Situated across San Diego Bay from downtown San Diego, Coronado offers a unique combination of quaint small-town friendliness and sophisticated luxury.  Defined by two famous structures, the historic Hotel del Coronado and distinctive San Diego-Coronado Bridge, the “Crown City” offers an enchanting island experience that has made Coronado one of California's most sought-after vacation destinations for more than 100 years.    

BEAUTIFUL BEACHES 

Known for picturesque coastline views and expansive stretches of white sand, Coronado has several distinct beach experiences to offer visitors.  Occupying the area between the iconic Hotel del Coronado and Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado Beach is a 1.5-mile long aquatic wonderland that is consistently named among the Travel Channel's “Best Beaches in California” and annually ranks as a “Top 10 Beach in the U.S.” by noted beach authority Dr. Beach. 

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay along the isthmus that connects Coronado southward to Imperial Beach, Silver Strand State Beach is a popular spot for swimming, biking and RV camping.  The name references the tiny, iridescent seashells that sparkle along the shoreline.

SUMPTUOUS RESORTS AND HOTELS

Catering to travelers who seek one-of-a-kind properties with fine dining and top-quality modern amenities, Coronado's resorts and boutique hotels make for the perfect home away from home. 

The famous Hotel del Coronado is an iconic landmark offering an expansive swimming pool, an eclectic collection of specialty shops, world-class spa, fine dining restaurants and much more.  The Del's Beach Village ups the ante on luxury, offering private beachfront cottages, pools and enhanced amenities. 

Located directly across the street from the Hotel del Coronado, the Glorietta Bay Inn was built around an historic private mansion and has 11 spacious rooms in the main house, 89 rooms in an adjacent contemporary wing, an expansive music room and spectacular views of picturesque Glorietta Bay. 

Situated on a private peninsula on San Diego Bay just across from the Silver Strand State Beach, Loews Coronado Bay Resort is a relaxing resort with a bevy of exciting activities, including dive-in movies in the resort's pool, rejuvenating treatments in its world-class spa and dinner at Mistral, the resort's award-winning signature restaurant.

With a bay-front location adjacent to the Coronado Ferry Landing, the Coronado Island Marriott Resort boasts astounding views of San Diego Bay and the downtown San Diego skyline.  Three heated swimming pools, six lighted tennis courts, the rejuvenating Spa Coronado and popular Current restaurant are just some of the property's wonderful amenities.  

CULTURAL PURSUITS

Coronado's rich history, eclectic art offerings and engaging cultural diversions are on display in galleries, theaters and community events year-round.   Most notable is the Coronado Museum of History and Art which features three galleries highlighting Coronado's unique relationship with the U.S. Navy and the history of the landmark Hotel del Coronado. 

The award-winning Lamb's Players Theatre performs a five-play season February through November plus special holiday productions each December at its 350-seat Resident Stage in the historic Spreckels Building in the center of Coronado.  Over the last 20 years, Lamb's Players has produced more than 38 world premieres and 35 regional premieres along with presenting classics and lesser-known gems of the theatre.  

SHOPPING DELIGHTS

Coronado is one of San Diego's popular shopping districts known for sophisticated, upscale, designer apparel boutiques, art galleries, jewelry shops and more. The Coronado Ferry Landing, located on the San Diego bayside of Coronado, is a popular retail and entertainment complex featuring waterfront dining and one-of-a-kind shops selling everything from novelty gifts and memorabilia to seashells and fine jewelry.

Coronado's historically-preserved downtown also offers one-of-a-kind specialty shops, especially along Orange Avenue, which is lined with bookstores, antique shops, home and garden stores and gourmet food shops. At the Shops at the Del, visitors can find a unique shopping opportunity with an exquisite variety of 20 shops and boutiques featuring upscale women's apparel, men's apparel, fine jewelry, bath and spa products, and a full collection of Del merchandise.

CULINARY ADVENTURES

Coronado offers an array of dining options, whether the occasion calls for a romantic candlelit dinner or a casual post-beach bite.  Fine dining restaurants include Candelas on the Bay, offering upscale Mexico City-style cuisine; the intimate Chez Loma French Bistro; Mistral at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, and 1500 Ocean, the Hotel del Coronado's award-winning signature restaurant.  For a fabulous Sunday brunch, nothing beats the scrumptious spread at the Hotel del Coronado's Crown Room which is a Coronado “must do.”

For more casual eats, Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge offers a farm-to-table menu of locally sourced, sustainable food with global influences, and the Coronado Brewing Company, Coronado's premier microbrewery, serves up great burgers and classic brewpub fare with its award-winning craft beers.  To satisfy one's sweet tooth, Tartine, a French bakery and bistro, is the perfect place for a light meal and sweet treat, and Mootime Creamery is another sweet sensation for frozen yogurt and homemade ice cream.   

EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of activities in Coronado, from surfing on the Pacific Ocean to biking along scenic San Diego Bay to enchanting waterfront golfing. Coronado boasts two full-service marinas, the Glorietta Bay Marina and Loews' Crown Isle Marina, which offer rentals ranging from paddleboats and sailboats to jet skis and deep sea fishing.

With dramatic views of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge, the legendary Hotel del Coronado and picturesque San Diego Bay, the 18-hole Coronado Municipal Golf Course is known as one of the best waterfront golf values in San Diego County.  The Coronado Tennis Center offers eight tennis courts along with private lessons and clinics, while surfing lessons with expert instructors are available at the Coronado Surfing Academy and the Executive Surfing Club.

For more information on Coronado, visit www.visitcoronado.org.