Hours of Operation:
Mon/Thur: 10am-6pm
Tue/Wed/Fri: 6am-2pm
Active Duty Only Times:
Tue/Wed/Fri: 6am-8am
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri: 11am-1pm
Mon/Thur: 4pm-6pm
Open to Active Duty & Authorized Patrons ONLY – NO GUESTS
Workouts limited to 1 hour
Your safety is our top priority. Please review our current policies:
- Limit to 10 patrons within the facility at any one time
- All patrons will be required to take a hot shower and use soap per NAVMED P-5010.4 guidance.
- No sunbathing
- No unit PT
- No locker usage
- No outdoor workouts within HITT area
For the most up to date information on facility closures / program changes and updates
Visit mccscp.com/impact
Notice: Ocean Lifeguard hours of operation at Del Mar and & San Onofre Beach are 8am – Sunset.
13 Area Pool
Bldg 1315, Vandegrift Blvd
(760) 725-4344
Lap Swim and Unit PT Only
Monday: 10am – 6pm
Tuesday: 6am – 2pm
Wednesday: 6am – 2pm
Thursday: 10am – 4pm
Friday: 6am – 2pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Lifeguards On Duty
Del Mar Beach/San Onofre Beach
Lifeguards routinely patrol the beaches outside the summer season.
Hours of operation year-round: 8am – Sunset
Portable towers will be open (summer season) and routine patrols will take place.
Junior Lifeguard Preparatory Program (Spring)
This program is (2), one-week programs. Monday through Thursday 9am to 2pm. April 6-9 & April 13-16, 2020.
Cost – $100 (Authorized Patrons) $110 (Guests). Ages 7-15. The first day of camp will be held at 13 Area Pool with all following days held at Del Mar Beach, Camp Pendleton.
Please register online at https://cpocean.leagueapps.com/
Call (760) 725-2703 or (760) 725-4344 for more information.
Junior Lifeguard Program (Summer)
Due to the global concerns regarding the Coronavirus and the potential health implications in conjunction with large gatherings and the need for social distancing, the following program and the programs registration has been postponed until we receive further guidance from health officials. We apologize for any inconveniences this has created for our families and the disappointment for the children, but the health and safety of all patrons is our top priority.
This program is 5-weeks in length, Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm. June 22-July 23, 2020.
Provides a positive environment for teaching youth ocean safety skills, basic first-aid skills, respect for the coastal environment and discipline while promoting physical fitness, self-esteem and team building. Ages 7-15. Program runs during the summer at Del Mar Beach, Camp Pendleton.
Cost – $360 (Authorized Patrons) $395 (Guests). All candidates must tryout for the program. Tryout dates – 5/3/19, 5/7/19, 5/31/19 (9am to 12pm) at the 13 Area Pool. All candidates will do a timed swim, tread water and brick retrieval.
Tryout Requirements:
Swim 100 meters under the time standard for your age:
9-10 y/o: 2:30
11-12 y/o: 2:15
13-15 y/o: 2:00
In addition to the swim applicants must tread water for 5 minutes and swim 10 meters underwater.
7-8 y/o must swim 50 meters under 3 minutes, tread water for 3 minutes, and pick up an object in shallow water.
Please register online at https://cpocean.leagueapps.com/
Call (760) 725-2703 or (760) 725-4344 for more information.
Surf Camps & Lessons
Due to the global concerns regarding the Coronavirus and the potential health implications in conjunction with large gatherings and the need for social distancing, the following program and the programs registration has been postponed until we receive further guidance from health officials. We apologize for any inconveniences this has created for our families and the disappointment for the children, but the health and safety of all patrons is our top priority.
This program is (10), one-week programs. Monday through Friday 9am to 1pm. Camps will be held from June 10th through August 14th, 2020. Ages 7 – 15.
Please register online at https://cpocean.leagueapps.com/
Call (760) 725-2703 or (760) 725-4344 for more information.
13 Area Pool
Bldg 1315, Vandegrift Blvd
(760) 725-4344
Effective September 3rd, 2019 to Memorial Day 2020:
Lap Swim and Unit PT Only
Mon: 10am – 6pm
Tue: 6am – 2pm
Wed: 6am – 2pm
Thu: 10am – 6 pm
Fri: 6am – 2pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Swim Lesson: Group and Individual
Due to the global concerns regarding the coronavirus and the potential health implications in conjunction with large gatherings and the need for social distancing, the following program and program’s registration have been postponed until we receive further guidance from health officials. We apologize for any inconveniences this has created for our families and the disappointment for the children, but the health and safety of all patrons is our top priority.
For swim lessons, group and individual class start and end times, please review our Learn to Swim brochure online (coming soon)
$55(Authorized Patron) / $65(Sponsored Guest) Summer Learn to Swim lessons (group) for eight 30-minute classes.
$20(Authorized Patron) / $25(Sponsored Guest) Private swim lessons (individual) for one 30-minute session.
(call for schedule)
Private one-on-one lessons for stroke development, refinement and specific aquatic needs.
For more info (760) 725-4344
Pendleton Youth Swim Club
Due to the global concerns regarding the coronavirus and the potential health implications in conjunction with large gatherings and the need for social distancing, the following program and program’s registration have been postponed until we receive further guidance from health officials.
13 Area Pool/ Sep-May, Mon & Thu / 4:15pm-5:15pm
$30 (per authorized patron per month) / $35(per sponsored guest per month)
Call (760) 725-4344 to schedule a tryout.
Qualifications: Participants ages 7 & up should have basic knowledge of each stroke and have ability to swim 100m freestyle continuously with rhythmic breathing in under 2 min. 45 sec
MSAT FAQ
Can I do bottom samples and underwater crossovers with this training?
No. That is specific training where a MCIWS is required to be present.
Will equipment be provided?
TBD, we are currently exploring avenues to fund equipment, and will hopefully be able to provide the proper equipment in the future. Blouse and trousers will however be your responsibility to bring.
Can I take MSAT if I am not going for swim qualification?
Yes, these classes are designed to help teach active duty personnel better swimming mechanics in general as well as the swim qualification.
If I am in the Navy can I take MSAT?
Yes, MSAT is available to all active duty, but is designed for Marine Corps Swim Qualifications.
Can I take MSAT to prepare for any aquatic school?
Yes, if you find the class helpful for your specific training. MSAT is designed to increase aquatic stamina.
How do I schedule a class?
Call the 13 Area Pool to Schedule (760) 725-4344.
Will the class schedule be flexible?
Yes, we will try to be as accommodating as possible. Classes are 1-hour in length (estimated).
Do I have to take the entire class?
Yes, but through discussion with instructor accommodations can be made.
Who is going to provide the training?
MCCS Aquatics Coaches specifically trained in the program components.
What is the benefit?
- Increased aquatics skills for successful completion on the MCWSTP Level.
- Improved water confidence.
- Overall water safety and swimming proficiency.
The Scuba Center
Bldg 14116 (14 Area Pool)
| Mon/Wed/Fri | 10am-6pm |
| Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun | Closed |
For more information on Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Opportunities,
Call (760) 725-4344
Beach Lifeguard Contact Information
Del Mar Beach Lifeguard Station
(760) 725-2703
(760) 725-2078
San Onofre Lifeguard Station
(760) 725-7979
(760) 725-7437
Lifeguard Chief
(760) 725-0457
Call the Lifeguard Chief to schedule safety briefs or safety stand-downs.
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Beach Safety Guide
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