Rising from water's edge on 28 acres fronting the ocean on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America's most beautiful beach resorts. A classic historic hotel, The Del was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. The Del, which offers travelers contemporary luxury in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere, consists of 679 recently remodeled rooms in three distinct areas, plus the 78 new cottages and villas in Beach Village. The Del's most traditional San Diego beach accommodations - housed in the original Victorian building - reflect the resort's classic heritage in their charming décor. The Ocean Towers and poolside California Cabana buildings offer tranquil and soothing Coronado accommodations with a contemporary, ocean-themed motif and Caribbean-inspired design. The cottages and villas at Beach Village offer secluded, beachfront guestrooms and suites under the classic red-shingled roofs that have come to epitomize The Del. Add to this the resort's beachfront location and it's no wonder USA Today calls The Del "one of the top ten resorts in the world." The Del offers a quintessential Southern California resort experience. For those seeking a romantic retreat, the resort's magical architecture and island setting are perfect. In fact, the Travel Channel rated The Del the number one wedding destination in America. The Del is also a wonderful family vacation destination, featuring abundant recreation, seasonal teen and children's programs, and close proximity to attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Seaworld, Legoland and the Midway & Marine Museum. And, for getting down to business, meeting and incentive planners can work with over 130,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space -- 65,000 of which is interior space and more than 69,000 of exterior space. Additionally, the Del is only five miles from San Diego's Convention Center and historic Gaslamp District, and eight miles from San Diego International Airport. Numerous opportunities for golf, shopping and entertainment are easily accessible within San Diego County as well as across the U.S. border, with Mexico only 16 miles to the south.