San Diego California Temple near La Jolla, San Diego, CA The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating
temple of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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 adorns most LDS temples.
The exterior finish is marble chips in stucco giving the building a white glow. Just off Interstate 5, the temple is a major landmark when traveling the highway to or from San Diego. The temple is brightly illuminated making it even more noticeable at night.
The San Diego Temple was announced on April 7, 1984, and dedicated on April 30, 1993 by
Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 7.2 acre plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 8 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 72000 sqft. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_California_Temple
