San Diego, California
Harbor Dr. at G St.
GPS coordinates: 32.712397,-117.173257
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This ambitious piece of public art honors the distinguished service of the cruiser USS San Diego and its crew during World War II. The 28-foot walls are polished carnelian granite and composite terra cotta, and the floor contains a terrazzo map of the Pacific theatre. The ship’s travels are marked with inlaid brass strips in the floor, and inlaid stars mark the places of battles and engagements, from Guadalcanal to Tokyo Bay. The 18 brass stars represent the number of battle stars earned by the vessel and its crew.

A life-size bronze statue, representing the rest of the crew of the ship, gazes out over the Pacific.

Also in the area: the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier and Museum is located next to the memorial. A must-stop for anyone interested in military history and hardware.