Coronado Island is a charming community located minutes from San Diego, but it has a charming small town feel. Journey across the Coronado Bay Bridge into this extravagant beach community nestled across from the San Diego Bay. Prior to construction of the bridge in 1969, the only means of transportation was by ferry - which still departs from the Broadway Pier (Daily 9am-9pm I 10pm Fri & Sat I $2 each way). Coronado, California is its own city in the middle of San Diego Bay. Coroando was naturally an island, but years ago the Bay was dredged out so now there is a narrow land bridge to the south of the Island, which also created Coronado Cays and Silver Strand Beach. Visitors every year and enchanted by Coronado's charm. During your visit explore the prestigious Hotel Del Coronado, stroll along the white sands of Coronado Beach, or walk down Orange Street and check out the antique shops and fine dining. Click here for hotels located Near Coronado
Coronado Attractions
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Hotel del Coronado Built in 1888, and situated on the gorgeously tranquil Coronado Beach, the Hotel Del Coronado is considered one of the most remarkable resorts in the U.S. Just past the front entrance on the right you will find an exquisite dining hall where many celebrations and events are held. Peer up at the ceiling and see the brilliantly constructed roof, which was pieced together by interlocking sections without the use of a single nail. Every Sunday there is an eloquent brunch open to the public, offering a worldly assortment of cuisines, dishes and deserts. Don't be frightened away by the $52.50 per person ticket charge (champagne included); you will certainly be pleased with this delectable all-you-can-eat melange. Click here to read more about the Hotel del Coronado.
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Coronado Beach
The white sands of Coronado Beach create a warm and inviting blanket to bask upon. The scene is friendly, relaxed and very family-oriented. There are plenty of opportunities to join in on a game of volleyball, or swim and boogie board in the ocean (no surfing). This is probably the widest beach in San Diego with it taking a few minutes to walk from the road to the water. This expanse makes it feel spacious and uncrowded in comparison to other beaches. At times, with Naval Base Coronado nearby, you can even see planes soaring overhead practicing a few expert moves. As the evening approaches, be certain to stick around for a spectacular sunset. At the northern most end of the beach there is a section for dogs to run off leash and play in the water.
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Coronado Golf Course
Coronado Golf Course is a beautiful public golf course located right on San Diego Bay. With beautiful views of the bay and the Coronado Bridge, a well maintained course and reasonable fees. It is no wonder that visitors and locals to Coronado, California rave about the Coronado Golf Course San Diego.
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Naval Base Coronado
The Naval Base on Coronado, sometimes called North Island Naval Air Station is a big part of Coronado culture. It also covers most of Coronado Island. When laying on Coronado Beach during the week you can watch the navy practice aerial maneuvers as the runway is just south of Coronado Beach. The Navy Amphibious Base trains the west coast Navy Seals. Many seals hang out at Mc P's Irish Pub on Orange Avenue. Coronado is proud of its military tradition and the community is very patriotic.
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