Hotel del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado, widely known as the Del, is a beachfront Victorian resort at 1500 Orange Ave on Coronado Island, across San Diego Bay from downtown San Diego, California. The hotel opened in 1888 and is a National Historic Landmark, recognizable by its red-turreted roofline and white wooden architecture. It sits directly on Coronado Beach, about a ten-minute drive from downtown via the Coronado Bridge, and also reachable by ferry from the San Diego waterfront; San Diego International Airport is roughly six miles away. Orange Avenue's shops, restaurants and the Coronado Ferry Landing are close by, and the island is flat and well suited to cycling and walking. The architecture and long history make the property as much an attraction as a place to stay, and the hotel has hosted numerous notable guests and appeared in films. Accommodation includes king rooms, double queen rooms, cottages and suites, spread across the historic main building and newer oceanfront and garden-area wings. The listed amenities include beachfront access, pools, a spa, multiple restaurants and fire pits. Dining ranges from casual beachside options to more formal restaurants, with the evening fire pits on the sand a signature experience for guests and day visitors. The spa and pools provide additional leisure options, and the long beach is wide and gently sloping. Service character is resort-style and family-friendly, with concierge support, kids' activities during peak periods and event and wedding facilities. Rates typically range from about $450 to $1,200 per night depending on room type and season, with resort fees and parking charged on top. Holiday periods and summer weekends are the most expensive. Visitors who are not staying overnight can still walk the grounds, dine at some restaurants and see the historic lobby. The hotel suits couples, families and travelers who want a classic California beach resort with strong heritage rather than a modern design hotel.