This Victorian hotel, built in 1887, is one of America's largest wooden buildings. Few seaside resort hotels of this significant architectural style remain in America. The hotel has hosted several Presidents and other national figures.

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 844

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the San Diego Historical Society, Coronado Historical Association Inc., and San Diego Chapter, American Insitute of Architetcs,.
December 17, 1970.