San Diego’s iconic landmark on the La Jolla hillside is welcoming visitors of all faiths through its doors this week, as the recently renovated San Diego California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched a public open house.

The open house began on Tuesday, June 16, giving community members a rare opportunity to step inside the beautifully renovated temple and see its interior spaces up close. Normally closed to the general public, the temple opens its doors during these special events, inviting neighbors, friends, and curious visitors to experience the building firsthand.

CBS8 News was granted a preview look inside the temple ahead of the open house, offering San Diegans an early glimpse of the renovated spaces. Multiple news outlets, including the San Diego Union-Tribune, Church News, and KSL NewsRadio, covered the milestone event, reflecting broad community interest in the opening.

Elder Andersen, speaking at the occasion, described the public open house as an opportunity to share and declare knowledge of Jesus Christ, according to Church News. The event carries both spiritual significance for members of the faith and a spirit of openness and welcome for the wider San Diego community.

The San Diego California Temple, with its distinctive spires visible from Interstate 5, has long been one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Its renovation and the subsequent public open house offer residents a chance to connect with one of San Diego’s most beloved architectural treasures — and perhaps see it in a whole new light.

Sources: newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, Church News