Amid its stately design, Hotel Del Coronado very much
operates and feels like a true resort. For one, it has a
formidable spa and salon (the mark of any true getaway).
But it's also home to an array of eclectic dining options
including 1500 Ocean, spotlighting coastal cuisine and local
produce; Babcock & Story, a bar named for the founders
focusing on cra beer, classic cocktails and lobster bisque;
ENO Pizzeria and Wine Bar, an artisan pizzeria reminiscent
of a local wine bar; Sheerwater, a casual restaurant set on
the patio overlooking the Pacific; Sun Deck, featuring
gourmet Mexican fare; and the Crown Room, known for its
epic Sunday brunches, housemade charcuterie and Bloody
Marys.
Most of all, e Del's true allure comes from the nostalgia
it evokes. Along the white-sand beaches of Coronado Island,
it's easy to imagine yourself slipping into the daydream of
another decade—heading back to the big house from your
surf lesson by day and brushing shoulders with Hollywood's
elite by night. Whether you visit for a wedding or just want to
escape the flurries of a New Jersey winter, e Del reminds
us of what a true American vacation once was—a gateway
to a Golden Era, albeit with the pleasantries of modern day.
