Memorial and prominent landmark located on top of Mount Soledad in the La Jolla neighborhood, featuring the third Christian cross in that location
General Information
Hours:
Daily: 7:00am to 10:00pm
Fees:
Free admission; free parking available on-site
Pet Policy:
Pets are generally allowed; dogs should be kept under control (leash recommended)
Closest cities with hotels:
San Diego (La Jolla area)
Seasons:
All year; best on clear days, early mornings, or sunset for views
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Downtown San Diego (14 mi): Take I-5 N toward La Jolla, exit at La Jolla Parkway, continue onto Torrey Pines Road, then turn onto La Jolla Scenic Drive South and follow it up the hill to the summit parking area.
Overview
The Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial in La Jolla is a hilltop memorial centered on a 43-foot cross first put up in 1913 and rebuilt in 1954, with walls of plaques honoring veterans, and 360-degree views of San Diego and the coastline. The site’s Christian cross has been the subject of a long legal debate.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Mount Soledad Cross", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
