The Hotel del Coronado
The quintessential American beach hotel, the Hotel del Coronado enjoys an idyllic location on the sandy shores of Coronado, just across the bay from downtown San Diego. Built back in 1888, the Hotel Del is a Victorian architectural marvel. It was the largest resort hotel in the world when it opened, as well as the first hotel to have electric lighting. Known the world over for its unsurpassed luxury, you never know who will be staying under its distinctive red turreted roofs. Presidents, royalty, and celebrities have all been pampered here over the years. For those of us “normal folks,” I suggest grabbing lunch or a cocktail at their casual beachfront restaurant, Sheerwater. Then, sit back, relax, and watch the sun slowly set into the Pacific.
Michael Figueiredo is a freelance travel writer based in Los Angeles, California. When he’s not gallivanting around the world, he’s enjoying the laid-back lifestyle and perfect weather of Southern California. So far he’s visited thirty-six countries and territories on five continents. His goal is to see at least one new country every year! Michael Figueiredo is a newly-minted travel writer based in Los Angeles, California. When he's not gallivanting around the world, he's enjoying the laid-back lifestyle and perfect weather of Southern California. So far he’s visited 36 countries and territories and hopes to see at least one new place every year. He recently traveled to Italy, Croatia, and Turkey with day trips to Montenegro and San Marino. This year he hopes to travel to Cuba! Read more from this author
I love the architecture at Hotel Del! It’s a little expensive to stay there, but a great place to take photos! I’ve seen some great wedding photography taken there.
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I love to waech sunsets over the sea. Another place to earmark.
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I think I’ve seen this hotel in some tv series (Baywatch I think) and I thought it was really cool… plus it was haunted. lol
Haha…yeah, it probably was in Baywatch at some point. It was also in the classic “Some Like It Hot” with Marilyn Monroe. (And yes, it is supposedly haunted!)
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I love The Del, but the best part of Coronado is the beach! I’ve never seen sand anywhere else with those gold flicks in it…. just gorgeous!
If I am going to rate Hotel Del Coronado from 1 to 10, I will give it a 10 because the service of the hotel is above satisfactory and the location is amazing for a beach party. It will surely be an enjoyable experience to spend a vacation in Hotel Del Coronado.
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