I highly recommend coming to visit this USA Veterans Memorial Monument. This monument was established in the year 2000 and has been an icon in our community of San Diego for 26 years. It is run by an organization that values and appreciates the sacrifices of our USA veterans. Everything in the middle round monument is run by this organization and not by the City of San Diego. The monuments are so very well presented. Each of the walls of honored veterans have a wonderful photo and a brief summary of their service as well as who they were. This is a great educational opportunity for people to come visit and learn about the people who have sacrificed ultimately for our country. It was very nice to see that there were America 250 years flags flying. Also, I love that they have the POW MIA flag flying. at the top of the monument there is a big bench that says "Papa Doug" Manchester engraved on it. I try to come visit this location every other year if not once a year. It's a wonderful reminder about our veterans and how they've sacrificed for our country and for us to have the freedoms that we have today. read more

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Such a beautiful monument. You couldnt ask for a better view. Lots of parking and several portable potty units help keep this place clean. Stop by, pay your respects and enjoy the one of a kind views that this place offers. read more

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Mount Soledad Memorial Park is located in La Jolla, CA it's a MUST visit memorial park when in San Diego, CA. It's a unique veterans memorial featuring a prominent cross with thousands of black granite plaques honoring U.S. service members from the Revolutionary War to the present, with images and service details. Mount Soledad Memorial Park offers stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, coastline, and city, making it a popular spot for reflection, history, and scenic appreciation. You'll get beautiful photos from the top especially, on a clear day. It's free admission and open daily from dawn to dusk. We always enjoy taking our first time visitors to this location. Check it out! Happy Yelping :) read more

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What a great well kept memorial for our nation's veterans. Plenty of parking, fantastic views, and well kept monument. read more

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I stopped here briefly on a tour (less than 15 minutes allotted), which was long enough to use their porta pots (clean!), view the Memorial from the circular walkway, and take photos of the sweeping views of San Diego, La Jolla, and the Pacific Ocean. It was rather chilly and windy up so high, but the mountain was clean and well cared for. The houses on the drive down were interesting to see too. I can only imagine being able to afford one! read more

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Beautiful park and veterans war memorial with stunning 360° views of San Diego--truly some of the best views you can find in the city. It's a great spot to visit with kids, with plenty of open space for them to run around. There's a larger parking lot on the left as you drive up, and restrooms are available (porta-potty style). A peaceful, scenic place that's well worth the visit. read more

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Sightseeing in La Jolla, San Diego, California... I've read reviews and seen photos from my friends, Gabriela, Wendy, Elle, Kelli, Cindy, Christy, and Rob. It was time to visit Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial! Driving up the winding road reminded me of Wilhelmina Rise in Honolulu, but not as dangerously sharp. The views at the top are amazing! The cool, clean, crisp air was so refreshing! It was literally a breathtaking experience! Climbing up the 43 steps or so wasn't too bad! My cousin enjoyed this landmark, too! We had a moment of silence and paid tribute to our Veterans! read more

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We traveled to visit scenic viewpoints in the area, and Mt. Soledad in La Jolla was on our checklist. At the summit is the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, an ever-expanding commemoration of living and deceased veterans with walls of ornate plaques surrounding a tall cross centerpiece. Jim and Mike were friendly docents who introduced themselves to us with an offer to share an overview of the geography of San Diego respective to the mountaintop and the veterans plaques. Jim walked us around the plaques and went over a few notable veterans, including past presidents, Medal of Honor awardees, and even himself. We enjoyed viewing the plaques, listening to our docent, and taking in the scenes from the summit. The best photos I got were of the views of Scripps Pier in La Jolla. Another docent was kind to take multiple pictures of us with different views in the background. Overall, this was an educational and peaceful experience. read more

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Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial is the most beautiful place to pay respects to our Veterans both living and deceased. It's also a beautiful place to find solace being surrounded by the breathtaking scenic views and just being in nature. The best thing is it's free to the public. I highly recommend this scenic spot to the Yelp Community! read more

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Absolutely stunning views and well worth the jaunt up. It was a quick stop with some friends as we wanted some nice ocean shots while vacationing, and Mount Soledad fit the bill. Parking was a breeze and driving up to the memorial site was quite easy from downtown. While the views are great, be prepared for some possibly gusty weather as well as you are open the ocean for the most part. Well worth it if anyone is thinking of making the trip up the mountain! read more

Amazing 360 view of Pacific Ocean, UCSD to north, mesa and mountains to east and downtown SD to south. Limited parking on top but overfill lot less 3 min walk down hill. Some benches and picnic tables. Only porta potties available. read more

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This place is amazing! You get a full, panoramic view of the entire city. Absolutely beautiful. A memorable moment of the visit was meeting several veterans. They were very enthusiastic and generous with their time, sharing stories about the memorial and patiently answering all of our questions. I made sure to thank them for their service and for taking the time to chat with us, as it made the experience truly special. This is a must-see if you are in San Diego and looking for a meaningful and enriching experience. It does not disappoint. Enjoy your visit! read more

OMG! If you haven't been, you must go!! This memorial is for everyone who served. So many plaques with names, stories, and pictures of service men and women. It's heartwarming and causes folks to stop and refresh their thoughts on the thousands of men and women who chose to serve our great nation. God bless them all!! read more

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I've been here so many times, but this last time I came, it was for a ceremony to celebrate my great-grandpa for receiving his plaque at the memorial. He is in his nineties and my family and I had brought him last year and he shared about San Diego when he was younger/in high school. He was looking at all the plaques and made a joke as to why he wasn't up there. And from there, that's where the process started. My stepdad learned about how to have his grandpa's plaque created, which took about 6-9 months in total, but the ceremony was beautiful and worth the wait. They provided the history of his service, allowed some family to speak, and then a non-profit called Quilts of Valor, presented him with his own quilt. It was all very touching and he loved seeing his legacy etched in stone forever. read more

Google Maps didn't want me to take the freeway and instead took me through the hills of La Jolla. I never knew how beautiful the view was up there and saw a park that looked interesting. 2 months later I asked my wife if we could find the park. We went to Kate Sessions which is also beautiful, but not the park I was looking for. We drove around and found Mount Soledad which has the best view in the city. WOW. This is the park I was looking for. Absolutely stunning and really fun to read the history of the veterans they honor. Not really a place to play frisbee or run around(go to Kate Sessions), but a beautiful spot to put life in perspective. You can't see the forrest through the trees. We are so focused on the small details that we can't see the big picture. Luckily we have a place like Mount Soledad that can help. read more

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Located in La Jolla, San Diego, this is a veterans memorial and there's a lot to love: The veterans that regularly visit to lovingly wipe down the memorials to keep them in pristine condition That it's a quiet place with some of the most beautiful views of San Diego where one can self reflect The veteran memorials with pictures so that you can connect. They are more than a name and date. The easy access by car, large number of benches, and easy parking. That tourists don't necessarily know about it. This was a great way to start the day! read more

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loved going up to the veterans memorial. Really beautiful, amazing views--can pretty much see all of la jolla and the shores from up here! Great place to take some amazing pics! We drove down some scary roads but super fun! Def recommend! read more

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We decided to visit La Jolla, this sunny Sunday afternoon!!! We made our first stop, Mt Soledad. We were concerned that there would not be enough parking, given one of us is disabled. Fortunately, there was lots of parking, including disabled parking!!! It was a brisk day, and somewhat crowded; but not that crowded!!! It was so clear that you could see all of the way to the Coronado Bridge, and Beyond. EVEN LA!!! read more

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I love this Memorial honoring the US veterans The tribute they made on the walls that lead up to the peak is phenomenal. I will always gratitude for those who have served and given their lives. The USA honors you. read more

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I highly recommend going here for 4th of July. It's meaningful to walk around the memorial and read about the lives of veterans. The view of San Diego is breathtaking. And you can enjoy fireworks without the danger or loud sound. Parking is really tough so you need to go a couple hours earlier or park far and walk. read more

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Awesome place to visit. First and foremost, the pics and bio's of our military men and women on display surrounding the huge cross at the very top of the mountain, an amazing tribute to our country's heroes. The large American flag leaves one with a sense of pride. The 360 view of San Diego and beyond was spectacular. There is no charge to visit, though there is limited parking at the very top of the hill adjacent to the cross, there is additional parking in an open area approximately fifty yards away. read more

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A great place to get away and have a bird's eye view of San Diego! On a clear day you can see Downtown San Diego to the south and Del Mar to the North (coastal). Thank you to all the veterans who served and you can see and honor those who have passed on. A must see for tourists. read more

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Nice view! It's a must visit if you haven't been there. Be warned: it's really windy up there.

Excellent spot to honor our veterans. The memorial features a huge cross that is a sight to see with exceptional views of the Pacific...almost surreal. God bless all who served. read more

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Mount Solidad National Veterans Memorial is a beautiful memorial, park and tribute center overlooking the ocean with spectacular views. Take the winding road through La Jolla on your way here and keep an eye out for a beautiful cross on the horizon to guide you. After you arrive, there is a large free parking lot surrounded by grass. The Memorial is centered by a large raised cross with a large plaque which reads: DEDICATED IN 1954, AS A TRIBUTE TO ALL BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF USA. SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN. MT. SOLIDAD NATIONAL VETERANS MEMORIAL HONORS THE UNITED STATES ARMY, NAVY, MARINES, COAST GUARD, AND AIR FORCE. After you arrive, climb the steps to get a better view of the ocean or take a walk down to the sand. Take a moment to read the plaques and view the photographs with biographies of American soldiers. You can nominate your military family members to be placed on one of these walls to honor them for a nominal fee. I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude while reading the names of the men and women who are pictured here along with their military service records, distinguished careers, medals and sacrifices. Since my dad is a brown man who served in the Air Force alongside many people of color during the Vietnam war, I figured San Diego was a good spot to read about Mexican American soldiers who served when my dad did. I was right! I got the incredible opportunity to speak with an amazing Veteran who personally knows many of the American soldiers honored here and their remarkable bravery, heroism and valor. Jeff pointed out his dear friend, a Mexican American hero named Gracida who enlisted even before obtaining citizenship. Gracida was shot in the head while fighting in the Vietnam war yet he went on to honorably serve in other wars where he was wounded again and continued to fight and earn medals for bravery and heroism. Gracida survived numerous injuries while defending the American values he sought by coming here as an Mexican immigrant and he achieved an impressive rank and career as an officer in the United States military. Today, Gracida lives in the beautiful San Diego area and advocates for education and children. Gracida is one of many American soldiers with remarkable real-life stories of heroism honored here at Mt Solidad National Veterans Memorial. Check out the tribute to Code Talkers perfectly centered above the ocean. Bring a tissue to wipe away a tear or two if you're anything like me.:) This is a beautiful place to bring your family, pay your respects and put life into perspective. Cheers heroes! AND. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++(( read more

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Mount Soledad Memorial Park is open to the public free of charge and is undoubtedly one of the best spots in San Diego for scenic views. It also serves as a veterans memorial site, dedicated to honoring soldiers who have served the nation from the American Revolutionary War to the present day. The 360-degree unobstructed viewing platform offers panoramic vistas of the city, the Pacific Ocean, the Coronado Bridge, and even the Mexican border. Opening hours: daily from 7:00 to 22:00. The park provides free parking, but the road leading to the mountaintop is relatively steep and requires focused attention while driving. It is best to visit on clear days when the visibility is optimal, making it the perfect time for photography and sightseeing. Visitors can take leisurely walks, read the plaques on the memorials to learn about the stories of soldiers from different historical periods, and experience the solemn and respectful atmosphere of the place. Dogs are allowed, so you can bring your furry friends along for the visit. read more

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I have been here a handful of times. Beautiful view of San diego, especially if you catch sunrise or a sunset here. If you do decide to check out a sunrise here I recommend a Jacket or sweater because it does get cold. At night doesn't hurt either. If you do get here for a sunrise early the gate likely is to be closed, so you will have to walk up by foot. And depending on what time you go at night. The entire scenery is just beautiful. Definitely worth a visit read more

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Back again here with another round of visiting family members. Can never get tired of this place. It was cold!!! But this is a place to appreciate and enjoy the beautiful views. This time we were able to get parking at the top and take the time to enjoy every moment there. Don't forget to bring a jacket just in case! read more

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Awesome! We went there earlier in the year and was amazed at all of the granite monuments lined with pictures and names to service men and women from the various armed forces branches. This is a must see whether you are a Veteran or not. read more

It's been awhile since I was last here but it looked like they made some minor changes. I'll upload some pictures so people can compare. The memorial has a great view of San Diego. You can come up and have a picnic. Parking was very easy and it wasn't crowded. This memorial is very unique, it honors veterans living or deceased, from the past all the way up to the present. Memorial was kept clean and free of garbage. read more

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This is a beautiful Veterans Memorial. It sits on the top of a hill and amongst gorgeous houses which overlook La Jolla. The views are spectacular as you can see the ocean and city. It's quiet and serene which pays tribute to the Veterans as well as calms you while looking at the view. Since it's so high up, it does get a bit windy depending on the time of day so I would recommend a light jacket. read more

Just retired moments ago. First stop was to the top of Soledad Mountain. Beautiful day. Relaxing. Can see for miles on the beautiful blue sky day. read more

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Fantastic 360 view of San Diego from the ocean to the mountains. What a wonderful way to pay homage to veterans rising above it all. There is a wall commemorating acts of bravery. Try to park at the top by the cross as people are always coming and going. If it is full there is another right below it. I noticed a dirt path, so I guess it is possible to walk up, but on this sunny day I am glad I drove. It gets hot up there with little shade. It is also a pleasant drive down with the modern homes. read more

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Beautiful drive up some narrow roads. The views at the top were beautiful even though it was cloudy. We got some great views of the city. Highly recommend checking it out for a short activity. read more

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A must visit if visiting (or living) in San Diego. A very well architected memorial, which I could have spent all day perusing the many memorials. The views from this location are stunning. Easy to get to and ample parking. read more

I've enjoyed coming to the top of Mount Soledad for over four decades now, both for the magnificent 360° view of San Diego and the Pacific Ocean and to take in the National Veterans Memorial. Two things distinguish Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial besides the view. First, this is not a government- sponsored Memorial -- it is privately maintained by a non-profit organization. Second, it honors all veterans (living and dead) of all wars and conflicts fought by American armed forces. There are around 6,000 individual tributes to veterans. read more

I needed to get out of my apartment and do / see something creative, so with a little quick Google search, I was able to find Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial (La Jolla, San Diego). Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial is dubbed as "San Diego's National Treasure". Their website notes it as one of the most unique veterans memorials in America. The only memorial that honors veterans, living or deceased, from the revolutionary war to the current war on terror, with an image of the veteran. I visited Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial in August 2020 (5 months after Pandemic started). The place is beautiful and definitely picture friendly!! I went on a Sunday afternoon and probably spent an hour or so there. There were quite a few people out; I was able to walk comfortably with my facemask on, but definitely had to play a little bit of pacman and pay attention to the people that weren't wearing facemasks or not social distancing. Pictures: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mount-soledad-national-veterans-memorial-la-jolla-2?select=ZPr-0_NESGLSeXpM7VcRKQ&reviewid=Ew_OaHI9yDC6TwLABcVJZg https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mount-soledad-national-veterans-memorial-la-jolla-2?select=LWz8OqWn2WNn_JYwCeSaiA&reviewid=Ew_OaHI9yDC6TwLABcVJZg https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mount-soledad-national-veterans-memorial-la-jolla-2?select=zIIt7yVPtZr8nBfvhxtvNQ&reviewid=Ew_OaHI9yDC6TwLABcVJZg https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mount-soledad-national-veterans-memorial-la-jolla-2?select=58s83-w6kVvem4B7oFjdPw&reviewid=Ew_OaHI9yDC6TwLABcVJZg ENJOY!! read more

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Can we just take a moment to slow down, relax, and enjoy the beautiful views of San Diego and its surrounding areas? Yep, you must have stumbled upon Mount Soledad. My friend took me here on my recent visit to this wonderful city and I was in awe. You get spectacular views of the ocean, the city, and everything in between. There are a lot of people that come up to enjoy the serene nature of it all, but it never once felt crowded. Oh, and we got to witness a couple get ENGAGED while up here. I attribute their success to my friend filming on her phone from a different angle. Yes, we support love in all ways and we're happy for the newly engaged couple. We're patiently waiting for our wedding invitations of course. If you have time in SD, it is an absolute must to come up here and reflect on the good things in life. read more

Just one word folks ..... BREATHTAKING!!! Ok, maybe its two words joined together but, you get it. Pictures I took cannot replace the feeling/energy this landmark exudes. We were blessed with a gorgeous day to visit this national treasure. It should be a "Must" on anyone's list. read more

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What an AMAZING TRIBUTE to our American soldiers. A man stopped us and shared his father's plaque and told us about his plaque. That's a beautiful public record to share with the world. There must be some better way to let soldiers of color know this exists and so there is full representation! I know our history praises and honors one group more than another, but we need to see more women and people of color represented here! Buy your personal or family plaque and get represented for your sacrifices and achievements!!! read more