The Hotel Del Coronado is a 105-year-old living legend. This stately Victorian landmark on Coronado Island (15 minutes across the bay from San Diego) is the ultimate in West Coast luxury and class. Combined with all the tourist attractions in the area, you've got an affordable but fun wedding and honeymoon.Wedding facts
California is not the easiest or cheapest place to get a marriage license. The state requires a blood test and medical check-up within 30 days of the wedding. A physician and lab technician must sign a health certificate.
You must take the certificate, valid ID and $42 to the marriage license bureau to apply for a license. There is no waiting period, and the license is good for 90 days.
California also offers a "confidential" marriage license. These licenses require no health certificate, but you and your fiancé ust be living together. The cost is $48. This alternative is quite popular, accounting for half of all marriage licenses issued.
When to go
The busiest tourist season is the summer months. In addition, the Del Coronado told us their busiest conference and convention times run from Labor Day to the middle of December. The slowest time of the year is during December and January.
The summer sees temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. Winter can get quite chilly, with temperatures near 60 in the day and as cold as 45 at night. "June gloom," a period of cloudy and gloomy weather, usually hits after Memorial Day and sometimes lasts until July 4th.
Perhaps the best combination of good weather and sparse crowds would be between Easter and Memorial Day.
Insider tips
In addition to Coronado Island, San Diego boasts several interesting things to do. Visit Old Town with its fun shops and restaurants. There's the world-famous San Diego Zoo in lush Balboa Park and, of course, Sea World.
Who to call
California marriage license bureau: (619) 531-3173 or (619) 531-3146. Hotel Del Coronado: (800) 468-3533 or (619) 435-6611.
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