Point Loma
OH! San Diego 2025
Saturday, March 8th
About Point Loma
Situated on a peninsula between San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Point Loma is a community with many personalities. Strong ties to the military are plainly evident, with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and the former Naval Training Center at its northern border, and Fort Rosecrans, Cabrillo National Monument and Naval Base Point Loma at the south. The community has a noteworthy nautical heritage as the home of America’s Cup Harbor, historical significance as the site of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s famous landing in 1542, and is the nucleus of a close-knit Portuguese community.
Arts District Liberty Station
ADAPTIVE REUSE
2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Self-Guided Tour: SAT 10am-4pm
Guided Tour: SAT 1:30pm, 3:00pm
Guided Tour Registration Required: Here
HUB Location
- Located outside the NTC San Diego Historical Exhibit building
Immerse yourself in the rich history of the former Naval Training Center San Diego, now transformed into a dynamic hub for creativity. Explore our 17 beautifully restored historic buildings, showcasing the perfect blend of heritage and contemporary artistry. The Dick Laub Command Center has a pointed cupola above the vestibule lobby and is set back from the street within gardens and palm groves. The New Haven Coworking and Childcare and The Nautical History Gallery and Museum currently occupy the Command Center. The entrance and lobby contain historic exhibits and art from current Arts District Liberty Station artists.
Additional OH! Experiences:
- Happy Hour for SDAF OHSD attendees at Carruth Cellars Urban Winery from 12pm-8pm
- Experience Art in Action at Barracks 16! 12pm-4pm: Learn more
- “Tied” Discussion and Drop-In Workshop 12pm-1pm: Learn more
- Water and Words Installation Artist Talk 1pm-1:30pm: Learn more
- Guided Tour 1:30, 3pm
- Tour at 1:30pm will be led by Laurie Albrecht, Director of the Liberty Station Community Association.
- Tour at 3pm will be led by Lisa Johnson, CEO and President of Arts District Liberty Station. Both tours will highlight the rich naval history of Liberty Station and walk visitors through the process of maintaining that architectural history while creating a haven for artists and diverse communities.
- Dance Performance/Artist Talk 2:30pm-2:50pm, 4pm-4:20pm: Learn more
- This performance will be led by Lexii Regina, Emerging Dance Artist Resident. She will be demonstrating and explaining how she choreographs a dance piece while accounting for and celebrating different architectural structures. She has experience working with different media, including bungee cords and metal structures. This will take place in the arches near Barracks 14 and the Liberty Public Market, by the Mural “Column A and Column B: A continual Mural Narrative Performance”
- Self-Guided Tour using Scavenger Hunt QR codes printed on art installations
- The Scavenger hunt starts at any art installation that has a red sign with the QR code, and it will take the user to the next piece of art on the tour. They can start anywhere, but if you’d like to give a starting point, the art installation entitled “Archive and Witness” is the tree looking art piece right in front of the NTC Command Center.
Galleries open during OH!:
- Visions Museum of Textile Arts 10am-4pm: Learn more
- Gallery 201, All the Places We Belong Show 8am-8pm: Learn more
- Dick Laub NTC Command Center Art Exhibit 12pm-4pm: Learn more
- San Diego Watercolor Society, Nature’s Alchemy An Art Exhibition 11am-3pm: Learn more
- Mandell Weiss Gallery, Carnival of the Animals 8am-8pm: Learn more
Renovated by NTC Foundation
The Wharf at Point Loma + Miller Hull San Diego Renovation
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
4980 N Harbor Dr Unit 100, San Diego, CA 92106
Self-Guided Tour: SAT 10am-4pm
Guided Tour: SAT 10am-4pm, Every 30 minutes
Miller Hull’s San Diego studio returned to The Wharf at Point Loma Marina in 2018, a waterfront project the firm originally designed in 2009 to balance working and public spaces. Drawing from our Seattle studio’s success, we incorporated six Living Building Challenge Petals, including Net Zero Energy, with a rooftop solar array and battery backup. Prioritizing sustainability, health, and comfort, the space featured abundant daylight, fresh air, and non-toxic materials. With stunning views of San Diego Bay, the studio achieved Petal certification in May 2020, reflecting our commitment to regenerative design. It remains a vibrant, healthy, and inspiring workspace that embodies our values today.
Architect/Designer: Miller Hull
La Playa Trail
Association's Historic Walk of Roseville
HISTORIC BUILDING
1018 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
Guided Tour: SAT 10am, 11am
Guided Tour Registration Required: Here
- Meeting at The Historic Jennings House
La Playa Trail, the oldest commercial route in the western United States, follows the shore of Point Loma, starting at Ballast Point and continuing north along Rosecrans Street to Old Town, across Mission Valley Nature Preserve, to Friars Road, and eastward to Mission San Diego, and beyond. This Trail has witnessed most of the early history of San Diego. It was first traversed by Kumeyaay Indians and later by early European settlers.
Take a guided tour from Roseville to Shelter Island.
Architect/Designer: Unknown
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, Hillside Revegetation
NATURAL PARK
Ladera St, San Diego, CA 92107
Self-Guided Tour: SAT 10am-4pm
Guided Tour: SAT 10am, 12pm
- Guided Tours by the Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Council and Friends of SCNP; Meet at the lower parking lot entrance off Ladera St. and Cornish Dr. Follow the yellow OH! San Diego signs
A project to restore native plants at the 68-acre Sunset Cliffs Natural Park began in 2005. The two-acre garden area (about 100 yards south of the Ladera Street parking lot) has been cleared, planted, and maintained by neighborhood volunteers and several student groups. The goal has been to demonstrate the beauty and diversity of the native plants that once dominated the area.
The Hillside Section can be accessed at the corner of Ladera Street and Cornish Drive or through the Lomaland entrance from Catalina Boulevard.
Architect/Designer: City of San Diego and Demonstration Garden
Point Loma Assembly
HISTORICAL COMMUNITY CENTER
3035 Talbot St, San Diego, CA 92106
Afternoon Tea 3pm-5pm
- Don't miss the Point Loma Assembly’s special event at 3 PM! Enjoy a delightful period tea party, engaging historical conversations, and a special presentation by President Sally Bixler. Plus, experience a captivating historical script performed by the Point Loma Playhouse. Celebrate the beauty, history, and architecture of the neighborhood—no reservations needed!
Point Loma Assembly was built in 1914 in 3 months “by the community for the community” initiated by 28 concerned citizens who needed a community meeting place to discuss the issues of the day. Over the years, it was used for military dances, a Red Cross site, polling place, Mr. Benjamin dance lessons, music recitals and community meetings. The building is Craftsman style from the California Arts and Crafts period and is built of redwood piers and posts that show no sign of deterioration or termite damage. We have permanent tenants and are rentable for day or evening use and it is home to the Point Loma Playhouse. We have a membership of 150 with 20 Business Sponsors and gather for monthly meetings.
Architect/Designer: Stannard
Point Loma Nazarene University
ACAMEDIC CAMPUS, RELIGIOUS
3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Self-Guided Tour: SAT 10am-12pm
Guided Tour: SAT 10am, 11am
Guided Tour Registration Required: Here
- Guided tours of the Prescott Prayer Chapel led by the architect from Carrier Johnson + Culture
Point Loma Nazarene University boasts a beautiful coastal campus with a mix of historic and modern architecture. Formerly a military training center, the campus integrates original design elements with contemporary structures that complement its natural surroundings.
Architect/Designer: Carrier Johnson + Culture
All Souls' Episcopal Church
RELIGIOUS
1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
Self-guided tour: SAT 10am - 4pm
Built in 1969, All Souls' Episcopal Church was designed by Robert Mosher, who also designed the renowned Coronado Bridge. The church, which was the first (and only) Mosher designed, is a prime example of modern architecture meeting traditional Christian worship space. The nave also features a stunning five-panel floor-to-ceiling stained glass window designed by the late James Hubbell.
Architect/Designer: Robert Mosher
LPA Design Studio
ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
2765 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Self-Guided Tour: SAT 10am-4pm
LPA’s San Diego studio is a transformed two-story barracks building in Liberty Station. The 1920s-era, concrete military structure was redesigned into an open, light-filled mix of collaboration spaces, flexible work environments, and meeting spaces. The 10,000-square-foot studio is LEED Gold certified, including smart lighting systems, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and daylight access.
Architect/Designer: Unknown
Bali Hai Restaurant
RESTAURANT
2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Guided Tour: SAT 11:30am
Before it was "Bali Hai" in was "The Hut". In 1952, Restauranteur Arthur "Art" Gregg Wellington LaShelle, received approval from the San Diego Harbor Department to build one of his tiki restaurants on the newly developed Polynesian-themed Shelter Island. The circular Tahitian "hut-shaped" building was designed by architect Robert Benedict Brout with Raymond C. Frazier and help from Boyle Engineering. LaShelle's corporation reportedly spent over $200,000 building the new restaurant. "Christian's Hut" soon became simply "The Hut". Soon after, Lashelle's corporation filed for bankruptcy protection. A Los Angeles investor William Kirk, on the advice of his accountant Tom F. Ham Jr., bought controlling interest. In 1954, "The Hut" was formally reopened as the "Bali Hai", with new management (Tom Ham) and some upgrades in both the dining room and kitchen. Now, 70 years later and over 3 million Mai Tai's served, Tom Ham's family continues to successfully operate the Bali Hai Restaurant, which remains one of the largest, oldest and most famous original tiki temples.
Architect/Designer: Robert Benedict Brout (Built 1951-1952). Renovation in 2010 by Grahm Downs.
The Pearl Hotel
HOSPITALITY
1410 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
Self-Guided Tour: SAT 1pm-4pm
- Drinks will be available for purchase at Ponyboy
The Pearl Hotel in San Diego is a stylish boutique hotel located in the heart of Point Loma, just minutes from downtown and the waterfront. Known for its mid-century modern design, lively atmosphere, and iconic poolside cinema, The Pearl offers a unique blend of vintage charm and contemporary comfort. With a hip on-site restaurant and bar, it's a favorite for travelers looking for a trendy yet relaxed stay in one of San Diego’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
Architect/Designer: Robert Platt
Schmidt Design Group
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FIRM
1310 Rosecrans St Suite G, San Diego, CA 92106
Self-Guided Tour: SAT 10am-4pm
Schmidt Design Group, founded in 1983, is a San Diego-based landscape architecture and planning firm dedicated to creating signature spaces that balance artistic design with environmental sensitivity. Over the past four decades, they have collaborated with clients and communities throughout California and beyond to craft beautiful, sustainable, and economically viable spaces. Their areas of expertise include parks and open spaces, urban in-fill and mixed-use developments, campus planning and design, healthcare and healing gardens, and more. The firm has been honored with over 200 awards for design and technical excellence, reflecting its commitment to providing an enduring and environmentally responsible legacy.
Architect/Designer: Unknown
