Coronado Beach
Wide, gold-flecked sand regularly ranked among the country's best beaches, in the shadow of the Hotel Del.
Attraction
Things to do
Things to do in Coronado
An island that is not one. The Hotel Del, a Navy air station, and the bridge that defines the skyline from downtown.
Things to do
Coronado Central BeachBeach
The wide, flat beach in front of the Hotel del and Ocean Boulevard, with mica-flecked sand that glitters in the sun.
Coronado Dog BeachBeach
Off-leash beach at the north end of Ocean Boulevard next to the North Island fence line.
Orange AvenueShopping
The main street runs from the ferry area to the Hotel del with boutiques, cafes and Lamb's Players Theatre.
Coronado Ferry LandingShopping
Bayside shops and restaurants where the ferry from downtown arrives, with views of the skyline.
Silver Strand State BeachBeach
State beach on the narrow strip between Coronado and Imperial Beach with ocean and bayside access and camping.
Bayshore BikewayTrail
Flat bike path that loops San Diego Bay, running along the Strand from Coronado toward Imperial Beach.
Coronado Museum of History and ArtMuseum
Local history museum on Orange Avenue covering the Hotel del, early aviation and the Navy.
Spreckels ParkPark
The village's central green, home to summer Concerts in the Park.
Lamb's Players TheatreArts
Professional theater company staging productions in a historic Orange Avenue building.
Attractions
Eat & drink
Clayton's Coffee ShopDiner
A vintage counter-and-booths diner on Orange Avenue that locals treat as the town kitchen.
MooTime CreameryIce cream
House-made ice cream shop that draws evening lines on Orange Avenue.
Coronado Brewing CompanyBrewpub
The regional craft brewery started in Coronado and still runs its hometown brewpub.
TartineCafe
European-style cafe with pastries and sandwiches near the ferry landing.
BrigantineSeafood
Family-owned local seafood group's Coronado location, known for fish tacos.
Stake ChophouseSteakhouse
Dry-aged steaks on Orange Avenue.
Annual events
Coronado Fourth of July CelebrationJuly 4
Parade down Orange Avenue, concerts in Spreckels Park and fireworks over Glorietta Bay.
Coronado Flower ShowApril
Long-running community flower show and book fair.
Coronado Island Film FestivalOctober
Film festival with screenings around the island; opens Oct. 4 in 2026.
Holiday ParadeEarly December
Orange Avenue parade; Dec. 4 in 2026.
Silver Strand Half MarathonNovember
Road race along the Strand; Nov. 8 in 2026.