Mount Soledad

La Jolla is a community of San Diego, California. In this community is a location called Mount Soledad, which is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city. Mount Soledad is a mountaintop decorated with Mount Soledad Cross. There has been quite a controversy over the cross as many feel religion should not be present in government, yet there are those that feel it should. Thus Mount Soledad Latin Cross symbolizes this struggle and is a place of homage for Catholics in the area and visiting the city.

The hill of Mount Soledad is 825 feet above sea level, and found between Interstate 5 and the Pacific Ocean. Geographically, the northern and eastern slopes are part of the Rose Canyon Fault system. There is also Pacific Beach to the south of the hill, offering a gentler slope.

In 2007 a mountain road was destroyed in a landslide and homes were damaged, but Soledad Mountain Road has been reopened and cleared for visitors. Also on Mount Soledad is the last home Dr. Seuss lived in, and his widow Audrey Geisel still lives in the lavish home. Recreationally speaking biking, driving, and hiking are the most popular attractions.