Hotel Del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton, or “The Del,” as it’s affectionately known, brims with historical details. Check in to your home away from home and immediately get acquainted with a visit to the resort’s 1889 Ice House Museum to discover how it became the first hotel west of the Mississippi with electric lights and boasts a guest list with at least a dozen U.S. presidents — and a few ghosts. Take a self-guided audio tour around the property or go behind the scenes on the daily 90-minute docent-led tours. The nearby Coronado History Museum also conducts walking tours of the area.

Ease any lingering travel strain at Spa & Salon at The Del. Choose from a range of facials like the lactic cooling treatment, designed to exfoliate and repair skin tissue, or the snow algae refresher, which cools and soothes while detoxing skin cells. Have your stress kneaded away with a classic Swedish or Thai massage or try foot reflexology after a long day of sightseeing or beach activities. Treatments like the lavender and seaweed body scrub or the warm spiced mud wrap are perfect indulgences to feel truly rejuvenated.

Adjacent to the Ice House is another historic brick structure built in 1919 to house a laundry facility for both the hotel and the burgeoning Coronado community. Closed in 2018, the renovated building is now The Laundry Pub, where you’ll find a cheerful menu with nods to the sudsy past. There’s the Fluff and Fold Gems salad, Rinse & Repeat shishito peppers, Triple Starched Fritters and other elevated pub fare. Don’t skip the Three Sheets to the Wind dessert made with red velvet sponge and baked New York-style cheesecake.

Following a complimentary yoga session on the beach, head to The Del’s heated cabana pool, an Olympic-sized oasis ringed by cabanas (available to rent), along with ample chaise lounges and umbrellas. During the summer months, there’s also a 10-minute immersive virtual reality snorkeling experience. Hop in the pool with real snorkeling gear and a VR mask that that brings to life four thrilling adventures: from exploring the ocean and diving into the fictional ruins of Atlantis to voyaging through space or skydiving.

Contact the hotel's expert concierge team to learn more about reserving a tee time ahead to play the Coronado Golf Course, the town’s municipal course located just one mile from the resort. Rated one of the best public golf courses in the country, it offers attractive non-resident greens fees and rental clubs. Set alongside Glorietta Bay and wrapped by views of downtown San Diego and the harbor, it’s a delight for both novice and expert golfers. There’s also a driving range for those looking to practice and polish their skills before hitting the green.

Savor a sumptuous dinner at Serẽa, the hotel’s Michelin-recognized celebration of sustainable seafood. The highlight is locally sourced whole fish served flash-fried or wood-grilled. Don’t overlook the shellfish platter (oysters, Mexican blue shrimp, Maine lobster and seasonal crab), served iced or wood-roasted; a caviar service and Serẽa’s mezze platter with hummus, house-made pita bread, whipped cheese, olives and Marcona almonds.

Start your day at The Del’s exclusive beachfront Ocean Club with a scrumptious breakfast buffet, plus à la carte items and mimosas. When you reserve a spot at Ocean Club, you’ll also get member-for-a-day privileges at The Beach Club, which includes access to daybeds on the hotel’s private stretch of sand, complete with VIP service. Refreshing, infused water and light snacks are included in your day fee, while an all-day dining menu allows you to order full meals and drinks at any time.

Always wanted to take surfing lessons? Then sign up for the Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience as part of the hotel’s partnership with the world-famous pro surfer. As O’Brien’s first and only surf school outside of Hawaii, surfers of all skill levels are invited to learn from SoCal’s best instructors, with the manageable waves of Coronado Island providing the perfect backdrop. Small group or private lessons are offered daily with wet suit and board provided.

Take full advantage of your day pass at the Ocean Club by settling in for a sunset dinner overlooking the sand. Located in the Windsor Cottage, a restored 1906 beach bungalow with a wraparound deck, it’s the ideal place to indulge in the Dungeness crab cake, seared Scottish salmon or blackened steak frites. As dusk falls, a champagne toast accompanies s’mores at the evening bonfire.

Rent an e-bike at The Del and cycle down the car-free path that lines Silver Strand State Beach and links Coronado to Imperial Beach, California’s southernmost beach community. At the southern end of the bay, the hills of Tijuana float on the horizon, while the water of San Diego Bay sparkles like diamonds, courtesy of the salt crystals harvested here. Want to explore San Diego? You can bike to the Coronado Ferry Landing and take the ferry to explore downtown.

You probably haven’t had your fill of the beach yet, so tuck your toes into the sand and enjoy. The Del’s seaside Beach & Taco Shack has a short list of tacos to order, delivered to your lounger alongside a margarita or local brew. Hot pick is the grilled fish taco, a San Diego favorite with mahi-mahi, avocado, cabbage, salsa verde, lime crema and pico de gallo.

This may be it for this trip, but with summertime roller skating rinks, wintertime holiday decor, movies under the stars and more, it’s easy to find a reason to visit this beachfront resort in every season. Trust us, with so much more still left to experience, your long weekend trip will leave you with great memories and an itch to plan your return to San Diego!

Take a tour of the Cabanas neighborhood at Hotel Del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton and explore the contemporary beachside and poolside rooms with amazing views.

Explore Beach Village, The Del’s stylish, spacious and private enclave of cottages and villas, which feature a gourmet kitchen in every suite, access to secluded pools, personal concierge service and more.

Step inside the Views neighborhood at Hotel Del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton and experience the tranquil coastal decor, oceanfront views and private balconies.