Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial

Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial is a veterans memorial at the summit of Mount Soledad in La Jolla that features a prominent cross and thousands of commemorative plaques honoring U.S. service members. The presence of the cross on publicly held land prompted decades of legal disputes over the separation of church and state; in 2015 the property was transferred to a private nonprofit as part of efforts to resolve litigation. The site offers panoramic views of San Diego and remains a focal point for veterans' commemorations.