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Hotel del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave · Coronado, CA

Why you should go…

Known locally as "The Del," this sprawling wooden hotel opened on Coronado's beach in 1888 and has hosted a string of U.S. presidents and Hollywood stars since. Non-guests are free to walk the grounds, beach, and public areas, which starred as the backdrop in Some Like It Hot.

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  • #coronado
  • #beach
  • #victorian
  • #architecture

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Hotel del Coronado, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Iconic

    USS Midway Museum

    $25–$50

    A retired aircraft carrier turned floating museum, docked right on the downtown waterfront.

    2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Petco Park Tour

    $25–$50

    Guided behind the scenes tour of Petco Park, home ballpark of the San Diego Padres.

    2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Gaslamp BBQ

    Under $25

    Family-owned BBQ restaurant and sports bar in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

    2.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    San Diego

    Free

    San Diego's official visitor information center on the downtown Embarcadero, with maps, guides and trip-planning help for the city.

    3.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Old Town San Diego

    Free

    The birthplace of California: a historic district of museums, shops and restaurants around Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

    5.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

    Free

    A recreated 19th-century Mexican and early-American village on the site of California's first European settlement.

    5.4 mi awayMore like this