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The 43 Area Pool (Pulgas) is an outdoor recreational aquatic facility situated within Camp Pendleton North, serving military personnel and their families. It is a popular spot offering various activities such as open swim, lap swim, and swim lessons, contributing to the community's fitness and leisure options.
Pools operated by MCCS Camp Pendleton, including the 43 Area Pool, are typically heated and maintained at a comfortable temperature range of 78-80 degrees Fahrenheit for swimmers.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? This pool holds historical significance for some, with users recalling learning to swim there decades ago. It serves as a training facility, especially for Marines, and receives praise for knowledgeable and helpful staff in that context, noted for facilitating more training than other facilities. However, other reviews describe it as an ordinary pool with unhelpful staff, particularly for non-swimmers, leading to non-recommendations. There was also a specific negative experience with 'mean' wait staff during a poolside brunch. The facility is acknowledged as old, with the locker room needing improvements.
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January 25th, 2022Terry Patrick
This pool has been around since the 70's. My brother and I learned how to swim in this pool when I was 7. My Father was named Melvin Eugene Patrick and he was a US Marine. Our family was stationed in Camp Pendleton. I went to school at Santa Margarita School and we lived on Begonia St. There use to be buffalo's roaming near the training center. Today, I am 54 yr. old and I thank you for your service. One day I hope to visit the base. It brings back lots of good memories of my father.
August 16th, 2021Oscar Esteves
Great Pool to Train. The staff is very knowledgeable, easy going and helpful. Unlike Horno, it doesn't have a UET allowing for more Marines to Train.
September 27th, 2022Matthew Johnson
Went for brunch and mimosas by the poolside. Wait staff was mean and yelled at people the entire time. 10 out of 10. Would recommend.
October 20th, 2020Joscearhri
It's just an ordinary pool, they're not really helpful at all, so if u dont know how to swim, im sorry for you. Would i recommend, most likely not.
August 25th, 2021Iron Horse
Old training tank that still gets business. Finned/swam many miles in this little pool. Locker room needs some love.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 – 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 – 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 – 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 – 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
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