Coronado, California

Coronado Beach is a 1.5 mile-long, wide sandy beach in Coronado that is popular for swimmers, surfers, sunbathers, and beachcombers.

The stunning beach is set against the backdrop of the iconic Hotel del Coronado, which boasts classic Victorian architecture, a peaked red roof, and glorious ocean views and runs all the way along Ocean Boulevard which is lined with fine homes and elegant mansions.

The sand on Coronado Beach has a silvery sheen because due to the presence of mica and offers the perfect conditions for skim-boarding and fishing in front of the Hotel del Coronado.

There is free parking on Ocean Boulevard, and dogs are allowed at the north end of the beach.

919 Ocean Blvd., Coronado, CA 92118, Phone: 619-435-1867

Lamb's Players Theatre is an iconic theater one of San Diego's leading professional non-profit performing arts organizations that present an exciting variety of work year-round on an intimate 350-seat stage. The theater is home to a multi-talented team of actors, directors, designers, and craftspeople, as well as a contingent of full-time staff and circle of associate artists and hosts five significant productions through the year. Performances are produced in a beautifully restored theater space in Coronado’s historic 1917 Spreckels Building which boasts a dynamic performance space, with European amphitheater-style seating surrounding a thrust stage and uninterrupted sight lines from every angle in the theater.

1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, Phone: 619-437-6000

Coronado Dog Beach is a leash-free beach on the western end of Coronado Beach that is open year-round. The beautifully scenic beach can be found by signs along Ocean Boulevard that run from Sunset Park on Ocean Drive to the border of the U.S. Naval Station, and parking is available along Ocean Boulevard. The beach offers space for dogs to run and play leash-free, along with fire rings, tidal pools to explore, sunbathing, surfing and more. Views from the beach take in the elegant Hotel del Coronado and the striking Point Loma skyline to the north.

Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118, Phone: 619-522-7342

Located in the Coronado Museum of History and Art, the Coronado Visitor Center is a modern space which offers a wealth of information about the city of Coronado for locals and visitors alike. Located in the heart of downtown, the Visitor Center has a team of knowledgeable and friendly staff who are on hand to provide information and answer any queries about the city and its attractions and activities. The center offers complimentary maps, resources, brochures about Coronado, as well as discount tickets to many of the city’s top sights and attractions.

1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, Phone: 619-437-8788

The Coronado Ferry Landing is an upmarket shopping center that overlooks the water and features many shops, boutiques, casual and elegant restaurants, and art galleries. Exquisite fine dining and award-winning international cuisine can be enjoyed at one of three premier waterfront restaurants - Candelas on the Bay's, Peohe's, and Il Fornaio, while the first-class shopping village of the complex boasts an array of upscale boutiques, brand stores and more. For the more adventurous type, bikes, kayaks, surreys, and stand-up paddleboard can be rented for some outdoor fun.

1201 1st St, Coronado, CA 92118, Phone: 619-435-8895

Silver Strand State Beach , or The Strand, is a low, narrow, seven-mile sandy stretch of sand called an isthmus or a tombolo that lies partly within the Silver Strand State Beach. The stretch of sand connects Coronado Island with Imperial Beach and together with the Point Loma peninsula it embraces San Diego Bay. Silver Strand State Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach on the tombolo which encompasses both the San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean on either side and offers a quiet and tranquil place for those looking to escape the crowds of Ocean and Mission Beaches. The beach is named for the silver shells that can be found on the 2.5-mile coastline on the ocean side of the strand and offers many activities including swimming, surfing, body boarding, sailing, jet skiing, water-skiing, beach volleyball, camping, and fishing.

Spreckels Park is an eight-acre park in the center of Coronado that features an open grassy lawn, picnic tables, and a children’s playground. Named after the iconic J.D. Spreckels, the beautiful park is also home to a lovely gazebo where concerts and performances are held every Sunday in the summer, and there is a large jungle gym which families can enjoy. The park is surrounded by amazing trees that are so unique they garner their walking tours and a host of Coronado community events, such as the Coronado Flower Show and holiday shows for children are held throughout the year.

601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, Phone: 619-522-7342

Glorietta Bay Park is a public park with a small north-facing beach on the San Diego Bay side of Coronado Island with breathtaking views of the San Diego skyline and the Coronado Bridge. Located just south of the newly-built Coronado Recreation Center, the park has a small sandy family-friendly beach, a children’s playground, and ample parking for visitors. There are also open grassy areas with picnic tables birthday parties and play dates, and The Coronado Clubroom & Boathouse offers kayak and SUP lessons and hourly rentals seven days a week.

1975 Strand Way, Coronado, Ca. 92118

Centennial Park is a small grassy park overlooking San Diego Bay with a sandy beach and beautiful skyline views. Located where Orange Avenue ends at 1st Street in Coronado, Centennial Park has palm trees lining the beach near the Coronado Ferry Landing Pier, which make for spectacular sunset photographs. There is a second smaller and quieter beach a little farther away from the pier for those wanting to escape the bustling vibe of the Coronado Ferry Landing Pier, and the Bayshore Bikeway passes right through the park as it meanders around the island.

1101 1st St, Coronado, CA 92118, Phone: 619-522-7342

Coronado Tidelands Park is a large park with impressive views of the Coronado Bridge and a small sandy beach, grassy areas with picnic tables, recreational fields, and a paved path for biking, rollerblading, and walking. Coronado’s largest park, Tidelands Park is packed with areas for playing, running, biking or swimming in the bay and is very busy on the weekend when baseball, soccer, and other sports teams use the park for their games. The park also features a jungle gym and a workout area, several impressive sculptures, and ample parking for visitors.

2000 Mullinex Dr, Coronado, CA 92118, Phone: 619-686-6200