Coronado Island

Lying on a small sliver of land between the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay is Coronado.  Despite lying right next to downtown San Diego, it provides a feel to its residents and visitors of "getting away from the big city".

The most notable landmark is the Hotel Del Coronado, more affectionately known as "The Del".  Built in the late 1800's, The Del is a National Historic Landmark that is still a fully functional upscale resort hotel.  Even without being a guest, you can still stroll through the hotel and along the waterfront, as well as dine at one of its many restaurants.

Outside of the hotel, walking down Orange Avenue you'll get a "main street" feel.  There is plenty of shopping and restaurants in this area, as well as the Coronado Museum of History and Art.  In this quaint building, you'll find helpful guides who can share their knowledge of Coronado with you to help you plan any activities you'd like to do, from sight-seeing to water activities.  There is also a collection in the building showcasing the history of Coronado and how it grew around the Hotel Del Coronado.

For anyone visiting the San Diego area, taking a short trip across the Coronado Bridge is a very worthwhile journey offering pleasant views and a peaceful pace.