sunset at the del - View this location on map fans of billy wilders some like it hot, which has been designated as the funniest movie of all time by the american film institute, may be surprised to learn that although the story was set in miami, the beach that marilyn monroe, tony curtis and jack lemmon actually frolicked on was san diegos, at the hotel del coronado ( 619-435-6611). this victorian-era hotel, with its tall cupolas and red turrets, remains one of the best places in town at which to view the setting sun. have a cocktail at the palm court and imagine what it was like when charles lindbergh and greta garbo frequented the del. New York Times 1500 orange avenue, Coronado, CA Hotel

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