San Diego California Temple

The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).^[1] Located near the La Jolla community of San Diego, it was built with two main spires, but unique to this temple are four smaller spires at the base of each main spire. The East spire is topped with the familiar angel Moroni statue which has historically been on many of the church's temples.

San Diego California Temple
Closed for renovation
Number	45
Dedication	April 25, 1993, by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site	7.2 acres (2.9 ha)
Floor area	72,000 sq ft (6,700 m2)
Height	169 ft (52 m)
Official website • News & images
Church chronology
← Toronto Ontario Temple San Diego California Temple → Orlando Florida Temple
Additional information
Announced	April 7, 1984, by Spencer W. Kimball
Groundbreaking	February 27, 1988, by Ezra Taft Benson
Open house	February 20 – April 3, 1993
Current president	James P. Little (2020-present)
Designed by	William S. Lewis, Jr.
Location	San Diego, California, United States
Geographic coordinates	32°51′59.0″N 117°13′43.6″W
Exterior finish	Marble chips in plaster
Temple design	Modern, two-tower
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	4 (stationary)
Sealing rooms	8
Clothing rental	Yes
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History

The San Diego Temple was announced on April 7, 1984, and dedicated on April 25, 1993, by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 7.2-acre (2.9 ha) plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 8 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 72,000 square feet (6,700 m²).

Although there is no visitors' center, the church maintains the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town, San Diego.

In 2010, the temple underwent maintenance to the exterior, including cleaning, recaulking, and repair of the roof.^[2]

In 2020, like all others in the church, the San Diego California Temple was temporarily closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[3]

Presidents

Notable temple presidents include J. Clifford Wallace (1998-1999); Joe J. Christensen (1999–2002); and David E. Sorensen (2005–08).

Gallery

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  At twilight (2008)
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  (2011)
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  (2011)

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  The stained glass wall of the West spire
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  (2004)
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  (2007)
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  The angel Moroni on the east spire

See also

• LDS Church portal

Bakersfield Feather River Fresno Modesto Oakland Redlands Sacramento San Diego San Jose Temples in California (edit) Los Angeles Temples Los Angeles Newport Beach Yorba Linda Temples in the Los Angeles metropolitan area (edit) = Operating = Under construction = Announced = Temporarily Closed (edit)

• Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
• Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in California

References

1. "San Diego California Temple - Details". The Church of Jesus of Latter-Day Saints. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
2. Sanchez, Leonel (April 21, 2010). "Mormon temple off I-5 getting touch-up". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
3. Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.

External links

• San Diego California Temple Official site
• San Diego California Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
• A website with several photos of the interior of the temple.
• Website dedicated to the San Diego Temple