"If you're sitting with your back to the Hotel del Coronado, looking out at the Pacific, you might not even remember you're in a hotel. It's more like a small town, almost Mediterranean albeit right on the idyllic coast of San Diego, California. First and foremost, in the background, are those ubiquitous ocean views. Then, a green grassy esplanade, a pool lined with lounge chairs, a small row of restaurants (a pizzeria,"
"At night, a guy with a beret and a large white mustache sings covers of David Bowie, Cat Stevens and James Taylor; he's been sitting on that stool since 1994. There are kids licking chocolate ice cream cones, couples dressed in fancy clothes, friends in shorts and sweatshirts (California-style). But if the visitor turns their head, or if they see themselves reflected in a photo"
Hotel del Coronado sits on the idyllic coast of San Diego and feels like a self-contained, Mediterranean-style small town framed by sweeping Pacific views. A green grassy esplanade, a pool with lounge chairs and a compact row of eateries and shops create a relaxed communal atmosphere. Evenings feature a longtime singer performing covers since 1994, while visitors include families, couples and friends in varied attire. The property is surrounded by tall red turrets and waving flags, attracts roughly one million visitors a year, opened in 1888 and served as a backdrop for classic films including Some Like It Hot.
Read at english.elpais.com
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