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Military discounts in Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo that we could confirm from the business itself. Boats to the islands, museums, festivals, free park passes and the base ticket office that beats most of them.
Start at the base ticket office
Before you pay full price for anything, check the MWR Tickets and Travel office. It sells discounted tickets to theme parks, movies and attractions across Southern California, and it is where Disneyland military tickets come from.
| Office | Where | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Port Hueneme | Building 1167 | 805-982-4284 |
| Point Mugu | Building 20 | 805-989-7628 |
Both are open weekdays, 10 am to 6 pm. Call before you drive over, since hours shift around holidays. More on what MWR runs is in the NBVC MWR guide.
Discounts we confirmed
Every row came from the business's own site. Bring your military ID. Prices change, so treat the numbers as a guide.
| Place | The deal |
|---|---|
| Island Packers, Ventura and Oxnard harbors | The service member and one dependent ride at the senior rate. About $67 against $72 to Anacapa or Santa Cruz Island. Whale watching is about $41 against $45 for active military. |
| Channel Islands Maritime Museum, Oxnard | $5 for active military against $10. Free for active duty families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley | Free for active duty with ID. Veterans get $3 off. |
| Ventura County Fair | Free for military on Community Heroes Day. It was August 6 in 2026. |
| California Strawberry Festival | $10 at the gate for military and dependents against $15. |
| Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark | $2 off for active military, veterans and first responders. |
Free for everyone
No ID needed. These cost nothing.
- The U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, just outside the Port Hueneme gate
- Dallas Cowboys training camp practices in Oxnard each summer
- The Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula
- The Port of Hueneme Banana Festival
- The Oxnard Tamale Festival in December
- Port Hueneme Beach and the pier. You pay only for parking.
See the full list of local outings in things to do near Port Hueneme.
Free park passes
| Pass | Who gets it | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| National parks Military Pass, annual | Active duty and dependents | Entry to national parks and federal recreation lands for a year |
| National parks Military Pass, lifetime | Veterans and Gold Star families | The same, for life |
| California Distinguished Veteran Pass | California residents, honorably discharged, with a service connected disability of 50 percent or more, former prisoners of war and Medal of Honor recipients | Free day use, family camping and boat use at state parks |
| California State Library Parks Pass | Anyone with a library card | Free day use parking at many state parks. Check it out like a book. |
Channel Islands National Park charges no entry fee. The boat ride is the cost, and Island Packers gives the military rate above. The Military Pass pays off at Sequoia, Joshua Tree and Yosemite, all on the weekend trips list.
National chains with stores nearby
- Lowe's: 10 percent off for active duty, veterans and spouses after you verify online
- The Home Depot: up to 10 percent off select items after you verify in the app
- Cinemark Century RiverPark 16 in Oxnard: military discount at the box office with ID
- Amtrak: 10 percent off for active duty and families on most fares, including the Pacific Surfliner from Oxnard
- Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T: military phone plans
What we left off
A lot of lists online promise military discounts at outlet stores, gyms, harbor rentals and restaurants. We could not confirm those from the businesses themselves, so they are not here. Ask at the register. Many local owners say yes.
Own a business that offers a military discount? Send it to Adam and we will add it once we confirm it.
Questions people ask
Where do I buy Disneyland military tickets near Port Hueneme?
At the MWR Tickets and Travel offices on base. Port Hueneme is Building 1167, 805-982-4284. Point Mugu is Building 20, 805-989-7628.
Is Channel Islands National Park free for military?
The park has no entry fee for anyone. You pay for the boat. Island Packers gives the service member and one dependent the senior rate.
Do veterans get free California state park entry?
Some do. The Distinguished Veteran Pass is free for honorably discharged California residents with a service connected disability of 50 percent or more, former prisoners of war and Medal of Honor recipients.
Do I need ID.me for military discounts?
For some national chains, yes. Lowe's and The Home Depot verify you online first. Local places usually just ask to see your military or veteran ID.
Last checked October 2026. Sources: Each business's own website or ticket page, read in October 2026. National Park Service Military Pass page; California State Parks pass pages; MWR Naval Base Ventura County Tickets and Travel. Hours, prices, laws and dates change, so confirm with the official source before you act.
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