Nearby — Point Loma / Liberty Station Area

Liberty Station (NTC Park)

The beautifully restored former Naval Training Center, now home to parks, art studios, breweries, and restaurants along the water. Great for an easy stroll or a bite to eat close to the base.

Location: San Diego, CA About 1 mile from the address Website: libertystation.com

Shelter Island

A relaxed, walkable peninsula lined with marinas, waterfront restaurants, and a Portuguese fishermen’s memorial. Excellent views back across the bay to downtown San Diego.

Location: San Diego, CA About 1 mile from the address Website: sandiego.org – Shelter Island

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Dramatic sandstone bluffs overlooking the Pacific, tide pools at low tide, and arguably the best sunset views in San Diego.

Location: San Diego, CA About 2 miles from the address Website: sandiego.gov – Sunset Cliffs

Cabrillo National Monument

Perched at the tip of Point Loma, this National Park Service site marks the 1542 landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo and offers sweeping views of San Diego Bay, the Pacific, and Mexico. Don’t miss the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and the tide pools.

Location: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 About 4 miles from the address Website: nps.gov/cabr

Military History & Waterfront

USS Midway Museum

Tour the decks, ready rooms, and flight deck of the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, now docked on the downtown waterfront with dozens of restored aircraft on display.

Location: 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 About 3 miles from the address Website: midway.org

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Home to the Star of India — the world’s oldest active sailing ship — plus a Cold War-era submarine, a steam ferry, and other historic vessels along the Embarcadero.

Location: 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 About 3 miles from the address Website: sdmaritime.org

Seaport Village

A waterfront shopping and dining district with harbor views, a historic carousel, and easy access to the Embarcadero walking path toward the Midway and Convention Center.

Location: 849 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 About 3.5 miles from the address Website: seaportvillage.com

Culture, Parks & Family Attractions

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

The birthplace of California — a historic district of adobe buildings, museums, shops, and Mexican restaurants marking San Diego’s earliest days as a Spanish and Mexican settlement.

Location: San Diego Avenue & Twiggs St, San Diego, CA 92110 About 2.5 miles from the address Website: parks.ca.gov – Old Town SD

Balboa Park

1,200 acres of gardens, walking paths, and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, plus more than a dozen museums covering art, science, natural history, and more.

Location: San Diego, CA 92101 About 5 miles from the address Website: balboapark.org

San Diego Zoo

World-renowned zoo set inside Balboa Park, known for its pandas, koalas, and immersive, plant-filled habitats.

Location: 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 About 5 miles from the address Website: sandiegozoo.org

Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s historic downtown nightlife and dining district — Victorian-era buildings now filled with restaurants, bars, and live entertainment, steps from Petco Park.

Location: San Diego, CA 92101 About 4 miles from the address Website: gaslamp.org

A Bit Farther Afield

Hotel del Coronado & Coronado Island

The iconic Victorian beach resort, plus miles of white-sand beach and the small-town charm of Orange Avenue’s shops and cafés. Reachable via the scenic Coronado Bridge or the Coronado Ferry from downtown.

Location: 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118 About 4 miles direct / ~15–20 minutes by car via the Coronado Bridge Website: hoteldel.com

La Jolla Cove

Turquoise water, sea lions, and dramatic cliffs make this one of San Diego’s most photographed coastal spots, with good snorkeling and easy coastal walks.

Location: La Jolla, CA 92037 About 9 miles from the address Website: lajollabythesea.com