MCAS Yuma, AZ - Nearby Cities

Fortuna Foothills, AZ
Fortuna Foothills is in Yuma County, Arizona, and boasts a population of 20,000 people. As with the rest of Arizona, the town offers a warm place to spend the winters for "snowbirds" that are looking for an off-season place to live. The town is located about 13 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and offers a thriving community for military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $199,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $900 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations include the Fairfield Inn Yuma and the Holiday Inn Hotel Yuma which offer nightly rates of $89 for free internet and a complimentary breakfast.

Local attractions include the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park which sits on a bluff overlooking the Colorado River and sits on a portion of the grounds from the old U.S. Army Quartermaster Depot that was established in 1864. The park served as a munitions and supply post for several different states during wartime. The Sanguinetti House Museum has exhibits and displays that highlight the Colorado River region from the 1540s to the present day.

Somerton, AZ
Somerton is a city in Yuma County, Arizona which has a current population of 10,000 people. The city occupies one square mile and is located just 13 miles from the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Somerton was established in 1918, and its economy is based in agriculture and light industry. The median income annually is $26,000. The moderate-sized community offers new residents a short commute to work and a laid-back environment within which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $128,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $387 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Shilo Inn and the Quality Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $69.

Local attractions include the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park which houses the remnants of a prison that was built in 1876 and served the community for over 33 years. Daily tours are conducted which allow visitors to see the original cells that the prisoners occupied as well as the cafeteria and solitary confinement. The Imperial National Wildlife Refuge stretches 30 miles along the Colorado River and offers visitors many different types of animal and plant life viewing. Bird watching, hiking, boating, and fishing are also available.

Yuma, AZ
Yuma is a city of 90,000 people and is a prime location for those retirees who want to spend the winter months in a warmer climate. The town is known for its extremely hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures in July can reach 107 degrees on average. The town is located about 13 miles from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and is about 60 miles from the Gulf of California. It's proximity to nearby ocean beaches makes it a popular place for those looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $149,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $600 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations include the Fairfield Inn Yuma and the Holiday Inn Yuma which offer nightly rates of $80 for free internet and a complimentary breakfast.

Local attractions include the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park which offers visitors tours of the original cellblocks, water tank, guard tower, and dark cell. Multiple exhibits throughout the 3,600 facility highlight the history of the prison, staff, and convicts, offering a fascinating look into the days when the prison was an active facility. Yuma River Tours also provides scenic Columbia River tours aboard a jet boat. Lunch and dinner cruises are also available.