You won’t want to miss Hotel Del’s California Clambake

If you’re tying to find the perfect family friendly summer event, look no further than Hotel Del’s Southern California Clambake. The Hotel Del hosts this event every year and puts a Southern California twist on the traditional east coast classic. A clam bake is a traditional method of cooking seafood such as lobster, mussels, crabs, soft-shell clams. If you love seafood and beautiful views of the ocean, you’ll want to stop by. The Hotel Del hosts the event once a month throughout the summer. If you can’t make the event this week on Jun 30th, be sure to mark your calendar for another date: July 28th, August 18th, or September 15th.

So, what’s on the menu? The shellfish feast will feature some of Executive Chef John Shelton’s coastal favorites.

Chilled: Oysters on the half shell, ceviches
Boiled: Lobster tails, Local Prawns, Clams, Potatoes, Corn on the Cob and Local Vegetables
Grilled: Local, eastern Pacific shell- and fin-fishes, Prawns and rockfish skewers, skirt steak with dark beer glaze and chimichurri
Smoked on the Beach: whole smoked grouper street tacos, hot smoked oysters on kelp
Golden Fried: Crispy scallops, tempura Yellowfin tuna poke poppers, sushi rice grits, smoked chicken tenders

The seafood spread will be paired with a local beer or signature cocktail. The California Clambake includes two complimentary drinks per person (for guests 21+) and a cash bar will also be available.

Besides the fresh seafood, the clambake will also feature live entertainment and beach games. Gonzo Gonzales is a local musician who regularly plays at the Del’s Babcock and Story Bar, a historic Coronado lounge named for the hotel’s visionary founders. The gentle sounds of Gonzo’s voice and guitar will pair perfectly with the sunset backdrop of a summer night in Coronado.

Following the Clambake and after the sunset, the night will continue with a summer movie on the beach the beach. You can bring your beach blanket and cozy up on the sand, or you can purchase VIP seats at a private bonfire while lounging in a glamorous Del daybed. Clambake guests who purchase VIP seats are guaranteed front row. On June 30th, the Del will be featuring Raiders of the Lost Ark.

You can purchase tickets for the California Clambake and the movie on the beach here. The cost for the Clambake is $125 per adult, children 5-12 are $50 and children under 5 are complimentary. Seating for the movie starts at $15.