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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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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Professional and Fun Tour Guide
We'll end our tour with a sample of beer or equivalent
Guide Gratuity
Departure Point
2816 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
We'll meet at the "USS Brave" art piece, outside of the Liberty Public Market,near Suite 135
Liberty Station, San Diego, California, United States Known as the Cradle of the Navy, this former Naval Training Center is now one of San Diego's most vibrant mulit-use neighborhoods. 60 minutes
ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, San Diego, California, United States 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. 40 minutes
Ingram Plaza, San Diego, California, United States 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. 5 minutes
52 Boats Memorial, San Diego, California, United States 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. 10 minutes
Liberty Public Market, San Diego, California, United States 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. 5 minutes
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
ednah961
22 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!
Shirley T
18 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!
This tour in
San Diego
is organized by
San Diego Walks
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