Historic Downtown Coronado Travel Guide
Coronado
Visit Historic Downtown Coronado
Popular places to visit
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.
Coronado Beach
A slice of the Californian dream awaits at this idyllic stretch of sand, just a few miles from downtown.
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.
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.
Glorietta Bay Park Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Glorietta Bay Park Beach during your trip to Coronado?
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 waterfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
San Diego: Luggage Storage in Marina
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Coronado
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
"it is a beautiful hotel but it is essentially a conference hotel now that’s great if u are on conference but it doesn’t cater to the individual traveler valet parking was excellent location is superb"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Sofia Hotel
"Unfortunately the Restaurant, Lounge was closed while we were visiting..but opened the last morning we were leaving. Great breakfast. However, this Beautiful Historic Hotel is actually centrally located downtown within walking distance to both Little Italy area, The Piers on the bay and the Gaslight ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"Great Resort. Everything was good, my only suggestion would be to make sure the room smell good. All areas of the resort should smell good for how much the room cost."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
"The room was clean"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Room was good. Close to everything. Nice people. Bathroom shower made a puddle of water. Liked sitting on the balcony, watching the city. Loud at night but it's located in a city. Overall it was a good stay."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
"Good"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Coronado
Glorietta Bay
If you're spending some time in Glorietta Bay, Coronado Beach and San Diego Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Bayside
While visiting Bayside, you might make a stop by sights like Coronado Ferry Landing and Naval Base Coronado.
Silver Strand
While visiting Silver Strand, you might make a stop by sights like San Diego Bay and Silver Strand State Beach.
Coronado Cays
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.