Explore Marilyn Monroe at The Del

This Summer 2026, Hotel del Coronado invites guests to step into a glamorous piece of Hollywood history as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth. Built in 1888, the legendary beachfront resort is forever linked to Monroe and Some Like It Hot, which was filmed on Coronado Beach and throughout the property in 1958. More than six decades later, The Del continues to captivate visitors with its timeless charm, iconic architecture and unforgettable connection to one of cinema’s most beloved stars.

“Marilyn Monroe: The Defining Roles,” will be on view at the hotel’s historic Ice House Museum from Saturday, May 30 through Friday, July 31. The curated experience explores a pivotal chapter in Monroe’s life beginning with her mid-1950s move to New York to reshape her career on her own terms, through the filming of her last movies featuring:

• The work of celebrated photojournalist Lawrence Schiller, whose images capture a side of Monroe defined by focus, discipline, and creative ambition.  
• Archival materials and behind-the-scenes footage from Some Like It Hot, offering an intimate look at an artist in a constant state of reinvention.
• A self-guided audio tour that leads visitors through key filming locations across the resort where guests will hear stories from the set and discover how director Billy Wilder used the resort’s architecture to transform The Del into 1920s Florida for Some Like It Hot.

After visiting the exhibit, head to the pool area to see acclaimed muralist Jason Gaillard’s tribute to Marilyn Monroe’s time at the resort. Then stop by Veranda, the hotel’s new outdoor dining destination, for “An Icon’s Chilled Soufflé,” inspired by the vanilla and strawberry rosewater dessert Monroe reportedly requested daily while filming Some Like It Hot.