Imagine traveling back in time over 100 years ago to a luxurious hotel spanning over a massive beachfront and ocean views. One can at the Hotel Del Coronado. Born in 1888, the hotel has an authentic quality of warmth, romance, comfort and luxury. Entering into its grandiose lobby of dark wood surrounded by a beam of light from a large hanging chandelier you will begin your journey at the famous red and white Victorian landmark. The hotel has recently completed a $150 million transformation including new cottages and villas with private terraces,fireplaces, fire-pits and hot tubs on beach front property. This is one of the very few places in Southern California that dates back in time, offers modern amenities while still keeping its true identity.
Families, couples and even friends can enjoy this escape together. Weddings, anniversaries, family fun and other special occasions are all a part of the pleasures offered here. One of the best potions the hotel possesses: you do not have to depart to enjoy your stay in Coronado. There are a variety of offerings found right on its premises. From the many restaurants:
1500 Ocean - for a romantic fancier experience. As the chef works with local farmers in creating its menu paired with a vast selection of wines.
Sheerwater - also overlooking the Pacific Ocean offers indoor and outdoor seating. A more casual dining treat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great for families. Also offers a kid's menu offering healthy options.
Eno - what a treat for wine, cheese and chocolate lovers: the perfect trio. If this is not your forte, the educated attendants will be pleased to offer their recommendations. There are also weekly tasting and pairing classes offered.
Babcock & Story Bar - for light fare, sushi bar, wines, expressos, signature margaritas and blended tropical drinks. Also offers seasonal entertainment such as piano and songs from Frank Sinatra. On a seaside setting this 46 foot handcrafted mahogany bar will ease your mind and soul.
Crown Room - famous for its tremendous Sunday brunch in an elegant surrounding where guests enjoy lavish seafood, prime rib, and a vast array of dessert selections and many other delicious food stations. One will never go hungry here and if you have a sweet tooth don't miss the famous ice cream parlor allowing one to make your own creation.
Also, Sweets & Treat Candy Shop: a sure way to fulfill your sugar desire.
As for activities one will never get bored:
For kids and teenagers the many options include an ice-skating rink at Christmas, s'more making on the beach, surf lessons, bike tours, volleyball rentals and other fun art and physical activities. For adults options include yoga, pilates and meditation on the beach or just relaxing on the white sand beach or many pools and jacuzzis. Holidays at the Del are a festive way to celebrate including: Easter: for a special egg hunt, Thanksgiving: a buffet dinner and live entertainment, Christmas: a live show and dinner accompanied by 60,000 twinkling lights, New Years: enjoy dancing, dinner and of course champagne by the sea. The spa is the perfect getaway; you can enjoy couples massage, special eye treatments, ocean massage, sea salt scrub, hydrotherapy tubs, a vanishing pool, steam room and many others options to explore for a relaxing and rejuvenating trip.
Of course a hotel this stature would not be overlooked by the famous. This hotel has been a home to many including presidents such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Richard M. Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Regan, Bill Clinton to name a few. Some Like It Hot starring Marilyn Monroe was filmed at Del. Celebrity guests who have spent their vacations here include Bette Davis, Gary Cooper, Kirk Douglas, Mickey Rooney, Lauren Bacall, Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Goldie Hawn, Sylvester Stallone, Frank Capra, Hal Roach and Stephen Spielberg as well as others. This is one landmark dating back in time to present that continues to attract the hot list yet keeping it's serene and humble mannerism.
So if you would like to escape into a dream like setting where old and new meet The Hotel Del Coronado is the perfect setting of pure luxury, elegance and comfort to make an imprint in life and a memory that you will revisit again in this lifetime as you will not be able to stay apart for long from this treasure.
