These 2 bedroom/1 bath duplex units have you falling asleep to the sounds of waves in the distance. And for the insanely low price of $180/night (as of 2022). You truly cannot get a better deal for San Diego lodging. They feature a private entrance and patio with full kitchen and access to all the normal amenities of the Navy Lodge including the pool and breakfast. Book well in advance to ensure availability.

No trip to North Island is complete without a visit to the World Famous Ibar! Made even more famous from one of the scenes in the Top Gun: Maverick, this is a great spot to rub elbows with pilots as they unwind from their day. Family friendly with a great courtyard for kids to run around while you socialize in the San Diego sun. Just make sure to read the rules. 😉

MWR Equipment rentals

Enjoy some shopping or a snack while you wait for the ferry to take you to downtown!

A quiet lodging option with a view from the end of Point Loma. Convenient to all that Point Loma and Ocean Beach have to offer, the views don’t get much better than this. The nearby event center is a great wedding venue also.

MWR Equipment Rentals, a great option if you want to rent a paddle board or a small sailboat.

A little history and a lot of view, this is one of the best views of San Diego you can find. Definitely worth the trip!

Once a Navy base, Liberty Station now boasts a movie theater, tons of restaurants, shops, and areas that are often venue to art markets and live music. Spend the day painting pottery, grabbing a craft brew at one of San Diego’s many breweries, or just enjoying the people watching.

Grab a burger at Hodad’s, an Ocean Beach staple. The farmers market on Wednesdays is a treat with lots of great vendors.

This amazing aquatic animal park has great live shows, interactive exhibits AND offers one free admission for military families each year!

Located at NMC Balboa Hospital.

The San Diego Zoo (and SD Safari Park in Escondido) are world renowned for the many animals and enclosures they maintain. It is also home to many exotic and endangered plants. Take advantage of the free buses through out the park to see a large portion of the park from the comfort of a double decker bus and then let the kids run around the newly opened kids area (best bus seats are lower deck, right side). Signup to feed the giraffes for only $15 per group Free entry for Active Duty Service Members. During the month of October Kids Admission is free (this means big weekend crowds).

Check with MWR to get discount tickets. ASYMCA San Diego also often has free tickets to games. If you’re staying at NB San Diego the trolley runs from near Base to the Gaslamp district with stops for Petco Park.

This historic carrier has the best pier of all the carriers in San Diego. Right in the middle of downtown San Diego in the Gas Lamp District, this museum has many great exhibits including several aircraft on the flight deck. Free for Active Duty Service Members.

Catch the Coronado Ferry back to the island, once the only way to access Coronado, the ferry still runs from downtown to Coronado and back this is a great alternative to the long cab ride over the bridge.