Hotel Del Coronado
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Ah...the Hotel del Coronado San Diego. Right in the heart of America, golden California beckons and California's picturesque hotel along the Pacific Coast is a picture of old world elegance and modern day facilities for all ages. Winter, spring, summer, or fall, Hotel Del Coronado, or "the Del" as it's commonly known, is the hottest destination for families with teens and children under 12 years old.

But inside this famous hotel, there's more than just fancy tea service and cloth napkin dinners. The Hotel del Coronado San Diego invites all to come and explore, even the little ones!

Besides the Nintendo Game Cube gaming systems in each room and babysitting on-site available, the Hotel Del also offers many clubs and camps geared specifically toward children.

At Kidtopia, the younger children can amuse themselves with the crazy funhouse mirror, Dance Dance Revolution game, camping, stage performances and lots of high tech entertainment stations. The latest movies for children are also shown here. With so much to do, better stretch that two-day vacation to three more days to savor the magical experiences the Hotel offers. Kidtopia also offers the Camp and Crafts program, so be sure and take a look at the fun activities they're offering. There are even Friday and Saturday night programs, perfect for letting mom and dad have a little quiet!

In the evenings the whole family can have a cozy time toasting mallows under the starry skies and during the daytime there's the fun family bike rides on the hotel grounds before mom plans a shopping spree at the Del or Dad manages an escape to the Sun Deck to enjoy a glass of ice-cold juice and take in the sun.

The older kids have the VIBZ hangout to play foosball and computer games or meet other teens. There is no extra cost for guests so let loose the teens to give them a break. If the outdoor beckons, the entire family can visit nearby museums and shops and dine in one of the many restaurants along the stretch of the beach area.

Teens over 13 can also enjoy the hotel's spa, with some services tailored specifically for young adults.

With teens and young children tagging along for a California holiday, be ready to plan your vacation starting from the moment you enter the entrance gate to be greeted with a fairy tale view of the entry fountain. To hit it right with the kids, arrive at the place in the early evening when the night view of the hotel is truly splendid; it is a sure bet that they would be too excited to take a grand tour of the place the next day. You have two choices - a regular hotel suite or one of those enchanting cabanas.

Pack up comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, biking, surfing and loafing and don't forget to toss in some dressy attire for those family dinners in the hotel. This is to give the children and the teens a chance to have their time in the ritzy family restaurant in the hotel. Apart from dressing up, the experience teaches them to behave properly when dining out.

The first day, enjoy the view of the ocean from your hotel window and show the children the view of the hotel's red turrets and take them to Garden Patio to view the expanse of blue of the bay beyond and the garden below. The sightseeing can go on and on but it's time for kid's play at the Kidtopia before lunch. Take them to the Sun Deck for lunch and get the teens going for some surfing lessons if they want it.

The Hotel Del Coronado San Diego typically offers family vacation packages that team up with local attractions like Sea World and the Zoo to offer you a uniquely San Diego experience. Look for specials on their web site to help you plan your holiday.

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