San Diego California Temple

DedicatedDetailed profile

Announced: April 7, 1984
Groundbreaking: February 27, 1988
Dedicated: April 25, 1993
Rededicated: August 23, 2026

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Overview

The San Diego California Temple is a four-story coastal landmark with ten spires and a marble-crete exterior. Announced in 1984 and dedicated in 1993, it closed in 2023 for a broad renovation that addressed aging art glass, exterior staining, mechanical systems, accessibility, and interior use. The 2026 rededication returned the building to operation while retaining its distinctive silhouette and refreshed landscape.

Detailed profile. This page includes an editorial history drawn from verified facts.

Timeline

April 7, 1984Announced
February 27, 1988GroundbreakingEzra Taft Benson
February 20, 1993 – April 3, 1993Public open house
April 25, 1993DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley
August 23, 2026Rededicated

Notable facts

RenovationThe renovation replaced or improved art glass, HVAC, accessibility features, interior finishes, roof systems, and landscape elements.
Distinctive featureThe four-story building has ten spires, a configuration described as unique among Latter-day Saint temples.
Nearby historySan Diego Mormon Battalion Historic Site, San Diego coastal landscape, Mission San Diego de Alcala area.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level	338 feet
Height	169 feet
Order of dedication	45th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms	1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 6 sealing
Site area	7.2 acres
Floor area	58,005 square feet
Architect	William S. Lewis Jr., Dennis Hyndman, and Shelly Hyndman are listed as original architects; Kent Cornwall is listed for the renovation.
Exterior	Marble chips set within marble-crete plaster over structural steel and precast concrete.