.. ....The Getaway Gouge Sheet
What to do and where to go when you absolutely, positively need to leave Yuma�!
After a long deployment, you deserve a vacation! Here is information on military lodging in locations near Yuma. All of these lodgings accept children; if you don�t have kids, and you�re heading for San Diego, check out a BOQ at any of the Navy or Marine Corps bases in San Diego. Don�t forget to get discount tickets for San Diego attractions at ITT, located inside the Main Exchange.
FLAGSTAFF - Fort Tuttle Recreation Area Operated by Luke Air Force Base, Fort Tuthill offers accommodations ranging from a campground to yurts (tent-like cabins), hotel rooms, cabins and 2 bedroom A-frames. The facility includes BBQ�s and a large playground. Flagstaff is usually 30 degrees cooler than Yuma in the summer and often has snow in the winter. You�re also in a fun college town and within 60-90 minutes of hiking, Sedona, various Native American ruins, and the Grand Canyon. Prices vary with the size of your room, but you can rent an A-frame for about $95/ night, hotel rooms $55-$65 / night. Reservations are accepted 6 months in advance. www.forttuthill.com 1-800-552-6268
SAN DIEGO � The beaches, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Lego Land, shopping and ethnic food� what more could you want?! Lodging options include:
North Island Naval Air Station (aka Coronado) The TLF is located on the beach (with lifeguards) and has a large playground. The rooms in the �new� building have a mini fridge and microwave, while the older rooms include a kitchenette. North Island is a beautiful base, just down the beach from the Hotel Del Coronado. Coronado Island offers enough great restaurants that you can spend a few days there without crossing the bridge back to San Diego. Rooms are about $73/ night. Reservations accepted 60 days in advance. www.navy-lodge.com 1-800-NAVY- INN (1-800-628-9466) or (619) 435-0191
San Diego Naval Air Station Located off I-5 at the 28th Street exit (just south of the east end of the bridge to Coronado). There isn�t much of a base there, but the hotel style rooms (some with kitchenettes) are next to a trolley stop and a large PX (probably the best one in San Diego). Rooms are about $59-$67/night. Reservations accepted 60 days in advance.
www.navy-lodge.com 800 NAVY-INN or 619 234-6142
MCAS Miramar The TLF offers rooms with kitchenettes for about $60/night. You�re near La Jolla and great shopping at Fashion Valley and University Town Center (�UTC�). Reservations accepted 60 days in advance. www.navy-lodge.com
1-800-NAVY-INN or (858) 271-7111
Naval Submarine Base (Point Loma) Rooms are inexpensive, but only available on a Space-A basis, so you need to arrive around 3 or 4pm. There are some great tide pools on the western side of Point Loma. Check out the San Diego Tribune for the time of low tide and bring a change of clothes and shoes, as your kids will get wet! (619) 553-9381
Camp Pendleton The base offers cottages and campsites on the beach at Del Mar and San Onofre. The locations are beautiful! -A new 1 bedroom cottage at Del Mar is $65/night. Del Mar Cottages and Campsites- (760)725-2134. At San Onofre Beach, cottage rates are 1 bedroom- $45/night; 2 bedroom- $50/night and 3 bedroom-$60/night. Campsites are $12-22/night. www.mccscamppendleton.com (760)763-SURF (7873) or (760)763-SAND (7263)
Big Bear Lake Located in CA and offering a lake in the summer and skiing in the winter. Cabins and Campgrounds operated by MCAS Miramar. www.mccsmiramar.com Cabins are $60-$80/night. For cabin reservations call (858)577-4141. RV/Tent campsite reservations cost $15-$20/night. For campsite reservations call (909) 866-3965.
If you want to camp or explore the local lakes and rivers, Arizona Adventures - 269-2848 (located on base next to gas station) offers athletic and outdoor equipment including tents, sleeping bags, coolers, grills, shade canopies, canoes & boats. There is a nominal rental fee for some items. YPG Outdoor Recreation- 328-2023, also has camping equipment and trailers for rent.
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Emergencies Call 911 |
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| Poison Control | 800-362-0101 |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center | 344-2000 |
| Yuma Fire Department | 783-4461 |
| Rural Metro Fire Department | 782-4757 |
| Wellton Fire Department | 785-3340 |
| Yuma County Sheriff | 783-4427 |
| Yuma Police Department | 783-4421 |
| Somerton Police Department | 627-2011 |
| Utilities | |
| Adelphia Cable TV Service | 888-683-1000 |
| Arizona Public Service (Electric Company) | 782-7151 |
| Water & Sewer (City of Yuma) | 373-5076 |
| Far West Water and Sewer Company | 342-1238 |
| Southwest Gas Corporation | 800-428-7324 |
| Suburban Sanitation Services | 782-1015 |
| Qwest | 800-244-1111 |
| Newspaper - The Sun | 539-6900 |
| Community Organization | |
| Chamber of Commerce of Yuma County | 782-2567 |
| Yuma Civic & Convention Center | 373-5040 |
| Yuma Convention Visitors Bureau | 376-0100 |
| Department of Motor Vehicles | 317-2000 |
| U.S. Post Office | |
| Yuma | 800ASK USPS |
| MCAS Branch | 800ASK USPS |
| Foothills Branch | 800ASK-USPS |
| Yuma County Library District | |
| Main Branch | 782-1871 |
| Foothills Branch | 342-1640 |
| Animal Control & Adoption | |
| Humane Society Of Yuma | 782-1621 |
| East County Animal Guardian Angels | 785-3242 |
| Movie Theatres | |
| Harkins Theatres | 329-4572 |
| Main Street Cinemas | 819-0289 |
| Recycling | |
| Yuma Recycling Center | 783-7381 |
| Crossroads 2nd Chance Recycling Center | 314-0684 |
| ABC Recycling | 329-1660 |
