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Coronado California

Coronado Island Vacation

As soon as you cross the Coronado Bridge, you can sense the relaxed lifestyle in this friendly beach town of Coronado California, the home to the World famous Hotel Del Coronado.  The dress is casual, the sun is warm, and the beautiful beaches beckon you to walk for miles.  Stop along the way and go tide pooling or find a quiet cove to sit back and enjoy the sounds and sights of the ocean. A good place to read that novel you have been wanting to finish.If you need more activity, the Island is ideal for all aquatic sports.  From surfing to sailing; or maybe boogie boarding is your thing!  However, if you prefer to just go wading and watching, the North Beach in the morning is a good place to see the surfers.  If you are up early and walking Coronado Beach, you may also get to see the Navy SEALs in training.If you prefer a day of shopping, Coronado is the perfect place to find that special gift. From antiques to paintings, you will find it all here in Coronado.

You will have a variety of restaurants to choose from when you need a lunch break.  Perhaps a fine glass of California wine sounds good before you continue shopping.If you are in the mood for just a good burger, try the Beach–N-Dinner. It is in the heart of the village and near all the shops on Orange Avenue.The Ferry Landing is another shopping event to explore.  It is located about two miles from the Hotel Del Coronado.  They have some fine places for lunch with grand views of downtown San Diego.

The Ferry Landing gives you access to several pleasurable ways to sightsee.  One is to take the Ferry that leaves from the Ferry Landing Marketplace: The San Diego Excursion Ferry.  It is a direct route from Coronado Island to the Broadway Pier (Downtown San Diego ) and a great way to see the sights as you cross the bay.
The Island also has a morning/afternoon commuter ferry that has stops at San Diego Broadway Pier, Naval Air Station, North Island, and the Coronado Ferry Landing.The least restricted way to travel is the Water Taxi.  The Water Taxis run from 10 a.m. to 10  p.m. daily, with a wide range of flexible stops around the bay.  They are also available for private charters to give you a more personal tour of the bay. 

The Taxi boats are well maintained and comfortable with competent and very informative Captains.  We have found that crossing the bay or chartering one of these Taxi boats is a fun and safe way to visit Downtown San Diego. 
You can ask your hotel to arrange for you to be picked up at a convenient dock location close to your hotel, at a time you request.