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

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

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
San Diego Walks

Ages: Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional and Fun Tour Guide
  • Included: We'll end our tour with a sample of beer or equivalent

Not included

  • Not included: Guide Gratuity

Itinerary

  1. Liberty Station

    one hour

    Known as the Cradle of the Navy, this former Naval Training Center is now one of San Diego's most vibrant mulit-use neighborhoods.

  2. ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station

    40 min

    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.

  3. Ingram Plaza

    5 min

    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.

  4. 52 Boats Memorial

    10 min

    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.

  5. Liberty Public Market

    5 min

    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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We'll meet at the "USS Brave" art piece, outside of the Liberty Public Market,near Suite 135

End point

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • 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.

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