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As a National Historic Landmark, the Hotel del Coronado has a rich and colorful
heritage that sets it apart from neighboring Coronado hotels. From Marilyn Monroe to
Charles Lindbergh, from state dinners to the ghost of Kate Morgan, The Del is an
American treasure with more than 120 years of fascinating stories to tell. Today, you
are invited to create new great memories at this cherished hotel in Coronado
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Take a Nostalgic 15 minute ride across the bay to Coronado, island. Now departing
from two San Diego locations; Broadway Pier and the Convention Center. Once
across you’ll arrive at the Coronado Ferry Landing, a waterfront marketplace full of
over 25 unique shops and restaurants.
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CORONADO BRIDGE The 11,179-foot-long (3,407 m or 2.1 mi) bridge ascends from
Coronado at a 4.67 percent grade before curving 80 degrees toward San Diego. The
span reaches a maximum height of 200 feet (61m), allowing the U.S. Navy ships
which operate out of the nearby Naval Station San Diego to pass underneath it. The
five-lane bridge features the longest box girder in the world.The Coronado Bridge
Construction started in February 1967, and the bridge was opened to traffic on
August 3, 1969, during the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of
San Diego.
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