Guidebook for Coronado
Entertainment & Activities
Star Park
1030 Park PlA lovely, quiet park near home and town. No play equipment, but benches and shade.
Sunset Park
101 Ocean BlvdJust a block away, kid playground, Mitchell family bench :)
Nice library with a wonderful children's section, displays, train to watch and Toddler Time/Story Time Tuesdays and Fridays starting at 10:10
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Coronado Public Library
640 Orange AveNice library with a wonderful children's section, displays, train to watch and Toddler Time/Story Time Tuesdays and Fridays starting at 10:10
Food Scene
Clayton's Coffee Shop
979 Orange AveHome-style and healthy under new ownership. Great pies
For a little treat, soft ice cream cones. If you want a little, ask for $1 (half-size) cone. Less calories, and a treat for the kiddos.
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Clayton's Mexican Take Out
10th StreetFor a little treat, soft ice cream cones. If you want a little, ask for $1 (half-size) cone. Less calories, and a treat for the kiddos.
Starbucks
1206 28th StThe only Starbucks in Coronado
Nice food, outdoor seating in front and back patio. Local hang out.
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Cafe 1134
1134 Orange AveNice food, outdoor seating in front and back patio. Local hang out.
Good food, good prices, usually busy, but best Pizza deal (other than Domino's) in town.
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Village Pizzeria
1206 Orange AveGood food, good prices, usually busy, but best Pizza deal (other than Domino's) in town.
A favorite for fish tacos, Taco Tuesday (street tacos and music) Yummy Guacomole.
Costa Azul Coronado
1031 Orange AvenueA favorite for fish tacos, Taco Tuesday (street tacos and music) Yummy Guacomole.
For a fancy dinner (no view, but lovely service and food). Tell Joey the GM that Jane sent you. (Might not get you anything, but it's nice to pass along!) Oprah and some others have dined here.
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Primavera Ristorante
932 Orange AveFor a fancy dinner (no view, but lovely service and food). Tell Joey the GM that Jane sent you. (Might not get you anything, but it's nice to pass along!) Oprah and some others have dined here.
A favorite when you want a change from traditional ice cream. Great, fresh flavors.
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Nado Gelato Cafe
1017 C AveA favorite when you want a change from traditional ice cream. Great, fresh flavors.
Very good, pricey (almost a $1 more if you go to the one at the Del!) but yummy. Usually long lines. Look for the cow out front.
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MooTime Creamery
1025 Orange AveVery good, pricey (almost a $1 more if you go to the one at the Del!) but yummy. Usually long lines. Look for the cow out front.
Nice indoor/outdoor, quieter end of town restaurant for coffee, oatmeal, quiche, salads, deserts and dinner. Kid-friendly-ish (near street, but not stuffy)
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Tartine
1106 1st StNice indoor/outdoor, quieter end of town restaurant for coffee, oatmeal, quiche, salads, deserts and dinner. Kid-friendly-ish (near street, but not stuffy)
Sightseeing
A must-do. Pricey food and drink, but lovely to explore, sit, and take in the history and the beauty of the iconic resort on our island.
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1500 Orange Ave
1500 Orange AvenueA must-do. Pricey food and drink, but lovely to explore, sit, and take in the history and the beauty of the iconic resort on our island.
Merry Go Round, touristy/artsy shops, major chain and small restaurants, pretty view.
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Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrMerry Go Round, touristy/artsy shops, major chain and small restaurants, pretty view.
Great view of San Diego, nice for walking, eating (fancy and casual), catch the ferry across to San Diego and back just for the ride.
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Coronado Ferry Landing Park
1201 1st StGreat view of San Diego, nice for walking, eating (fancy and casual), catch the ferry across to San Diego and back just for the ride.
Pretty walk along Glorietta Bay with historic murals, view of boats, great path for strollers, bikes, walking.
Coronado City Hall
1825 Strand WayPretty walk along Glorietta Bay with historic murals, view of boats, great path for strollers, bikes, walking.
Past the Hotel Del Coronado on the path is a bike/4-wheel bike carriage rental to pedal around the island for an hour or 2.
The Bike Revolution
1878 Sixth AvePast the Hotel Del Coronado on the path is a bike/4-wheel bike carriage rental to pedal around the island for an hour or 2.
Everything Else
Holland's Bicycles
977 Orange AveLong-standing bike shop offers rentals, repairs, sales.
Even though you don't have a dog (at least at my house!) it's fun to walk down and watch them frolic in the water off-leash. Be careful if you have kids.
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Coronado Beach & Dog Park
Ocean BoulevardEven though you don't have a dog (at least at my house!) it's fun to walk down and watch them frolic in the water off-leash. Be careful if you have kids.
Arts & Culture
A Coronado summer tradition. Live music, take a picnic, get there early. Starts @ 6pm.
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Spreckels Park
601 Orange AveA Coronado summer tradition. Live music, take a picnic, get there early. Starts @ 6pm.