Liberty Station

San Diego

Liberty Station

San Diego
San Diego, CA

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Liberty Station is a vibrant blend of dining, shopping, and culture, featuring gourmet eateries, unique boutiques, and art galleries in stunning Spanish colonial buildings.  

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Chrissy F.

Yelp
Sunday traffic conditions could use some improvement. There is a lack of traffic control past noon. It took over 25 minutes to be able to get out of the parking lot. 15 minutes to get out of my parking spot and that's me essentially backing my car out and hoping someone wouldn't honk or be aggressive towards me. It's weird because there are no issues with traffic coming in. It's certainly a safety issue if an emergency were to occur. Better safety and traffic measures should be put in place.

Minelie A.

Yelp
Very gorgeous place to spend your weekend. It's full of great breweries, and eateries. High vibe and it all about color. When I walked in to this place I got a New Mexico vibes. The color, the architecture and the vibe were same. I love walking through! Great place to eat and drink and have fun. Parking is lil bit hard to find specially if there is many events going in but i love this place so ill endure the pain for finding parking. No complaints!

Jolie F.

Yelp
When you need a bite to eat, entertainment or just a place to people watch this area is always a good choice. You can even go for miniature golf. The area features a selection of restaurants, food stands, vintage store, and more. I popped in for the market for a quick bite, and there is a large selection of foods to try. Something for everybody. Just note the stands are not cheap. Also during prime time: weekends and events the parking can be tight and traffic bad.

Rosy C.

Yelp
Lots of different restaurants and shops located here! Plus many different organizations host events throughout the year. Plus park, grass areas, with the closeness of water to enjoy a relaxing paddleboard session. Liberty Station has it all! Check out the market for great food options. Grab a drink and chill in the outdoor patio to watch the planes fly overhead. And yes they are loud! Which might be the only issue. It's hard to have a conversation sometimes.

Sandra C.

Yelp
I attended this event today !!! It was nice to visit all the booths and purchase some items from vendors that came from all parts of Mexico !! The event was free, free parking, free entertainment - mariachi and folkloric dancers !!! Amazing food options and artesanía Mexicana !!! I hope they are back next year - highly recommended!!!!

Norman R.

Yelp
Liberty Station is a great family or couples venue for a day in the sun, along the sea, for picnics, shopping, outdoor sports, dining, and enjoying beverages. Free parking, EV charging stations, jogging paths, as well as playgrounds and places to just sit and enjoy the blue skies. Once the home of the United States Recruit Training Center and Naval Training Center, the facility host many restaurants, breweries, wine pubs, food courts, shops, markets, schools and a 9 hole golf course. Highly recommended for a Saturday afternoon or evening.

Danielle G.

Yelp
Great selection of food vendors, lots of places to sit, very clean and welcoming. Great experience!

Alex D.

Yelp
This place is beyond-words-cool. Basically, this is its own little city full of every kind of restaurant, bar, jeweler, art gallery, dance place, golf corse, and so much more. The parking is free, and everything is wheelchair accessible. If you haven't been, this is an awesome place to come explore alone, on a date, with family, or friends. Some places are pet friendly, but not all. With summer here, I recommend leaving your pets at home because the ground temperature can get to be 140 and burn your dog's paws into open wounds.

Audrey L.

Yelp
Recently came to Liberty Station for dinner at one of the restaurants. The station is decorated for the holidays with a large lit up Christmas tree. There's so many restaurants and shopping spots to check out while walking through the area!

Felina V.

Yelp
Beautiful, scenic, serene. Whether you're visiting San Diego for the first time or just heading out for a night on the town, Liberty Station is a great option for shopping, dining, drinking, socializing, and so much more!

Juliana T.

Yelp
I can't believe the number of years and times I've been to San Diego, I've never been to this place before. I can't believe my family that I visit have never told me, the creative artistic crafty person I am, until now. I love the reuse of space from having been a military base to being retail and restaurant space now. And it's used for good food and art studios or galleries. I wish I had more time to stay so I could paint some pottery but I only had time to meander and peruse some of the shops. Liberty Public Market was packed with diverse food options. I particularly enjoyed the empanadas. My sibling ate my entire first order so I had to go back and get more so I could try it. Haha! We also got a fried seafood platter from the Peruvian spot. I also tried the Boba. Everything was pretty good but the empanadas stood out to me. Yom! Loved all the little shop stands next to the food stops so you could shop and eat here.

Gail U.

Yelp
One December we drove through Liberty Station to find the tree lighting at nite but we never got out of the car. Today we had a chance to see how huge and beautiful Liberty Station. It's the kind of place with so many options to meet up with a friend when you say Let's do lunch or dinner. Classy place, impressive for sure. We are visiting Doc this weekend and we both shared this event with each other Haven't been to an Art Walk or craft fairin a year or more. Pet friendly for sure. This place hums..,the good life!

Rhys O.

Yelp
Walking around liberty station is so much fun. There are food options for everyone, drinks and desserts. I loved seeing all the different cuisines that were offered. This is a FOODIE paradise!!

V H.

Yelp
Many choices, great place to wander around!! The food and souvenir selections are vast and awesome!

Norbert K.

Yelp
I really like Liberty Station ... for its rich history as the West Coast Naval Training Center and for how it was transformed into its present center for food, retail shopping, arts, and recreation. I truly appreciate the preservation of its Spanish Colonial Revival-style architecture, as well as its multiple plazas. When you drive on base -- er, enter Liberty Station -- you literally enter a piece of living history that goes back to 1923. There's plenty of parking. Be prepared to walk quite a bit in order to take in the breadth and scope of this center

Holly H.

Yelp
Not really certain what the draw is... Old Navy Barracks haphazardly refurbished as a shopping center? Most of the area is esthetically pleasing, storefronts are poorly advertised (if at all), maps are ineffective, and parking is centrally located with horrible traffic patterns. Google claims this is a hub for shopping, dining, history... I walked away from my visit wondering: where are the museums? Gifts shops? Basic sundries shoppes? Picnic areas? Who knows. It's really too bad because it's a beautiful place with so much opportunity to bring the city and visitors together even closer

Judy S.

Yelp
I loved visiting here after becoming a recent resident of San Diego! It reminded me so much of Chelsea market in New York City! There is an excellent bao bun place! Don't miss going here for a fun evening!

Mei T.

Yelp
I love everything about Liberty Station! It's a beautiful and historic park that has a gorgeous view of the waterfront. The water is clean and calm, perfect for paddle boarding or kayaking on a warm day. There are lots of great restaurants and a food hall, as well as cute boutique shops. They also have a large open field with lush green grass, perfect for picnics! For little kids, there is a playground area and also miniature golf. Liberty Station has so much to offer and is a place I frequent often, especially when considering a location to host MeetUp events for my Fun Diego Ladies group! What's also great about this area is the plentiful free parking.

Shana Q.

Yelp
I absolutely love Liberty Station, and it's a must stop each time I'm in San Diego. The beautiful historic buildings and the area is clean and safe. My family and I are always riding the motor scooters around just to see all the building, homes, and artwork. The food hall in the main building is an absolute plus we always try something different each time, and I also enjoy looking at the crafts during craft times. You can find various places to park and I've never had a problem finding parking.

Joel C.

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The time and the many actions that you see the many jeeps and staff cars as they speed past you the sounds of the jeeps you see the many naval cadets and the many naval officers; with the thunderous sounds of the fighters overhead as they land at the nearby station. Hello, Sailors, welco0me to the Liberty Island Station once you come through the main gate you can see the world of the station when it came to life so many years ago the history was one that changed the world and the city of San Diego. From the days travels I wanted to take the weekend to see Liberty Island Station and the many areas where the many naval ships parked and docked at the many berths. The many areas which housed the many servicemen and the marines that readied their departures the many cranes that would be loading ships and the sounds of the marching men in the early morning workouts. When the United States had entered the war the many bases around the United States were fully into the manufacturing and the world of aircraft that was sent to the many Islands and the many carrier pilots that trained here in San Diego. The many areas that showed so much history from the artillery that was located at the center park they were having a large event showing the many groups of people celebrating the 100-year anniversary. Liberty Island was used at the many areas with the filming of the Top Gun from the many offices and the restaurants that serve some of the greatest food with a great Vons Store with one of the large outside areas you can have lunch at your lunch. From the many that had watched the Top Gun Movie you saw the motorcycle ride out of Liberty Island showing of the many places of the station made one of the best locations. The many areas of the Liberty Island you can find such places as the Classic art and the music center you can see the students hard at work creating the most beautiful pieces seeing the many art pieces on display. San Diego has so many great history areas with Liberty Island Station it was one place you can see the many places on the bay with many ships that come and go. From the mighty Aircraft Carriers, and the many ships of the fleet which many other ships that come to the Naval Base San Diego. The food at the Vons store has the best flavor going to the station gave me time to get great hot food and some of the best bakery. Liberty Island Station has such a great feel when you walk the halls green trees you see through the many areas the years back you saw the many soldiers the jeeps and staff cars bringing the Commanding Officers to the base and out to the many docks so the ships could get underway. Large Golf Courses they have where you can have the morning golf and with the best Athletic Clubs that you can get the morning workouts from the cyclery with the best weight you come early and still have a great workout and to cool down in the plunge effect or if you like the warm effect, you can work out the many muscles pulls, and the strains. So many great places you can visit at Liberty Island Station with the many great drinks and the food you can have for the evening or to have a group party. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer, the many places the great feel of travel and the historical feel of the restaurants I have found so many things with the start of food and places which made some of the basics that helped the many men and women in the Armed Services. My time at Liberty Island Station was the to see the many historical and the many which helped to win the war.

Nikki O.

Yelp
Wow this place is amazing. There is so much to see and do here. From restaurants, food hall, golf course, park, and shops to choose from. We even found some museums tucked on the park side near the Navy memorial. I definitely hope you all check them out because I saw some pretty cool stuff in the exhibits especially the ofrenda for Dia de Los Muertos. They had a huge tribute to Chente, Vicente Fernandez. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes because of you want to explore the whole grounds, you will be walking. It's a great walk and lots to see so definitely worth it. Bring your cameras or phones to capture some great shots while you are at it.

Georgie M.

Yelp
The Liberty Station area of Point Loma, is always a fun way to spend an afternoon in San Diego. This former US Naval Training Center is not too far from the Downtown and very close to the Airport, as the overhead flight path would indicate. LOL. If you've been to Faneuil Hall in Boston, or Harborplace in Baltimore, then you'll be familiar with the old Rouse Company's tourist setup. But unlike those commercial places, Liberty Station is somewhere I could easily go every day and never get tired of exploring the history. In the Fall, they even have an ice skating rink, which is lots of fun. And when you get hungry, there's always nearby Liberty Market, or the Fig Tree Cafe, or Stone Brewery. There's a lot of choices here. Liberty Market has a huge retail space too, where you could browse the various food or retail stalls. Or, you could also just sit there all day, just drinking a delicious French pressed coffee, having a macaroon or two (or three). Enjoy!

Ken M.

Yelp
Liberty Station was originally the Naval Training Center (NTC) established in 1923 and closed in 1997. In 2000, the City of San Diego inherited the historic site and began transforming it into the vibrant destination for arts, culture, dining, and shopping that it is today. Liberty Station consists of five districts. At the north end is the Arts District, known for its First Friday festival. It is anchored by Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, and Liberty Public Market, a 25,000 square-foot food court showcasing local eateries and artisans. Next-door neighbors include Breakfast Republic, Officine Buona Forchetta, and Moniker Coffee. Adjacent to the northwest corner of the Arts District is The Loma Club, which includes a nine-hole golf course, and two miniature golf courses for the whole family to enjoy. Connected to the south end of the Arts District is The Quarter, which includes grocers Trader Joe's and Vons. Bordering the east side of the Arts District and The Quarter, and overlooking the boat channel, is the vast NTC Park, great for picnics and outdoor activities. South Point consists of dining and shopping, as well as four hotels: Courtyard Marriott, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, and Townplace Suites by Marriott. The Neighborhood consists of residences and a school system.

Nicole W.

Yelp
Really awesome place to go n hang out for the day. There's stores, restaurants, a huge park, plus ur next to ocean so views r fantastic. U can fish of bridge. Took a ride on scooters down the bike trail. Park is huge, alot of ppl out n about. Parking is easy n not impossible to find a parking spot. Nice area to hve a picnic, or dine in 1 of the many restaurants u can choose from.

Ji O.

Yelp
What a nice weather here!! Never knew about this place. Great picnic park with bunch of restaurants and dessert shops and also retail stores. You can spend so much time browsing here. They have the dining theater the Lot too.

Liz L.

Yelp
Great place to eat, walk, shop, and look at rainbows! A beautiful part of San Diego!!

Quinn Q.

Yelp
Beautiful grounds with lots of dog friendly spaces! Dog waste bags are even provided around the grassy areas.

Alison M.

Yelp
I've been here a few times to meet friends while in town for lunch or brunch and have always enjoyed it. It's a large and sprawling complex that used to be the NTC and is now offices, shops, art galleries and restaurants. The architecture is beautiful with 1950s exteriors and long covered awnings. Signage is everywhere and easily shows you which section you are in (it's huge) and what is nearby. My husband, who had never been, really enjoyed walking around on the well-kept grounds and we probably only covered 15% in the 30 minutes we walked. We saw plenty to do and people were outside with pets abs playing games on the lawns. Def worth a visit if you're in San Diego.

Agnes D.

Yelp
I absolutely LOVE LS!! It's right by the Rock Church. This is a great place to take your friends or out. -of-towers ... there's a variety of shops and restaurants here and the public market is one of my favorite stops. Some of my favorite shops/restaurants here are The Fig Tree Breakfast Republic The Presley White Rice Pigment Bracelet stand inside the PM (owned by an African gentleman) Plenty of outdoor seating, perfect place to relax, break out your outdoor mat and lay on the grass. I can def spend a good part of the day here at the Liberty Station!

Stacie M.

Yelp
I love everything about Liberty Station except that traffic to drive around. Liberty public market is a great place to walk around and grab some food, nice live music usually playing outside. Stone brewery is great, Spark Cycle is a great spin studio and there's even a pottery paining place. Trader Joe's is convenient especially if you're already in the area for a restaurant/gym class etc. This review is mostly for - Kanaka Landing - a place to standup paddleboard from. My second time standup paddleboarding from this location. There's no rental place at this lot, so you need to bring your own board. Came on a weekday evening and the lot was pretty empty, and I got a spot close to the launch. Came on a weekend (mid winter, but a nice 68 degree day) and the lot was packed, but managed to find a spot. Blew up my board next to my car and carried it over the short walk to the launch. Had a lovely calm paddle in the water, I like this spot for the winter because it's so calm (no wake zone) so you don't really need to worry about falling in. Paddled out to the bridge (under the bridge into the mission bay area) and then back. Took our time and hung for a while and it took about an hour.

Joy J.

Yelp
Formerly known as Naval Training Center (NTC) San Diego, Liberty Station is now a popular place for locals and tourists alike. It's located near the San Diego Airport in Point Loma. There are many options for parking here, with no fees. I've been here a few times, and each time I go there's always something to see, eat or do. NTC Park is located nearby, where you can kayak, paddle board or cruise on a boat. Came out once to paddle board and that was a great experience as the waters were calm and easy to maneuver. It's where I mastered the art of standing up on my board! =) In addition to the nice outdoor spaces, there are shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries and even a golf club! You'll get your exercise in while strolling around and discovering all that it has to offer. In the evenings, it's well lit and now that the holiday season is here, the decorations and lighting makes it even prettier! During the day, the weather is beautiful about 95% of the time. There's a nice lawn outside the Public Market where you can listen to live music while grubbing away or getting your drink on. The grounds are well kept, and properly maintained. Just like every other public place, due to covid19, masks are required here unless you are eating and/or drinking at a restaurant. All employees are masked as well. If you have never been here, swing on by! I recommend it for anyone and everyone. If you don't live nearby, I promise it's worth the drive (or flight)!

Eric L.

Yelp
Great place to hang out. Restaurants and some shopping. A nice little courtyard for peace and quiet or for children to run around. Clean. Well maintained.

Marcia R.

Yelp
This use to be military barracks here before..So now they turn it Liberty Station I wanted to meet outside with my family again and introduce them to Liberty Station. They haven't see the beautiful green lawns and fountains here an walk around to the water..to walk by such a open space to see kids runny and their pets walking with a Leash, and water bowls for dogs to drink in front of shops. And just be outside with masks on We always enjoy walking around this beautiful station the atmosphere is great here the shops are trying to stay a float. We stop by to pick out a few gifts for birthdays a just because gifts now there's a spin class now too outside. We would stop to get lunch or dinner. Before we would bring family and friends to enjoy the beauty views & music and shops This is my 1st. pick to bring people to enjoy Liberty Station...we'll be back even just for coffee & dessert!

Anita V.

Yelp
Love this place! The public market has so many food options. We were lucky enough to get a table outdoors, and we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon listening to the US Navy band. Come and spend an afternoon here. It's also filled with history

Ashley R.

Yelp
So much to do and see! From museums, art, restaurants, theaters, shops, public market and plenty of outdoor parks for picnics, exercise or just sunbathing. So much military history as well as venues for weddings, parties, church and memorial services. I always love coming here. I would recommend.

Grace S.

Yelp
This is a great place to spend some time social distanced with a friend or two. The park area is huge. One can sit here and watch the planes continually land or take off (which is what we saw on a cloudy day). Saturdays seem to be a lot more busy and the gyms are open etc and people are out having picnics, and playing sports for those who are more wary of crowds during the pandemic. Sundays is a quieter day if you are looking to just hang around and go for a stroll. It's right by the water too so it is scenic. Plenty of free parking to be had - I love this aspect about it, day or night there is always parking. I came here last year and roamed around the Liberty Station Market and though there isn't a huge selection, I liked the various options of food and little shops. Also, walking around looking at the different art studio studios and the workshops is a treat and I would recommend it to people who enjoy art. A large kids playground for those who have small kids and want to take their children to play a bit after a heavy meal is a nice option too. A great place all around to visit, and think it's worthwhile to walk around and take in the sights and sounds.

John H.

Yelp
Perfect for the times we live in. A fair amount of eating options with tempting bakeries. Oh, and drinking stations nearby. A few accessory shopping booths. What captivates me is the outdoor seating with partial views of the skyline. Also, the park is nice pre or after meal stroll.

Victoria A.

Yelp
Historical- check! This used to be a Naval Training Center. Food - check! Variety and good quality! Check out Fig Tree and Moniker (cafe) & farmers market Shopping. - check! Cute boutiques! Check Pigmemt . Events - check! Seasonal events as well as event spaces available (ex. Junk in the Trunk) Pet friendly - check! Please clean up after your fur child. Open spaces - check! Green grass for picnics and lounging areas in common spaces plentiful! Instagrammable (is that even a thing? Uhhh...yea!) - check!! Beautifully curated throughout! Parking - check! Plentiful! This place ticks off a bunch of things I like to look for. 5/2020

Cristina B.

Yelp
Always a great place to grab something to eat, go for a nice walk, or hang out. There's a lot to do here, but my favorite is checking out the Public Market for new places to eat. There are also a bunch of small shops and restaurants to explore. Great place to get out of the house for a for hours or bring any visiting family or friends.

Alexandra S.

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I enrolled in a series of hand scultping pottery class and its so much fun! Check out the websites art classes because there are sooo many fun classes to sign up for, whether it's a one off or a series! I love the selection of curated events too, it really is worth doing a solo trip or bringing the fam.

Julie E.

Yelp
I had gone a few months ago for the first time and absolutely loved it. Of course I had heard about it but never really took the initiative to check it out until my boyfriend suggested we go. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect, I thought it was just a few restaurants placed in the same vicinity and while it is that, it's a lot more too. There were tons of restaurants with all different varieties of food and desserts. Whatever you're in the mood for, I'm confident you'll find it here. There's also some little shops too. There was adequate seating and there were barriers in place (not sure if they're still there) for covid protocol. It was peaceful, clean, and every food spot we went to was delicious. I'll definitely be back.

Heather G.

Yelp
Old Naval Training Center .. aka boot camp .. in fact my husband went there 40 years ago . Now tastefully turned into great spaces for restaurants and d shopping !

Kyle F.

Yelp
Liberty station is a great area to spend time. There's a little bit of everything from a movie theatre, golf course, restaurants, Stone Brewing, etc. There are also a few park areas and dog are allowed. Please keep your dog ON LEASH, unless you are fully capable of controlling all aspects of their behavior off leash (which is almost never the case). This area gets crowded quickly. There is generally ample parking and you could easily spend a day here walking around and enjoying the cooler weather by the water. There is always a steady stream of aircraft taking off from Lindbergh Field, so it can be noisy often if you're outside.

Steven H.

Yelp
I love Liberty Station in Point Loma. There are a multitude of dining options and lots of green palace Also quite a bit of shopping here. My faves are Dirty Birds for Wings and the Liberty Market for random food offerings when you are with a picky group of people who can't agree what type of food to eat.

Arlene P.

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Covid review #96 As much as it bothers new what with the history of Liberty Station land being donated to the federal government by the people of San Diego, only to be given to the City of San Diego to care for and then they let greedy developers run all over it, I am thankful that there is a big open space where I can breath fresh air and enjoy their Christmas decor. A lot of malls, restaurants and retail places didn't seem to get festive this year. But this place at least lit trees and many light poles had festive garlands wrapped around them. I like that they're still paying homage to Our country and the US Naval Training Center History by preserving the North Chapel ( just wish they'd let the churches use it like they used to, they didn't let 828Venues gut it like they had originally planned, they keep a beautiful large flag waving high, and still preserving the officers quarters too. Tinder generations, please don't ever let this piece of history become just another stolen piece of land that corruption profits from. Stand for something or you'll fall for anything. I also don't like how they pushed out the artists and a personal friend, Ron Slayen, from the arts district in Liberty Station. Broken promises and greed is ugly. Hopefully their hearts will change and they'll make reparations soon.

Jim C.

Yelp
Amazing place cannot say enough about how great this place is. So many great restaurants so much to do there is an endless supply of shops and different things to look at

Judith A.

Yelp
Great spot to wonder, explore and shop. Galleries, art, food, crafts. Lots of fun in an old historic naval base.

Madeline F.

Yelp
Fun place. Parking is easy. Lots of different fun shops and all kinds of thing here. Well worth a visit. Always something happening !

Brandi P.

Yelp
Liberty Station is such an amazing place. Whether you are looking to grab a bite to eat or are just looking for a nice peaceful place to take a walk or sit and read a book. There are so many great restaurants to grab a drink or sit and get a bite to eat. Location wise Liberty Station is in a great space, right by the water. There is also a Public type market where there is so much to choose from various local vendors and eateries. There is literally something for everyone amongst the many vendors inside the market and surrounding areas. One of our favorite standalone locations is Con Pane. They have great sandwiches and baked goods (the butterscotch latte is amazing). Not only are there plenty of places to eat and shop there is so much rich history surrounding Liberty Station. I would suggest taking a picnic or grabbing a coffee/tea and the family and take a walk around the park. There is a lot to take in and learn about its history. No matter what the weather is like it is always beautiful down there and it is always an enjoyable day. We were there Sunday for the Best Buddies walk and literally as we were walking the path you could smell the roses along the path. It was so soothing and relaxing.