Liberty Station, San Diego’s historic 365-acre waterfront destination, houses unexpected treasures that visitors and locals often overlook:
- The USS Recruit, a landlocked “ship” nicknamed the USS Neversail, served as a training vessel for over 50,000 recruits and stands as the only remaining example of a landlocked training ship in the U.S. It’s now an interactive exhibit open to the public.
- A thriving Arts District inhabits former military barracks, featuring over 30 working artist studios and galleries. Visitors can watch artists at work, participate in workshops or purchase original pieces directly from creators.
- Spanning 48 acres of pristine parkland, Liberty Station’s hidden courtyards and historic promenades offer peaceful picnic spots for spreading out a blanket and enjoying takeout from nearby eateries in San Diego’s perfect year-round weather.
These hidden gems complement Liberty Station’s renowned offerings, including 50+ restaurants and bars, 30 retail shops, 100 acres of waterfront parks and promenades, the region’s largest urban winery Carruth Cellars and San Diego’s first Public Market
