Coronado Island in San Diego is one of the most beautiful, prosperous and attractive resorts in Southern California. A wide beach, aristocratic villas surrounded by gardens and fruit trees, the pompous Hotel Del Coronado and a serene atmosphere - this is what people come to Coronado for. Therefore, if you have at least 1 free day and are looking for something to do in San Diego, then this place is a must-visit.
The main attraction of Coronado is the Hotel Del Coronado, which made the island famous. The story began in 1886, when 3 Americans Elish Babcock, Hampton Storey and Jacob Grundyke, seduced by the vastness of the island, bought it for about $100,000 and decided to create a resort community by organizing the Coronado Beach Company. By 1888, they had built schools, sports boating and baseball clubs, and completed the Hotel Del Coronado, after which the city of the same name became a major resort. Thanks to Hollywood stars, this hotel has been added to the list of must-see attractions in the United States. Charlie Chaplin, Jimmy Stewart, Lana Turner and others spent their holidays here. In addition, it was here that the cult film Some Like It Hot with Marilyn Monroe was filmed.
We decided not to bother too much with the name of the hotel, because if we are talking about a vacation on the island, then it is already clear which hotel you need to stay in, especially since it is located on the coast and really invites you to a luxurious vacation. Currently the hotel belongs to the Hilton chain.
The name of the island is also noteworthy. Translated from Spanish, “Coronado” means crowned island, you can also guess this by looking at the road signs - there is a crown above the name.
The island received its name in honor of the archipelago of four islands located 15 miles from San Diego. They can be clearly seen in clear weather from Imperial beach on the border with Mexico. They are called "Las Yslas Coronadas" (Islas Coronadas, Crowned Islands). The name was given to them by the priest Sebastian Vizcain in honor of the four crowned martyrs, where the crown or crown serves as a symbol of the martyr. Although Californians themselves call Coronado “Enchanted Island,” which means enchanted island.
The island and the mainland are connected by Highway 75 from the south and the Coronado Bridge of the same name from the north, which is also a landmark and cost, by the way, $50 million. They also say that this bridge has the third highest number of suicides in the United States. You can also get to the island by ferry (http://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/coronado-ferry) for $4.75 one way. We chose the more “popular” method, especially since there are nice views from the bridge and there are no problems with parking on the island itself.
Walking around the island, you can notice the charming houses with their well-kept gardens. There are no fences as such, so a particularly cozy atmosphere is created.
And if it turns out that you end up in the United States on the eve of Halloween, you will be able to appreciate the extent to which Americans are preparing for it.
The streets here are straight as arrows. You can walk from one end of the island to the other in a straight line in about half an hour, without turning once.
When you come to the beach, you see huge boulders.
In fact, the word CORONADO is laid out from these stones, which is visible from the satellite.
The views from the island are magical. On one side is the endless expanse of the Pacific Ocean.
On the other hand, there is the best panorama of San Diego.
Coronado Beach is one of the top 10 best beaches in the United States according to the Discovery Channel. But, in my opinion, it is not intended for swimming here; after all, the water is quite cool - even in August, the average ocean temperature does not exceed 20 degrees. Coronado Beach is, rather, more for contemplation, walking and reflection.
I always love places that are truly beautiful and uncrowded. Perhaps Coronado is in my top list.
Have you ever wondered why the city stands in this exact place...
...where do you live?
...or where were you born?
...or which one you just like?
Remember, in history lessons at school (somewhere during the “ancient centuries” and “medieval ages”), teachers talked about the reasons for the emergence of cities? Do you remember anything? All sorts of political and economic reasons that boil down to “the location being convenient”? That's how it always seemed to me...
And how can you trust history teachers after you find out that cities can be founded on a completely empty and unnecessary place because of someone’s whim and a “newspaper duck”? This is exactly what happened with the city of Coronado. There have been so many oddities in the history of this place that to establish the truth, it’s time to call the team of the “Maximum” program (the slogan “Scandals, intrigues and investigations” is too suitable) or a team of psychics;)
Let's take it by storm together and dig into the secrets of Coronado (and Coronado Island, and the city of Coronado)!
Chicken or the Egg Coronado Island or Coronado Peninsula?
Well, in your opinion, is Coronado an island or a peninsula?
I don’t even remember why, but even before I had a chance to visit there, I knew from somewhere that Coronado was an island. Maybe someone said. Maybe articles on the Internet played a role, because in many places it is indicated that Coronado is an island (although, as it turned out later, there are many resources indicating the opposite). And to be honest, I never even thought about doubting it...
Doubt came when it was discovered that Coronado Island can be reached not only by ferry and bridge, but also by land. And then it dawned on me that it would be nice to study a map of the area. I must say, looking at the map did not dot the i's, but only aggravated the situation. Getting an answer to the question “Is Coronado an island or a peninsula?...” has become an even more obsessive idea.
After much research, the great and mighty “Internet” finally revealed a terrible secret. From a geographical point of view, it is a peninsula. But from a geological point of view, this is a so-called “connected island”, i.e. an island connected to the mainland by a narrow piece of land (shore sediments), which is called a tombolo (well, what a name;)). So any option is correct... But let there be Coronado Island, I hope no one minds.
A long and narrow piece of land is a tombolo.
Hare hunting, dreams of resorts and “newspaper ducks” ... or the tale of how a city was born on Coronado Island
Until 1885, the territory of the modern city of Coronado, as they say, simply “stood like a stake.” Coronado Island was empty, no one lived there... only fishermen, whalers and... fans of hare hunting sometimes appeared.
A couple of such hare hunting fans decided the fate of Coronado Island. On one of their trips, they came up with the idea that this place would be perfect for a luxury resort hotel. They recruited another friend of theirs to do this, and at the end of 1885 (perhaps at the beginning of 1886, sources vary) “three tankers, three cheerful friends” - Babcock, Story and Gruendike - bought Coronado Island for $110,000. Funny, the first recorded price paid for Coronado was only $1,000. In April 1886, they founded the Coronado Beach Company and began to “beautify” the peninsula. Subsequently they will be called the founding fathers, which, in general, is fair.
And they are still remembered... Sign of one of the stores on the territory of Hotel Del Coronado
Work to transform the dull and deserted place into a luxury resort began immediately. Simultaneously with the planning work for the construction of the hotel, the “division” of the purchased territory into plots for subsequent sale began. When purchasing Coronado Island, the owners of Coronado Beach Company realized that they would definitely not need that much land for a hotel, but they rightly considered that they could make money on resale. It was obvious that no one would simply “covet” the “bare” land. And this was the second reason why the company very quickly organized work to improve the territory of the peninsula and lay various communications. For this, thousands of workers were hired... of different nationalities, but mostly Chinese... It’s even strange that a local branch of Chinatown did not appear on Coronado after that.
It may not be very politically correct, but the founding fathers of Coronado were some scoundrels. Babcock and Story leaked information to local newspapers that a luxury hotel would be built on Coronado Island and the site would become a stunning and expensive resort.
Newspaper articles aroused public interest in this place.
Well, the owners of the island further fueled interest by announcing an auction at which plots on Coronado Island will be sold.
Coronado Island. This map with plot markings was made in San Francisco, especially for the auction.
As a result, on November 13, 1886, the day of the auction, 350 plots were sold for $110,000. A familiar figure... By the way, plots were sold for only $500-$1600 apiece. Does anyone know where to get a time machine?
Beginning in 1887, the first features of the future city began to appear. By this time, the people who bought the land at the auction had managed to rebuild a little: houses, shops and even a restaurant.
Here is one of the first two restaurants, in person. Not 5 stars, but... restaurant!
In the same year, the first school appeared, all sorts of interest clubs opened: baseball (I can’t believe that this game is so old), athletic and even a yacht club. Everything started spinning quickly. And already in 1890 the city became a CITY, independent.
In 1889, Mr. Spreckels, the “owner of factories, newspapers, and steamships,” entered the Coronado scene and became another significant figure in the history of Coronado (and San Diego too). Due to some reasons, Spreckels “took over” the Coronado Beach Company and launched its activities “at full capacity” (although the founding fathers ultimately did not lose out). For some unknown reason, this “tough” businessman with a wise eye decided to make the city and Coronado Island his home.
John Spreckels
Through his efforts, several parks appeared in the city, a library, the largest business building in Coronado (by the way, it is still the largest in Coronado), and a public transport system was organized. It is clear that he did not do everything out of the kindness of his heart; after all, he is a businessman, but this greatly helped the development of the city.
Reminder of Spreckels and his brother (plaque on one of the city buildings)
Who “crowned” the lands?
The city’s “underground nickname” is “The Crown City,” which means Crowned City, and the city’s flag and all street signs feature a Crown.
You know, if you come across such a name somewhere in Europe, you won’t even be surprised, but in the USA (and especially in California), where there have never been monarchs, it’s intriguing. The official name of the city is City of Coronado. If you get confused with linguistics when translating the name, you end up with something like “City belonging to Coronado” or “City on Coronado,” which is actually just a designation of the place where the city is located. A name that is not so often encountered, it’s like renaming “Rostov-on-Don” to “City-on-Don” ;)
Everything seems to be simple with the name of the city... only the name of the island is obtained from allusions to the crown - Coronado. Coronado translates from Spanish as “crowned.” So why was Coronado named this way?
It is believed that the island-peninsula received its name - Coronado - in honor of the islands that are located about 17 miles from it. These islands are clearly visible from the central beach. Perhaps whoever named the island that way simply liked the name of the islands. They are called "Las Yslas Coronadas" (Islas Coronadas, Crowned Islands). Although, if this someone knew why they were called that, then maybe they would have thought better...
These are the islands, or at least part of them. View from the central beach of Coronado Island
As it turned out, the name of these islands has a slightly religious and sad connotation. The islands are named after the four martyrs Sancti Quatuor Coronati (Four Crowned Martyrs; the crown is a symbol of the martyr), who died in Italy in the 2nd–3rd centuries AD. e. In 1602, this name was given to the islands by the Holy Father Fr. Ascension (I don’t know how to pronounce it correctly in Russian), who took part in an expedition exploring the coast of California, led by Sebastian Vizcaino.
Clarification.
It’s funny, but according to the ship’s log, Vizcaino himself named the islands “Islas de San Martin”. As you can see, the name given to St. my father got along better. And that's good, because I can hardly imagine Coronado being called anything else, like San Martin for example.
If anyone is wondering what Mr. Vizcaino was doing off the coast of California, let me explain. Not only did the Spaniards conquer the lands of what is now Mexico, but they also often visited the Philippines. Spanish galleons needed safe ports on the road from Manila to Acapulco. So Vizcaino scouted the area.
However, it is not very clear when Coronado Island was named "Coronado"... For example, documents dated May 15, 1846 describe the area as "an island or peninsula in the port of San Diego." There is a version that the name of the island was given by Babcock and Co after they bought these territories. Is this true or not? Coronado Island did not want to share this secret with anyone.
Clash of the Titans: state vs private property or a story about how “you don’t have to rent out land”...
At the beginning of 1911, along with a tailwind, the famous aviator, one of the pioneers of aviation and the first naval pilot, Glenn Curtiss, arrived on Coronado Island. He had his eye on the northern part of Coronado for his aviation experiments and leased it from Spreckels. Some time later, Curtiss organized an aviation school for naval pilots.
This was what the “beginning of the end” looked like for Spreckels’ ownership of the North Island. Glen Curtiss teaches his first student, a future naval aviator, to fly. Photo from the archives of the Coronado Museum
Subsequently, the US Navy began to have plans for this very school. And this is where the state stepped in, and in 1917 the government decided to “seize” part of Coronado Island for the needs of the US Army. Moreover, “grab” in a very literal sense... The government approved a bill to alienate the northern part of Coronado (North Island) in favor of the US Navy to organize a permanent base and aviation school there. Spreckels wouldn't be himself if he left things as they were. He sued the US government for several years, and in the end the government had to pay him $5 million.
The moral of this story... if you rent out land to someone, check their background, you never know what they might want to build there.
Coronado Island and another geographical mystery...
And for dessert, another geographical mystery... Find 10 differences in the photo below...
... or at least one thing.
No, these are not different places, this is still the same Coronado Island with a slight time difference. The first photo was taken in 1943, and the second is a Google Maps image from 2014. Dramatic changes isn't it? So, Coronado before 1943... It seems that it is not one island, but two, which in fact it is. In the first photo, the upper part is what was once North Island, and the lower part is Coronado Island itself. North Island was connected to Coronado Island by a very small isthmus (something like a mud drift). This isthmus even had its own name - Spanish Bight.
Lyrical digression.
I admit, the first photo saved my brain from boiling. Why from boiling? But imagine, you are reading about Coronado Island, and there is mention of some mysterious Northern Island, and not once, not twice, not even three times... And there is no description of this Northern Island anywhere, and there is no way to find it on the map. And then the military paid $5 million for it and set up a base there, and I know where this base is located... and not at all on a separate island;)
How did it happen that the terrain changed? The answer turned out to be quite simple... An army is just an army. During World War II, it turned out that the US Navy did not have enough space, it seemed like it needed to expand, but there was nowhere. Military analysts analyzed photographs and some geological measurements and decided that the “water gap” between Coronado Island and the North Island could be safely “liquidated”: dams, drainage, “filling” with all sorts of materials. Which was done, and quite quickly.
Look at these guys... In my opinion, they can “bury” not only the island
So if it weren’t for the military, the contours of Coronado Island would now be completely different.
A little more than 120 years have passed since the founding of the city of Coronado. Not so much... But, you know, local residents say that even over the last 50 years the city has changed beyond recognition. Who knows, it will happen in another 120 years or even in 50.
View of Coronado Island from Cabrillo National Monument
Thank you for being with us,
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Coronado, also known as Coronado Island, is located approximately 5 miles from the center of San Diego. World Report ranks Coronado as one of the most expensive places to live in all of California. In 2000, a small two-bedroom house could easily cost over $1,000,000. That's where we're heading today...Coronado can be reached via a beautiful bridge that connects Downtown to the island. 
Downtown San Diego. I want to make a photo from this photo and hang it at home, I love San Diego :) 
Coronado became a major resort center in 1888 after the opening of the Hotel del Coronado, where, by the way, the film “Some Like It Hot” with Marilyn Monroe was filmed.
As I wrote in a previous post, the weather in June in California is very changeable, but pleasant...my first visit to Coronado was in cloudy weather, but on another day I found this beautiful place in clear weather, so you have the opportunity to appreciate it place in two different bedspreads;)
Walking along the streets of Coronado, you can periodically smell the old times, but near the beach you come across such nice modern villas. 
And here is the famous Hotel Coronado 
Today there are dense low clouds over the beach, not many people, as if it was still winter in Cali. 
The beach is very wide, probably a football field could easily fit here :) 
We walked along the beach and decided to head to the famous Hotel del Coronado 
Chandelier in the hotel lobby 
Retro office) 
Champagne, which is produced in the hotel, as far as I understand from the name :) 
Tourism is a significant source of revenue for Coronado, with The Travel Channel ranking Coronado Beach as the 5th best beach in the United States in 2008.
Day 2
Imagine that I turned on the lights and winter Coronado blossomed :)
By the way, you can see gray clouds hanging over the ocean nearby... this often happens, Coronado is sunny, you drive a little north to Mission beach, for example, and there are already clouds. 
There were great waves today... 
Rescue booth 
Coronado is also home to Naval Air Station Amphibious, which is one of the major military command centers on the West Coast. I recently learned a joke about this base.
There is one building on the base that has attracted attention:) The four L-shaped buildings, built in the late 60s, are part of the Coronado Airborne Base and serve as barracks for the “Sea Bees” (Naval Construction Battalions )
The shape of the swastika is not noticeable from the ground or from neighboring buildings. Not a single air corridor passes over the base and no one had noticed this unusual feature before until Google Earth gained sufficient popularity :) After that, the topic of swastikas on a US military base began to be often discussed in the blogosphere.
It wasn't until the groundbreaking in 1967 that the buildings, designed by local architect John Mock, would feature a swastika layout, was noticed, Navy officials said. Since the swastika is not visible from the ground, they decided not to make any changes to the plan. Later, the Navy met the public halfway and promised to plant trees in order to somehow close the swastika into a square.
I hope you enjoyed today's photo tour, tomorrow we will visit an equally interesting place in La Jolla and after that we will set off on a journey that ultimately took us 4,000 miles. All the most interesting things are yet to come.
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Coronado Bridge (USA) - description, history, location. Exact address, phone number, website. Tourist reviews, photos and videos.
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The San Diego-Coronado Bridge, which crosses San Diego Bay, looks great from the Point Loma Peninsula (Cabrillo National Monument) and provides a fair amount of views of the bay. It was decided to build the bridge in 1926, but the leadership of the US Navy did not support the idea, fearing that the bridge could be destroyed by an earthquake or enemies, and then all the ships at the San Diego naval base would be locked. The city council managed to come to an agreement with the military only in 1964, and then only on the condition that the bridge would leave at least 61 m of “ground clearance” so that ships could pass under it. In order to fulfill this condition without making the ascent and descent from the bridge completely dizzying, it was necessary to lay a large loop at the entrance to Coronado.
And yet, the military was not too pleased: after all, a Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier would still not be able to pass under the bridge without loading.
Urban legend has it that in order to appease the Navy, the bridge's central span was made floating. That is, in the event of a collapse, it can simply be towed along the waves.
Large murals can be seen on the piers of the eastern part of the bridge, which are part of Chicano Park, the largest collection of Chicano art murals in the world.
Construction of the bridge began in 1967. It took 20 thousand tons of steel to create the structure, which was buried 100 m into the bottom of the bay. The bridge was opened to road traffic in 1969. Its total length was 3407 m, and the bridge rested on 27 concrete supports, which at that time were the tallest in the world. Traffic on the bridge is carried out in both directions in two lanes (there is a third, spare lane in the middle).
Since 2008, once a year cyclists have had the opportunity to ride across the bridge during the Bike the Bay event.
Coronado Bridge
Large murals can be seen on the piers of the eastern part of the bridge, which are part of Chicano Park, the largest collection of Chicano art murals in the world. The creation of the murals was a response to a surge of public discontent in 1970, when citizens complained about the troubles that the bridge caused residents of nearby areas.
The Coronado Bridge is the third most suicidal bridge in the United States after the Golden Gate in San Francisco and the Aurora in Seattle. From 1972 to 2000 More than 200 suicides jumped from it.
In 2008, a competition was announced to develop lighting for the bridge. Funds for the project (75 thousand USD, but city officials assured the public that not a single taxpayer dollar would be spent - only grants and donations) were allocated only in 2012. It is expected that the bridge will shine with new lights no earlier than 2019, but even today in the dark it looks very impressive.
Practical information
The San Diego-Coronado Bridge connects one of the locations mentioned in the official name with another. Route No. 74 runs through it.
Navigation:
On our final day in San Diego, we headed to the wonderful Coronado Island. This is a kind of resort for rich Americans and tourists. Very cozy and pleasant. And by the way! Some call it a peninsula. And all because if you look at the map, the island will be connected to the mainland by a spit along which the Silver Strand Bvd highway now runs. But before, Coronado was truly a full-fledged island! And then various currents formed this spit, attaching it to the mainland. Now he looks like a ball on a string;)
Our island-peninsula is famous primarily for the Hotel Del Coronado, where the acclaimed comedy “Some Like It Hot” with the brilliant Marilyn Monroe was filmed more than half a century ago. This hotel has even been designated a US National Historic Landmark! But more on that a little later, but let’s start... Let’s start, perhaps, from the beginning!
How to get to Coronado Island
There are three ways to get to Coronado from San Diego:
1. Across the Coronado Bridge in your own car (free travel) or bus No. 901,
2. Along Silver Strand Blvd from the south of San Diego and from Mexico by car/bus No. 934+901,
3. By ferry from San Diego Pier ($5*)
Choose what you like best! Ride like a breeze across an amazing bridge on supports more than 60 m high and almost 3.5 km long? Or drive along the natural spit from the Mexican border or south of San Diego? Well, for the most romantic types, we recommend a boat trip on an authentic ferry along the picturesque bay!
How to do this, Chief?
Let's talk. There are two piers on the southwest coast of San Diego from which you can sail to Coronado on a ferryboat .
Click on the map to enlarge
Broadway Pier, named after the street that leads you to it from the historic center if you go west. The ferry runs every hour from 9am to 9pm, Fri-Sat until 10pm*.
Berth address: 990 N. Harbor Drive San Diego CA 92101.
From here you can see the huge American aircraft carrier USS Midway, which served in the Vietnam War and has now been converted into museum. If you have 2-3 hours free (at least), we highly recommend visiting it. From Broadway Pier to the museum it is about 500 meters.
By the way! The aircraft carrier offers an excellent view of the famous eight-meter monument to the sailor kissing the nurse "Unconditional Surrender" (or "The Kiss").
The pier is next to the Conference Center. You will arrive at it if you take a walk down from the Gaslamp quarter. The ferry runs every half hour, starting from 9-25 in the morning until 9-55 (10-55 Fri-Sat) in the evening*.
Berth address: 600 Convention Way, San Diego CA 92101.
At the same time, you will see an interesting structure that matches the color of the waters of San Diego Bay.
Photo from visitsandiego.com
Fare(at the end of 2018) - 5$* per person one way. Travel time is 15 minutes. Children under 3 years old and bicycles are carried free;)
Life hack: Are you an early bird? What a score! You can save $10 by taking a free early morning ferry ticket from 5:40 am to 8:50 am and getting a return ticket to return the same day!
The ferry arrives at the Coronado Landing (address: 1201 First Street, Coronado CA 92118).
You can sail back to San Diego from 9-10 am to 9-40 pm (Fri-Sat until 10-40)*. Study the schedule carefully! From Coronado, ferries leave for one of San Diego's two piers!
* Check the current schedule and prices forhttps://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/coronado-ferry
Well, here you are on the island! From the ferry and the Coronado Bridge to the beach with the Del Coronado Hotel on Orange Avenue is about 2.5 km, but, nevertheless, we highly recommend walking around the city or renting bicycles. You are in a town of amazing beauty and harmony! Enjoy!
Coronado Resort City
A fairy tale city, a dream city! Here I have complete confidence that anyone can become happy. All you have to do is put him in a town like this :)))
We arrived here early in the morning, but life here was already in full swing. But it bubbled so comfortably and measuredly, like a warm mineral spring...
Alexander wanted to go to the Barbie shop, but they almost cut his hair there. I agreed to take a photo only on the bench at the entrance. By the way, do you see this bowl next to the joyful Alexander? Such containers with water for pets are located in almost all public institutions. I’ll write a whole article about how Americans love animals someday!
But this... This is a real find! While walking, we came across a really American coffee shop, just like in the old movies! And look: it's breakfast time, and it's packed to capacity! Clayton's Coffee Shop! They say there is usually a queue here, but a little later;)
The cafe has a bar counter in the shape of a horseshoe, around which there are comfortable red chairs. Mostly locals sit on the chairs. I heard this is their favorite breakfast spot. The girl inside the counter serves customers aromatic coffee and a delicious breakfast. On the side there are also regular tables with sofas. Home cooking, huge portions, authentic atmosphere and live communication! True American spirit! Prices are quite high by US standards. By the way, Clayton's is ranked #2 in Coronado in the Restaurants category by TripAdvisor and has a $ sign (meaning low prices). For example, sandwiches and omelettes start at $9. Open from 6-00 to 21-00.
Clayton's cafe address: 979 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
And also in orderly rows of artiodactyl Mustangs grazing right on the road:
So, looking around, we didn’t even notice how we reached the legendary Hotel Del Coronado...
This hotel, which became the reason for the formation of the city on the island, is truly unique. Now I'll tell you why.
10 Surprising Facts About Hotel Del Coronado
1. In 1886, three entrepreneurs with a dream of building the world's most luxurious hotel bought the entire island. And in February 1888, the Del Coronado Hotel opened here in all its glory! How did they do it? They developed a project for an entire city, with parks, infrastructure and a pearl - the most luxurious hotel in the world, which will attract a huge number of rich people and celebrities to the city! And they started selling plots on their island to investors. Their idea was so attractive and infectious that more than 10 thousand people competed for their land at auctions! And by mid-1987, entrepreneurs had $1.5 million to build a hotel.
2. The entire lighting and electrification system of the hotel was developed by Thomas Edison himself. The hotel was equipped with elevators, telephone communications and a fire extinguishing system.
3. The cost of building and equipping the hotel at the time of opening was $1 million, while the cost of a standard room with three meals a day was $2.5.
4. In 1891, the hotel was visited by the current US President B. Harrison, and since then the country's leaders from Roosevelt to Obama regularly vacationed here.
5. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the hotel has gained popularity in the film industry: Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable, Rudolph Valentino and Mae West loved to relax here.
6. The cult film Some Like It Hot with Marilyn Monroe was filmed here, although the film says that the action takes place in Miami.
7. Since 1977, the Hotel Del Coronado has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
8. At the moment, the hotel has a room capacity of approximately 700 units.
9. The hotel is open to inspection both inside and outside for tourists and excursions.
10. The cost of hotel rooms currently varies from $500 to $2000.
Would you like to live inside a legend? Can you do it! ;) Booking a room here is very easy using the form below.
For lovers of exclusives who are not strapped for cash, I recommend looking at the rooms in. This is a complex of cottages on the territory of Hotel Del Coronado, located right on the beach.
But if your financial capabilities do not allow you to become like Obama or Charlie Chaplin in this luxurious hotel, you can stay in other hotels on the island (you can view the list and map by indicating Coronado in the form above) or even in San Diego. And come to Del Coronado on an excursion, as we did. And now we will tell...
What's inside?
And inside there is a hall, a reception, a restaurant and everything that a hotel is supposed to have! Interestingly, the hotel was built in wood, and many wooden elements were used in the interior. Tourists are allowed to roam freely around the hotel and its external grounds. As you stroll through the hallways, you'll inevitably come across photos of celebrities who have vacationed at the hotel, as well as historical filming photos and stills from films that were filmed here. The most popular was the famous masterpiece Some Like It Hot from 1959 with Marilyn Monroe in the title role:
And of course, all kinds of shops that profit from the fame of the famous blonde :)) For example, here you can buy a suitcase with Marilyn Monroe:
Coming out of the hotel on the other side, we found ourselves in a beautiful surrounding area that adjoins Coronado Beach.
We went there because we were already starting to miss the Pacific Ocean...
Coronado Beach
Our bad luck with the weather continued, and the ocean, despite all our love for it, remained just as gloomy and cold. Let me remind you, it was June! A cold wind blew from the water, but this did not frighten the surfers at all, who were warmed either by adrenaline or special suits (or maybe both):
Here, of course, there was a photo shoot (you can click on all the photos to get a better look):
Write in the comments that we are handsome if you think so: D
CORONADO - that's what is laid out in huge sand and plant letters on the beach! There used to be a word BEACH, but it was blown away by the wind...
On the left is what we see when walking along the beach, and on the right is what birds and satellites see:
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And in conclusion - some facts about the beach.
Coronado Beach is one of the best beaches in San Diego and is included in the list of the best beaches in the world, not just the United States. It is very wide, about 150 m wide and strewn with fine white sand interspersed with golden mica (which is why it is sometimes called the beach of golden sands). Partially protected from the ocean by the Point Loma Peninsula, the waves here are less steep and the water is a couple of degrees warmer than in other places on this US coast. We were not able to verify this, as you can see from the photographs, but we will take the word of other travelers;)
And finally, here is HE in his full glory! Admire!
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