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). 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. 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 plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 8 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of . Although there is no visitors' center, the church maintains the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town, San Diego. In 2020, like all the church's other temples, the San Diego California Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Presidents. Notable temple presidents include J. Clifford Wallace (1998-1999); Joe J. Christensen (1999–2002); and David E. Sorensen (2005–08).