I've been to a lot of neighborhood bars, and The Fire Station in Coronado has quickly become my…read morefavorite place to unwind. The changes they've made over the past few months have completely transformed the atmosphere, and it shows the moment you walk through the door. The staff is one of the biggest reasons I keep coming back. Everyone is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, creating an environment where both regulars and first-time guests feel right at home. The service is consistently outstanding, and you can tell the team genuinely enjoys what they do. A special shoutout to Danika, who is absolutely amazing. She goes above and beyond to make every guest feel valued, always greets everyone with a smile, and creates an atmosphere that's warm, inviting, and full of positive energy. Her hospitality is second to none and is a huge reason this has become my go-to spot. I'd also like to recognize Brady, who has been phenomenal every time I've visited. He's personable, attentive, knowledgeable, and always makes sure everyone is taken care of. Together, Danika and Brady help create an experience that keeps people coming back. The cocktails are fantastic, the beer selection is phenomenal, and everything is offered at a price that's hard to beat. I especially love their NASCAR drink specials--they make race days even more exciting and are the perfect excuse to gather with friends and coworkers. The bar is always clean, cozy, and comfortable, making it the perfect place to relax after work or spend an evening catching up with friends. It has a welcoming neighborhood feel where everyone can enjoy themselves, whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time. It's obvious that the ownership and staff have put a lot of effort into making this bar something special, and the improvements over the past few months have been incredible. The Fire Station has become my favorite place in Coronado to enjoy a great drink, unwind, and spend time with good company. If you're looking for exceptional service, outstanding cocktails, a fantastic beer selection, great prices, and an atmosphere that truly makes you feel at home, I can't recommend The Fire Station enough. Five stars without hesitation!

Great venue! We rented this in January for a military celebration. It fit about 150 comfortably…read more The taco bar and drink service was amazing! No longer wait times because they had enough staff to cover the event. It's a beautiful space that offers indoor and outdoor seating plus a small lounge in the back. The nautical theme in the lounge is a great touch! Website pictures match what you see in person.

Met a friend for lunch at noon on a Wednesday. Did not have or need a reservation, great setting…read morewith beautiful views. Overall the service was excellent and food was very good, plenty of free parking. My friend had the mac & cheese and really enjoyed it. I had the steak salad cooked medium, the cut was a bit fattier than I prefer but tasted great. Also ordered a side of fresh fruit which was excellent. Will definitely be adding Feast and Fareway to the rotation.

The Breakfast Republic empire has been slowly circling the drain for a while now, and a trip to…read morethis outpost of their shrinking family of restaurants really highlighted some of the reasons why. Blessed with a pleasant bay view, the seemingly automatic customer base of the always busy Coronado golf course, and the disposable income of this affluent community, you would think that this indoor/outdoor setting would be a perfect place for brunch or lunch at 11am to noon on a beautiful Saturday, but our post-round meal was accompanied by lots of empty tables, empty space, and empty vibes. Although my salad had good flavor, it was surprisingly small. My friend ordered a sad-looking tuna melt that he said was the worst he had ever had. Another friend said the same thing about his old fashioned, which had a bizarre red tint to it that indicated an over-abundance of bitters or perhaps a flat-out wrong ingredient like Campari. Either way, it's clear that the bartender did not know how to make a very simple classic cocktail. The service was also abysmal. Although the place was far from busy, his terrible old fashioned didn't arrive until after the entrees, which themselves took quite a long time to arrive. And this was after my friend had to remind the server that he hadn't received his drink. Also, upon inquiring if I could substitute chicken for the turkey in my salad, he enthusiasticly said yes without informing me that that the substitution would be a five dollar upcharge, which came as an unwelcome surprise on the final bill. Finally, the chairs are horribly uncomfortable, and for someone with a bad back, sitting there for an hour was not a pleasant experience. All of this probably explains why business looked so paltry on a such a lovely Saturday. With such a great setting, the Coronado golf course really deserves better. I'm being generous with the two stars, but it's safe to say that our post-round meals and drinks will be enjoyed elsewhere from now on.

The space for families is really nice. Breakfast is good a nice variety of hot foods, pancake…read moremachine, oatmeal, fruit, breads and cereal. Pre kids we thoroughly enjoyed staying in the mansion itself.

I went back-and-forth if I should write a review because I feel bad leaving a negative one. I just…read morefeel like my family was tricked. Scammed almost. You pay for the location and that is about it. The main lobby was super cute. We were very excited to stay here. But it took a turn when we were shown our room. The smell was so bad you could smell it a few feet outside of our door. We would wake up in the middle of the night because the smell woke us up. It smelled like mildew & mold so bad, on top of cigarettes and hospice. I went to call to ask for a new room and our phone didn't work. I moved the side bedroom table to see if it was plugged in and it was so dirty with bugs and lint balls. I didn't touch the phone again. I called from my cell phone to see about changing our room. She told me I could come the next day and take a look at other rooms that were available, but we were only there for one more night and we had plans with friends that day. The carpet is disgusting. The couch is so dirty. There were brown stains on the sheets of our bed. Every time the cleaning crew would come in, they would open every single window to the fullest to mask the smell. There's not a restaurant here so you have to go get your food and bring it in. There were dead bugs in the utensil drawers. So we used plastic utensils, and paper plates our whole trip. Our room looked nothing like the lobby. A motel 8 would've been better. Even the pool is sad. We were going to cancel our stay and book somewhere else, but we booked through Expedia and it's a nightmare trying to get a refund through them. Otherwise, we would've left after the first day. When leaving a manager pulled me aside and said he was going to comp one day resort fee for us because of the smell. He didn't have to do that, but it was nice of him. We will never be back unless they do a serious update. So sad because the location is killer!

Great experience working with Penny and her team for our event at the gallery. We were pleased with…read morethe location, the service and the venue itself. We had a unique request which was accommodated with professionalism, hospitality, friendliness and understanding. We would definitely recommend Emerald C Gallery for events as the space was colorful and adorable for the artist lovers!

I have been enjoying the gallery for years. It is located right behind the Brigantine Coronado and…read moreI recommend the gallery to all my friends who come to Coronado . The reason I love the gallery is it's very colorful, open , airy and has beautiful artwork. - wonderful things to buy for gifts for yourself or friends . The owner.Penny is one of the most fabulous people you'll ever meet ! She is involved in community events, actively involved in creating new events and supporting existing events that support the community and enhance the love of art. One of the fun things to do with the galleries to enjoy one of their wine and paint events on Wednesdays and Saturdays, you will not be disappointed! Do yourself a favor and add some color to your life and go see this gallery in Coronado.!

I attended a wedding at Luce Loft and love the downtown, industrial vibes here. The venue itself is…read moremade for smaller weddings (ideally less than 100 people). The loft gets flipped so it doubles as a ceremony and reception space with cocktail hour taking place outside or in the long side area. What's great about this place is that you could hire a food truck to provide cocktail bites on the sidewalk. Inside the loft, the space still felt spacious for a reception. There is an upstairs deck area where the couple had a photo booth set up. Personally, I love a city-vibe wedding. I love when a couple can get street shots and any after party can happen in the downtown. I know that vibe isn't for everyone, but if that is yours, you should definitely check this venue out.

As the name suggests, this is an event space with high ceilings and a loft! It's a lovely, sort of…read moremodern industrial or rustic event area with ample space for a small to medium sized event. Two all gender restrooms are available. There's a separate section where the bar and buffet can be set. From a guest perspective, I thought this was a lovely event venue in downtown San Diego near Petco Park.

My family and I were there 2 weeks ago. Good good and good service. The crispy calamari is good for…read morestarters. The New England Clam Chowder is creamy. The fish and chips do not disappoint. The French fries/ chips are excellent and to die for! Better than other restaurants. The server is courteous and listened to our requests. We were served promptly. My 3-year-old granddaughter wanted " crispy fish" and she got it! I have been there a few times with friends. I just go back because of the good experience. I refuse to go to other restaurants. Parking is OK if you go there early. I highly recommend the place..

I love this place and I love eating yummy seafood by the water, so this is definitely a great…read moreplace. I sat at the bar and had excellent service and a pleasant time. The food was even better. I love their Caesar salad, the oysters, and the bread. Everything is just so fresh and delicious!

The Neon Brush: A Glow in-the-Dark Painting Experience in Old Town was a great time…read more The tickets were $41.00 per person on feverup.com. The class includes neon paint and canvas. The class doesn't include wine but you can bring your own bottle. It was a fun time I went with fellow Yelper Nicole C. Happy Yelping :)

Venue was clean! Tables and chairs were in great condition. Easy to book and friendly reminders…read morewith easy access to venue manual. Will be using this venue again.

Helen Walker is a master wedding planner! She deserves all the stars! She helped us bring our dream…read morebeach wedding to life...and better than expected. I called Helen about a year before the big day and immediately knew I would be taken care of. We wanted a family- only small beach wedding and it honestly turned out perfect. I liked that she offered a lot of customizable options. She communicated every step of the way and as a bride, I felt confident heading into the wedding day. Our package came with beach setup, an officiant, a musician, a photographer, and Helen's guidance. All of her vendors were perfect. We got our photos in just days and the photographer got a lot of great photos (attaching some of my favorites). The price for the wedding package was also very reasonable. If you're looking to get married on the beach- I definitely recommend Coronado Beach Weddings!

Planning a wedding should be a joyful and exciting experience -- unfortunately, working with this…read morecoordinator brought unnecessary stress, confusion, and disappointment to what should have been one of the happiest days of our lives. From the start, communication was unclear and frustrating. We struggled to get a concise explanation of what services were included and what we were actually paying for. It wasn't until we explicitly referenced California's SB 478 transparency laws that we finally received a proper breakdown of costs -- which then led to a pricing adjustment. But even after that, just two weeks before the wedding, we were shocked to receive a final payment notice that was more than double our last agreed-upon price. When we questioned it, the coordinator backtracked on previous conversations and insisted on her standard pricing, completely disregarding the confusion we had already worked to clarify. For someone claiming 34 years of experience, I expected significantly better communication, transparency, and flexibility. Customizing a wedding package should not be this difficult or disorganized. The wedding day itself only compounded our frustrations. One of our most anticipated moments -- the "first look" as I walked down the aisle with my dad -- was completely mishandled. Due to poor schedule management, my husband saw me before the ceremony even began. From there, things didn't improve. Directions were unclear, organization was lacking, and important details were overlooked -- like the designated place for bridesmaids' belongings, which was only provided after the ceremony, despite us asking about it beforehand. Our contract also stated that she would have an assistant to help on the day of the wedding -- she did not. This absence absolutely impacted the flow and coordination of events throughout the day. To give credit where it's due, the flowers were beautiful -- especially my bridal bouquet, which turned out exactly as I had hoped. It was one of the few things that went right and added a special touch to the day. The only other silver lining was the photographer she worked with. He was kind, professional, and captured some beautiful photos. Unfortunately, several of our special moments include Helen in the background -- an unfortunate reminder of the overall disappointment. If you plan to use her as your wedding coordinator, I highly suggest reading through your contract with a fine-tooth comb and making sure you have an exact outline of pricing and services. Don't assume anything will be taken care of unless it's clearly written and confirmed -- multiple times.

This is a hidden gem! My roommate, her 15 month old son and I came here for brunch on Sunday in…read moreMarch. It is such an amazing experience. I wish I would have been coming to these monthly! The staff was amazing! Be sure to make your reservations online or by calling the number on the NavylifeSW website. I'm not sure if they take walk ins. They had a table set up/assigned to us prior to our arrival. There was an omelet station, crepe station, fruit and pastries table that also had shrimp cocktails. The other table had mashed potatoes, turkey, ham, gravy and beans. I ate too much and didn't make it to the dessert table, but it looked like a lot of cheesecake and different types of cakes and cookies. It was $21.95 per adult. I'm not quite sure how much the children are, but I believe they're free under 3. The view alone was worth it. Watching the sailboats and ships pulling into and out of the harbor with the Cabrillo National Park to the west. You have to at least try this once while you're in San Diego!

My husband and I just had our wedding here. It's a very beautiful venue, and fairly priced, but…read moredoes come with a lot of rules so be sure to follow that in the contract. A big disappointment for us was the morning of we still saw bird poop all over the deck. No one was responding to us, therefore we couldn't get anyone from the venue to clean it (I asked prior when touring the venue and was told it would be cleaned day of). As it got closer to set up time I had no choice but to ask my husbands groomsmen, my brothers, and our cousins to go buy mops and scrub the deck. Not to mention the venue coordinator for the day of didn't introduce herself until we were eating dinner during our reception, and never actually gave us her name. Like I said very beautiful venue, but there were a few disappointments for us.

Met up with six friends to do some inline skating in the Naval Training Center Park. We met at the…read moreLiberty Public Market then skated to that area by first heading to the park (grass and water area), then skate along the trail, then skate toward the movie theatre and fountain which is right across the big concrete area we were able to skate (like a rink), then continued later through traffic area back through the park. Changed out of our skates and all of found a place to purchase whatever food we wanted to eat from the Public Market (there's over 20+ restaurants inside of this place!) Sat outdoors. I wanted something similar to SF Golden Gate 6th Ave park area where we can skate around in a small area then skate off if we wanted to. This place was perfect. It was not overly crowded and was chill. I have skated on the boardwalk which is often crowded and with the number of friends I had, it would not have been so ideal. I highly recommend this spot for skating and eating with friends.

Nice outdoor shopping center and a very cool food court!…read more This is a very big shopping plaza with all kinds of stores from groceries to clothing and even medical offices. It's a nice place to walk around outside in the beautiful San Diego weather.