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Things to Do in Port Hueneme with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Port Hueneme on the map
📍 Where Port Hueneme is
Port Hueneme sits in Los Angeles, Southern California. Nearest major airport: LAX (Los Angeles Intl) (~47 mi / 76 km). It's roughly 55 mi (88 km) from Downtown LA and 154 mi (247 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Things to do in Port Hueneme
Hueneme Beach Park
A 50-acre city beach park with sand, BBQ pits and picnic areas, sand volleyball, playground swings, restrooms and seasonal lifeguards. The Lighthouse Promenade walkway starts here and Surfside Seafood sits right on the sand. Parking is pay-by-machine, so bring a card or coins to avoid a ticket.
Free entry; parking $2/hr or $8 all-day permitPort Hueneme Pier
A 1,250-foot pier open to walkers and anglers, with restrooms at the entrance and in parking lot A. Surfside Seafood next door runs a bait and beach-supply store, so you can buy bait and grab lunch in one stop.
Free (beach parking is paid)
U.S. Navy Seabee Museum
The museum sits outside the Naval Base Ventura County fence on Ventura Road at Sunkist Street, so no base pass is needed. It has exhibits on WWII, Korea and Vietnam and humanitarian work, and a 'Bee Fun' zone for kids; check its events page for the Storytime with a Seabee program for ages 3–8.
Free admission and free parkingPort Hueneme Historical Society Museum
A small museum in the 1925 Bank of Hueneme building (Ventura County Landmark No. 32), a few steps from the beach, with photographs and artifacts on local history. Hours in third-party listings conflict with the city page, so call before you go.
Free (donations appreciated)
Bubbling Springs Park
A 21-acre park at Bard Road and Park Avenue plus a 7-acre recreation corridor, with children's play equipment, picnic areas, restrooms, two dog parks, a walking path with workout stations and Little League fields. Ball fields are busy on weekend mornings.
FreeMoranda Park
An 8-acre park with children's play equipment, restrooms, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts and softball fields, a few blocks from the beach, so it pairs well with a pier visit. The pickleball courts are popular and partly reservable.
FreeLocal restaurants in Port Hueneme
Ragin' Pot
Asian-fusion spot at 301 W Channel Islands Blvd billed as Ventura County's first hot pot restaurant, with individual hot pots plus banh mi, fried rice, gyoza and egg rolls, most items about $4–$12. Closed Mondays.
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Port Hueneme family FAQ
What are the best things to do in Port Hueneme with kids?
Family favorites in and around Port Hueneme include Hueneme Beach Park, Port Hueneme Pier, U.S. Navy Seabee Museum and Port Hueneme Historical Society Museum, and more. Our guide lists 6 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in Port Hueneme?
Yes — free family spots near Port Hueneme include Hueneme Beach Park, Port Hueneme Pier, U.S. Navy Seabee Museum and Port Hueneme Historical Society Museum. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
Where can families eat in Port Hueneme?
Local, family-friendly spots in Port Hueneme include Ragin' Pot — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
What does the YourSoCal Port Hueneme guide cover?
Our Port Hueneme family guide includes 6 things to do and 1 local eats — all hand-curated, locally owned, and sorted by distance from you.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.
Where to stay in Port Hueneme
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