Solana Beach in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Solana Beach Vietnam War Memorial
Photographed by T.L. Zagraniski, March 22, 2025
1. Solana Beach Vietnam War Memorial
In Memoriam
The Vietnam War
Harvey Aiau
Raphael Cruz
Charles Henricks
Victor Lopez
Thomas Mericantante
Michael Tworek
Solana Beach
2008
Erected by the City of Solana Beach
The Civic and Historical Society
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5431
and the Highway 101 Village Walk Association
Erected 2008 by City of Solana Beach, Civic and Historical Society, VFW Post 5431, Highway 101 Village Walk Association.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 32° 59.52′ N, 117° 16.32′ W. Memorial is in Solana Beach, California, in San Diego County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 101 and Plaza Street, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 101. Northwest corner of the crossroads, approximately. 30 feet due west of the intersection itself. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Solana Beach CA 92075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: American Legion Post No. 806 WWII Memorial (here, next to this marker); Tribute to Steve W. Adams (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Olivenhain Meeting Hall (approx. 4.2 miles away); Rancho Santa Fe
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Photographed by T.L. Zagraniski, March 22, 2025
2. "Freedom is Not Free" Display
Collection of war memorials, flagpoles, and benches on the northwest corner of Plaza St & Hwy 101 intersection. The Vietnam War memorial is on the left. The text at the foot of the markers reads, "Freedom is Not Free."
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2025, by T.L. Zagraniski of Reston, Va, Usa. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2025, by T.L. Zagraniski of Reston, Va, Usa. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
