Glorietta Bay Inn

You've seen quite a few photos of the Hotel Del Coronado on my blog, but the Glorietta Bay Inn is another historic treasure in Coronado that is a pleasure to visit.   

Originally the John D. Spreckels mansion, it was built in 1908, designed with the simple, classic lines of Italian Renaissance.  Spreckels, having survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, insisted this home be built with reinforced steel and concrete.

In 1975 the mansion was purchased by its fourth and current owners, who opened the Glorietta Bay Inn as an independent hotel, in order to retain its unique, timeless charm.

The Mansion was designated a Historic Coronado Landmark in 1977.

Sunset Over Point Loma

Today was sunny and chilly in Coronado, but here you can see the remains of yesterdays heavy rains on Coronado Beach.

I shot this photo just after sunset tonight, when the last glimpse of fiery color could be seen over Point Loma in the distance.

Rainy Day At Low Tide

Woke up to the sound of rain this morning, and decided to stroll around looking for photo opportunities. 

The tide was quite low when I walked around the bay at Centennial Park, so I hopped down on the sand to see the bay from a different perspective.

In the second photo you can see rainwater run-off flowing into the bay, something we don't see too often.

In the last shot it looks like I could walk across the bay, the tide was so low!  It's interesting to see parts of the island from a new angle, but by the last photo I was soaked and ready to go back inside.

Just A Nasturtium

I found this little Nasturtium growing wild along the bayside, and decided its quiet tenacity deserved a post!

Sunset On The Bay

This is the San Diego Bay, about twenty minutes ago.  Don't you just love the sunset colors this time of year?

Today is my father-in-laws birthday, so Happy Birthday Bill!!

Day After Christmas

The day after Christmas is cloudy here in Coronado, but no worries; it's still a lovely place to be this holiday weekend!

I hope you got everything on your Christmas wish list.  I find that with each passing year, I hanker less for material gifts, and more for "experiences"... relaxing by the fire with my family and dogs, or tromping through the snow together in some far-flung location are at the top of my list!

Merry Christmas!