On the northwest side of the island, Country Club Estates takes its name from the Coronado Country Club, which closed in 1952, and the streets that were laid out after it.
- The feel
- Settled and residential, with a calm street scene away from the visitor crowds.
- The homes
- Single-family houses on residential blocks, many remodeled over the decades.
- Getting around
- By car or bicycle; Naval Air Station North Island is the neighbor.
- Ask before you buy
- Flight operations from North Island, permit history on remodels and elevation on low blocks.
A day here
The feel is residential and quiet. There are fewer visitors than near the Hotel del Coronado, and neighbors tend to know each other. Orange Avenue is a bicycle ride away rather than a stroll, so this is a neighborhood for people who like a calmer street more than a short walk to a cafe.
A little history
Golf came to Coronado in 1897, and the Coronado Country Club operated until 1952. The Navy took part of the land in 1944 for temporary wartime housing. After the club closed, the area was developed into the large residential neighborhood that stands there today, which is why many homes here are newer than the cottages of the Village.
Ask before you buy
- Aircraft. Naval Air Station North Island is next door. Visit at different times of day and listen for yourself.
- Remodels. Ask what was changed, who did the work and whether permits were issued.
- Older systems. Updated interiors can sit on original plumbing, wiring or roofing.
- Low blocks. Ask about elevation and flood zone for the specific address.
If you want a quieter street and do not need Orange Avenue on foot, this is the neighborhood to compare with the Village. Rudy's guide to zoning changes on the island explains what can be built or added on a residential lot.
Source: Coronado Times, the early history of Coronado golf.
More Coronado neighborhoods
- The Village — Orange Avenue, Spreckels Park and the cottage streets around them, the most walkable part of the island.
- Coronado Shores — Ten condominium towers on Avenida del Mundo with the beach at the front door.
- Coronado Cays — Ten villages wound around inlets, with more than 600 boat slips in San Diego Bay.
- Golf Course and Marina Homes — Homes beside the municipal golf course and Glorietta Bay, with boats and fairways in the view.
- Bayfront Homes with Skyline Views — First Street and the Ferry Landing end of the island, where the bay and the downtown skyline fill the window.
General information only. Boundaries are informal and details change, so confirm specifics for any property you consider.