Top 10 Classic American Family Resorts: Hotel Del Coronado

If you’ve been trying to find that vacation that balances culture and carefree, you’ve been looking for Hotel Del Coronado. San Diego’s only true beachfront resort since 1888, The Del has both history and entertainment to enrich your family’s vacation!

We sure learned a thing or two when we found out that Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon filmed “Some Like It Hot” at The Del and that other American greats have sought out The Del, including Thomas Edison, Babe Ruth and the Reagan family! Your family can now enjoy the same historic luxury in the elegant Victorian-style rooms. Watch the kids’ surfing lesson from the shade of your beach umbrella or let them experience Kidtopia with its different themed rooms, arts and crafts and a funhouse mirror. Your teen will most likely have already found Vibz, the teen lounge that has billiards, foosball, darts and more – along with the opportunity to meet other teens.

It’s already a National Historic Landmark, but we’re ready to name it a National Family Landmark. Stop by Deck Rec for a henna tattoo – don’t worry, Mom and Dad, it washes off – and then have the whole family hop in the pool for Dive-In Movie night!

Things to Know

Fun facts

In 1892, a young woman named Kate Morgan checked into the Hotel Del Coronado and never checked out. Reports of her ghost have come up ever since…

Related Onsite Offerings

At the Spa at The Del guests can relax on the private terrace with a fire pit and a vanishing-edge pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Highlights

Choose a Hotel Del Coronado family package from among choices like: Beach Break Package, Sea World Package, Best of San Diego Package and Del Zoo Package.