Hotel del Coronado, California
Be a Kid Again
Sometimes the best way to reconnect with yourself is to remember how to play.
Grab your best girlfriend, rent a convertible, put the top down and head across the bridge to Coronado for four days of sunshine, laughter and doing the kinds of things you probably haven’t done in years.
Your home base: the iconic Hotel del Coronado, sitting right on one of Southern California’s most beautiful beaches. Opened in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977, The Del has welcomed presidents, royalty and Hollywood stars for generations. It also famously provided the seaside backdrop for Some Like It Hot, filmed here in 1958 with Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.
For the Fun Seeker (who loves the beach)
Adventure doesn’t always have to mean climbing a mountain or pushing yourself to the limit.
Sometimes it means being willing to feel a little silly, try something new and remember how much fun it is to play.
For this four-day retreat, bring your "fun" friend along. The assignment is simple: be a kid again.
Why It Belongs & Three Reasons to Go
Hotel del Coronado gives you the best of both worlds: an iconic beachfront resort where you can slow down and be taken care of, with plenty of opportunities nearby to get out, explore and have some fun.
And in September, you can hold onto summer just a little longer.
Go to the zoo. Spend a day wandering the world-famous San Diego Zoo with absolutely no need to make it educational or efficient. Pick your favorite animal. Buy the ridiculous snack. Take the picture. Stay as long as you want.
Learn to surf. Yes, really. The Del offers the Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience right on Coronado, including lessons designed for beginners on Coronado’s gentle waves. You and your girlfriend can attempt to stand up, fall off, laugh hysterically and try again. That may be the whole point.
Make s’mores on the beach. End the day barefoot in the sand around your own beach bonfire. The Del’s nightly Roast experience includes a private fire pit and everything you need to make s’mores while the sun goes down over the Pacific.
Highlights
A stay at the historic Hotel del Coronado
A day at the San Diego Zoo
A beginner surf lesson on Coronado Beach
A sunset beach bonfire and s’mores
Long beach walks and time by the pool
Exploring Coronado with your best girlfriend
And yes, renting a convertible is a must
The Vibe
Sunshine. Nostalgia. Bare feet. Belly laughs.
A little old-Hollywood glamour mixed with the kind of uncomplicated fun you may not give yourself enough permission to have anymore.
Who It’s For
The Adventure Seeker who isn’t looking for a little sense of wonder and adventure—she just wants to shake up her routine, explore some fun things, and rediscover the part of herself that says that sounds fun—let’s do it.
Especially perfect for the woman who could use a few days away with a girlfriend who makes her laugh!
Soul Retreat Tip
Don’t turn this trip into another itinerary to accomplish.
Leave room between the zoo, the surf lesson and the s’mores to sit by the ocean, wander without a plan and notice something important:
What makes you feel playful again?
Because what lights you up can tell you just as much about yourself as what you uncover in the quiet.
The Recap
Destination: Coronado, California
Stay: Hotel del Coronado
Length: Four days
Soul Seeker: Adventure
Best for: A girlfriend retreat filled with play, sunshine and a little courage
Don’t miss: San Diego Zoo, a surf lesson and s’mores on the beach
Must-do: Pick up the convertible before you cross onto Coronado. Top down, obviously.
Unless noted, all images courtesy of The Hotel Del Coronado and Wix gallery
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