San Diego Liberty Station: From Barracks to Brews Small Group Tour
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Discover the fascinating history of San Diego's Liberty Station, once the Naval Training Center, now transformed into a vibrant hub of culture and community. On this small group tour, you'll explore the historic core of the area, seeing the buildings that shaped sailors into specialists and learning about the Navy’s influence on the city.
We'll visit key sites like the USS Brave art piece, the former Camp John Paul Jones, and the Command Center, gaining insight into naval history and the area's transformation. Along the way, you'll pay tribute to the 52 submarines lost during World War II and learn about the space's artistic and cultural revival, including murals and the story behind the modern food hall.
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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Professional and Fun Tour Guide
- We'll end our tour with a sample of beer or equivalent
Not included
- Guide Gratuity
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Known as the Cradle of the Navy, this former Naval Training Center is now one of San Diego's most vibrant mulit-use neighborhoods.
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Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3
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.
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Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
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 & pickup
Meet at the starting point
We'll meet at the "USS Brave" art piece, outside of the Liberty Public Market,near Suite 135
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