Sunday, July 24, 2011

California Dreamin' Hotel Del Coronado

The famous Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, California is a sight to behold.  Just across the bridge from San Diego, the Hotel Del, as it is affectionately known, has been standing for over 120 years.  It is a grand resort where you could have everything you want without leaving the grounds.  But one would still have the pull of the great town of Coronado to visit or spending the day in the bustling and beautiful city of San Diego.   The Del has hosted 11 presidents, kings, princes, movie stars, sports stars and more.  Guests have included Babe Ruth, aviator Charles Lindbergh, and even Indiana's own President Benjamin Harrison in 1891.  It is a true pleasure to go to bed after a full day with the sea breeze and the ocean crashes over the breakers, especially for this land-locked flatland living photographer.  These are just a few of the shots of the Hotel Del.