Coronado Island
San Diego, Pacific Coast Highway
About This Activity
Coronado Island is a resort community connected to San Diego by the sweeping Coronado Bridge. Its centerpiece is the Victorian-era Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark since 1977. Coronado Beach consistently ranks among America's best beaches with its wide, flat shoreline and golden sand that sparkles from mineral mica. Rent bikes on Orange Avenue, browse local shops, or take the ferry from downtown.
Seasonal note: Year-round mild weather; summer is peak season with warmest water
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