Hotel del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado.
1888 by the sea.

Documentary photo + film at the iconic Victorian beachfront resort. Windsor Cottage, Vista Walk, Crown Room. From $9,000.

Plan your day
Where to shoot

Spots on the resort.

Windsor Cottage

Private oceanfront ceremony cottage with deck. 80-guest cap. Premium tier. Books 14 to 18 months out for Saturdays.

Vista Walk

Beachfront lawn ceremony with the Pacific behind. 200-guest cap. Mid-tier price. Direct view of the iconic red turret.

Beachfront Lawn (Crown)

Largest ceremony space — Crown Lawn for 300+ guests. Sand approach + ocean view + Hotel Del rooflines in background.

Crown Room reception

1888 Victorian crown-molded ballroom. Frank Baum (Wizard of Oz) wrote here. The most-photographed wedding ballroom in San Diego.

Windsor Lawn

Smaller intimate ceremony space (60 to 100 guests). Used as cocktail hour space when Windsor Cottage is the ceremony spot.

Beachside portraits + day-after

Coronado Beach extends 1.5 miles — multiple portrait spots. Day-after editorial sessions on the dunes are some of the best in our SD portfolio.

FAQ

Most-asked.

How early to book Hotel Del?+
14 to 18 months out for Saturdays April to October. Crown Room weddings book even earlier — 18 to 24 months. Windsor Cottage smaller-scale: 12 to 14 months.
Cost?+
AGV starts at $9,000 for Photo + Film at Hotel Del tier. Crown Room weddings with 250+ guests + welcome reception + 2 cinematographers + second shooter typically $12,500 to $15,500.
Best month?+
May, June, September, October. June Gloom mornings clear by 11am. September has perfect 75°F + clear sky. Avoid July-August midday heat + crowd.
Travel from LA or Bay?+
Yes — travel included for Hotel Del weddings. We arrive Friday for venue scout + welcome event. Coronado is on the island — 20 min from SAN airport via Coronado Bridge.
Does Hotel Del have an in-house photographer team?+
Yes, but they don't document. Our style is documentary — capturing real moments, not staged shots. Hotel Del welcomes outside photographers — no exclusivity issues.

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