Historic Downtown Coronado Travel Guide

Coronado

Coronado Beach featuring landscape views, central business district and a high-rise building
Coronado Beach featuring swimming, landscape views and a sandy beach
Historic Downtown Coronado
Coronado Beach featuring a sandy beach and skyline
Coronado Beach showing general coastal views, night scenes and a high-rise building

Popular places to visit

Hotel del Coronado

Hotel del Coronado

You can learn about the local history of Coronado during your trip to a well-known site such as Hotel del Coronado.

Hotel del Coronado
Coronado Beach featuring swimming, landscape views and a sandy beach

Coronado Beach

A slice of the Californian dream awaits at this idyllic stretch of sand, just a few miles from downtown.

Coronado Beach
Coronado Ferry Landing

Coronado Ferry Landing

View the city across the bay as you relax on your beach blanket. Sail, drive or take the bus to this popular spot and walk around the area, shop and dine.

Coronado Ferry Landing
Silver Strand State Beach

Silver Strand State Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Silver Strand State Beach during your travels in Coronado? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Silver Strand State Beach
Centennial Park

Centennial Park

Centennial Park is just one of the places to see in Coronado, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Centennial Park

Coronado Shopping Plaza Shopping Center

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Coronado Shopping Plaza Shopping Center during your visit to Coronado. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Coronado Shopping Plaza Shopping Center

Things to do

Hotel Del Coronado

Explore Coronado Island on a Self Guided Audio Tour

£7
per adult
Explore Coronado Island on a Self Guided Audio Tour
San Diego: Coronado Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

San Diego: Coronado Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

£41
per adult
San Diego: Coronado Highlights Small Group Walking Tour
Bike Riding Paradise

E-Bike Tours on Coronado

£87
per adult
E-Bike Tours on Coronado
View of San Diego from Coronado

Take the Ferry to a Bike Tour on Coronado

£93
per adult
Take the Ferry to a Bike Tour on Coronado
About to ride under the Coronado Bridge

San Diego Bike Tours on Coronado Island

£82
per adult
San Diego Bike Tours on Coronado Island
Private Guided Yoga on the Beach in Coronado Island

Private Guided Yoga on the Beach in Coronado Island

£160
per traveller
Private Guided Yoga on the Beach in Coronado Island
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown Coronado

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
The price is £315 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£315
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Coronado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Simply amazing!!!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Bower Coronado

The Bower Coronado

5 out of 5
1417 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
The price is £255 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£255
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Coronado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Hotel del Coronado and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
"Its an excellent place, nice and clean with very nice and helpful staff. As a newer property, there are little operational details that can improve but overall we had an excellent time and would definitely visit again."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

The Bower Coronado
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is £157 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£157
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,617 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is £187 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£187
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,801 reviews)
"We had a great stay here."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is £150 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£150
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,834 reviews)
"Everything went great. Just didn’t like the fact that the house keeper kept coming in while we were still sleeping because she wanted to clean."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

4 out of 5
1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA
The price is £168 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£168
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,494 reviews)
A really nice hotel
"We had a great start. The rooms are spacious, nicely decorated and the beds are comfortable. My kids loved the water slides. My only gripe is the service in the restaurant; the waiters didn’t come around often but the staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Coronado

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Glorietta Bay

If you're spending some time in Glorietta Bay, Coronado Beach and San Diego Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Glorietta Bay
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Bayside

While visiting Bayside, you might make a stop by sights like Coronado Ferry Landing and Naval Base Coronado.

Bayside
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Silver Strand

While visiting Silver Strand, you might make a stop by sights like San Diego Bay and Silver Strand State Beach.

Silver Strand
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Coronado Cays

5/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Coronado Cays and surrounding area, you can visit Silver Strand State Beach and San Diego Bay.

Coronado Cays

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