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17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-848-1255
info@goodtimestravel.com
Santa Margarita Ranch House & Mechanized Museum
With Included Lunch on Base
Thursday, March 27, 2025 (1-Day Tour)
New Itinerary
Just Added
Tour Price
Tour Package
$109
p.p.
Activity Level
Activity Level 2
Of all the Marine Corps bases throughout the world, Camp Pendleton perhaps has the most intriguing past – one filled with historical charm and vibrancy. Spanish explorers, colorful politicians, herds of thundering cattle, skillful vaqueros and tough Marines have all contributed to the history of this spectacular piece of land. This fascinating new tour provides the unique opportunity to travel into Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s interior for a guided tour of the Santa Margarita Ranch House, Bunkhouse Museum and Ranch House Chapel – the oldest structure on the entire base and a National Historic Site. The 8,500 square-foot house, built in 1827 on 21 acres, is a stunning visual example of early California architecture and over the years has been home to some of California's most famous families, including Pio Pico (who lost it in a horse bet!) and the families of 35 Marine Corps generals. Historic artifacts and exhibits include early ranch equipment, photographs of President Roosevelt's historic visit, antiques donated by Anthony Quinn during the filming of Guadalcanal Diary and furnishings of the Rancho period. We’ll enjoy an included boxed lunch with choice of entrée on Base at the Windmill Canyon Restaurant, overlooking the rolling green hills of the base's golf course. This afternoon we’ll visit the Marine Corps Mechanized Museum, home to the largest collection of vintage Marine Corps vehicles and artillery. On display are more than 150 restored transport and battle vehicles along with artifacts from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and present day including many pieces that have been selected by the National Museum of the Marine Corps for their exceptional quality and historical significance. The collection exemplifies combat zone equipment used by the Marine Corps and visually illustrates developments toward its current advanced battlefield capabilities. When booking, provide your full legal name as it appears on your driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification that you will be required to present to Camp Pendleton Security on the day of the tour. Because a roster of names and related security information must be submitted to Base Security on March 12, no guest additions or replacements can be made after that deadline.
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
Visit our Departure Points page for more details on each location.
Depart* | Departure Location |
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7:00 a.m. | LBCC-O – Long Beach City College Lot "O" |
7:30 a.m. | FV – Fountain Valley at Good Times Travel |
8:00 a.m. | LHS – Laguna Hills Mall Southeast Parking Lot |
Return** | 5:30 p.m. |
*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to listed departure time
**Return time is approximate and dependent on your drop-off location and traffic
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