By LXR Hotels & Resorts
September 1, 2025
Every story worth telling starts with a bit of intrigue. Set within The Del resort-a San Diego landmark for more than 130 years-Shore House at The Del captures the allure of past dignitaries and Hollywood starlets who sought refuge from the spotlight on Coronado's glistening shores. Victorian-era details, Spanish colonial tilework, and nautical art pieces pay homage to the area's rich heritage, while sustainable elements, such as reclaimed wood accents and eco-friendly textiles in beachy hues, infuse the space with contemporary elegance.
The call of the ocean is hard to resist, whether you're taking lessons with pro surfer Jamie O'Brien's team, making fresh ceviche in a Baja-inspired cooking class, or watching your kid's fascination with marine life grow as part of the Ocean Explorers program (in partnership with Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography). Go beneath the surface to uncover San Diego's hidden gems on a docent-led history and architecture tour or gather by the firepit for a storytelling session complete with artisan s'mores, where a historian will reveal untold chapters of local lore. After a recent $550 million six-year restoration, the tales of this legendary property will be told for decades to come.
For those seeking the utmost privacy, Beach Village at The Del is a residential-style enclave of cottages and villas. Each personal sanctuary blends indoors and out with expansive terraces for soaking in panoramic Pacific views, and vintage-inspired decor nodding to San Diego's surf culture.
To enrich your stay, a personal concierge can arrange relaxing spa treatments or a private cabana by the pool. For an adventurous excursion, delve into San Diego Bay's naval history on a cruise with a yacht captain known for spinning a playful yarn. It all flows seamlessly into evenings spent swaying to the sounds of live Spanish guitar or watching movies under the stars. For the truly starry-eyed, book The Marilyn Monroe Experience, a villa channeling the classic Some Like It Hot through film memorabilia and bespoke cocktails.