1/20/2024 0 Comments Fantasy on ice liberty station![]() ![]() Roseville also is home to Shelter Island which is not an island but is connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land that features spectacular views of the San Diego Bay with a long stretch of Shoreline Park throughout most of it. Roseville is mostly residential except for the Village and the areas bordering America’s Cup Harbor which has many small retail shops and including Miguel’s Cocina, Brigantine, Harbor Town Pub, Old Venice, Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano, Point Loma Seafoods, The Wine Pub and The Living Room which has the Best Mexican Mocha’s I have ever had. It has also been called “Tunaville” because it had such a big part of the tuna-fishing fleet. Roseville also became home for many Portuguese fishing boat families which settled here well over 100 years ago. ![]() Roseville was named after San Diego Pioneer Louis Rose and is the oldest settled part of Point Loma. Roseville is located north of La Playa starting at Talbot St, Follows the water and includes Shelter Island, stretches to Nimitz and North Harbor Dr and out Fleetridge on the N.W. Some of my favorite places to eat in Liberty Station are Stone Brewing, Fireside by the Patio, Officine Buona Forchetta, Slater’s 50/50, Fig Tree Café, Dirty Birds, and Breakfast Republic where you can get pineapple pancakes. This is a place where people come from all over San Diego to enjoy all many happenings that seem to always be going on such as Movies in the Park, Fantasy on Ice ( seasonal outdoor ice rink ), San Diego Beer and Music Festival, Spring Fling, Artwalk, and ay too many others to mention. It is the former Naval Training Center (NTC) and is now an urban walking village that has 349 residences including homes and townhomes, an Arts and Cultural District, Retail District (with Trader Joes, Gourmet Vons and several other retailers and restaurants), Office District, The Rock Church, High Tech Schools, Loma Club 9-Hole Golf Course, The Lot Movie Theatre, Liberty Public Market and a 46-acre Waterfront Park. Among those was a four-member family of elves.Īll in all, it was evident that the holiday spirit was alive in all that were there at Liberty Station.Located between Lytton St, Rosecrans St, Laning Rd and borders the Boat Channel and a small section known as the West Hotel Square across the Boat Channel right over the Harbor Island Bridge close to the S.D. Many families went all out and dressed up in festive costumes. ![]() “He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake,” crooned the Holiday Hipsters, pointing at children who listened intently while sipping their hot chocolate. The echoes of one caroling group could be heard down the hallway as they rendered upbeat and jazzy versions of traditional Christmas songs. One vendor, Kai and Skye, sold unique So-Cal Bohemian jewelry. Pop up shops lined the historic Art District buildings selling various works of art including handmade candles and original paintings. “It’s a fun place to meet with friends, and we don’t have to settle on one restaurant – there’s so many options, everyone can get something that suits their cravings.” “I love that all the vendors are local or small businesses,” Becker said. The Liberty Public Market was packed as people indulged themselves in balsamic vinegar and olive oil from Baker & Olive, sushi from FishBone Kitchen, and too-die-for cheese from Venissimo Cheese among other vendors.Įvent-goer, Allie Becker, said she enjoyed having a variety of food options to choose from. One store, Moniker General, offered $4 discounted select beer, along with a free holiday photo booth, which was a hit for many. Restaurants like Dirty Birds, Corvette Diner and Soda & Swine offered free samples to hungry event-goers. ![]() Another popular event photo-op was the spectacular 90 foot Christmas tree that stood in the heart of the Art District adorned with ornaments and bright lights. ![]()
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