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California LDS Church
Mormon / LDS Hotlinks:
 California LDS Church - LDS Lifestyle
Mormon Temples and Landmarks
California LDS YSA Groups
- Young Single Adult Activities
LDS Special Interest Groups
- unique congregations and groups including Spanish, Chinese, Deaf, Tagalog and others.
BSA Scout Camps
LDS Festivals
LDS Institute of Religion
Mormon Battalion - California History
Meet LDS Singles in California
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San Diego Attractions
Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted
several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a
bustling year-round draw for vacationers.
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Latter-Day Saint Church - LDS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints aka Mormon features uniform traditional family-centered
religious worship at many located in the area. Special programs include women's relief society, youth groups,
scouting, welfare services, family history centers, sports and cultural events, and daily religious study groups (seminary and institute).
The LDS Church is the third largest religious denomination in America (coming behind Catholics and Protestants).
Special Programs
See the Stake Meetinghouse Directory below to find out more about
their special activity programs. There are always missionaries available every Sunday morning
to answer your questions at each church location.
Youth Activities - Weekly activity night, scouts, campouts, summer camps and more for youths 8-18.
Socials and Dances - Weekend socials, dances, firesides and more for youth
and young single adults (YSA) ages 14 and up.
Sports - Most LDS churchs have indoor basketball or volleyball recreation court that are used
for informal and league games and practices on a weekly basis.
Seminary - Gospel doctrine classes held during the week
- includes both Seminary and Institute classes for ages 14 and up.
Homemaking Class - Monthly seminar for young homemakers.
Family History Research - Research your family tree and learn about
prominent ancestors in your past. Most LDS Churchs have direct access to the world's largest family history library.
San Diego Mormon Temple
7474 Charmant Dr, San Diego, CA 92122-5000; (858) 622-0991;
Temple Website;
Third temple completed in California (dedicated 1993 by Pres Hinckley),
The San Diego Temple is located near La Jolla Village.
This prominent landmark features striking double towers looming above the I-5 Freeway.
Connecting theese twin towers is a peaceful star-shaped atrium filled with a colorful garden.
Other distinctive features include towering art glass and grand staircase to upper-level balcony.
Visitors can tour the temple grounds and the nearby
Mormon Battalion Visitors Center in Old Town.
LDS Temple Christmas Lights and Concert Program [DEC]
- During December, the facade of the landmark Latter-day Saint temple in La Jolla is decorated with
thousands of twinkling lights. Outdoor christmas musical program is featured most evenings at 7PM.
Mormon Battalion Visitors Center
2510 Juan St., San Diego, CA 92110; 619-298-3317;
Museum Website;
Open Daily : 9AM-9PM; Free Admission.
Church operated museum commerating the 1847 completion of the longest infantry march in US History, over 2000 miles from
Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego. The Mormon Battalion consisted of five companies that totaled over 500 men.
Multimedia presentations, historic artifacts and paintings.
Tour Old Town San Diego
- Historic landmark attractions, restaurants, shopping. Living history exhibits recreate life in
Mexican San Diego circa 1840's.
US Mormon Battalion Association
- Includes history, rosters, galleries, companies, and links.
Mormon Battalion Box Canyon - Borrego Desert
Box Canyon historical site, in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, San Diego County, on Highway S-2, approximately
8.7 miles south of Highway 78 (Scissors Crossing). (GPS location: N33.0152,W116.4429)
Here in 1847, the battalion cut a road into the rocky side of a canyon which was otherwise impassable to wagons.
Remnants of the road cut into the rock wall are still visible.
Family Night Adventure
Increase happiness and unity in the home as well as personal satisfaction. Family night will help make
communication happen and open the doors to let you discover each other's hidden talents and ambitions and
prepare for an exciting future.
San Diego LDS Stake Directory
Local ward and branch locations and contact info:
LDS El Centro California Stake
- wards meet in El Centro, Calexico and Brawley.
LDS Chula Vista California Stake
1590 East H Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913 USA; 619-421-1143;
Stake Website;
Wards servings Chula Vista, Otay Mesa and Imperial Beach including YSA and spanish-speaking.
LDS Del Mar California Stake
12701 Torrey Bluff Drive, San Diego, CA 92130; 858-259-9494;
LDS Stake Website;
Includes Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Encinitas and La Costa wards.
LDS El Cajon California Stake
1270 South Orange Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020; 619-444-0115;
Stake Website;
Serving family congregations in El Cajon, Granite Hills, Jamul and Alpine.
LDS San Diego California Stake
4195 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 USA; 619-584-7741;
Stake Website;
The first LDS Stake created in San Diego County, it was organized on Feburary 9, 1941, under the direction
of Elder Stephen L. Richards of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles. Includes
Spanish 20th Ward and YSA 9th Ward.
LDS San Diego California East Stake
6767 51st Street, San Diego, CA 92120; 619-286-5599
Stake Website;
Congregations in La Mesa, Del Cerro, Tierresanta and SDSU YSA Ward.
LDS San Diego California North Stake
2880 Governor Dr, San Diego , CA 92122; 858-587-2880;
Stake Website;
Congregations covering La Jolla, Pacific Beach, University City and Linda Vista. Branches
for YSA, Spanish, Hmong and Deaf.
LDS Santee California Stake
10052 Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071; 619 562-4865;
Stake Website;
Family Congregations in Grossmont, Bostonia, Santee, Lakeside and West Hills.
Also has YSA and Spanish congregations.
LDS San Diego Sweetwater Stake
8472 Blossom Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945; 619-463-7236;
Stake Website;
Congregations include San Diego City Southside, National City, Lemon Grove, Bonita and Spring Valley.
The Stake is home to many cultures; East and West European, Black, Hispanic, Oriental and Islanders integrated into one great Stake family.
San Diego Boy Scouts
The Boys Scouts of America is a highly successful youth organization
that motivates young men and women to build character by honoring
their duty to self, to God and to country through outdoor activity, service, recreation and education.
Cub and Troop programs are oriented for young boys only while older aged (14-20) boys and girls
may participate in coed varsity and venturer programs.
Church History for LDS Families
Quality Bound Family Night Edition
Valetta - Shadow Mountain Press;
The beautifully illustrated book is designed for anyone
wanting to understand more clearly the history of the Church and its ties to the Doctrine and Covenants.
The format – with word helps, illustrations, photos, maps, explanations, and brief commentaries – will be familiar to all who have loved the perennial bestseller
Book of Mormon for LDS Families
New Testament for LDS Families
Old Testament for LDS Families
Beautiful Hardcover Bookcraft Edition includes large print, multiple illustrations, commentaries and explanations.
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California Saints
A 150 Year Legacy in the Golden State
From aiding in the early development of San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento to the ministry of Howard W Hunter
as the first President of the LDS Church from California, Cowan and Homer share with us California's rich LDS history.
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Gold Rush Saints
California Mormons And the Great Rush for Riches
Owens & Bagley - University of Oklahoma Press;
From 1846 to 1857 Mormons played a crucial role in shaping events in California and the West. They were the first American settlers
of San Francisco, and without them, John Sutter might not have built his sawmill and thus discovered gold in 1848.
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La Jolla Hyatt Regency
3777 La Jolla Village Drive , La Jolla, CA 92122;
Location: La Jolla Village Dr Exit from I-5 Freeway
One Block from San Diego Mormon Temple
The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine is San Diego's landmark destination and
a Mobil 4-Star and AAA 4-Diamond Award winner. Creative genius Michael Graves provides
the perfect compliment of business and recreation.
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Oakland City Center Marriott
1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607;
Rising twenty-one stories above the city, the Oakland City Center Marriott offers 476 guestrooms with
commanding views of Lake Merritt and the San Francisco skyline.
This resort is located in the heart of revitalized downtown Oakland, adjacent to the Oakland Convention Center.
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