Coronado's beach runs for miles, and the Hotel del Coronado, standing here since 1888, gives it a landmark most beaches never get. For many residents it is a daily habit rather than an occasional outing.
- The feel
- Scenic and lively, with a wide beach and the hotel as its landmark.
- Homes nearby
- Beachfront and near-beach houses and condominiums, including the oceanfront Shores towers to the south.
- Getting there
- On foot to the sand. A short walk or ride to Orange Avenue.
- Weigh before you buy
- Visitor traffic in season, coastal maintenance and insurance requirements.
What it is like to live nearby
Neighbors here walk in the morning, run at sunset and take visitors to the sand without a second thought. The area is livelier in summer and on holidays, and quieter in the off-season. Living close means enjoying that rhythm, and accepting some visitor activity.
Homes nearby
Beachfront and near-beach houses, condominiums and, just south of the hotel, the ten towers of Coronado Shores. Oceanfront homes are limited and individual, so expect to compare each on its own merits.
Weigh before you buy
- Salt air affects paint, metal, windows and mechanical equipment.
- Flood and insurance requirements vary by address.
- Summer weekends can bring crowds and parking pressure.
Rudy can help you compare beachfront living with the bay side of the island.
More places on the island
- Orange Avenue and Spreckels Park — The island's main street and its central park, where Coronado gathers.
- The Ferry Landing and Centennial Park — Shops, restaurants, a lawn and a passenger ferry across the bay to downtown.
- Tidelands Park and the Bay — Bay and bridge views, open lawns, a playground and a skate park.
- Glorietta Bay and the Golf Course — A marina, community facilities and Coronado's municipal golf course beside the bay.
- Silver Strand State Beach — Open beach on the narrow strand south of the Cays, with the ocean on one side and the bay on the other.
- The Bridge and Getting Off the Island — The toll-free Coronado Bridge, the ferry and the Silver Strand: how islanders get out and back.
General information only. Boundaries are informal and details change, so confirm specifics for any property you consider.