Coronado Named #1 Best Beach in America

  • May 25, 2012
Coronado Named #1 Best Beach in America
USA Today and other national media announced “Dr. Beach's” 22nd annual picks for the best beaches in May 2012, and Coronado was named No. 1 in America. "Dr. Beach" – also known as Stephen Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research – uses 50 criteria in selecting the best beaches, including water and sand quality, facilities and environmental management.

“Coronado Beach in San Diego is a 1.5 mile long, wide sandy beach set against the backdrop of the iconic Hotel del Coronado with its peaked red roof and classic Victorian architecture, according to Leatherman. “The beach is popular for swimmers, surfers, sunbathers and beachcombers. The beach is very flat, making it great for skim boarding and walking, and the sand has a silvery sheen because of the presence of mica. Families arrive in the morning, toting umbrellas, beach towels and picnic coolers for an all-day stay. A great team of lifeguards stands watch.”

The Hotel del Coronado is the centerpiece of Coronado Island and takes full advantage of its breathtaking oceanfront location. Coronado bike rentals, surfing classes, and beach rentals are available year-round. Get cozy around a fire pit and roast delicious s'mores with packages available for couples and families. Bikes for all ages, surreys and deuce coupes are also available for rent. The Recreation Department offers the Coronado on Wheels Bike Tour, a two-hour guided tour of historic Coronado. The Del's fitness instructors teach fun classes such as beach boot camp and yoga on the beach. Kidtopia camp includes bonfires, s'mores roasts, seashore scavenger hunts, sandcastle competitions and more. With all of these great activities in a spectacular setting, it's no wonder that families return year after year to play at The Del.

For information on summer packages and reservations, contact the Hotel del Coronado at 800-HOTEL DEL or www.hoteldel.com.

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