Friday, April 15, 2011

The Hotel Del Coronado

The Hotel Del Coronado. 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado. 

Such a picturesque resort, from the red turrets to the dark wooden lobby. Miles of beaches with wispy strands of grass and Navy freighters rolling past in the Ocean only add to the grandness of this destination resort. A beautiful Victorian building, “The Del” is plagued by tourists and expensive shops. Which of course was the design of the founders, Elisha Babcock and Hampton Story, who dreamed of the grandest hotel in the West. If the history of politicians and celebrities doesn’t entice you to visit, then come for the Monet in the lobby, or the salt water taffy in a sweet shop downstairs.

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