Hotel del Coronado

An iconic Victorian-era luxury hotel and National Historic Landmark, famous for its distinctive architecture and beachfront location.

Coronado, CA 92118

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Community memory · 1888 · Aug 7, 2026

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On February 19, 1888, the Hotel del Coronado opened its doors to the public, a marvel of Queen Anne style architecture designed by James W. Reid and Merritt J. Reid. Constructed largely of wood, the hotel was an early adopter of electric lighting. Founded by Elisha S. Babcock and Hampton L. Story, this magnificent structure rose majestically from the Pacific shore.

Source: Hotel del Coronado, official hotel history; National Park Service, Hotel del Coronado National Historic Landmark documentation

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