HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsMt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
California · United States
Mount Soledad is known as one of the most prominent landmarks in San Diego. Atop this 822-foot hill sits the Mount Soledad cross and veterans monument. Known primarily for its veteran’s memorial, it offers 360 degree panoramic views of San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. It offers one of the best views in San Diego County. On a clear day you can see from Scripps pier to downtown San Diego. Look a little harder and you’ll see the bridge to Coronado Island and beyond that, the mountains of Mexico. It’s a great place to watch the sunrise or sunset as well as the perfect place to be enthralled by San Diego’s city lights at night.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
Welcome to the commanding heights of La Jolla, California. We are currently standing exactly eight hundred twenty two feet above the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. …
Listen in the app2The Lower Walls of Black Granite
As we step closer to the monument, our attention is immediately drawn to the striking black granite walls that form the foundation of the memorial. These walls are arranged in graceful concentric circles, gently terraced into the…
Listen in the app3The Presidential Tributes Section
We now stand before a segment of the memorial wall that highlights individuals who ascended to the highest office in the United States, the presidency. Here, the plaques of former presidents Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, and Ronald…
Listen in the app4Hollywood Heroes on the Wall
Advancing slightly along the curvature of the memorial, we encounter the faces of men whose names are synonymous with the golden age of Hollywood cinema. Yet, on this hallowed ground, they are remembered not for their…
Listen in the app5The Baseball Legend and Combat Heroes
Our analytical journey along these concentric walls now brings us to an intersection of military history and American sports culture. As we scan the engraved faces, we search for the plaque of Colonel Jerry Coleman, a man…
Listen in the app6The Centerpiece Cross
We have now reached the uppermost row of the memorial plaques. From this elevated vantage point, it requires only ten short steps to ascend to the very summit of Mount Soledad and stand directly beneath the massive centerpiece…
Listen in the app7The Upper Park Viewpoint
Having examined the cross and its complex legal history, let us walk just behind the main structure to explore the small, beautifully maintained park area. This tranquil space is specifically designed for quiet reflection and…
Listen in the app8The Military Branch Flags Display
As we conclude our circular route around the perimeter of the memorial park, we come upon a striking visual display fluttering against the coastal breeze. Positioned proudly overlooking the Pacific Ocean is a tall flagpole,…
Listen in the app9Closing
We have reached the conclusion of our analytical journey through the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial. As we stand together on this elevated precipice, surrounded by the faces of over three thousand five hundred American…
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What is Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial?
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial is a place in California · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | California · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.8396, -117.2428 |
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