Coronado Island Itineraries

Photo: Ferry Landing is a great place for dining, shopping, catching the ferry, or playing by the bay. Amazing views of downtown San Diego from Ferry Landing.

1 Day On Coronado Island

- Have breakfast in the Village & cruise down Orange Avenue to enjoy the shopping.
- Walk or rent bikes down to Ferry Landing to enjoy the San Diego skyline and bay views.
- Have lunch at a Ferry Landing restaurant and soak in more of the view.
- If on bikes follow the winding path that runs along the bay, under the bridge and along the golf course.
- Tour the hotel and walk out on the pristine white sandy beaches of Coronado.
- Stay to watch the sunset over Point Loma then walk back onto Orange Avenue to dine.

3 Days On Coronado Island (Do all the above and...)

- Take the ferry (runs every hour) over to downtown San Diego or to Seaport Village and the Midway.
- Spend half a day soaking up the sun at the beach or take your dog down to the very popular dog beach (north beach).
- Drive 10 minutes over the bridge and go to Balboa Park (eat at the Prado)
- Enjoy a sunset gondola cruise through Coronado Cays (catch it at Loews).

7 Days On Coronado Island (Do all the above and...)

- Explore the Coronado history museum on Orange Ave.
- Enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful public golf course on the bay.
- Sea World (15 minutes away).
- World Famous San Diego Zoo (10 minutes away).
- Take in a Padres baseball game at Petco Park (short drive or you can take a water taxi there).
- Shopping, dining, and night life in the Gas Lamp District. (10 minutes away).
- Legoland (40 minutes away).
- Wild Animal Park (45 minutes away).

30 Days On Coronado Island (Do all the above and...)

It's very popular in the summer for Coronado enthusiasts to rent a house and have an extended vacation to truly enjoy a slice of life on the island. Then you will feel like a local and never want to leave. In addition to the activities listed above, you might also want to consider the following:

- Swim laps at the Municipal pool while watching boats sail on the bay.
- Rent jet skis, kayaks, surfboards or a sailboat to get out in the water.
- Attend church at one of our great island churches.
- Spend a day in La Jolla, Del Mar or Pacific Beach to explore other beach communities.

You really can't go wrong staying or exploring the island lifestyle of Coronado. See you soon!

Click here for different ways to get to Coronado.

Directions to Coronado Island (Driving South):

Take Interstate 5 heading South
Exit right onto Coronado Bay Bridge / 75
Cross over Coronado Bay Bridge (take in the amazing view)
Welcome to paradise!

Turn right onto Orange Avenue to reach the bayside and Ferry Landing
Turn left onto Orange Avenue to reach downtown, the beach and the Hotel Del Coronado


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