The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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 temporarily 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). Gallery See also Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in California References External links San Diego California Temple Official site San Diego California Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org A website with several photos of the interior of the temple. Website dedicated to the San Diego Temple 20th-century Latter Day Saint temples Religious buildings and structures in San Diego Religious buildings and structures in San Diego County, California Religious buildings and structures completed in 1993 Temples (LDS Church) in California 1993 establishments in California