Coronado Guidebook
Food Scene
Where the locals gather for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a great cup of coffee and a pastry. Peek of the bay from some of the patio tables. Within easy walking distance.
30 locals recommend
Tartine
1106 1st StWhere the locals gather for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a great cup of coffee and a pastry. Peek of the bay from some of the patio tables. Within easy walking distance.
Best Sushi on the island! Happy hour is a local favorite. Outdoor tables for stellar people watching. Easy walking distance.
18 locals recommend
Saiko Sushi
116 Orange AveBest Sushi on the island! Happy hour is a local favorite. Outdoor tables for stellar people watching. Easy walking distance.
Most affordable bay view restaurant at the Ferry Landing. Healthy offerings and a terrific outdoor patio. Locally owned by a Coronado family. Easy walking distance.
6 locals recommend
Spiro’s Greek Café
1201 1st StMost affordable bay view restaurant at the Ferry Landing. Healthy offerings and a terrific outdoor patio. Locally owned by a Coronado family. Easy walking distance.
Miguels is a local tradition -- get an outdoor table and savor one of their premium Margaritas along with an order of chips and their famous white sauce,
45 locals recommend
Miguel's Cocina
1351 Orange AveMiguels is a local tradition -- get an outdoor table and savor one of their premium Margaritas along with an order of chips and their famous white sauce,
Local burger chain -- also features innovative salads. The dining area is extremely small and frenetic -- order to go and take your meal to the beach or a park.
120 locals recommend
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams AveLocal burger chain -- also features innovative salads. The dining area is extremely small and frenetic -- order to go and take your meal to the beach or a park.
Great choice for lunch or dinner -- outdoor tables are perfect for people watching
7 locals recommend
Little Frenchie
1166 Orange AveGreat choice for lunch or dinner -- outdoor tables are perfect for people watching
Excellent service and interior take precedence over the cuisine. The place on Orange Ave to see and be seen
20 locals recommend
The Henry
1031 Orange AveExcellent service and interior take precedence over the cuisine. The place on Orange Ave to see and be seen
Drinks & Nightlife
Little Club
132 Orange AveCoronado's true dive bar. Cash only.
Located in an expensive steakhouse, you'll love the serene second story patio overlooking Orange Ave. Early and late night Happy Hours
21 locals recommend
Stake Chophouse & Bar
1309 Orange AveLocated in an expensive steakhouse, you'll love the serene second story patio overlooking Orange Ave. Early and late night Happy Hours
Yet another locals' favorite spot for Happy Hour. You can order from their extensive seafood menu at the bar or make it a tradition dinner and sit in the newly remodeled dining room.
100 locals recommend
Brigantine Seafood Restaurant
9350 Fuerte DrYet another locals' favorite spot for Happy Hour. You can order from their extensive seafood menu at the bar or make it a tradition dinner and sit in the newly remodeled dining room.
An easy walk for excellent locally beer -- an island favorite for many years. Extensive food menu as well.
57 locals recommend
Coronado Brewing Company | Coronado Brew Pub
170 Orange AveAn easy walk for excellent locally beer -- an island favorite for many years. Extensive food menu as well.
Parks & Nature
Bayview Park
413 1st StA pocket park that locals love -- unbelievable SD skyline views
Central Beach
Named the best US beach in 2012!
Located in the center of Coronado across from the library.
Fun children's playground! Concerts in the park every Sunday evening in the summer.
22 locals recommend
Spreckels Park
601 Orange AveLocated in the center of Coronado across from the library.
Fun children's playground! Concerts in the park every Sunday evening in the summer.
Located at the tip of Point Loma, this is one of my favorite off islands destinations to recommend to travelers. Breath taking views, so best on a clear day.
502 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument Visitor Center
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrLocated at the tip of Point Loma, this is one of my favorite off islands destinations to recommend to travelers. Breath taking views, so best on a clear day.
San Diego's equivalent of Central Park. Balboa is filled with museums, hiking trails, lush gardens, the Old Globe Theater and the iconic San Diego Zoo
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
San Diego's equivalent of Central Park. Balboa is filled with museums, hiking trails, lush gardens, the Old Globe Theater and the iconic San Diego Zoo
Arts & Culture
A wonderful local institution -- walk around and check out the art. Great used book store, too.
9 locals recommend
Coronado Public Library
640 Orange AveA wonderful local institution -- walk around and check out the art. Great used book store, too.
Small local museum -- a good place to gain insight into the unique history of Coronado
8 locals recommend
Coronado Historical Association
1100 Orange AveSmall local museum -- a good place to gain insight into the unique history of Coronado
Excellent quality professional productions in a small well designed theater.
20 locals recommend
Lamb's Players Theatre
1142 Orange AveExcellent quality professional productions in a small well designed theater.
Shopping
Seaside Papery
1162 Orange AveStationery and gifts in a colorful unique setting.
Essentials
Don't bother with the big chain grocery stores in Coronado, you can get in and out of here in a flash. Wonderful produce, terrific deli and butcher department
26 locals recommend
Boney's Bayside Market
155 Orange AveDon't bother with the big chain grocery stores in Coronado, you can get in and out of here in a flash. Wonderful produce, terrific deli and butcher department
There are no 7/11s on Coronado, this is place locals patronize for beer, sandwiches, and lotto tickets. Added bonus! A parking lot on Second st.
Central Liquor & Deli
178 Orange AveThere are no 7/11s on Coronado, this is place locals patronize for beer, sandwiches, and lotto tickets. Added bonus! A parking lot on Second st.
Sightseeing
The Del is the grande dame of Coronado -- not another hotel like it in the world. Spend the money to take a guided tour -- well worth it. Afterwards, splurge on a drink at one of the outdoor bars and watch the Pacific roll in.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveThe Del is the grande dame of Coronado -- not another hotel like it in the world. Spend the money to take a guided tour -- well worth it. Afterwards, splurge on a drink at one of the outdoor bars and watch the Pacific roll in.
Striking early 20th century home located just north of Balboa Park. Guided tours Friday - Monday.
14 locals recommend
Marston House Museum
3525 7th AvenueStriking early 20th century home located just north of Balboa Park. Guided tours Friday - Monday.