Tuesday, February 4, 2025

A Nostalgic Nod to an American Pastime: Skate into Summer at the Hotel Del’s New Retro-Inspired Roller Rink

Pull up your socks, lace up your skates and get ready to roll into summer, old school-style: it’s all happening at the Hotel del Coronado’s new outdoor roller skating rink, open now through Labor Day.

Sanjiv Hulugalle, managing director of the Hotel del Coronado.

“The Del’s sense of nostalgia inspired us to introduce something particularly fun this summer,” said Sanjiv Hulugalle, the managing director of the Hotel del Coronado. “We’re the backdrop for countless memories for both locals and guests alike, and we wanted to add a vibrant new activity for the whole community to enjoy. A roller rink was a natural choice.”

Coronado Times managing editor Dani Schwartz shows off her skating skills.

The lively rink is located at the resort’s new main entrance, and features fab music, delicious drinks and treats galore (Did someone say Dippin’ Dots?) Tickets can be purchased online and include roller skate rental and up to 90 minutes of skating. General admission is $28, but hotel guests, members, military and first responders get tickets for $25.

Skaters can roll over to the snack area anytime for a refreshing drink or tasty treat.
The Flower Power was the obvious choice for an adult beverage, spritzy and sweet!

In addition, the roller rink will feature festive theme nights, including “Throwback Thursdays” featuring pop and rock from the ’80s and ’90s, “Saturday Disco Fever” with ’70s disco grooves, and “Rock Around the Rink on Mondays” playing classic ’50s and ’60s hits. There’s even a “Red, White & Roll” theme on June 30th and July 4th.

“I’m most excited about our theme nights, because I think this will be especially fun for the local community,” said Hulugalle.

The best part? A portion of the proceeds goes to the C4 Foundation, supporting active-duty Navy SEALs and their families.

“Giving back to the local community is a priority of ours, and when you look at Coronado and its military ties, the C4 Foundation felt like an ideal fit,” said Hulugalle.

All tickets must be purchased online or by phone. For pricing and more information, click HERE.

   

 



Christine Van Tuyl
Christine Van Tuyl
Christine has been writing and telling stories since she could hold a crayon. She started working for The Coronado Times in 2020 just a few weeks before the global pandemic, and it’s only gotten more exciting! She graduated from UCSD with a degree in Communications and earned her Masters in Journalism from Harvard in May 2024. She has worked as a news writer for KUSI-TV, a reporter for the San Diego Community News Group and as an editor for Greenhaven Press. In Coronado, she writes for Crown City Magazine, in addition to reporting for The Coronado Times, where she covers education, social justice, health and fitness, travel and the arts. She loves a good human interest story and writing anything about animals. When she’s not working, you’ll find her at home with her husband, two teenage girls and English Bulldog, at the barn with her horse, or headed far away on a new travel adventure. You’ll also spot her at yoga, running along the Bay, walking dogs at PAWS or eating a burrito. Christine loves living in Coronado and always finds something to write about in this dynamic, exciting little town.

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