Mt. Soledad
One of the best views of the ocean in San Diego can be had on Mt. Soledad. It’s just back of La Jolla, and on a clear day the view is a delight.
The ocean view is the first most people look at, of course, but the view in all directions is worthwhile. There are a lot of canyons in the area, so you see more than just city. You can even check out the traffic along the I-5.
On the absolute clearest days you can see to Mexico to the south and to the east you’ll see mountains, which are capped with snow in winter. In between of course, you can see downtown San Diego and much more.
Many people come up to Mt. Soledad to view the war memorial as well. This memorial has been the center of a lot of controversy, as an atheist has been suing for years to get the cross removed. Many tactics have been tried to keep it up, including a transfer by eminent domain to the federal government, but the lawsuits continue.
There’s more to the war memorial now than just the cross. Plaques commemorating individual soldiers surround the cross.
The homes you can see around Mt. Soledad are quite lovely and expensive. La Jolla is one of the most expensive areas in San Diego, and the homes show it.
The best time to head up Mt. Soledad is just before sunset. It’s a wonderful place to watch the sun set. You won’t catch a perfect sunset every day, as the marine layer can come in too early and ruin the view, but you have pretty good chances. The marine layer is typically at its worst in May and June.
The controversy surrounding the cross doesn’t impact the overall beauty of Mt. Soledad. Walk, bike or drive to the top and just enjoy the view.
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