Liberty Station is a mixed-use development in San Diego, California , on the site of the former Naval Training Center San Diego . It is located in the Point Loma community of San Diego. It has a waterfront location, on a boat channel off San Diego Bay , just west of San Diego International Airport and a few miles north of downtown San Diego . The 361-acre (1.46 km) project includes several distinct districts: a retail and commercial district, a promenade focused on nonprofit activities, an arts district, educational district, residential district, hotel district, office district, and a park/open space area along the boat channel.
25-637: The Naval Training Center site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places , and many of the individual structures are designated as historic by the City of San Diego. Dozens of the historical buildings are being adapted for stores, offices, schools, art galleries, and other purposes. The project started when the Navy announced in 1993 that it was closing the San Diego training center. The City of San Diego created
50-530: A nondenominational , evangelical megachurch , was constructed in 2005 and opened in 2007. It occupies the site of the former Technical Training Center at Service School Command San Diego (Building 94, constructed 1969). The building houses new Christian education facilities, office space, and a 3,500 seat worship center, making it one of the largest auditoriums in Southern California . The church currently averages 12,000 in attendance per week, making it
75-516: A 27-member commission to determine what to do with the site. The commission developed and the city accepted a detailed plan that served as the basis for a request for quotation from a master developer; The Corky McMillin Company was selected. The base closed with a ceremony on March 21, 1997. In November 2012 Phase Two of the renovation was completed, bringing the total number of buildings successfully adapted to fifteen. The nonprofit NTC Foundation oversees
100-524: A memorial to the 52 U.S. Navy submarines and 3,505 submariners lost in World War II . After 14 years of fundraising , planning and dealing with bureaucracy , the memorial was dedicated at Liberty Station. The memorial honors the 52 submarines that were lost in World War II. It consists of 52 American Liberty Elm trees , 52 flags and 52 granite memorials to the ships and men who were lost. The project
125-591: Is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in San Diego County, California . This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in San Diego County, California , United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in an online map. There are 158 properties and districts listed on
150-465: Is accessed through the iconic gate off Lytton Avenue, formerly NTC's Gate 6, whose image serves as a kind of visual symbol for all of Liberty Station. The Harbor Square section of Liberty Station is located at Laning Road and Harbor Drive, across from San Diego Bay and Naval Base Point Loma . The Fitness Club section is located on Roosevelt Road at Historic Decatur Road and is still being developed. The Ocean Village section, which has not yet been developed,
175-507: Is also used to describe a landscaped linear open-space area that runs the length of the development. The educational district of Liberty Station consists of High Tech Village , a group of public charter schools collectively known as High Tech High . The campus includes five high schools, two middle schools, and two elementary schools. The schools are part of the San Diego City Schools . The high school students are allowed to walk to
200-411: Is designated for several hotels, currently including a Homewood Suites by Hilton and a Courtyard by Marriott. A large resort hotel by Nickelodeon is on the drawing boards. The hotel district also contains the historic training structure USS Recruit (TDE-1) . Formerly a commissioned "non-ship" of the U.S. Navy, this is a two-thirds scale model of a Navy frigate built right into the ground. She
225-577: Is located on Historic Decatur Road and Perry Road; it is planned as a maritime-themed area with retail and light industrial tenants as well as public access to the boat channel. Anchor tenants of the retail and commercial districts include Vons , Trader Joe's , and Ace Hardware . There are several dozen restaurants, including several Starbucks coffee shops, and a variety of retail shops. In May 2013, Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens opened on Historic Decatur Road. The 23,500-square-foot (2,180 m) facility cost $ 8 million and can seat 700 patrons; it
250-423: Is planned on 3.7 acres in the active space area of NTC Park. The City of San Diego is in the process of approving a contract with an architect to begin the community input and design phase of the project. 32°44′18″N 117°12′50″W / 32.7383°N 117.2140°W / 32.7383; -117.2140 National Register of Historic Places listings in San Diego County, California This
275-589: Is the largest retail enterprise at Liberty Station. In May 2016 Boffo Cinemas opened a six-screen multiplex theater called The Lot ; it is located in the renovated historic Luce Auditorium. Several of the retail establishments, including Vons and Stone Brewing, are built inside historic structures from Naval Training Center days. In order to maintain the external appearance of the historic structures they have unusual layouts. The Vons store occupies two separate buildings, formerly barracks, separated by an open courtyard. Stone Brewing incorporates multiple buildings including
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#1732852558794300-500: The NTC Foundation. The retail and commercial district of Liberty Station is divided into five sections: The Marketplace, Ocean Village, NTC Landing, Harbor Square, and Fitness Club. The Marketplace section is located on Truxtun Road, between Womble and Roosevelt Road, adjacent to Rosecrans Street; it is the most developed of the commercial areas. The NTC Landing section of Liberty Station is located at Lytton Avenue and Truxton Road and
325-614: The National Register in the county, including 17 National Historic Landmarks . Another 4 properties were once listed but have been removed. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted November 22, 2024. Download coordinates as: High Tech Village The High Tech High Village is a group of seven High Tech High charter schools in San Diego, California . All of these schools together are called
350-713: The PGA Professional, Tim Purin. Other famous golfers who have invested their time at Sail Ho include Craig Stadler and Phil Mickelson , both of whom played junior golf tournaments here when they were young. The nine-hole executive course also features a pro-shop and the Sail Ho Bar & Grill. ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is a group of historic buildings being renovated for the display of arts, science, culture, and technology. It houses theater groups, dance companies, museums, galleries, and classes of many kinds. There are also several venues for public and private events, including
375-733: The Rock Academy and Church pending a review for compliance and compatibility with the NTC Precise Plan and Local Coastal Program report (September 2001) and determine the Church’s appropriateness for that area." However, in August the mayor said he would not suspend the church's permit, describing the proposed suspension as "unreasonable". In 1995 the San Diego Chapter of United States Submarine Veterans of World War II voted unanimously to create
400-621: The boat channel, and an athletic club. Due to its large open areas, Liberty Station is a popular setting for 5k walk/runs sponsored by local businesses and non-profit organizations. Seasonal kayak and paddle board rentals are offered as well. Liberty Station has several fitness and therapy centers as well as gyms and athletic clubs, including Point Loma Sports Club, Therapy Specialists, Yoga Six, Fitness Without Walls, Fitness Together, San Diego Gymnastics, Riptide Soccer Club, Pilates By The Bay, Performing Arts & Athletics Restorative Training Specialists, and Walkabout International. An aquatic center
425-521: The development of the historic and nonprofit area. According to Foundation director Alan Ziter, "This is the largest historical preservation project in San Diego and it's also the city's largest arts and culture project in terms of size and scope. It's been slow and steady. But we'll get it done." In 2014 the NTC Command Center was named in honor of Richard “Dick” Laub, a Point Loma realtor and Navy veteran, after his widow donated $ 1.5 million USD to
450-552: The former mess hall of the Naval Training Center. The base's former command center and the former parade ground are also included in the ARTS DISTRICT. The command center building contains displays about the history of NTC and of Point Loma, and has an adjacent rose garden which was planted by the wife of an early base commander. This 28-acre (11 ha) area is operated by the non-profit NTC Foundation. The term "promenade"
475-435: The former mess hall. Liberty Public Market has a diverse range of food and beverage options. Visitors can explore a variety of stalls and counters offering everything from fresh produce and gourmet foods to craft beer and specialty cocktails. Liberty Public Market has many artisans and merchants, emphasizing more on vintage clothing and jewelry stands. The NTC Landing section is home to the historic Sail Ho Golf Course, which
500-404: The housing is in a Spanish architectural style in keeping with traditional San Diego. The civilian residential community includes townhomes, row homes, and single family homes. In 2007 it was named by Money magazine as one of the best places to retire in San Diego. However, people of all ages live in the community, young families as well as retired couples. The hotel district of Liberty Station
525-531: The largest church in San Diego. Adjacent to the church is the Rock Academy , a private Christian school serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. In May 2012 the San Diego County Grand Jury issued a report concluding that the church's location in an area designated for education use is inappropriate, and recommending that the city "Suspend the current Conditional Use Permit for
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#1732852558794550-594: The retail and commercial district during lunch. The residential district of Liberty Station has two main sections, one section for military housing and the other a residential community developed by the McMillin Corporation. The military housing area is not properly part of the Liberty Station development and is still owned by the U.S. Government. It includes 500 units, mostly townhomes, and also features children's playgrounds and sports facilities. The exterior of
575-603: Was built in the 1920s by Albert Spalding of Spalding Sports. Being the oldest golf course in San Diego, it was originally the San Diego Country Club called the Loma Club. It also used to be utilized by the Navy as a fitness training area for recruits. Under the NTC Foundation, Sail Ho has recently been renovated by Cary Bickler who redesigned the fairways, greens, and practice facilities. The practice facilities provide lessons from
600-414: Was driven by Doug Smay, whose father served in submarines during World War II. The memorial consists of two long sidewalks, flanked by the trees, flags and plaques. Ninety percent of the money for the project was raised through private donations . The park and open space area includes the golf course as well as a 46-acre (190,000 m) waterfront park with playground areas, a walking/jogging trail along
625-537: Was used to teach shipboard procedures to recruits and was affectionately nicknamed the USS Neversail . She is currently unoccupied but is slated to become a museum at some time in the future. She is visible from North Harbor Drive. The office district is a collection of newly built office buildings whose architecture reflects the Spanish Colonial Revival style of the original NTC buildings. Rock Church ,
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