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Christmas at the Hotel Del Coronado - A Time to Celebrate

By William Johnson

Industry Observer with Retired

December 16, 2012 05:42 AM

Christmas at the Hotel Del Coronado

"A Time to Celebrate"

This year's Christmas theme is " A Time to Celebrate". The Hotel Del Coronado, or as some us refer to her as the Grand Dame of Hotels, has prepared some special treats for this years celebration. With over 100,000 lights, lighting the entire hotel and the decorations this year are in silver and gold accents with vintage Santa Clauses throughout out all of the decorations. This year the hotel created a veritable Christmas Wonderland throughout the hotel and the grounds, including its 8th year for the beachfront ice skating rink.

Christmas at Old Del Coronado Hotel

The hotel is also celebrating the resorts 125th year in 2013 and that kicks off on New Years Day. I expect it to be a celebration that will impress all who will take part in this historic occasion.

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Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert

Richmond, TX

William,

The Hotel Del Coronado is certainly a one of a kind place. I 'll bet it looks absolutely stunning during the Holidays! Thanks for sharing!

Dec 16, 2012 05:45 AM

Ronald DiLalla

Century 21 Discovery DRE 01813824 - Anaheim, CA

No. Orange Cty Real Estate

Sounds like a terrific place for the entire family to enjoy.. Thanks for sharing with us.

Dec 16, 2012 05:46 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Yolanda, Christmas at the Del is one of San Diegos Treasures. The lights and the festivities going around the clock would even put Scrooge in the Christmas Spirit.

Dec 16, 2012 05:52 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Ronald, It is indeed and many families make visiting her for the holidays a family tradition as do I. It really conveys a warm and wonderful spirit.

Dec 16, 2012 05:53 AM

Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

William, when I saw your headline you grabbed me! I have always wanted to visit the Hotel Del Coronado since watching the movie, Some Like It Hot as a youth. Great place and I enjoyed the picture!

Dec 16, 2012 07:10 AM

Pete Xavier

Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA

Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Coronado Island as well as Hotel Del Coronado is definitely on my bucket list.

Late December looks like a great time to go.

Dec 16, 2012 07:16 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

The Hotel Del Coronado is such a beautiful building, William. And your photo is lovely. I'm sure the hotel is spectacular at Christmas.

Dec 16, 2012 07:42 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

William,

That is gorgeous, it works with the hotel and the feeling it has. Love it, I am off to the Biltmore here in SB next week to take a shot of their Xmas extravaganza. A

Dec 16, 2012 08:18 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

There is something about Victorian styled decorations that seem so synonymous with Christmas. I like seeing Santa wardrobed in white.

Dec 16, 2012 08:48 AM

Nancy Laswick

United Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

Your REALTOR® For The Valley Of The Sun

William,

The Hotel Del Coronado is such a beautiful and unique hotel I can only imagine what it looks like all decked out for Christmas.

Dec 16, 2012 09:44 AM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I love the Del Coronado. That should be some spectacle with all those lights.

Dec 16, 2012 10:04 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Just beautiful, William! I am trying to picture a 'beach front ice skating rink!' How fun! I hope you and yours are having a wonderful holiday season!

Dec 16, 2012 02:13 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

William, this hotel does showcase the Holidays well, and would be nice to spend a night at this prestigious hotel! On the bucket list!

Dec 17, 2012 02:45 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi William,

I adore the Hotel del Coronado and I do not think I have ever seen it decorated for the holidays. I think your photo of the Old World Santa there is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

Dec 17, 2012 05:36 AM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

William, I love when you post about the Hotel del Coronado. It always brings back sweet memories of my father and his mother.

Dec 17, 2012 10:25 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Great shot. Thanks for sharing your photograph.

Enjoy the holidays and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments.

Dec 17, 2012 10:18 PM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Beach front ice skating, that is something you certainly don't see very often! Thanks for sharing.

Dec 19, 2012 04:01 AM

Carolyn Roland- In Delaware and S. Chester County PA

Independent architectural histor'n - Wilmington, DE

Carolyn Roland, GRI, CRS

I love that place, but kept looking for Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis to come toddling through!

Dec 20, 2012 05:05 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

William

THe Hotel Del is a very special place, particularly at Christmas. We are planning a day triup to enjoy the scenery and the ice skaing if we can fit it in.

Thanks for sharing a special photo.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Jeff

Dec 20, 2012 02:46 PM