Welcome, listener.

I'm glad you're here.

Take a seat.

Next to the fire.

Come to Obscurae, where we shine a light on the dark.

Cross from San Diego Bay on the Californian coast, an up in Insela, tied to the mainland

by a narrow strip of land, lies the upmarket waterfront resort city of Coronado.

The sparkling sandy beaches provide sweeping views of the glimmering north Pacific Ocean.

It's no wonder the city's central beach is consistently voted the best in the United

States.

It provides a picturesque backdrop for activities like sailing, surfing and kayaking, which are

all enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

They're not on the golf course, or shopping till they drop that is.

Established in the late 19th century, Coronado has retained its old world elegance and charm

in the architecture and relaxed lifestyle.

Central Beach situated on the southern coastline of North Island runs parallel to Ocean

Boulevard, where a strip of multi-million dollar homes with sprawling gardens leads

south to the legendary Hotel del Coronado.

The site of many O'Scoes get away for the rich and famous since 1888.

The hotel was purchased by entrepreneurial magnate, John Spreckles.

Spreckles made his fortune building lucrative real estate, sugary refinery and transportation

empires.

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