I tell you! My big bro was stationed there and my husband and I'd take our kids to the cabins. My bro's in Jacksonville, Fl now. Not quite the same! The base is the first place my son ever snorkled. Our daughter now dives with us, she's 15. Next year, we might think about letting our son take lessons. He's a knuckle head though and I may have him wait another year. We travel to tropical places to dive. I'll NEVER dive in San Diego again. It really sucks! The Coronado Islands off of Mexico are good. Saw my first wild sea lions there! No sharks, although I'd like to see one. Only problem is, we got the whites, makos and blues out here. Too scary for me! Thanks for the reply!