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San Diego Liberty Station: From Barracks to Brews Small Group Tour

San Diego Liberty Station: From Barracks to Brews Small Group Tour

Overview

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.

City: San Diego

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $49.00

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional and Fun Tour Guide

We'll end our tour with a sample of beer or equivalent

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

What To Expect

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.

Show 2 more stops

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (2)

ednah961

Jul 2023

I liked Jennifer's knowledge of the sites, her down to earth humor and sharing her insights about being a tour guide. Because we were a small family unit of four, we should have asked for more "photo ops" during our tour. Good day to remember!

Response from Host

Aug 2023

I loved showing you around Liberty Station - it's one of my favorite places and your reason for taking the tour made it just that much more special. Thanks so much for joining me and for taking the time to leave nice feedback here. Both are greatly appreciated!

Shirley T

Dec 2021

Learning the history of Liberty Station from it's first opening, through WWII and into the current use was great. Knowledgeable guide (Jennifer) and fun experience!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thanks for taking the time to leave our first Liberty Station tour review! It's such a fun place to explore and I'm so glad you two booked it. Thanks for a great morning exploring and great conversation afterwards. Hope you'll be back soon!