San Diego California Temple
| San Diego California Temple | ||||
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| Closed for renovation | ||||
| Number | 45 | |||
| Dedication | April 25, 1993, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 7.2 acres (2.9 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 72,000 sq ft (6,700 m2) | |||
| Height | 169 ft (52 m) | |||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | April 7, 1984, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | February 27, 1988, by Ezra Taft Benson | |||
| Open house | February 20 – April 3, 1993 | |||
| Current president | James P. Little (2020-present) | |||
| Designed by | William S. Lewis, Jr. | |||
| Location | San Diego, California, United States | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 32°51′59.0″N 117°13′43.6″W / 32.866389°N 117.228778°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Marble chips in plaster | |||
| Temple design | Modern, two-tower | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 8 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is located in San Diego, California. The intent to build the temple was announced on April 7, 1984, by Gordon B. Hinckley, then a counselor in the First Presidency, during general conference. It is the third in California—following the Los Angeles and Oakland temples.
Located near the La Jolla community of San Diego, it was built with two main spires, with four smaller spires at the base of each main spire. The East spire has an angel Moroni statue. This temple was designed by architects William S. Lewis Jr., Dennis Hyndman, and Shelly Hyndman, with an exterior made with marble chips in plaster. A groundbreaking ceremony, signifying the beginning of construction, was held on February 27, 1988, with church president Ezra Taft Benson presiding.