Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum frequently traveled to Coronado Island between 1904 and 1917, where he resided at Hotel del Coronado in Southern California for months at a time. He wrote at least three books in the Oz series during that period (Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz in 1908, The Road to Oz in 1909, and The Emerald City of Oz in 1910). He also designed the crown chandeliers in the famous Crown Room, after suggesting to the hotel manager that the space needed something grander.
In a 1905 poem about Coronado, Baum wrote: “And every day her loveliness shines pure, without a flaw; new charms entrance our every glance, and fill our souls with awe!”
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Spa & Salon at The Del
Indulge your mind, body, and spirit. Inspired by the healing power of the ocean, our Spa offers an array of luxurious treatments and wellness activities that leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Dining at The Del
Expert chefs. Locally sourced ingredients. A seaside haven for foodies. Beachfront dining that satisfies your every craving.
Choose from casual toes-in-the-sand tacos and cocktails, to fireside bites overlooking the sunset, to pizza and grab-n-go sandwiches, to fresh-catch sustainable seafood with wine.
Activities & Events
Make America’s most beloved beach the backdrop to your most beloved memories. From private beach bonfires with s’mores to plush pool cabanas and surf lessons, make new memories in a magical beachfront setting.
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