Historic Hotels Are Reopening Across California - AFAR
"Perched on an oceanfront peninsula across from downtown San Diego, this sprawling Victorian resort — open since 1888 and long a stage for history, from President Benjamin Harrison breakfasting here in 1891 to Some Like It Hot filming its exteriors and Nixon hosting a 1970 state dinner in the Crown Room — underwent a massive seven-year, $550-million restoration completed in June. Owners Blackstone and operator Hilton stabilized the Victorian wing with its red turret, restored the Crown Room’s carved ceiling, refreshed hundreds of guest rooms, added a Nobu restaurant and several other dining options, and built new Shore House residences, ensuring that the Del’s historic stage remains ready to host new moments in real time." - Jackie Bryant
