Enjoy Epic Views of San Diego from Atop Mount Soledad and National Veterans Memorial
Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial at dusk
Introduction
The Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial is located atop Mount Soledad in La Jolla, California and provides some of the best views of San Diego. On a clear day you’ll be able to see downtown San Diego and Point Loma to the south, Miramar Naval Air Station and the mountain ranges to the east, and of course La Jolla Shores and the beautiful bluffs of Torrey Pines to the north. Gates are open daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm and admission is free.
The Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial is located in La Jolla, California.
The memorial is located at the summit of Mount Soledad in La Jolla, California. The memorial was built in honor of the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for freedom. It also honors those who continue to serve as members of the armed forces or as veterans.
The memorial has become one of America’s favorite places to visit with family and friends. The memorial staff is made up entirely of volunteers that offer tours during weekends, holidays and special events throughout the year (see below). They can tell you about some of the unique stories from plaques which are posted around this site as well as give you tips on what else there is to do nearby!
Its mission is to pay tribute to the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for freedom and to preserve their memory and honor.
Visitors are invited to pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifices made by veterans for our freedom. The Memorial is dedicated to honoring San Diego's military heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our country and its allies throughout history.
The memorial was conceived after World War II when the City Council approved construction of a monument on June 11th, 1954.
The 23-foot cross atop the memorial has been in ongoing litigation since 1989.
The cross atop Mount Soledad has been in ongoing litigation since 1989. However, in 2015, the land was transferred to the Mount Soledad Memorial Association (a private organization), ending the costly legal battles.
The Memorial also features some of San Diego's best views of the surrounding town
As you walk through the Memorial, you're treated to some of San Diego's best views. You can see:
The Pacific Ocean
The San Diego Bay
The surrounding hills and mountains
The surrounding city lights at night
Conclusion
The memorial attracts thousands of visitors every year. You are sure to be impressed by the care and attention that went into creating such an amazing place. We hope this brief history has given you an idea of what makes it such a special place. If you plan on visiting San Diego or maybe you’re a local and have never been to Mount Soledad, be sure to check out Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial.
The trip takes about 1-2 hours total (depending on part of town you're coming from). Let us know if this post actually gets you to go or if it doesn’t, how could we make this even more appealing to you? E-mail us – feedback@drivesanddetours.com or DM us on Insta @drivesanddetours.
