The Del’s centerpiece — the red turreted building that houses 367 rooms — will be the final phase of the historic resort’s ambitious, years-long renovation.
The neighborhood spans nine blocks along Imperial Avenue — from 61st to 69 streets — and hopes to become a unifying hub for the Black experience in San Diego.
Bill Brown began working at the historic ride in 1972, when he was just 16 years old; last year, the City of San Diego proclaimed Oct. 3, 2022, Mr. Bill Brown Day.
The group of volunteers from the San Diego Natural History Museum will lead 60 free, local hikes from September 2023 to June 2024 — their 51st annual hiking season.