San Diego: Liberty Station
4.4347 Reviews153 people have played this questSolve clues and check out modern museums, a food hall and a brewery, performing arts groups, and public art. All while discovering how young men — and eventually women — went from civilian to sailor.
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Unlock · $9.99Staying a few days in San Diego? All 7 San Diego quests for $39.99 · pays for itself by quest #5. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
15
It will take you
64-94 mins
You will walk
4340 steps
Total distance
3.3 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Dick Laub NTC Command Center whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 15 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Postcard Mural and see where you land on the San Diego leaderboard.
Highlights
Discover where the biggest names in entertainment performed in the 1940s.
See the course that one of America's best golfers practiced on while stationed here during World War II.
Pay tribute to the 52 submarines lost during World War II.
See the church with stained glass windows inspired by a legendary American actor.
Learn why the base's Christmas tree can't have a traditionally colored star.
Ratings and Reviews
47 ratings
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A note from Jennifer - San Diego Walks
“Tour Guide. Dog Mom. Fan of tacos, travel and the beach.”
The mission: Your story in San Diego
You are Brad Dutiful, one of the Naval Training Center's newest recruits. The year is 1944 and tensions are high as WWII rages on.
The pressure is intense, but your heart harbors a patriotism that can overcome any odds. However, during your very first naval radar training, a mysterious chain of events begins.
Could the legend of the ghost submarine really be true? Or, is there an unknown treachery afoot which threatens the training center, and even America itself...?
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Frequently asked questions
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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San Diego: Liberty Station turns San Diego into a self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on.
Players move from Dick Laub NTC Command Center to Postcard Mural on a 3.3 km route that contains 15 challenge locations. Practical fit: 3.3 km route; Typical duration: 79 minutes; 15 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
This suits independent visitors who want to solve as they explore; a guided walk is the better fit for live interpretation and conversation with an expert. Playable languages: English.
