Rising from water's edge on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America's most beautiful beach resorts.

A classic historic hotel, The Del was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Today, The Del offers travelers contemporary luxury in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere. Add the resort's beachfront location, and it's no wonder USA Today calls The Del "one of the top ten resorts in the world." The Del offers a quintessential San Diego resort vacation experience. For those seeking a romantic retreat, the resort's magical architecture and island setting are perfect. In fact, the Travel Channel rated The Del the number-one wedding destination in America.

Spa:

When it opened in 1888, the Hotel del Coronado was considered a premier vacation and health destination, where the sea-swept air was both preservative and restorative.

Although early visitors certainly appreciated the therapeutic effects of saltwater bathing and fresh sea air, these weren't the seashore's only allure. Victorians were also drawn to the soul-satisfying aesthetics the seascape provided. The Del's unparalleled oceanfront location gave early visitors the chance to enjoy one of nature's most inherently beautiful landscapes: sand, sun and sea.

A century later, the timeless Pacific tides and breezes of this San Diego spa resort still have the power to restore the mind, body and spirit.

The new state-of-the-art Spa will include 21 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, relaxation areas for men and women and steam rooms. Guests will also be able to unwind at the Spa's expansive private terrace overlooking the magnificent Windsor Lawn and the Pacific Ocean at this Coronado spa resort.

Dining:

With award-winning food and wine, spectacular ocean views and magical ambiance, the Hotel del Coronado offers unparalleled dining experiences. Enjoy casual California coastal cuisine and a special children's menu at Sheerwater or light fare and a new Sushi Bar at Babcock & Story Bar. Both offer spectacular indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Pacific.

The Del's historic Crown Room is perfect the place to relax and enjoy Sunday brunch, voted the Best in San Diego. And, for tea aficionados, The Del offers Victorian tea on Sundays year-round and daily during December.

Accommodations:

Victorian Building
The Victorian Building, a National Historic Landmark, delicately combines historic ambiance with contemporary amenities and features.

Towers & Cabanas
The contemporary design of the Towers and Cabana rooms reflects the oceanfront setting, using tranquil water-themed colors and fabrics.

Beach Village
Beach Village at The Del reinvents the resorts timeless charm for the 21st century in an exclusive enclave of oceanfront cottages and villas that take the quintessential beach lifestyle to a new level of sophistication.