Coronado- A Gem in My Backyard

I have been a Californian for over 50 years, yet, I had never visited the world famous Coronado Hotel on the Coronado Island just off San Diego.

I was a guest of Deb and Jeff, newlyweds from Florida, and the mother-in-law and step father-in-law of our daughter, Anicia. What a jewel this place was. Built in the 1880's, the Coronado Hotel was once the largest wooden structure built in the world. It's grandeur still remains in the tall exposed wooden beams, and carved crowns (coronitas) in the beautiful wood bannisters.

Having brunch with my daughter, son-in-law, Brian, and Deb and Jeff was special enough alone. But, what a setting to celebrate with them this special occasion of their wedding! I will definitely go back to the Coronado Hotel again, and savor it's shops, history of movies made, like Marilyn Monroe's 1958 hit 'Some like it Hot', and just kick around on the beautiful grounds with their unique plants and trees. The only regret I have is not going there sooner. When I go back next time, I'm taking my camera!