It's been decades since I've been back to Coronado Island. When I drive over the beautiful bridge and enter the Island, the first thing I tend to notice is how clean, crisp and well kept everything is. The heritage, the history and that 1888 old town feels is super captivating. The restaurants and shops are always fun to explore. Tons to offer from boutiques to bargains and local eats to treats, there is something for everyone! Additionally, the walkability to "ALL the things" is convenient, beneficial and easy. Indulged in lobster roll from Lobster West which was so delicious & had a feature favorite (coconut/chocolate) ice cream from MooTime Creamery! On most of my San Diego visits, I always make a trip to the beach. This one makes a memorial impression. It's so sophisticated, peaceful and pleasant! Plus, it's unique fun finds of some stunning special sea shells is a reminder of its iconic charm. It's just truly a pleasure to come here even if it's just to simply watch the waves of the bay at ALL times of the day! Don't miss out on visiting the stunning Hotel del Coronado. If you are a non guest, you still have options. You can choose to walk thru the property OR you have the option to purchase a "Day Pass" via ResortPass (check their website site) for access to the pool, beach daybeds, and cabanas. There's also options for dinning & drinking as well without having any hotel reservations. Enjoy! read more

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When I was a teenager, I read a long book series that was set in Coronado Island, so it was really cool to see the place in real life 20 years later. The beach was gorgeous with palm trees lining the path to it. The Hotel Del was really neat to see. We also drove past a couple of famous folk's houses. The main area looked pretty as well. I wish I could've spent more time on the island, but it was a lovely first glimpse. read more

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I've heard this is where they filmed "Some Like It Hot" with Marilyn Monroe, and have always wanted to see it...so this was my prime destination on our trip to San Diego... Unfortunately, the weather wasn't optimal. In early May, it can get cool and windy...and although we went to the Coronado Beach twice during our trip, both days were too cold to go in the water...a huge bummer for my husband, The Water Baby". The beach itself is nice, with some serious surfer waves as anticipated...but the sand isn't as white, and it's not as pristine as I had expected it to be. Like the Key Siesta Beach in Sarasota. There were quite a bit of seaweed on the Coronado Beach...something I don't recall seeing much of in Sarasota beaches. Truly, thing that's so magical about this beach is the famous Coronado Hotel with its stunning, red roofs. Throughout Coronado Island, you'll see these red roofs too. We even regretted getting the lounge chair and umbrella (quite expensive for one of the 2 days on Coronado Beach...since it was just too windy to really relax and nap. We did enjoy walking the long beach strip (VERY soft sand, so very easy to walk!), as well as their manicured beach walks (with great sitting areas)...and of course, hanging around the famous hotel areas. The island itself is beautiful...and it reminded me of the Sarasota scene, except bigger. Plenty of swanky shops and restaurants too. We tried The Henry and Bluewater Boathouse Grill...and both were EXCELLENT. I didn't go shopping, but it's on my list for my next go-around. We also enjoyed ubering across this big, blue bridge to the island...so high up, it almost felt like we were riding on a lift. We both loved this island so much, we talked about the possibility of doing another trip, spending the whole time here. So...even despite the weather, it was definitely worth visiting Coronado Island. In fact, a huge bonus of coming during off season is not having to fight through the crowds. Also, we had no problem getting the best lounge areas on the beach, or getting good seats in restaurants without reservations. I'm betting that it gets quite crowded during peak season. We're hoping to shoot for coming here during off season...yet a warmer month? read more

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I love Coronado Island. It feels like an oasis outside the city with beautiful beaches, lovely ocean breezes, and delicious food. Little Frenchie's is one of my favorite places on the island as well as Moo Time. The Coronado Playhouse has excellent, free productions. Silver Strand State Beach is one of my go-to places as well. Taking long walks and looking for sand dollars is an enjoyable experience. The sand there almost looks like it has gold flakes mixed in; I think they should have named it 'golden strand' instead. I highly recommend an outing to Coronado! read more

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What a huge disappointment. Good luck ever finding a parking space on the weekend. Great place if you are reallyreallyreally into cool architecture. Sadly, I am not. read more

Always great to cross the bridge and feel like your on a mini vacation. Parking is pretty easy and street, restaurants all over, laid back feel. Recommend going read more

I have visited Coronado Island many times throughout my life. It is very touristy and crowded at times, but I still enjoy it. I still today have never stayed at the Del, but I have spent a lot of time at it. I still remember when driving over the Coronado bridge required a toll. I still love the view of Downtown San Diego from across the Bay at the Ferry Landing. It always makes for a good photo. Coronado Island is a resort city on a peninsula in San Diego Bay. The only way to get to the island is to drive over on the Coronado Bridge or by ferry. There is only one main road that goes from one end of the island to the other. The grand Victorian Hotel del Coronado built in 1888 and is the main attraction of Coronado. Many celebrities and presidents have stayed there over the years. The beaches are nice, but finding parking can be a real pain during peak seasons. One of my favorite things to do is to ride the bike path around the island. You can rent them at Coronado Ferry Landing. They also rent paddle boats and kayaks. There are a number places to shop and eat on Coronado Island. read more

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Getting to the beach you drive thru wonderful view vintage homes. Then the beach at Coronado. A real tourist destination. Many people m pets read more

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It's so pretty and clean. This an idea place to retire and live the beach lifestyle. It's just pricey and the bridge getting there gets stuffy. read more

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You know when you visit a place and feel like you're on a movie set? That's exactly how I feel anytime I visit Coronado Island. It's a magical place that looks like the crew from Disneyland moonlights over here maintaining the grounds. It's wild to think that this once was a wasteland, not worth much at all, and now's it's one of the most sought after and expensive pieces of land anywhere. Sure, it's touristy. And expensive. But go with it for a day and enjoy. read more

Cute island in SD. Absolutely love this charming getaway. There's a lot of fun restaurants and bars along the main strip. There's also the iconic Hotel del Coronado to visit or stay as well. The beach is very lively and picturesque. Definitely worth a visit if you're nearby! read more

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Always a beautiful historic hotel that you have to stop through and catch the ocean waves and eat their fresh "gelato"! And the guy that makes the daily "sand castle" is still fabulous artist! read more

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When I drive over the bridge and enter Coronado Island, the first thing I notice is how clean and well kept everything is, even though everything is old. The restaurants and shops are always fun to visit. On most of my San Diego visits, I make a trip to Coronado Island. It's so peaceful to watch the bay. read more

Coronado island and the beach are amazing this island is in it own little world it's absolutely perfect out here. read more

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I've never been to this part of Coronado and absolutely loved it! As soon as we crossed the Coronado Bridge, we turned right into a park where there were lots of free parking on a paved lot. It was a beautiful day, so we took a nice stroll along the waterfront, then rented a double bike to tour the area. The view was spectacular and we couldn't have wished for a more beautiful day! It's so clean here! read more

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Coronado island is always fun! We took the ferry and had a blast. Last time we also did a small boat ride around. the Family size cycling is always one of my favorite moments around the island. What a great way to explore it and earning your lunch :P Beautiful views and homes around and lovely places to eat. Love it. This year we also got to experience the beach side and it was truly lovely. Very family friendly too! read more

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When you travel what is the first thing that you may see when you come to a new city and the many places that are along the main street? That is one thing that you may want to think about there are so many things which can be found right in front of you yet so many people see at as a restaurant and many others come and have drinks not knowing they have come to a location that has been there since the early 1930 to 1970s. When I had taken the day out and traveled over to the Island City of Coronado it was one city that gave me a chance to see Indepth the way people lived, and the many restaurants and stores showed their spirit of the city and the customer service they provide. Walking over from the Hotel Del Coronado gave me a chance to see the many small locations there a few locations which are many that have been on the strip of Orange Avenue the local Coffee Shop yet there was more of a cocktail type of coffee shop. There were a few places that had the looks of the many restaurants with the many doctors and the Plastic surgeons makes the Island to look more like La Jolla downtown area of the many restaurants and the heavy Influx of the need to change the look into more of the beauty doctors and the plastic surgeons. The many locations that are located on Orange Avenue of the restaurants and the high-end restaurants are some of the ones which are only seen to be operating after the sun goes down with the many police that operate amongst the many areas. One of the largest that I have noticed has been the park with the lawn work of the best not to see to many park benches and the picnic tables to have such a large park with the city Library which is nearby is one you can go to and be able to get over to the lunch row. There are many places which can be brought more up to theater area can be some of the eateries and the coffee shops that can offer the best food at the lowest prices many people do look for the places that have great food at the lowest prices. One thing that I had noticed is the Village dock where the Ferry Docks from the docks at the San Diego harbor brings many visitors to the Island yet when you see the food prices its the priciest on Orange Avenue. I see the many students that are on the Island there is not much of the 711 stores or the Burger Kings one is located at the Village when you walk about the main strips you find the many stores which students like nowhere to be found on the Island. With one pizza place that is more of a high-end restaurant is to have one that you can buy slices on the strip it gives a better look for the students with the many stores. With the large Naval Base that is located at the Coronado Island to see services located on the strip with restaurants that offer food to the Military to see stores which give the Island its past history the military and the coming of the Movie Top Gun. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer, the many times I have come to the Island there has been the loss of the stores that offer to the military and the servicemembers who live on the Island. Yes the Island has so many things there has been more to the rich population and the many that have large yachts and big boats that you see docked at the Glorietta Bay . As a Yelp Elite there are many good things of Coronado Island the many areas, I have looked over there have been lost history and the many things the Island has done during the war and the history. read more

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Coronado Island is great!! Orange Avenue is the Main Street that runs through the island, and it has a lot of Hotels, restaurants and various other places of business. There is a large military presence here also. The Coronado Beach is one of the nicest beaches I've been to. The Main Street is bustling during the day, plenty of people park and walk. At night, the whole island just chills out, so if you want nightlife, head over to San Diego. I enjoyed myself here!! read more

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This is a truly beautiful island easily accessible by car via bridge. We've enjoyed walks, bicycling, the architecture of the homes, the huge beautiful historic hotel, views of the water, and even an electric three wheeled scooter tour around the entire island. The traffic is minimal and all the drivers were careful while we were biking. Many of the roads have bike lanes. Life is good on Coronado Island! read more

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Must do!! You can go to San Diego without visiting Coronado. It's like a different world. Make sure to check out Hotel Coronado. You can even reserve beach chairs in advance. Definitely going to go back each time I visit San Diego. read more

Lots to do but be warned it's so packed on the weekend. Impossible to find parking in the street and if you go to the public parking it's so $$. $5 every 20 minutes or $70 all day read more

Beautiful place. I visit every year. It's so peaceful, the people are nice, the shops have a nice variety of products, and the beaches are my go-to place to make the hustle and bustle of daily life disappear read more

Beautiful island, lots of eateries and beach access. You get great views of the Navy Aircrafts because their flight line is right next to the beach. Parking can be tight and traffic gets horrible during peak times, but I guess where in California doesn't read more

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It's such a clean and beautiful place to visit. The beach is clean and the view is breathtaking. It is a MUST. read more

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Coronado Island is situated across the bay from DTSD, with gentle surf, sparkling wide-sand beaches, charming main street and great hotels, including the legendary Hotel del Coronado, built in 1888 and designated as a National Historic Landmark. Beyond its famous beach walk, this island features countless outdoor recreational pursuits including sailing, stand-up paddling, surfing, kayaking, and cruises, and has a lot great venues for events and celebrations. read more

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Every time we're in San Diego we go here for the beach. The Coronado city view, bridge and hotel is always a nice view to look at. They have a little shopping area. It's a safe neighborhood and clean area to walk around. And, not so crowded either especially inside the base. read more

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Coronado Island is such a beautiful place. If you're ever in the San Diego area, definitely drop in and check it to out. It's extremely peaceful and you get an unforgettable view of the San Diego Skyline. read more

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Coronado Island is a great place to visit. You smell the sand in the beach while driving. It is a paradise for those who love being near the water. Living in Coronado is like the ultimate dream. read more

Months of captivity has me craving the occasional dose of fresh air and this weekend I decided to play tourist in my own city and skipped across the bay to the totally bizarre and disconnected Coronado. It's amazing what a bridge can do. While it connects two land masses, it also builds a massive divide. A divide that truly makes Coronado feel like you've jumped on a plane and transported to any beach town on any coast. Coronado is the playground for wealthy homeowners who are not too hard to distinguish from the wealthy tourists - apparently none of them had any plans of cancelling vacation this year. The streets are packed, there are rental bikes everywhere, golf carts will zip past you, and you'll quickly notice lines growing outside of the many restaurants that have outdoor (and Covid-compliant) patios. Coronado is the true definition of a "bubble" and I'll admit it's not my speed in the least bit. This being said, I absolutely love that it exists and you can't deny its beauty. It's also really great to send out-of-towners to a part of our beautiful city that is so close in proximity to downtown, but so far from the typical SD attractions - a small American town hidden in plain sight. read more

Originally known as the old Ferry Landing, visitors and locals alike come to enjoy the palm-lined pathways and open-air amusements. The moment you drive over and down the Coronado bridge, you feel the peaceful ambiance and your mind relaxes naturally as you continue to explore with your eyes. Bring a good pair of walking shoes bc there are lots of cute photo opts to choose from! Easy to find parking (at least that's what we experienced). It's a small island but quite lovely with lots of charm and history. The homes are nicely kept and you can tell owners take pride of their landscaping. The restaurants and coffee shops are very small but unique. Don't drink lots of water bc the places have only one restrooms (unisex) and lines are long. One thing I will be doing, is working on improving my balance so that next time I come here, I can do stand up paddle boarding!!!!! That's rights! paddle-board will be an excellent and new way to enjoy the majestic vistas from the San Diego Bay and soak in the sun! I highly recommend to check out a shop off of Orange Ave. it's called The Bay shop! They have tons and tons of neat unique and funny characters socks of any favorite theme! Another thing I will do on my next trip is take the tree tour, I want to know the region and history of their trees and check out their foliage etc! We did not eat on the island, we only had a cappuccino at Chez Loma, 19th century home that is a French restaurant. The lines were long and so that was the only place without a line and it looked cozy and charming. I would not recommend you this place for cappuccino or coffee, nothing special but I would recommend to check them out for food, it looked good and service was fair. Here is a tad bit of history: 1846 - Coronado peninsula is deeded to Pedro C. Carrillo and his bride Josefa as a wedding gift from Mexican Governor Pio Pico. A few months later Carrillo sells the land to American Bezer Simmons for $1,000 in silver. A series of rapid changes in ownership of Coronado occur over the next few years. 1886 - The first lot sale on November 13 attracts 6,000 prospective buyers. Bidding starts at $500 and goes as high as $1,600. Lot sales help fund the building of the Hotel del Coronado. Orange trees are planted down the center median of Orange Avenue. read more

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A very nice, though a bit overrated. Very cool to check out the Hotel Coronado, but I feel like if you don't really watch a lot of movies, it's harder to appreciate the significance. You can walk along the beach, which didn't seem overly crowded, but the streets do get crowded the closer you get to rush hour. They have some nice little souvenir shops as well. Hopefully I'll have time to see more the next time around! read more

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Coronado Island is one of the must visit places in San Diego. We have seen San Diego from sea with Sunset cruise and from the air with a private plane ride. But actually walking here on the island is a completely different feeling. The beautiful park and the hotels here made the island garden paradise. Many people come to just enjoy the natural beauty of island and others would come to ride their bikes. We came to just enjoy nature and to eat here. We love the restaurants here. For coffee and tea, there is the Coronado Coffee Company is right next to the ferry terminal. This shop services amazing coffee. They also provide soy or oak milk options for your coffee. For food, we ate at the Peohe's Coronado. The foods were fantastic and very reasonably priced. The California style foods they offered were amazing and tasty. I had a Japanese bento with Teriyaki chicken. There are two ways to get here. One is by driving through the Coronado bridge and the other way is to get on a ferry. Parking is a bit tough here. So the best option is to ride the ferry here. Ferries depart every 30 minutes from the convention center and every hour from the Broadway Terminal. You can get you tickets online or get them at the terminal kiosk. We had a fun day by just walking around and visited the the famous Del Coronado Hotel. read more

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I love Coronado Island. It is one of the best cities in the world with the most fun beach in California. Great beaches and great restaurants on the Downtown Coronado area. Big Navy base on the Island. Friendly locals and a tight nit community. The beaches offer Kayaking and battleships. Its just a great place to be. read more

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I agree with the other reviews, that this island is beautiful! The island has several small shopping boutiques and eateries. The island is clean and pretty big. I went to one of the bike rental places and rented a bike. I rode the bike around the residential area and saw some nice well kept homes that was in front of a huge golf course. The bike ride was peaceful and quite. The people that lived in the neighborhood were nice and helpful when I asked for directions. I would love to return! read more

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MUY MUY CARO Honestly even the property taxes is way beyond my pay grade. Especially so for those gorgeous dreamy multi-level Mediterranean styled estate homes with their double garage sized bay windows with their unobstructed Pacific Ocean view. There is a land enhanced Navy Seal training facility located at the north end. The iconic Coronado Hotel and beach faces the Pacific Ocean. The eastside vista is San Diego Harbor and Navy Base. Island is connected with a southside roadway, east-west bridge, ferry, by private vessel. Like anywhere else in San Diego, parking can be challenging especially if you have no perception of where your wheels are in respect to parallel parking. Incredibly relaxing upscale ocreanside community. Flour- like sand beach in front of Coronado Hotel property is un-naturally perfect. Hmm. Maybe I'm better off to just rent a beach view room at the Coronado Hotel. LoL read more

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Chasing sunsets and eating sushi afterwards. There is something majestic watching the sunset reflect off of the city skyline during a warm summer evening with a light cool breeze. It simply makes me happy. I am lucky to live in San Diego! read more

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Beautiful island right outside of San Diego. Very clean island, plenty of food to try out here, if ever in this island take a walk to Coronado shores and enjoy the scenery!!! read more

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The military base takes up most of the island but if you're a resident you are one of the luckiest people on the planet! Take a drive over the bridge from San Diego and enjoy the beaches, restaurants, hotels, B&B and shops. If you have a boat you can dock it and have some lunch-we did this! The harbor around the island is full of sea life and the views of the skyline are gorgeous. I love it. read more

Hubby and I hit up Coronado and hung out near the beach and walked around the perimeter of Hotel del Coronado. It really is a fairytale place with gorgeous houses straight out of story books and sparkling white sand beaches. There are many novel places to shop and eat here which give it a small town feel, but you still find the chain stores that we can't seem to do without. And I absolutely love how a lot of these places are dog friendly, with treat jars and water dishes outside the establishments. Hubby commented that perhaps we could retire here one day. We'd walk hand in hand along the beach, albeit a bit more slowly than we trod today, and watch the sun set over the water. One can only hope. read more

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Out of all the Islands off of the coast of CA that I have been to (granted only a handful thus far) Coronado is by far the most breathtaking, and the biggest. The beaches stretch on for miles, both in width and length, the color in spots looks like pure gold. The views amazing from every part of the island, some to the city, some to the wide open ocean. The downtown part is nice, plenty of good shopping and food. Hotel Coronado beautiful, there was not one part I was not in awe of, right across from downtown, yet in spirit a million miles away. So beautiful and serene, a must see when in San Diego. read more

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