Husband/wife in the Navy? Stationed in CA

Mulan · Aug 17, 2005

Hawaii is very nice.

USA987, MSN, RN, NP · Aug 18, 2005

What type of climate do you like???? Any particular activities you enjoy or want to try????

My DH has been in the Navy 15 yrs...so we've been to lots of places...

TRINI_RN · Aug 18, 2005

I really like warm weather. We like to swim, jog, go for walks, and ride bikes. I'd really like to try hiking. We're both pretty tired of snow, so we'll be glad to leave that behind. We're trying to decide between California, Texas, Arizona, Hawaii, Japan, and Spain.

2ndCareerRN · Aug 18, 2005

Go to Spain....you can always visit those other places when living in the US. But to live in Spain.....something that should not be passed up.

bob

TRINI_RN · Aug 18, 2005

Bob, have you lived there? If so, where? How were the schools etc? When I was in the Navy our ship went to Almeria Spain but I don't think there is a Navy base there.

USA987, MSN, RN, NP · Aug 20, 2005

I loved the San Diego area. Had friends that lived in base housing down on Silver Strand (Coronado Island). It was beautiful and literally right across the street from the beach.

In So. Cali you can go out to the mountain, desert or beach in just a short drive!!

I have 2 school-aged kids and for the most part I was very pleased with the school district they were in.

Good luck! Let us know where you all end up.

Trauma Columnist · Aug 21, 2005

My hubby was in the Air Force (I was in the Navy) and we were stationed in Zaragoza AB, Spain - doesn't exist anymore. Have always heard that Rota is wonderful. Good luck.

TRINI_RN · Aug 27, 2005

Thanks for the replies! I'll check check out the places that you've mentioned.

nurselisaann · Sep 3, 2005

Hi everyone, my husband is in the Navy and we're reseaching different places to transfer (in about 2 years). Just wondering if anyone is married to a Navy member and can give any info on base housing, different areas. Where's nice/where's not so nice. I'd really appreciate any information you have. Thankyou!

Email me personally if you need info about the San diego area.

Lisa Ann , RN

nursekelly217 · Sep 4, 2005

My husband was a Marine - we were in Norfolk, VA (not so nice) and San Diego (beautiful but very expensive). He deployed to Rota twice and LOVED it there! Beautiful, lots to do and see easily and he was psyched to get to go back for a second time.