Specialty · Liberty Station
The Hot Spot
on Liberty Station, with 6 shops within a short walk
Drop-in pottery-painting and candle-making studio that also does mosaics, succulent fairy gardens and canvas painting; no studio fee, you pay only for the pieces.

Hours
Daily 10am–8pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Liberty Station (former Naval Training Center) (7 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Parking at Liberty Station is free, in large surface lots reached from every entrance, with access from Laning Rd, Truxtun Rd and Historic Decatur Rd. Liberty Station also lists EV charging stations.
- Liberty Station shops
- Most shops open 10–11am and close 5–8pm; Liberty Public Market runs daily 9am–8pm, while several artist studios and galleries keep short weekday hours or work by appointment.
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Liberty Station →- Point Loma TeaSpecialty · 2770 Historic Decatur Rd, #1031 min walk
- Verre Designs Glass ArtDesign · 2770 Historic Decatur Rd, Suite 2051 min walk
- ThatchJewelry · 2750 Historic Decatur Rd, #2021 min walk
- Catalina Design StudioHome · 2750 Historic Decatur Rd, Suite 2031 min walk
- Gilmore Family JewelersJewelry · 2750 Historic Decatur Rd, #2071 min walk
- Mo RecordsRecords & music · 2820 Historic Decatur Rd (Liberty Public Market, Booth 38)1 min walk
Before you go
What are The Hot Spot's hours?
The Hot Spot is usually open Daily 10am–8pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the gallery's site before a special trip.
Where is The Hot Spot?
The Hot Spot is at 2770 Historic Decatur Rd, #101 in Liberty Station, San Diego. It's near Liberty Station (former Naval Training Center) (7 min walk).
Where can I park near The Hot Spot?
The closest option for Liberty Station is Parking at Liberty Station is free, in large surface lots reached from every entrance, with access from Laning Rd, Truxtun Rd and Historic Decatur Rd. Liberty Station also lists EV charging stations.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from MTS.
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