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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Considered one of the most unique veterans memorials in America. The only memorial that honors veterans, living or deceased, from the revolutionary war to the current war on terror, with an image of the veteran. Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial has stood at the height of San Diego since 1954.
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Three different crosses have resided at the highest point of Mount Soledad. The first was a simple wooden frame cross placed in 1913 by Pacific Beach and La Jolla residents, which was later stolen. A sturdier cross of stucco and wood was built in 1934 by a private group of Christians from La Jolla and Pacific Beach. It succumbed to a 1952 windstorm...
Mt. Soledad Memorial Association owns and operates the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial solely through the purchase of plaques and zero federal funding. It’s the only memorial that pays tribute to deceased and living military members from any military branch. Visitors can read the photo plaques that tell servicemembers’ stories from the Revol...
Special eventsare held at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial for Veterans Day and Memorial Day. More than 40 individual honor ceremonies also occur throughout the year. Events are open to the public and free to attend. If you aren’t planning on attending the two holiday events, skip visiting the memorial during these times, as parking will ...
Bring your camera because this is one of the best places to take photos in La Jolla. You can see south to Mexico, San Diego city and mountains to the east, and north to Del Mar (and beyond) on sunny clear days. Of course, the Pacific Ocean is pretty much always in view and hard to miss unless it’s really foggy. A grassy area called Mt. Soledad Natu...
Is there anything else to do on Mount Soledad? Yes and no, depending on your interests. It’s almost exclusively a high-end residential area, though there are a few churches and schools. Are you intrigued by radio, television, and cell phone towers? There are some of those, too. But it does have the distinction of being the last home of Theodore Gei...
A few San Diego sightseeing tourspass through Mount Soledad and stop at the cross. If you book sightseeing tours using my links, I may be compensated.
The best time to visit Mount Soledad is on a clear sunny day or to watch a sunset. You won’t be alone on these days, however. If it’s clear in coastal San Diego, it’s likely clear on Mount Soledad. Though, occasionally, there are rare times when throughout the year when we’re covered in coastal fog up on Mount Soledad and lower elevations, even in ...
Address: 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive in La Jolla, CA 92037Hours: 7 a.m.—10 p.m. dailyAdmission: Always freeBathrooms: Portable bathroomsMt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial has stood at the height of San Diego since 1954. It has gone through many trials to be what it is today—A Beacon of Freedom. Thousands of people that stood before our memorial were able to honor and recognize the thousands of military men and women who sacrificed for this country.
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Feb 29, 2024 · However, in 2016, the land was officially transferred to the Mount Soledad Memorial Association, ensuring its preservation as a veterans memorial. Mount Soledad is located at 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, offering easy access by car and ample parking for visitors. The memorial is open to the public daily, from dawn until dusk, with no ...
It is a relatively short drive from La Jolla Village to the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial. The views at the memorial are amazing (Mt. Soledad is the highest point in La Jolla), but of greater significance is the memorial itself.
