Coronado in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Oxford

Est. 1887

Photographed by Connor Olson, March 29, 2026

1. The Oxford Marker

Inscription. The Oxford, Coronado Island's first hotel, was constructed in 1887 near the Ferry Landing. In 1890 the building was acquired by the Coronado Beach Company and re-purposed as a warehouse. In 1911 the building was moved from the wharf into the town center to provide housing for The Del's female employees and served this purpose until 1960. Saved from demolition in 1983, The Oxford was relocated onto the grounds of Hotel del Coronado and in 2021 was restored to serve as administrative offices.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 32° 40.795′ N, 117° 10.59′ W. Marker is in Coronado, California, in San Diego County. It can be reached from the intersection of Orange Avenue and Avenida Del Sol, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coronado CA 92118, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the

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Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Laundry (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel del Coronado (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dragon Tree (about 500 feet away); J.D. Spreckels House - 1908 (about 500 feet away); Christmas Tree (about 600 feet away); Naiad Queen (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Oxford (about 700 feet away); "Imagine Tent City" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coronado.

Photographed by Connor Olson, March 29, 2026

2. The Oxford

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2026, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2026, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.