Explore San Diego’s Liberty Station, uncover its naval history, and celebrate with a beer on this immersive small group tour.
- Liberty Station - Known as the Cradle of the Navy, this former Naval Training Center is now one of San Diego’s most vibrant mulit-use neighborhoods.
- ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station - We’ll spend most of our time in the ARTS DISTRICT as we explore the naval past of this former training center, and discover the many artistic and cultural resources that are here now.
- Ingram Plaza - Named after the first enlisted man killed during World War I and posthumously given the Medal of Honor, this park houses the original flag pole and was the site of the first detention camp on base.
- 52 Boats Memorial - These memorial stones and trees pay tribute to the 52 submarines lost during World War II. We’ll take a moment to remember those lost at this memorial, located on the former Preble Field.
- Liberty Public Market - We’ll take a quick look at some murals here and how the space was transformed from a commissary to San Diego’s original modern-day food hall.
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- Professional and Fun Tour Guide
- Sample of beer or equivalent at the end of the tour
- Guide Gratuity
The former Naval Training Center in San Diego has transformed itself into Liberty Station and this is your opportunity to learn important sailor skills without having to drop and give us 20! We’ll explore the historic core of the area, and see the buildings that help transform new recruits into sailors and sailors into specialists.
We’ll start at the USS Brave art piece, explore the former Camp John Paul Jones, visit the former Command Center, the former detention camp, and pay tribute to the 52 submarines lost during World War II. We’ll also see the modern golf course (and talk about who made it their final resting place), what Liberty Station has in common with Balboa Park, and learn some skills. After you pass muster, we’ll celebrate your “graduation” with a certificate of completion and a beer.
- Let us know in advance if you would like an audio system.
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.