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Coronado

Just across the bridge and a world away

Where main street meets bare feet

Situated just across the bay from downtown San Diego, Coronado is consistently voted best beach in the U.S. by Dr. Beach. With gentle surf, sparkling wide-sand beaches, charming main street and great hotels, including the famous Hotel del Coronado, this island paradise is perfect for a family vacation or romantic getaway.

Coronado's coastline offers wide sandy beaches with sparkling sand, courtesy of the mineral Mica, that draw visitors from around the world. With its elegant gardens, old-world mansions, quaint shops, and oceanfront dining with spectacular sunset views, no wonder this charmed small town has been dubbed "The Crown City," as Coronado means "the crowned one" in Spanish.

Spend the day relaxing on the beach or rent a bike and tour the island via Coronado's beachfront boardwalk. Take a stroll down Orange Avenue, Coronado's main artery, which is lined with shops, restaurants, galleries, theaters and the Coronado Museum of History & Art. At the other end of the island, Coronado's Ferry Landing offers a collection of more than 20 shops, art galleries and restaurants boasting stunning views of San Diego's downtown skyline. Flagship Cruises also offers low cost ferry service from the landing across the bay to Seaport Village on the edge of downtown.

Beyond the beach, Coronado features countless outdoor recreational pursuits including sailing, stand-up paddling, surfing, kayaking, and Venetian gondola cruises. There's also top-rate golf on Coronado's Public Golf Course, described as "a gem I consider the best value in the United States" by Golf Digest writer Matt Ginella. Locals and visitors alike also love the popular Coronado Flower Show, held each spring since 1922.

And no trip to Coronado would be complete without a visit to the legendary Hotel del Coronado. Built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark, the hotel has a fascinating and colorful past, which includes presidents and princes, socialites and scandals, ghosts and glamorous celebrities. It's also widely believed to have been the inspiration for the Emerald City in L. Frank Baum's "Wizard of Oz" as the author spent many winters at the oceanfront hotel.

 

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Coronado's coastline offers wide sandy beaches with sparkling sand, courtesy of the mineral Mica, that draw visitors from around the world. With its elegant gardens, old-world mansions, quaint shops, and oceanfront dining with spectacular sunset views, no wonder this charmed small town has been dubbed "The Crown City," as Coronado means "the crowned one" in Spanish.

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Coronado is the quintessential San Diego postcard experience and a great place for a romantic getaway or a fun-filled family beach vacation.

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CORONADO FLOWER SHOW

Apr 20 - Apr 21, 2024

Join us for the 102nd Annual Coronado Flower Show, presented by the Coronado Flower Association and the City of Coronado! The largest tented Flower Show in the U.S. and Coronado’s longest-running tradition, this is a weekend of festivities you don’t want to miss.

No online ticket sales. All tickets are only sold at the show. $10 per person. Children under 12 are admitted free.

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Celebrate 10 Years of Going the Extra Mile!

Apr 3, 2024

The Coronado Historical Association Cordially invites you to 

 Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Going the Extra Mile Award! 

This incredible event will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Nautilus Room, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado. Tickets are $125 each and can be purchased by clicking the Register Now button above. 
 
We hope you will join us to make a toast and raise your paddle at the GEM Award reception and dinner to benefit CHA's historic preservation work.
 
Reserve early as space is limited.

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Annual MotorCars on MainStreet Car Show

Apr 28, 2024

This will be Coronado MainStreet's 32nd annual car show, MotorCars on MainStreet, featuring over 400 pre-73 restored classic, rod and custom cars & trucks. The event will be held in downtown Coronado, one block from the beach, at Isabella & Orange Avenues. Co-Sponsors Cumming Chevrolet and the City of Coronado welcome participants and spectators to the grand gathering. There will be live music and drawings throughout the day.

Thousands of spectators are expected and viewing is FREE.

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3rd Annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival

May 11 - May 12, 2024

DIAMOND VIP ROOM PACKAGE INCLUDES:

 

-TWO-NIGHT STAY at one of four stunning island resort hotels checking in Friday, May 10th through Sunday, May 12th.
-TWO INVITATIONS to a private VIP Meet The Artists Party event at a private mansion in Coronado on Friday, May 10th. The event will feature sommelier wine tasting, chef-prepared hors d'oeuvres, live music, and the opportunity to mingle with the festival's Featured Artists.
-TWO DIAMOND VIP ALL-ACCESS tickets to the Coronado Art & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 11th the all-access pass includes 15 premium wine and food pairings and access to all wine tasting areas, including two VIP areas with exclusive lounge seating, a Bubbles Lounge, and Wine Village. 

Total Diamond VIP Festival Ticket Value: $700 for two guests (21+ only)

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