Despite the ban, Pavlacka remains philosophical about his future and the end of his long relationship with the iconic hotel.

A Coronado cultural icon almost 20 years in the making has been told to pack up his things and leave. Or, in this case, pack up his shovels, buckets and […] ...

Longtime sand artist Bill Pavlacka is pushing back against Hotel del Coronado’s claims, denying allegations tied to alcohol ...

They’re a spectacle on Coronado, catching the attention of tourists and locals alike. It’s the sandcastles that are displayed just across the Hotel del Coronado. They’re hard to miss for anyone ...