Family Services

Family Services strives to promote personal and family readiness through a wide array of classes, workshops, and one-on-one counseling options.  Each branch of Family Services can provide each member of the Camp Pendleton family wit the tools for success in life.  We offer opportunities for helping you to attain your goals for nearly every aspect of life from academics, counseling, preparing for deployments, finding a job, locating quality child care, reaching your financial goals or just coping with military life.  If you need help or want to improve you life skills, we can help.  Take a look at the different ways in which Family Services can assist you and your family.

Welcome to an active lifestyle with Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) at Camp Pendleton. MCCS consists of Food & Hospitality, Semper Fit / Recreation, Retail, Services, Marine and Family Services, and Support Divisions. Programs offered to ACTIVE DUTY military personnel, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS, GUESTS, DOD and NAFI employees. MCCS divisions are designed to enhance the "Quality of Life" of the Marine Family by providing quality services and activities.

Food & Entertainment

The Food and Hospitality Division oversees the Officers’, SNCO and Enlisted Clubs, snack bars, fast food restaurants and cart operations.

Fast food restaurants include Burger King, Domino’s, Subway, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Taco Bell and mobile food operations. There are also seven Starbuck’s locations throughout the base for your convenience.

Camp Pendleton Clubs are the ideal setting to gather with friends for lunch or host your next catering event.  As active duty or retired service members, or DOD civilian employees, your club continues to serve as the premier location for lunch, promotion celebrations, hail and farewells, mess nights, PMEs and many other professional or social occasions. The traditional value and versatility of your club makes it uniquely qualified to further the values and traditions of the Marine Corps. Ask about Club Membership today.

For additional information please contact Food and Hospitality at (760) 725-3656.

Marine Corps Exchange

We’re not just a store...we’re part of your benefits!

With every purchase you make at the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX), you’ll receive the best possible price and value and the opportunity to invest in the future of all Marines, servicemen, their families and our honored retirees. The dollars you spend at the MCX support community programs provided by your Marine Corps Community Services.

You are investing in MCCS programs that would not be provided without your support. Choose your MCX for its value to YOU!

The MCX at Camp Pendleton offers 34 stores and eight gas stations aboard the base. The three main shopping areas are the Mainside Center Mall, Seaside Square and Pacific Plaza. See what we have to offer in fashion, food, gardening, home accessories, electronics, sporting goods, toys and more. Sign up for our mailing list and receive our direct mail catalogs and check the weekly Scout for special offers. We’re everything and more for less.

Recreation / Semper Fit

Semper Fit offers a wide range of recreational programs and activities. From active duty Intramural Sports to the family friendly sandy beaches of Del Mar and San Onofre. If you're looking for a recreational challenge, visit the Race Series page which includes the World Famous Mud Run. If you're seeking family activities, you'll find numerous programs such as horseback riding, swimming lessons, ceramics and crafts, movies, bowling and sailing. Don't miss out on excellent training programs at the base fitness centers, where you can participate in yoga classes, martial arts and many other classes to support your fitness goals.

With so much to offer, you'll never have to leave the base to find high quality recreation and leisure activities.

For more information, call 725-6195.