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Story summary
- Bill Pavlacka, known as “The Sandcastle Man,” has been banned from the Hotel del Coronado after nearly 20 years of sand sculpture.
- The Hotel del Coronado cited policy violations and alleged guest experiences tied to Pavlacka's supposed alcohol consumption, which he denies.
- His latest creation, featuring a Mark Twain quote, was deemed objectionable by Hotel del Coronado management.
- The ban took effect on February 5, 2026, and Pavlacka plans to continue building sandcastles elsewhere.
