Things To Do
The variety of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs will launch quality of life adventures. Naval Base San Diego, homeport to over 50 ships and a multitude of tenant commands, is the home of the Navy's finest Liberty Center, the Recyard, and Anchors Catering & Conference Center. Naval Amphibious Base Coronado trains the elite Navy SEALs and offers beach front venues to enjoy San Diego's year round sunshine. NAS North Island welcomes the crews of carriers and air wings alike and provides programs for the unaccompanied Sailor as well as married personnel with children. Naval Base Point Loma Main Base and Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command (formerly FASW), overlooking San Diego's finest bay views, offer a complete array of services including dining & catering facilities.
The most memorable events in your life, marriage, retirement, birthdays and anniversaries can be catered with five stars of service at any one of our beautiful catering venues. Choose the view that fulfills your dreams - the waves of the Pacific Ocean, the tranquil winds on the bay, or San Diego's beautiful skyline with its geometric architecture and maritime ambiance.
MWR is more than the services offered on board the five installations; it's the launching point for adventures into Southern California's destinations. Find everything you need to fill your leisure hours at the Metro San Diego MWR programs where the customer is our number one priority.
- Entertainment & Movies - MWR movie theaters are FREE to all active duty, reservists, retirees, dependents, DoD civilians, contractors and their guests.
- Tickets, Travel & Tours - Discount tickets to most Southern California attractions are available at special prices just for the military family.
- Golf - Navy MWR offers three golf courses in the Metro San Diego area for our eligible customers and their guests to enjoy.
- Auto & Hobbies - Auto Skills shops, retail stores, car wash locations, and a wood hobby shop.
- Bowling - Bowl a game, eat a burger, or play bingo at our bowling centers.
- Food & Beverage - Restaurants and catering services aboard San Diego naval bases.
- Liberty Programs - Liberty Centers offer in-house activities from pool tournaments and free BBQ events to life skills workshops, free Internet computer stations, and computer game stations, as well as trips and adventures.
- Marinas - Sail, kayak, or canoe in scenic San Diego Bay!
- Outdoor Recreation - Outdoor Adventure offers gear rentals, outdoor programs, and more.
- Parks & Picnic Areas - Locations and information on parks and picnic areas in San Diego.
- Recreational Lodging - San Diego military personnel and MWR patrons who visit San Diego will enjoy the convenience of two local RV parks plus waterfront cottages on NMAWC and NASNI.