Liberty Station

Rich History Meets Modern Excitement
An aerial view of Liberty Station in San Diego, CA, showing red-tiled roofs, broad green lawns and blue waters under sunny skies.

Located in beautiful Point Loma, San Diego's historic Liberty Station is grounded in military tradition dating to the 1920s. Today, the former Naval Training Center is an exciting urban village, home to a dynamic Arts District, plus the Liberty Public Market, great restaurants, unique shops, and fun recreational offerings that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Liberty Station Highlights

Dining, Cocktails and More

Dining, Cocktails and More

The Liberty Public Market food hall offers an amazing range of options that can be enjoyed on spacious outdoor patios and neighboring grassy lawns, set amid Liberty Station's historic buildings and beautiful landscaping. Open daily, the popular market features a rustic environment and numerous vendors offering prepared foods, produce, fish, desserts and pastries, pasta and much more.

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station is a sprawling indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar complete with a bocce ball court and 11,315-square-foot garden. Enjoy an eclectic menu of world-inspired cuisine and 40 exceptional craft beers on tap.

Other inviting Liberty Station dining choices include Officine Buona Forchetta, Fig Tree Cafe, Breakfast Republic and Slater's 50/50.

Arts District Liberty Station

Arts District Liberty Station

The vibrant Arts District Liberty Station is a fertile mix of museums, galleries, artist and design studios, dance companies and other arts institutions and happenings. Among highlights are the Visions Museum of Textile Art, which focuses on contemporary quilt-making; and the New Americans Museum, which makes it a mission to celebrate, preserve, disseminate and feature the stories of our country's newest immigrants.

The modern dance company Malashock Dance produces professional concert dance performances while offering training and classes. San Diego Dance Theater also provides modern dance excellence in performance and the classroom. San Diego Ballet redefines what most people would expect from ballet with inspired, provocative, and thrilling performances. And the Rosin Box Project, a contemporary ballet company, continues to raise the bar and push the limits of how dance is experienced.

Liberty Station also has championed, supported and encouraged public art since the first renovated buildings. Public art pieces here continue to help transform the historic, 100-acre former military training base into a thriving arts and culture destination for the community.

Shopping

Shopping

Shoppers and local artisans love Pigment, a husband-and-wife-owned shop that originally opened in 2007 in trendy North Park as a gallery to showcase local artists. Pigment is recognized for design-savvy gifts, flora and furniture, with a heavy focus on the fundamentals of art and good design.

Point Loma Tea is a quaint shop located next to the Liberty Public Market. The owner, Sherryann Stevenson, is a Navy veteran and lifelong tea enthusiast. Her love for tea began as a kid growing up in Grenada in the Caribbean, where tea is part of everyday life. Explore specialty teas and related accessories at this unique shop.

With community at its core, Moniker General is a retail shop and gathering spot featuring lifestyle and home goods, eyewear, custom furniture, and gifts in a spacious space shared with Moniker Coffee and Moniker Cocktail Co.

Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation

Liberty Station offers a wealth of options for outdoor fun, including biking, soccer, Frisbees, footballs and just relaxing with a good book under sunny skies. The South and North Promenades offer 75,000 square feet of grassy area, and there are numerous pathways throughout Liberty Station and along the waterfront.

The nine-hole, par 3 course at the Loma Club, formerly a Navy physical-fitness area, attracts golfers of all levels with picturesque fairways, greens and practice facilities designed by San Diego architect Gary Bickler.

Enjoy the scenic waters of adjacent San Diego Bay by kayak or paddleboard: West Coast Paddle Board Rentals provides kayak and paddleboard rentals, SUP lessons, SUP pups instruction and more, on the waterfront alongside the Courtyard by Marriott – San Diego Airport Liberty Station.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay

Sophisticated and stylish, the Hampton Inn and Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station blends classic with contemporary. The custom-designed hotel combines indoor and outdoor experiences with the comforts of San Diego's perfect year-round weather.

The cozy, 200-room Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport Liberty Station is located within walking distance of Arts District Liberty Station, as well as numerous restaurants, shops and entertainment offerings. The hotel is set along the water and adjacent to a 46-acre park, giving guests easy access to a variety of recreational activities, including an outdoor pool, stand-up paddleboard and kayak rentals, and jogging paths.

And the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Liberty Station helps you ease into life on the road with an ideal location and inviting views of the bay and city. Make yourself at home in this Navy-inspired, custom-built hotel with neighborhood-style accommodations.