Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Beach
Hotel del Coronado, or "The Del," isn't quite as enchanting in real life as it is in the photos- there are some buildings around it that you don't see in the photos. The beach has lovely, fine white sand but it is often overcast or downright foggy. The boardwalk along the beach is nice for a walk. It's interesting to stroll around the resort and read the exhibits about the happening days of the 1920s. The red turrets above and flowers everywhere make for a pretty stroll.
A good place to eat at the hotel is Eno's Market and Pizzeria, where you can pay at the counter and then take your food and eat it outside at the tables.
The best part of a visit here is a walk around the streets north-east of the hotel. The mansions, tropical flowers, and views of the harbor will fill you with joy. Check out the Baby Del, a Victorian house on Isabella Ave, near the beach. What a delight!
Also fun is Coronado Town and its cafes and bakeries along Orange Ave, plus its Star Park and Rotary Park with their upbeat vibe. At the north end of Orange Ave, check out Centennial Park and the sublime views of San Diego.
Coronado Island is actually an isthmus, and one of the most enjoyable parts of visiting here is a drive over the beautiful, sleek San Diego-Coronado Bridge with views of the downtown skyline.
There is a slight jet fuel smell at the beach- I'm not sure if it comes from the military base or the airport.
Fog rolling in at The Del.
Charming architecture at Hotel del Coronado.
Beach at Hotel del Coronado and Ocean Blvd.
Walkway along Ocean Blvd.
Norfolk pines and mansions along Ocean Blvd.
A man jogs from Ocean Blvd down the promenade between the hotel and the sand.
A bench and fancy trash can by the sand at the hotel- notice the overcast tinge to the light.
Flowers and white sun umbrellas.
Golden lit-up fountain on Orange Ave in front of the hotel.
Row of twinkling lights.
The hotel, as seen from Orange Ave.
Lampposts and desert palms, on a side path at The Del.
Lantern at The Del.
Paper lantern by the beach.
The hotel, lit by the fading sun, and the wide beach with chairs and fire pits.
Paper lantern at a corporate function outside on the lawn.
Welcome to Coronado 2022 sandcastle on the beach.
Starfish sculptures on a cement bench.
Seating outside at Sheerwater.
Inside Eno's Market and Pizzeria, at The Del.
Walkway at Hotel del Coronado.
Flowers on Orange Ave outside the hotel.
Palms and lawn on Orange Ave outside the hotel.
Fountain on Orange Ave in front of the hotel. Beautiful!
Trellises in a row, leading from the hotel to Orange Ave.
Roundabout at the entrance to the hotel on Orange Ave.
Herb garden near the taco stand area.
Walkway leading to Orange Ave.
White sand and white buildings.
The beach is wide!
Beachhouses.
The military does exercises at the beach.
A couple watches the waves.
Dunes and Norfolk pines.
Pristine dunes.
Ornamental purple and white kale garden! On Orange Ave in front of the hotel.
Young women lazing in the sand by the hotel.
Mineral deposits at the shore.
A girl walks in the shallow water.
Beachgoers chatting.
The beach is wide with white sand.
Walkway through the sand, and pretty buildings in the distance.
Steel drum performers.
Walkways at the hotel.
Check out the Baby Del, a Victorian house at 1144 Isabella Ave.
Ornamental grasses catching the light, along Ocean Blvd.
The Baby Del and its bright red roof, on Isabella Ave.
The beach entrance at the end of Isabella Ave.
Sand volleyball courts near Isabella Ave.
Looking toward Point Loma.
Kelp on the shore.
Norfolk pines and blue lifeguard shack.
Girls in hats playing at the shore.
You can see the Baby Del as you leave the beach near Isabella Ave.
The Baby Del is a delight to behold, as you leave the beach near Isabella Ave.
Flower beds in June.
Amazing flowers in June.
Stripey chairs.
Stripey chairs on the beach.
Umbrella with fringe.
Path through the resort.
The iconic architecture.
A mom and child on the lawn.
Banana trees and palms!
The ocean, headland, and dunes, as seen from the resort's walkway.
Heart shape in the flowers at the Orange Ave entrance to the hotel, in March.
Circle of flowers at the roundabout, palms, and Norfolk pine.
Circle of flowers at the roundabout.
Places to sit at the sand, where music is playing.
The lawn!
Babies like to crawl on the lawn.
A beautiful sight: Hotel del Coronado.
Islands off the coast.
Muhly grass, rocks, dunes, and the headland in the distance.
Muhly grass and rocks along the walkway.
Military exercises in the sky.
Dunes and headland.
Sand sculptures.
Flower beds around palm trees!
Entrance to the hotel lobby.
Stained glass in the hotel lobby.
The hotel entrance.
Seahorse fountain at the roundabout by the hotel lobby.
Round room and Norfolk pine.
I love this golden fountain and the rose trellises behind it.
Golden fountain in a clear pool.
Roses on a trellis.
Yellow flowers to brighten a gray May day.
Golden fountain and row of palms.
Roses on trellises.
Yellow flowers galore!
Norfolk pine near the front of the hotel.
Hotel del Coronado is located at 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado CA 92118, call (619) 435-6611.
From Highway 5, follow the signs to the San Diego-Coronado Bridge, or 75 Highway. Once over the bridge, turn left on Orange Avenue, the main strip in town. During busy times like late morning and onward on the weekend, park along Orange Ave and walk south to the hotel. You will need to pay at the machines, unless it's Sunday.
During weekdays and early on weekend days, continue along Orange Ave, turn right on Isabella Ave and then left on Ocean Blvd and park along Ocean Blvd.
Last Updated: Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:43:47 GMT
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