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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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Sparkling Sunshine & Wine!

Oct 7 - Dec 31, 2024

Imagine a sunshiny day with a sparkling glass of local award-wining wine in hand. You're relaxing at an exclusive winery estate after a comfortable chauffeur driven ride. You got to be picked up at your hotel and fun tour guide has chosen the optimal route. Between bites of your meal, prepared on the vineyard grounds with local ingredients, you're entertained and educated with an expert wine tasting presentation. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? You deserve the VERY BEST!

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San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

Dec 8 - Dec 15, 2024

The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition brought to San Diego by the boating community. Continuing its long-standing San Diego tradition, the 54th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights promises to dazzle and entertain bayfront crowds during 2 evenings on  December 8 and December 15, 2024. Participants in this year’s highly anticipated holiday boat parade will decorate their boats to fit this year’s theme: Peace On Earth.

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Private Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure

Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing

Private Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure includes many attractions in ONE! The finest local wines; delicious farm-to-table food; hidden gems; sightseeing; history; culture; fully guided tour for the all-inclusive price of only $234 per person (includes all fees and gratuities).

PERFECT for teambuilding, corporate groups. 3 to 6 hour food and wine tasting experiences available. Timing and offering can be fully customized.

• Enjoy the local (close-by) San Diego County wineries, not Temecula (San Diego is the original California Wine Country)

• With thousands of 5-STAR reviews, you’ll receive top-notch treatment!

• Serving tens of thousands of happy guests since 2010.

 

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Holiday Family Style Gondola Cruises

Dec 1 - Dec 23, 2024

A gondola cruise family style through the canals and waterways of the Coronado Cays. Up to 14 passengers can ride together on one boat. Select wines, non-alcoholic beverages, and chocolate truffles are available for purchase. Each cruise is 50 minutes.

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