VHPA 2010 Reunion - Special Events
June 30 - July 5, 2010
VHPA 27th Annual Reunion in...
'America's Finest City' San Diego, California - Home of the VHPA Southern California Chapter
About the Memorial
Veterans Memorial Walls at Mt. Soledad, La Jolla, CA
| The MISSION | The Memorial Today |
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 Six
concentric walls will ultimately hold 3,200 black granite
plaques purchased by donors and engraved with the names and
photos of war veterans - currently more than 2,700 are in
place Each plaque 'tells the story' of a veteran's military
service or that of a group’s military service Unique
memorial that honors U.S. veterans - living and deceased –
that have been honorably discharged from any branch of the
U.S. military Includes uniformed members of the U.S. Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard also Merchant
Marine veterans who served during WWII Originally dedicated
as Korean War Veterans Memorial in 1952 Large American Flag
proudly flies over the Memorial 23 bollards honor community
and veteran organizations (sold out) Brick pavers honor
veterans and supporters of Mt. Soledad (pending replacement
of walkways by 2010) Open to the public. |
A view that reaches out for miles . . . DIRECTIONS TO MT. SOLEDAD - 11 miles 20minutes away! |
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 The
Soledad Natural Park surrounds the memorial with: Wide-open grass areas - Benches on which to rest and enjoy the sights - Descending nature walkways to view the native chaparral and abundant wildlife. From the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial, 822 feet high above San Diego County, a 360-degree, awe-inspiring view stretches South to panoramic views of San Diego, Coronado and beyond to Mexico - North to include University of California at San Diego, and Torrey Pines cliffs and golf course to - East to purple-hued mountains, and - West to the Pacific waters at the shores of La Jolla. An Important Part of San Diego History |
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Original dedication ceremony
on April 18, 1954
The GoCar experience for VHPA attendees - SPECIAL Tour price for us... If you want the ultimate sightseeing experience then look no further than renting a Gocar, the GPS guided, talking tour car. 
 
What's a GoCar?It's a tour guide…a talking car…a trusty co-pilot…and a local on wheels. GoCar is the first-ever GPS-guided storytelling car - and it's available to rent right now! Leave your guidebook behind and see the San Francisco, San Diego, and Miami most visitors never see. Hop into a GoCar and let this little yellow car take you on a guided tour of these fantastic cities. Your clever talking car navigates and shows you the way – but that's not all. As you enjoy the drive, it takes you to all the best sites and tells the stories that bring these cities to life. These cars are smart. An on-board computer and a GPS-system do the thinking so you can actually relax and take in the beautiful cities. The GoCar takes you to spectacular places few visitors get to see. It's like having a local show you around. And this little car can go where the tour buses can't. Best of all, the adventure happens at your pace. You can stop for photos, take detours, grab a coffee or break for lunch. (You'll actually be able to park!) Or you can blaze your own trail and explore the city streets, neighborhoods and parks on your own.
Our San Diego Tours Experience the Tour This custom narrated tour guided by GPS is the only tour of its kind in the nation. The GoCar takes you on an unforgettable journey around beautiful San Diego - with you in the driver's seat. The directions are clear, concise and informative. It's a unique sightseeing experience for tourists and locals alike. $59 - SPECIAL DISCOUNT of 40% off for a 2 Hours Tour (recommended) - $59 VHPA Reunion attendees call 786.343.0146 or email Carlos Trivino carlos.t@gocartours.com to obtain a special code number for this very special discount Tour Highlights • Historic Gaslamp
Quarter …and the stories and points of interest along the way
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To
enhance and preserve the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial
honoring veterans who have served our country and to educate
the general public about service to our country and the
sacrifices that veterans make to preserve the freedoms we
enjoy as Americans