Location: Coronado
Top Things to do in Coronado
Top 10 Free Things to do in Coronado, California (CA)
Coronado is a resort city located in San Diego County, California, across the San Diego Bay from downtown San Diego. It was founded in the 1880s. Its population was 24,697 at the 2010 census, up from 24,100 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Coronado
1. Coronado Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By 724larrym - Vancouver, Canada
We really just wanted to use the library bathroom, but were taken by the excellent assortment of books for sale in the lobby. As well, they have a little bookstore at the back of the library with worthwhile books for sale at very reasonable prices. Bravo!
2. Coronado Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,416 reviews
Popular surfing beach.
Reviewed By almaanne - Central Arizona, United States
You must get here early to secure a parking spot as there are not many. The only exception is if you are military and then the other side of this beach is open to you with more parking and a beach too, but it's for military families. The beach has beautiful white sand with lovely shells being thrown up on it as it's open to the coast. The view out to sea with large ships, Point Loma Pennisula, and Cabrillo National Monument is great. In the background is the low growl of planes from North Island Naval Air Center. Overhead fly helicopters infrequently which children love to see. I saw a pelican flying across the breakers looking for a meal.
3. Spreckels Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By on_the_go_98765
Home town, small town, and everyone's town ... oh, wouldn't that be great? A lovely center of town, filled with grass, play equipment, a gazebo, and enough open space to throw an actual football without facing an assault lawsuit. Coronado got this right. Coronado is (by itself) a slice of paradise (not a large one, mind you) and it just oozes those qualities found in community-centric locations. None could be better! The folksy library is across the street, fun little cafes and eateries line Orange Avenue (the main drag), and it embraces its art-deco identity with a whole heart. The town planners held this treasured piece of real estate for the betterment and pleasure of the whole of the community. What a concept! Think it will catch on? Nah, I don't either. Sadly.
4. Star Park
5. Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument is a large, flag adorned memorial wall and three "brown water" Navy boats that honor the Navy and Coast Guard personnel who died while supporting Naval operations during the Vietnam war. It's a park-like setting that includes a picnic table and awning. The monument is located on the Naval Amphibious Base on Coronado. If you do not have a Department of Defense ID to access the military base, you will need an escort. View the website for directions and instructions for getting an escort required for security regulations.
6. Coronado Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,988 reviews
A mere two-mile drive from cosmopolitan, downtown San Diego, across one of the world's most distinctive bridges, is Coronado Island - a world away. Developed in 1888 as a beach resort town, and home to the famous Hotel del Coronado, the island is blessed with one of the finest beaches in the world and bathed in endless sunshine. Coronado today is a vibrant beach community loaded with charm.
Reviewed By kevintY6491JQ - Beverly Hills, United States
This is one of San Diego's great place to visit. The hotel del Coronado is definitely worth staying at or just to go and visit. The beach is pristine and beautiful at sunset for that loved one to walk with,With the sand on your feet and a dog beach at the far end near the base. There is a shopping area called Coronado ferry landing,were there is a place to eat and shop and see downtown San Diego. At night is a beautiful site when San Diego is lite up and a perfect spot for fireworks on the fourth of July.You can take the ferry to downtown San Diego and take a pedy cab to seaport village or downtown San Diego or walk. You can just take a round trip on the ferry back to Coronado. there is a bike rental at the Coronado landing,were you can bike all over the island,the walkway at the landing is very relaxing and it will take you to the park if you head towards the Coronado bridge. If you rent a car I suggest a convertible as you can see a lot more and is great for picture taking and live that California life style. You can take a lovely drive on the strand to imperial beach just drive past the Coronado hotel were they have the famous sand castle contest.Check on the internet to find out when it is.Downtown Coronado has up scale restaurants and nice places for having coffee to relax and people watch. On Tuesday there is a farmers market at the ferry landing.And a lovely golf course with the beautiful views of san Diego for that golfer.
7. The Coronado Ferry Landing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By Stclair1958 - Collinsville, United States
Ferry Landing Coronado CA is a great place to visit when you’re in San Diego, great atmosphere, great location, awesome restaurants, great shopping, beautiful view of the city across the bay, safe and fun atmosphere
8. McP's Irish Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By DAW3030 - California, United States
We stopped in on a chilly evening for happy hour and could not have been treated better. We wanted to sit outside and the hostess turned on the table fireplace for us so we were very comfortable. Our waitress was very attentive and made sure we were set. Oh, and the beer and food offerings on the happy hour menu were outstanding and reasonably priced!
9. Centennial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By brodge - Kansas City, United States
We had been to San Diego several times and returned with friends. We took them over to Coronado Island and walked around the historical Hotel del Cornado. We had lunch reservations on the island following but had about 30 minutes to spare. We drove to Centennial Park and just walked around and took in the views and serenity of this park.
