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Being the only memorial in the country, sitting atop one of the Californias most scenic panoramic views, right here in San Diego, we have over 6,500 granite plaques honoring both living and deceased servicemembers, each with a story of their service and sacrifice.
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Soledad Natural Park. 858-384-2405. 6905 La Jolla Scenic...
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While the cross was originally named the “Mount Soledad...
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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 bathroomsMount Soledad, also known as Soledad Mountain, is a prominent landmark in the city of San Diego, California, United States. The mountaintop is the site of the Mount Soledad Cross, the subject of a 25-year controversy over the involvement of religion in government which concluded in 2016.
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Since 1954, the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial has been honoring veterans from the Revolutionary War to the current war on terror at the top of San Diego's iconic coastal peak of Mt. Soledad. From the Memorial, you can experience the breathtaking 360-degree views of San Diego.
Feb 29, 2024 · Perched atop La Jolla in San Diego, the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the courage and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces members.
The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial is considered one of the most unique veterans’ memorials in the United States, as it is the only such memorial to honor veterans (living and deceased) from the Revolutionary War to the current global War on Terror.
