Mount Soledad

Sanding 824 ft above sea level, in the gorgeous San Diego community of La Jolla. Only 2 miles from La Jolla shores Mount Soledad on a clear day provides 360 degree views of the San Diego coast line to the west, Mission trails to the east, Point Loma and the Coronado Islands to the south and Torrey Pines to the north.

Map

Hours of operation

The Park is open from 7am to 10pm 7 days a week. Before planning your trip I would always call in advance just to make sure as there has been some intermittent closures due to the COVID-19 situation.

Phone number: (858) 459-2314

Clear San Diego Morning from the top of Mount Soledad – Rob Wessels Photography

Korean War memorial

In the Late 1980’s there was an addition of a Korean War memorial atop the La Jolla Mountain. With services offered to the public on holidays: Memorial day, 4th of July as well as Veterans Day.

mount soledad War memorial — Korean War memorial San Diego California – Rob Wessels Photography

Places to see while visiting San Diego – Rob Wessels Photography

Cross on Mount Soledad

Mount Soledad cross — Mount Soledad Cross, La Jolla California – Rob Wessels Photography

As I walked the isles, I saw pictures and names of those who sacrificed their lives in the war. I began to feel the weight of the 40ft cross over my shoulders. War has been an unfortunate occurrence throughout human history. Regardless of the purpose for war or the outcome. This visual is one to take in, pause and reflect.