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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial

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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial in La Jolla has 11 walls of plaques, a cross and 360-degree views of ocean, coast, mountains and downtown. Visitor access is open daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. It is a solemn place, so visit respectfully.Checked October 23, 2026.

7 am to 10 pmdaily
11walls of plaques
360degree views
All agesopen to all
A tall white cross on a hilltop at dusk above a curved wall reading Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
The cross and memorial wall at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial at dusk. Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Address6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive S., La Jolla, CA 92037
HoursVisitor access is open daily, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The business office (9145 Chesapeake Dr.) is open Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.
AdmissionNo admission charge is stated on the pages we read (see unconfirmed)
ParkingA few spaces at the top and a large lot a five-minute walk below
Good forAll ages
Official pagesoledadmemorial.org

What You See

The memorial has 11 walls of plaques, a cross, and views in every direction. There is no fenced entrance and the walls are open to all. Portable restrooms and lawns for picnics are on site.

Visiting With Respect

This is a veterans memorial. Keep voices low and treat the walls as a place of remembrance. For a nearby national cemetery, see Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Private Events

Private events are by booking. No reservation is needed just to visit.

What We Could Not Verify

  • The pages we read do not state an admission charge in words. A search summary said free admission, which is a lead only. The memorial can confirm.
  • The memorial’s conduct rules page was not read.
  • No map point: coordinates were not confirmed.

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FAQ

What are the Mt. Soledad Memorial hours?

Visitor access is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., per the memorial’s contact page, read 2026-10-23.

Do I need a reservation?

No. Reservations are only for private events.

Sources

  1. Mt. Soledad Memorial: visit
  2. Mt. Soledad Memorial: contact

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.