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Things to do in California, United States: The Best Monuments & Statues
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1. The Lincoln Memorial Shrine
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5.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By chasvada53 - Redlands, United States
As we strolled through the park and as we read all the history, we were uplifted in knowing much of what we had forgotten!
2. Vietnam War Memorial
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By dnaleciz - Moreno Valley, United States
During a recent trip to "Little Saigon," had the opportunity to visit the Vietnam War Memorial. As a former soldier, who spend time serving in South Vietnam, this was a very difficult memorial to visit. During my years in Vietnam, I lost many good friends, both Vietnamese and American servicemen and women. Those deaths still haunts me to this day. The Vietnam War Memorial in "Little Saigon," Westminster, California was dedicate on April 27, 2003 at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park. It features two bronze 15 foot high statues of soldiers, (a South Vietnamese and an American soldier) standing together atop a black marble base arranged in a semi circle. The flags of the United States of America and the Republic of South Vietnam are flying behind the soldiers. In the center is an "eternal flame'' bronze urn surrounded by a moat and iron fence. There are no name inscriptions on the memorial. This memorial pays respect to those 58,178 American and 300,000+ Vietnamese men and women who fought and died during the 1961 - 1975 Vietnam War. Around the circular memorial, one will find a park with shade trees, rose bushes, park benches, a playground for children, and restrooms. A quiet place to reflect on friends loss during the war. For me this visit to the Vietnamese War Memorial is step towards healing the wounds of war. Recommend that everyone should visit this memorial and spend a few moments honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the War.
3. Eisenhower Walk of Honor
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
Eisenhower fought against the WWII. He worked hard for that! We now have a reminder of Eisenhower. They named the walk of honor. Eisenhower is showed way attractive. He is wortwhile. However there were other heroes: William L MC Conagle, James L. Day. Robert Fugene Bush. We salute Eisenhower .A hero! I liked that walk of honor. A must see!
4. Living Memorial Sculpture Garden
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By FullTiltTraveler - Boulder Creek, United States
Wonderful memorial garden. Great place to stop off of Hwy 97 for a quick break, short walk through the sculpture garden and perhaps a picnic. Off the beaten path.
5. Cabrillo National Monument
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4.5 based on 4,818 reviews
Stately monument honoring Cabrillo, discoverer of San Diego Bay, is located in Point Loma that overlooks the city and the Bay.
Reviewed By randyg280 - Frederick, United States
When we have people visiting, we like to take them to Cabrillo National Monument. On your way to this National Park, you pass by Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery where there is over 100,000 graves. Once you get to Cabrillo, the views are amazing of San Diego, the ocean and the surrounding areas. There is also ample parking, a wonderful historic lighthouse you can visit, exhibits, displays, an interesting monument, a visitor center, walking tours, a gift shop and movies. The movie I would strongly recommend is "In Search of Cabrillo". It is currently shown three times a day at !0:00 am, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. These times could change so you should check the website for current information. This movie is about the explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo who was the first European to navigate the coast of California and is credited with discovering San Diego Bay. There are also Ranger-guided walking tours which are informative and interesting. When you combine the wonderful setting, the amazing views, the lighthouse, the walking tours and all the history you learn, this is a very special place that everyone will enjoy.
6. Korean Bell of Friendship
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
A huge bell given to the US as a bi-centennial gift and as a commemoration of veterans of the Korean War
Reviewed By catmanlarry - San Pedro de Ycuamandiyu, Paraguay
Wonderful gift from the people of South Korea for our bicentennial celebration. Great grassy park for kite flying, baketball, picnics,and SUNSET watching with about 250° of Pacific Ocean views.
7. Giant Fire Helmet
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
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4.5 based on 2,449 reviews
Reviewed By vchristen - Roy, United States
The views are worth the drive, the memorial is a great tribute to our nations veterans. Watch the traffic on the drive up .. the locals are rude and drive like they are at Indy
9. Blackie's Pasture
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4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By katarzynac843 - Larkspur, United States
I always take my dog there , the views of San Francisco are breathtaking so it is truly worth to come here plus the cycling along side old train line and close to shore is a true bliss
10. Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Citallwic - Columbia, United States
It's a darn shame that Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is one of the five least-visited units in the entire 419-unit National Park System, officially logging fewer than 700 visitors in 2018. Yes, this historic site is situated on an active military installation with restricted access; yes, you do need to make a reservation and furnish some security info for everyone in your group (names, drivers license numbers); yes, you do need to report to the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez at the scheduled time to meet your guide and get a briefing; yes, the van shuttle to and from the Port Chicago site is a bit of a bother (15 minutes or so each way); yes, you may have to wait a bit for somebody to come and open the gate; and yes, you may even find your tour cancelled without notice due to base security needs . But, wow, is it ever worth it! Port Chicago is the site of a catastrophic accident that occurred on July 17, 1944 when a fully loaded ammunition ship exploded and killed more than 300 people. The mutiny of African-American sailors that ensued (at Mare Island Naval Shipyard) is one of the more intriguing recially-charged events of World War II here in the mainland U.S. The information and photos the guide provides greatly enhances the worth of the visit. Personally, I found the tour of the adjacent revetment, where munitions were unloaded from railroad cars, the most interesting aspect of our Port Chicago visit.
