The Hotel del Coronado — "The Del" — is one of the most iconic hotels in the United States, a sprawling Victorian beachfront resort that opened in 1888 on Coronado, across the bay from downtown San Diego. Its red-roofed turrets and white wooden architecture front a wide, golden beach regularly ranked among the country's best. With more than a century of history (and a long roll of famous guests and film appearances), full resort amenities, multiple restaurants, and a beloved beachfront setting, it's both a luxury hotel and a San Diego landmark.
Opened in 1888, the Hotel del Coronado is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most recognizable hotels in America — a vast, romantic Victorian beach resort of white wood and distinctive red conical roofs, set directly on the golden sand of Coronado Beach. For well over a century it has welcomed presidents, celebrities, and royalty, served as a beloved film location, and become a symbol of San Diego itself.
The resort sprawls across beachfront grounds, combining the historic Victorian main building with newer accommodations, and offers full resort amenities: pools, a spa, a range of restaurants and bars, beach service, and direct access to one of the best beaches in the country. The grand wooden architecture, the ballroom, and the seaside setting give it a timeless, special-occasion atmosphere. Even non-guests come to stroll the grounds, dine, and walk the beach in front.
Its Coronado location is across the bay from downtown San Diego — reached by the Coronado Bridge or the scenic bay ferry — in the relaxed, upscale village, which keeps it a touch removed from the city's bustle while remaining easy to reach. The Del suits travelers seeking a historic, full-service beach resort with genuine landmark status, ideal for special occasions, families, and anyone wanting the quintessential Coronado experience.
Why stay here
- ✓Directly on Coronado Beach
- ✓Pools and spa
- ✓Multiple restaurants and bars
- ✓Historic Victorian architecture
- ✓Beach service
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Valet parking
Good questions
How historic is the Hotel del Coronado?+
It opened in 1888 and is a National Historic Landmark — one of the most iconic hotels in America, famous for its red-roofed Victorian architecture, its long list of famous guests, and its appearances in film.
Is it right on the beach?+
Yes — it sits directly on Coronado Beach, a wide stretch of golden sand regularly ranked among the best in the country, with full beach service and resort amenities.
Where is it and how do I get there?+
On Coronado, across the bay from downtown San Diego, reached by the Coronado Bridge or the scenic bay ferry. It's in the relaxed, upscale Coronado village.
