Kayak, Surf, Snorkel, and SUP Your Way to a Good Time at La Jolla Cove

Located about 25 minutes from Coronado Beach Resort, La Jolla (pronounced “La Hoy-ah”) offers year-round fun for the whole family. Summer is the most popular time to visit the cove, but winter is our favorite season to take to the water. The crowds are gone, the whales are migrating,...

Did You Know Coronado Beach Resort Is Striving for Sustainability?

Coronado Beach Resort, like all the resorts in the Grand Pacific Resorts family, is committed to sustainability. How could we not be? All you have to do is stand on the rooftop deck overlooking the beach, and you’ll feel a sense of awe at all our world has to...

12 Age-Specific Tips for Traveling with Children

“In America there are two classes of travel: first class, and with children.” –Robert Benchley  When traveling, expect the unexpected. Whether it’s a last-minute flight delay or forgetting to pack your toothbrush, something is sure to catch you by surprise. The potential for mishaps only increases when traveling with...

Where to Splurge When Staying in Coronado

No San Diego vacation is complete without a little shopping. Whether you’re looking for seashells, sunglasses, or a new bathing suit, you’re sure to find just the thing in one of the stores in and around Coronado Island. Spend a leisurely afternoon strolling Orange Avenue. Or head to Horton...

8 Secrets of San Diego’s Craft Beer Scene

It’s no secret that San Diego County’s beer scene is exploding. For an introduction to the industry, many area restaurants and bars offer an impressive list of local brews, or you can opt for a guided brewery tour to see the action up close. Of course, no trip to...

A Sporting Good Time: Test Your Athletic Limits in Coronado

Did you know that the first official triathlon was held in San Diego in 1974? The city’s calm bays and temperate climate made it the perfect place to swim, bike and run—and that tradition continues today in the numerous triathlons, marathons, half marathons, and 5Ks hosted in and around...

Is a Timeshare Rental the Right Choice for Your Family?

When it comes to vacation planning, where you stay is the most important decision next to your destination. Your accommodations set the tone for your experience and influence your group dynamics in powerful ways. With so many options, it’s difficult to know which one to choose for your family....

4 Uncommon Spa Treatments to Revitalize Your Body, Mind & Spirit

If you love a deep-tissue massage as much as we do, you’re in for a treat. San Diego is home to a myriad of exceptional day spas, including several on Coronado Island. Better still, many area resorts (Coronado Bay Resort included) have saunas, so you can relax and detox...

Daytime Date Ideas on Coronado Island

It’s no secret that Coronado Island is a charming vacation destination. The island features chic luxury, deep-rooted architecture and endless activities all on a gorgeous beach. In 2012, Coronado was even named Dr. Beach’s best beach in America, a high honor that is given serious consideration. Coronado has long...

Top Sites to See on Coronado Island

Coronado Island is one of the top coastal retreats in the West Coast, thanks to its beach-casual ambiance that attracts beachgoers and island lovers across the country. In addition to recently being named the top beach in America by Dr. Beach, Coronado Island also evokes an old Hollywood feeling...