Mt. Soledad Cross

Introduction

The Mount Soledad Cross stands atop Mount Soledad east of Point Loma in San Diego, about 246 meters above sea level, one of the city's highest summits with 360-degree views. The 13-meter cross was first erected in 1913 and, after decades of controversy and litigation, now serves as a veterans memorial landmark. The granite base is encircled by a circular monument engraved with battle names and veteran portraits, solemn and dignified. The hilltop park with lawn, benches, and viewing terraces is a local spot for morning exercise, dog walking, and sightseeing. From the summit, views encompass downtown San Diego, Coronado, Point Loma, Miramar Air Station, the Pacific, and distant Mexican mountains. At sunset, the skyline and ocean glow gold and red, making Mount Soledad one of San Diego's finest panorama and sunset spots, carrying city memory and military honor.

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