Welcome to Kings Bay the east coast home to Trident submarines. Whether you are inbound or contemplating a transfer here, you will discover, as have many people before you, that our awardwinning base is one of the Navy’s premier duty stations. It is strategically and conveniently located in an idyllic setting near Interstate 95, alongside the Intracoastal Waterway of southeast Georgia, and only 30 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport.

Nearby, you will find a variety of places to live, worship, shop, recreate, learn, explore and play. Friendly people, superb amenities and much to do underscore why people chose to serve here, many for follow-on tours or to retire. The cost of living is very reasonable as compared to many duty stations, which adds to the attractiveness of living in the area. Lifestyles exist here for a variety of tastes.

Whether you prefer living in the country, a small-town environment or the faster lanes of metropolitan and city life, it is all near Kings Bay. Housing choices run the gamut, including affordable, quality houses and apartments, to modest homes on acreage, to luxurious residences in gated country clubs. Temporary quarters, family housing and barracks are also available on base. You will find top-notch schools, childcare facilities and libraries, all supported by dedicated teachers and staffs.

Activities and programs abound for youth, teens and adults. On base, Morale, Welfare and Recreation—MWR—offers a variety of programs and services for single or unaccompanied Sailors, Marines and families, including computers, games, trips, a golf course, bowling, child care, dining, special functions—and much more! You can shop at a modern, well-stocked commissary and the Navy Exchange.

Off base, you can visit historic sites; local, state, regional and national parks and preserves; tourist attractions; and points of interest all along the Georgia and Florida coast or inland. You can explore shops, restaurants and points of interest in St. Marys—the gateway to Cumberland Island— and Kingsland. In less than an hour, you can reach beaches, malls and a multitude of services and amenities at Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach, Brunswick and St. Simons Island. Area residents and visitors boast about the fresh and saltwater fishing, and you can fish on base, too.