Carruth Cellars Urban Winegarden & Cheese Shop: Liberty Station

Liberty Station provides a portal to the past, an experience for the present, and a promise for the future. As we become San Diego’s Town Square, we invite our guests to collect memories—and enjoy their community. Grounded in military tradition, Liberty Station (formerly the Naval Training Center, San Diego) welcomed its first Navy recruits in 1923. Under FDR, NTC gained new buildings, then continued to expand through WWII when the Center’s size tripled. The following decades marked further expansion and provided a valuable military resource to defend our nation. Built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style and with a scaled-down approach, our architecture offers a peek into the past. Thanks to the influence of Bertham G. Goodhue’s work, our buildings’ roots connect us to landmarks across San Diego and Southern California, such as Balboa Park. The Balboa Park Superintendent at the time even designed NTC’s original landscaping. Our heritage makes our space unique—and a centerpiece of historic San Diego. At Liberty Station, we delight in quality, so we seek to curate our array of shops, events, and experiences. From sophisticated boutiques to engaging entertainment, we’re thoughtfully planning enriching ways to spend your morning, afternoon, or evening in our historic district.