Coronado is built for being outside, and fall is when the weather agrees. Here is a guide to the events that get you out on the island: something to eat, something spooky, something under the stars, and three runs with water views.
Eat, wander, repeat
A Taste of Coronado
When: Wednesday, October 7 · Where: Downtown Coronado
A self-guided tour you can do on foot, by bike or by trolley, with tastings, live music and shopping at participating businesses. The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club runs it, and a portion of proceeds benefits Promises2Kids. Tickets and details.
Shop Small Saturday
When: Saturday, November 28 · Where: Downtown Coronado
A relaxed stroll through the local shops on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Discover Coronado.
Spooky and cinematic
Is the Hotel del Haunted?
When: Through October 31 · Where: Hotel del Coronado
A guided walk through the story of Kate Morgan’s 1892 stay and the ghost stories that followed. Discover Coronado.
Movies on Del Beach
When: Now through December 31 · Where: Hotel del Coronado
Watch a film on the sand with the Hotel del as the backdrop, from a simple beach seat to a private bonfire setup. Event list.
Three runs with water views
Loosefoot 616 Memorial Run
When: Saturday, October 17 · Where: Coronado
A memorial run on the City of Coronado’s 2026 calendar. City calendar.
Silver Strand Half Marathon
When: Sunday, November 8 · Where: Silver Strand Highway
The Pacific Ocean on your right and San Diego Bay on your left for 13.1 miles. Discover Coronado.
13th Annual Coronado Turkey Trot
When: Thursday, November 26 · Where: Coronado
A flat 5K for runners, walkers and trotters of all abilities. It benefits research and treatment at Rady Children’s Hospital. Discover Coronado.
Looking ahead, the Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run is listed for Sunday, February 14, 2027.
And the island itself
Downtown Coronado is walkable, and the bay path runs along the water, so a bike or a comfortable pair of shoes goes a long way. Ride to a tasting, stay for a movie on the beach, and you have a good Saturday.
Thinking about making Coronado home? Rudy would be glad to talk it through. The four-question Home Strategy Quiz takes about a minute, and he will follow up personally.
Dates and times were checked on the organizers’ and cities’ own pages on October 3, 2026. Events can change or sell out, so open the linked page before you head out. This site is not affiliated with any event listed here.
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