your processing. You will need these items for your appointment: IDA worksheet, orders and mandates, an envelope from your losing base, any graduation certificates that apply, and all travel receipts. And remember, if you are bringing any dependents with you, bring all legal documentation that applies.

Beale AFB Visitor Center

Beale Air Force Base Welcome & Visitors Center at Gold Country Inn

24112 A St. Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 634-2953

Hours

:

• Monday-Sunday

  : 24/7

DEERS Beale AFB

Beale AFB ID Card & DEERS Office

17855 Warren Shingle Rd. Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 634-3187

Hours

:

• Monday-Friday

  : 0730 to 1530

• Saturday and Sunday

  : Closed

• Federal Holidays

  : Closed

Beale AFB Gate Hours

Beale Air Force Base is a large base in terms of land coverage, so there are 5 points of access. For your first time in, it’s advised to enter through Schneider Gate or Doolittle Gate.

• Schneider Gate

  : Inbound lane open 0600 to 2000 Monday through Friday

• Grass Valley Gate

  : Open 0500 to 2100 daily

• Wheatland Gate

  : Open 0500 to 2100 daily

• Doolittle Gate

  : Open 24/7

• Vassar Gate

  : Open 24/7

Beale Air Force Base Commissary

17601 25th St. Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 634-2422

Beale Air Force Base Commissary Hours

• Monday

  : Closed

• Tuesday-Friday

  : 0900 to 1900

• Saturday and Sunday

  : 1000 to 1700

Beale Air Force Base BX

17600 25th St., Bldg. 2434 Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 788-0221

Beale AFB Exchange Hours

:

• Monday-Friday

  : 0900 to 1700

• Saturday-Sunday

  : 1000 to 1600

Beale AFB Barber Shops

17600 25th St. Bldg 2434 Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 788-0221

Beale AFB Exchange Hours

:

• Monday-Friday

  : 0800 to 1800

• Saturday

  : 0900 to 1700

• Sunday

  : Closed

Beale AFB Post Office

17852 16th St. Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 788-2401

Beale AFB Post Office Hours

• Monday-Friday

  : 0900 to 1600

• Saturday and Sunday

  : Closed

Beale AFB Finance

17855 Warren Shingle Rd., #100 Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 634-2218

Beale AFB Finance Office Hours

• Monday-Friday

  : 0900 to 1500

• Saturday and Sunday

  : Closed

Beale AFB Legal Office

17801 Warren Shingle Rd. Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 634-2928

Beale AFB Legal Office Hours

• Monday-Thursday

  : 0800 to 1600

• Friday

  : 0900 to 1200

• Saturday and Sunday

  : Closed

Beale AFB Library

17849 16th St. Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 634-2314

Beale AFB Hub Zemke Library Hours

• Monday-Thursday

  : 0830 to 1730

• Friday

  : 0830 to 1600

• Saturday

  : 0830 to 1230

• Sunday

  : Closed

Hotels Near Beale AFB, CA

Beale AFB has many hotel selections nearby in Yuba City. We’ve selected a few for you to consider if you or family members need a stay at one of the hotels near the base. 1. Gold Country Inn 24112 A St. Beale AFB, CA 95903

Phone

: 1 (530) 634-2953 2. Comfort Suites Marysville-Yuba City 1034 N Beale Rd. Marysville, CA 95901

Phone

: 1 (530) 742-9200 3. Americas Best Value Inn Marysville 721 10th St. Marysville, CA 95901

Phone

: 1 (530) 742-8586 4. Bonanza Inn & Suites Yuba City 1001 Clark Ave. Yuba City, CA 95991

Phone

: 1 (530) 674-8824 5. Best Western Yuba City Inn 894 W Onstott Frontage Rd. Yuba City, CA 95991

Phone

: 1 (530) 674-1650

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Where To Live Near Beale Air Force Base?

If you’re considering living on base, check out the available on-base housing options. Otherwise, read on to find out more about living off base.

Cities Near Beale Air Force Base

Beale Air Force Base is located near Yuba City and Marysville. The on-base personnel and their families call the central valley their home.

Best Places to Live Near Beale Air Force Base

Yuba City

With a community of about 60,000 people, Yuba City, CA, is located 40 minutes north of Sacramento, just west of Beale AFB. The local economy is driven mainly by retail and healthcare industries. The city is the home to Sunsweet Growers Inc. which is the largest dried fruit processing plant in the world.

Marysville

Marysville, CA, lies just on the other side of the Sacramento River from Yuba City and began as a trading post during the gold rush. This growing community supports the industry in the area and has become the home of many who live on base. The Sleep Train Amphitheater is located here and is a state-of-the-art facility for concerts.

Wheatland

About 12 miles from Marysville lies Wheatland, CA. Wheatland is a small community of about 3,200 people but has the charm of living in a laid-back, peaceful area. It’s only 8 miles away from Beale AFB, so it’s a popular place to live for those working on base.

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Beale AFB Schools

On base, Beale AFB hosts one elementary school for personnel living on base. Lone Tree School accommodates school-grade children K-5. Students living on base who are in grades 6-8 will attend the Bear River Middle School and then the Wheatland High School for grades 9-12. There is a bus service for schools off base.

Beale AFB Weather

Like the rest of the Central Valley in California, Beale Air Force Base experiences hot summers that are arid with clear skies. The winters can get cold and wet. Over the course of the year, you will rarely see the temperature drop below freezing, but it can get very hot in the summer to temperatures rising above 100 degrees.

Things to Do Near Beale AFB

Beale AFB is surrounded by things to do not only in the metro area of nearby cities but the great outdoors. The Sierra Nevada mountains are a quick drive east, where you can find plenty of camping and hiking options for the wilderness lovers in the family. Near base, you will find the trailhead that will take you to Fairy Falls, a waterfall worth the hike. The area is steeped in history as well, from the California gold rush to the rich history of agriculture.

Suggested Reads:

18 Of the Best Things to Do Near Beale AFB and 26 of the Best Beale AFB Restaurants

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Conclusion

Relocating can be a stressful experience, but we hope this guide has given you a clearer picture of the area surrounding Beale Air Force Base. We hope that you find your next adventure here around the base, whether in one of the tight-knit communities in and around Yuba City or exploring the great outdoors in the Sierra Nevadas.  

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Last Updated:

9/27/2021