Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Question: Navy SEAL candidates complete their notorious Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training at a naval base in which California city?

Answer: Coronado. The Naval Special Warfare Center at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego County runs Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S), a roughly six-month gauntlet of physical conditioning, combat diving, and land warfare training. The program’s infamous “Hell Week” takes place during the first phase of training. Coronado is also home to West Coast SEAL Teams 1, 3, 5, and 7, as well as Naval Special Warfare Command. The final land warfare phase shifts about 60 miles offshore to San Clemente Island.