Port Hueneme California Map

About Port Hueneme, California

Port Hueneme is a locality in Ventura County, California, United States. It has a population of 21,582. The population density is 1897.0 people per km². Port Hueneme is located at 34.1478°N, 119.1951°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93043.

Port Hueneme lies at the edge of a sun-drenched California coast, its low-lying terrain a gentle sweep of sand and scrub meeting the Pacific's endless horizon. It lies 3.6 miles south-south-west of Oxnard, CA (from Oxnard, CA: bearing 197°T), and is situated 5.8 miles west-north-west of Point Mugu. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt and kelp, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the sunlight, especially as it begins its slow descent, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the flatlands, softening the edges of warehouses and modest homes alike. A quiet constancy pervades the place, a rhythm dictated not by grand pronouncements but by the turning of the tides and the predictable arc of the sun. The broad, sandy beaches, often a canvas of windblown patterns, stretch out invitingly, a quiet invitation to linger and watch the gulls wheel and cry against the vast, blue expanse. The history of Port Hueneme is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding valleys and the industrious spirit of its harbor. Once a vital agricultural hub, its fertile soil yielded crops that fed distant markets, a legacy still whispered in the scent of citrus that sometimes drifts on the breeze. Today, the port remains a significant economic engine, its deep-water facilities a hub for commerce and naval operations, a stark contrast to the quiet residential streets that fan out from its core. The Naval Base Ventura County presence lends a unique character, a blend of civilian life and military purpose, while the small, bustling downtown area retains a friendly, approachable feel, a place where local businesses still know their customers by name. The unique maritime heritage, coupled with its role as a gateway for goods and services, gives Port Hueneme its distinctive, hardworking identity.

About This Port Hueneme Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Port Hueneme, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.147783, -119.195107. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Port Hueneme and Ventura County.

Detailed location data for Port Hueneme includes the ZIP code (93041), telephone area code (805), county seat of Ventura County (Ventura), and school district assignment (Oxnard Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Port Hueneme is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.