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Port Hueneme, CA

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Coastal California's hidden gem

Navy Beach Ocean Surfing Community Outdoors Pacific Coast

While the coast of California is lined with a variety of great cities, the small beach city of Port Hueneme stands out. Located about halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Port Hueneme is located in Ventura County and contains the Naval CBC Port Hueneme and the popular Hueneme Beach Park. With mountains on the horizon and the Pacific Coast at your door, life in Port Hueneme is all about outdoor activities -- especially surfing, swimming, boating, and fishing. Among the many things you'll love about living in Port Hueneme, this beach town is famous for its surfing, its fishing pier, and its lighthouse. The Point Hueneme Light doesn't resemble the typical lighthouse. While there has been a lighthouse here since 1874, the current lighthouse was built in 1940 -- in the art deco style popular at the time. The lighthouse features a promenade that provides terrific views of two historic sites, the 1872 Wharf and the Oxnard Packing House.

Port Hueneme provides 12 miles of walking/bicycling trails and beautiful parks: La Jenelle Park, a seaside park with a rocky shoreline and mountain views, is considered one of California's hidden gems. Look carefully among the rocks: the park is named for a 407-foot, luxury cruise ship that sank here in 1970, and part of the ship are still visible among the boulders. Port Hueneme Beach Park contains the pier, the lighthouse, a beautiful beach, volleyball courts, picnic areas, walking paths, and a snack bar.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Port Hueneme, CA is $1,042 for a studio, $1,872 for one bedroom, $2,152 for two bedrooms, and $2,571 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Hueneme has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,872/month
615 Sq Ft
House
$5,338/month
1,821 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,947/month
984 Sq Ft
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Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

33

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

63

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sunkist Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

588 Students

4
out of 10

Parkview Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

550 Students

4
out of 10

Richard Bard Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

548 Students

4
out of 10

Hueneme Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

328 Students

3
out of 10

Sunkist Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

588 Students

4
out of 10

Hueneme Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

328 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Port Hueneme Lighthouse
  • Ventura County Maritime Museum
  • Gull Wings Children's Museum
  • McGrath State Beach
  • San Buenaventura State Beach

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