Mount Soledad in beautiful La Jolla gives you the chance to enjoy amazing, 360 degree views under the shadow of a towering cross. All along the summit, there are many veteran's plaques. Mount Soledad is truly splendid to look at, as it is a well known fixture to the area of La Jolla.
On Mount Soledad, you stand more than 800 foot high underneath the shade of a 43 foot high cross, and enjoy the views and splendor the mount provides. You can enjoy a picnic here, the panoramic views, or just watch the sunset. Mount Soledad is also a great spot for photos, if you like to take photos.
Beauty - everywhere you look
Below Mount Soledad is the shimmering waters of La Jolla Shores and terra cotta roofs of those that
are very lucky folks indeed. To the north you have the coastline that extends all the way up to range
County.
To the south of Mount Soledad there are views of Mexico with city skyline and everything else the area has to offer. And off to the east, there are vistas as far as the eye can see.
The cross
You may be wondering just what the cross is and what it's for. The story dates back to 1913, when
Pacific Beach residents built a cross out of redwood and set it atop the mountain. Thieves removed it
ten years later, and the replacement was created in 1934, which was taken out by high winds in
1952.
Soon after that, the Mount Soledad Memorial Association build the current cross to commemorate soldiers of the Korean and the two world wars.
The cross of Mount Soledad has been a subject of controversy, although the problem appeared to be
solved in the late 1990s. The San Diego Council sold the cross and the half acre of land that surrounds it to the Memorial Association.
In 2002, mini walls were installed to honor the veterans that are underneath the cross, though they have fueled more controversy from those who feel that the towering symbol highlights Christian vets over others that are there.
For those that live in the area, Mount Soledad and the cross are a true beauty. For visitors and tourists, Mount Soledad provides amazing views and the cross seems to add to the detail.
If you ever visit La Jolla, make sure you check out Mount Soledad. It's very close to the downtown area, and it'll be one thing you'll be glad you made time for. The cross is something you simply must see - as words can't begin to describe it.
