San Diego has a variety of Mormon Temples. The main temple is in La Jolla, a part of San Diego. It can be found at 7474 Charmant Drive. The entire site is 7.2 acres with marble chips in plaster for the exterior. The design is two towered in order to be completely symmetrical. There are four ordinance rooms and eight sealing. The temple is 72,000 square feet.
The temples construction was announced in 1984, but it took until 1988 for the groundbreaking and site dedication. In 1993 the public house opened allowing visitors to tour the temple.
The location places it near I-5 where the Mormon Temple can be seen from the interstate and other roads around it. The towers connect in the center with a supernal star atrium and healthy garden. The atrium also allows access to the two- story Celestial Room which offers glass art, suspended lighting, and a grand staircase. The temple is the 45th to be built in the entire state of California. They see about 720,000 visitors each year.
The role of the public house is to encourage awareness of the church, the role of the temple, and to education.
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