Hotel del Coronado Walking Tour

“The Del's" visionary founders — Elisha Babcock and H.L. Story — dreamed of building a seaside resort that would be “the talk of the Western world.” Built in 1888, this classic beachfront respite has long been heralded as one of America’s most beautiful beach resorts. Since then, the resort has become a living legend, visited by celebrities, dignitaries and U.S. presidents. In fact, publisher Rand McNally recognized the Hotel del Coronado for enjoying “more fame and historical significance than perhaps any hotel in North America.” A pronouncement underscored by its designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1977.

Volunteers from the Coronado Historical Association leads this walking tour of one of America’s most beautiful beach resorts. With its iconic red turrets piercing the taut horizontal lines of an azure California skyline, the Hotel del Coronado radiates with a confidence of gracious Victorian splendor that is without equal.

Today, The Del offers guests a unique combination of modern luxury touched with the charm and grace of this fairytale castle. Include its stunning beachfront locale and it’s easy to see why The Del has been called “one of the top ten resorts in the world” by USA Today. See for yourself on a Hotel del Coronado Walking Tour.