Within walking distance there are a great many places to shop with unique products and a quaint atmosphere. Bazaar del Mundo, Fiesta de Reyes, the Old Town Market and many smaller shops offer a variety of uncommon gifts. The weather, the food and the history make Old Town San Diego one of the best places to visit in California. While in San Diego be sure to experience the adventure that is Old Town.
Spreckels Park, 6th St and Orange Ave – This outdoor gallery features more than 50 artists who display works of art including oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, etching, photography, wood and metal work, stained glass, ceramics and more. 9am to 4pm, first and third Sunday of each month, year round. Canceled in the event of rain.(619) 435-3555 or coronadoartassn.com.
The nation’s largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes—all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction.
The main two-mile beach has four sections. At the foot of the Coronado Shores condominium towers is South Beach where the hull of the sunken gambling ship, the Monte Carlo, can be seen at low tide. The section starting at the Hotel del Coronado past the life guard tower is Central Beach overlooked by the stately homes along Ocean Boulevard. North Beach attracts surfers in the morning, and fire rings are available for bonfires at night. At the far north is Dog Beach where canines can play leash-free.
1201 First St – Enjoy a wide selection of specialty shops, galleries and restaurants with fabulous views of downtown San Diego. There is also a bayfront bike path, sandy beach and fishing pier. Catch the passenger ferry for the 20-minute trip across the bay to San Diego’s waterfront attractions. Enjoy concerts starting at 1pm on Sundays year round, Saturdays as well during the summer. Visit Coronado Farmers’ Market every Tuesday from 2:30 to 6pm. (619) 435-8895 or coronadoferrylandingshops.com.
1835 Strand Way – The community theater group puts on six productions a year for about a six-week run each. All performers, stage and technical crew are volunteers. The playhouse is a 100-seat cabaret-style theater in the Coronado Community Center with a full service bar. (619) 435-4856 or coronadoplayhouse.com.
Our National Historic District is San Diego’s premier entertainment destination and your personal downtown playground.
1142 Orange Ave – Lamb’s Players is a professional, non-profit performing arts organization that offers an annual five-play season from January through November. December is filled with Christmas productions including their annual Festival of Christmas and An American Christmas held at the Hotel del Coronado. (619) 437-0600 or lambsplayers.org
1100 Orange Ave – Explore Coronado’s fascinating past at the museum, with galleries showcasing Coronado’s early development including the history of the Hotel del Coronado and Tent City and the role of the military. A special exhibit gallery changes seasonally. Entry by donation. Also home to the Coronado Visitor Center, the neoclassical building was built in 1910 to house Coronado’s first bank. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5, Sat and Sun, 10 to 5. (619) 435-7242 or coronadohistory.org.
This festive neighborhood features jazz clubs and nightclubs, sidewalk cafes and restaurants, artist galleries, and micro breweries. You’ll find a great variety of galleries and shops sprinkled throughout the 16 square-block district.
Old Town San Diego offers the fun and charm of Old Mexico in downtown San Diego. Don’t miss the colorful shopping, dining, historic sites, and parks.
Offering a variety of boutique stores, jewelry stores, and so forth. Orange Avenue caters to visitors with upscale merchandise, while “regular” stores and offices round out the shopping district.
Seaport Village is located on San Diego’s waterfront and features the character of Old Monterey, Victorian San Francisco, and traditional Mexico. Discover unique shops while you wander down the scenic harbor-side paths.
Sunny San Diego is a great place for several Farmers’ Markets to happen throughout the week in different parts of town. With plenty of options of fresh produce, small shops, and local restaurants to choose from, you’ll shop (and eat) till you drop while supporting local businesses.
The main two-mile beach has four sections. At the foot of the Coronado Shores condominium towers is South Beach where the hull of the sunken gambling ship, the Monte Carlo, can be seen at low tide. The section starting at the Hotel del Coronado past the life guard tower is Central Beach overlooked by the stately homes along Ocean Boulevard. North Beach attracts surfers in the morning, and fire rings are available for bonfires at night. At the far north is Dog Beach where canines can play leash-free.
Coronado Municipal Golf Course – Opened in 1957, Coronado’s public golf course continues to reign as one of the finest public courses in Southern California. With views of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and Glorietta Bay, the 72-par, 130-acre 18-hole course is open 7 days a week and offers a driving range, pro shop and restaurant. (619) 435-3121 or golfcoronado.com.
4.5 miles south of Coronado, this beach has fire rings, lifeguards, restrooms and showers. This is one of the best kiteboarding areas in Southern California, both on the relatively calm bay waters and in the ocean surf. An underpass allows access to the bayside beach and picnic area as well as Loews Coronado Bay Resort. South of the developed area, there are 3.5 miles of ocean and natural preserve.
There are 19 public tennis courts throughout Coronado, most of which are lighted. The Coronado Tennis Center at 1501 Glorietta Blvd has eight courts, and private and group instruction is available. (619) 435-1616.
