A statewide network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) safeguards California's rich coastal resources. San Diego-Scripps SMCA, the first marine protected area in the state, was established in 1929 as the San Diego Marine Life Refuge. It surrounded the . . . — — Map (db m218330) HM
Near Torrey Pines Park Road 0.9 miles south of North Torrey Pines Road (County Road S21), on the left when traveling south.
“the heart of a nurse, the courage of an astronaut and a capacity to give both generously and wisely” – Thomas O. Scripps
The philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps (1836—1932) holds a special and endearing place . . . — — Map (db m142943) HM
On Prospect Street, on the left when traveling north.
Oct. 18, 1836 – Aug. 3, 1932
This Building, Her Former Home, Was Given
by the People of La Jolla as an Art Center
and is Dedicated by Them to Her Memory in
Appreciation of Her Many Benefactions
Oct. 18, 1941 — — Map (db m280670) HM
John “Manila John” Basilone
Gunnery Sergeant
US Army-US Marine Corps World War II KIA 19 February 1945
"I'm staying with my boys."
Medals-Ribbons: Navy Presidential Unit Citation (2), Marine Corps Good Conduct, American Defense . . . — — Map (db m268222) HM WM
[Plaque One] La Jolla Woman’s Club Founded in 1894 For Local Women to Discuss Literature and Current Affairs
The Clubhouse is the First Historical Site in La Jolla
Built in 1914 by Modernist Architect, Irving Gill
Crown Colony Chapter . . . — — Map (db m280278) HM
Near Soledad Park Road east of Via Capri, on the right when traveling west.
The Mt Soledad National Veterans Memorial is one of the most unique veterans memorials in America. It is the only one honoring veterans living and deceased from the Revolutionary War to current day conflicts.
The Mt. Soledad Memorial . . . — — Map (db m280066) HM WM
This Fountain is Given to the Glory of God
in Thanksgiving for the Ministry of
the Rt. Rev. Robert Munro Wolterstorff, D.D.
First Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego
and
Fifth Rector of St. James-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church . . . — — Map (db m280393) HM
Since 1933, offshore from this beach access, the seafloor bears memorial markers to name and honor San Diego’s most heralded underwater pioneers. The San Diego Bottom Scratchers Dive Club.
The Bottom Scratchers dedicated every dive to . . . — — Map (db m280308) HM
The San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park is a continuing community project to preserve the natural ecology, reestablish the underwater sea life and maintain the natural beauty of the shoreline. The San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park was created in . . . — — Map (db m280673) HM
Near Hopkins Drive south of Voight Drive, on the left when traveling south.
This Memorial was dedicated at UCSD, home of the Dr. Seuss Collection,
on 2 March 2004, the 100th anniversary of the birth of
Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to the world as Dr. Seuss.
The original casting of this work is part of the
Dr. Seuss . . . — — Map (db m295154) HM
Near Torrey Pines Scenic Drive 0.5 miles west of Torrey Pines Road.
To honor the spirit,
ingenuity, and enthusiasm
of the pioneers who flew
gliders in the 1930’s
at Torrey Pines, and to the future pilots who will share this
gliderport and continue
this tradition through all forms of
motorless flight. . . . — — Map (db m169295) HM
