Coronado
Beach, popular with locals, families, and tourists, is located on
the ocean side of Coronado Island, south of the Naval Air Station
and continues south to the Hotel Del Coronado and beyond.
Swim,
surf, sail, bodyboard, fish, or just fall asleep in the sun.
Coronado Beach is the perfect beach to spend an entire day or
weekend sprawled out under an umbrella until the sun sets over the
Pacific Ocean.
Other
activities include beach volleyball, tide pool exploration, and
kite flying. There is also a bike path south of the Hotel Del
Coronado that runs all the way to Imperial Beach. Also, January
through March, you can see migrating whales on their journey to
Baja California.
Logistics
Coronado
Beach has public fire rings, restrooms, showers, and lifeguards.
Also, there is an off-leash dog area to the north. Park free on
Ocean Boulevard, but plan to arrive before 11 a.m. on summer
weekends to beat the crowds. Also, try the free parking lots on
Avenida Lunar and Avenida de las Arenas.
Coronado
Beach is a short ferry ride or car trip across the San Diego Bay
Bridge from downtown San Diego. From the Bay Bridge, travel several
blocks on Third Street. Turn left onto Orange Avenue. Turn right
onto R.H. Dana Place, which will take you to Ocean Boulevard.
Coronado Beach runs along Ocean Boulevard from Avenida Lunar in the
south to Naval Air Station North Island Gate 5 to the north. For
those making their way leisurely across the bay, the ferry departs
from downtown San Diego at the Broadway Pier. Bicycles are allowed
onboard.
Insider
Tips
Coronado
has the widest expanse of sand of any beach in San Diego County.
There’s always plenty of room for the kids and adults to play
catch, fly a kite, or simply run in the sand. While parking can be
challenging in Coronado, arriving early in the day generally
guarantees a good spot close to the beach.
Along
with its beautiful beach, Coronado features outstanding parks that
are perfect for a quiet day in the sun. Glorietta Bay Park offers a
boat ramp, children’s area, and small sandy beach. Spreckels Park,
located in the middle of the island, frequently hosts art and craft
fairs on weekends and holidays. We enjoy a day at the park in
Coronado as much as the beach.
While
visiting in Coronado, be sure to take a gander at the upscale
restaurants and shops at the corners of Orange and Pomona Avenues.
If you’re not already staying at the Hotel Del Coronado, drop by at
sunset for drinks on the water.
