the gardens of hotel del coronado

Just like everything at the 

Hotel del Coronado, 

the gardens have a history 

and are undeniably stunning. 

This unusual Dragon Tree is 

over a hundred years old, 

but it's interest lies in the fact 

that it was used as 

a backdrop in the movie 

Some Like it Hot.

This is a picture from the scene in 

Some Like it Hot that was filmed 

at the famous tree.  

It's where Daphne (Jack Lemmon)

and Osgood, discussing their "date". 

If you haven't seen the movie, 

here's the trailer from 1959:

Most of the outdoor scenes were

filmed at the Hotel del Coronado.

I love the vintage feel of this little outdoor area.

The inner courtyard is lush and tropical.

This was the view from our balcony.

The herb and vegetable garden. 

Fabulous succulents surround

the outdoor portion of this restaurant.

ciao! fabiana