About Hotel del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado — 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118. Opened in 1888, "The Del" is one of the last surviving examples of an all-wood Victorian beach resort and a National Historic Landmark. As San Diego wedding photographers, we love its iconic red turrets, sweeping ocean views, and the mix of historic architecture with wide sandy beach right at the doorstep.

Pros

  • A genuine National Historic Landmark with unmistakable Victorian architecture found nowhere else in San Diego.

  • Direct beachfront access means sunset ceremony and portrait options right on the sand.

  • Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces, from oceanfront lawns to historic ballrooms, suit a range of guest counts and styles.

Getting Ready at Hotel del Coronado

Ocean-view rooms and suites with classic Victorian details offer a beautiful, light-filled setting for getting-ready photos, with the beach and iconic red rooftops visible just outside the window.

Couple’s Session at Hotel del Coronado

The wide sandy beach, red-turreted Victorian facade, and manicured Windsor Lawn all make for striking portraits, with golden hour on the beach offering some of the most classic Del imagery.

Wedding Ceremony

Couples can exchange vows on the oceanfront Windsor Lawn with the Pacific as a backdrop, or in one of the hotel's historic indoor spaces for a more classic, architecturally rich setting.

Wedding Reception

From oceanfront tented receptions to the hotel's grand historic ballrooms, The Del's in-house catering and event teams handle celebrations of nearly any size, all within steps of the beach.

Sample Wedding Day Timeline

2:00 PM — Getting-ready photos in the suite
3:00 PM — First look and portraits on the beach
4:00 PM — Ceremony on the Windsor Lawn
4:30 PM — Cocktail hour and family formals
5:30 PM — Reception begins
10:00 PM — Send-off

Hotel del Coronado Wedding Galleries

Planning a Wedding at Hotel del Coronado?

Hotel del Coronado is a National Historic Landmark and one of the last great all-wood Victorian beach resorts, with its iconic red turrets and wide sandy beach — see the galleries on this page and browse more of our work across San Diego weddings. Below are a few common planning questions, plus how to check our availability.

How many guests can Hotel del Coronado accommodate?

The Del offers multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces, from oceanfront lawns to historic ballrooms, suited to both intimate and large-scale weddings. Our team can help you find the right fit for your guest count.

Can we have a beach ceremony at Hotel del Coronado?

Yes — the hotel's oceanfront lawns and direct beach access make it possible to hold a ceremony with the Pacific as a backdrop, in addition to the property's historic indoor spaces.

Is there a place to get ready on-site?

Yes — ocean-view rooms and suites with classic Victorian details offer a beautiful, light-filled space for getting-ready photos, just steps from the beach.

How do we check your availability?

Inquire availability or schedule a call — we respond within minutes. You can also review rates and collections.

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