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Missing Coronado...

It's been about 2 months since I moved away from Coronado - just enough time to realize what I really miss about this magical little oasis across the bridge from San Diego.

I've always described Coronado as the "Martha's Vineyard" of Southern California (with the bonus of great weather) and occasionally would refer to it as "Pleasantville." Any description you choose there is no denying Coronado is a special place with a dynamic not found anywhere else.

So what is it that lingers in my mind as great memories. Let me take you down my memory lane:

1. The obvious...the innocence of Pleasantville with the art and culture of San Diego just a beautiful bridge drive away.

2. Schools...loved that for the first time I didn't have to budget for private school.

3. My parked Car...I only had to fill it with gas maybe once a month.

4. Town...I could walk to town - in fact, I had two routes to choose depending on which part of town I wanted to end up in.

5. Errands...I walked or rode my bike to the dentist, doctor, dry cleaner, grocery store, school, beach, etc.

6. Restaurants...so many new ones! It is becoming a haven for gourmands.

7. SEALS! Let's be honest, I loved that I could go for a beach run and get swallowed like a swarm of bees by Navy SEALS.....who all quickly passed me by.

8. Military...while we're on it, I loved living in a military proud town. Thank you especially for that!

9. Entertainment...I loved "Concert in the Park" on warm summer evenings.

10. Hotel Del...I love the beauty and amenities of the world famous Hotel Del at my beck and call (even if it cost $70 for 3 hamburgers and a kids meal at the Sun Deck).

So I've decided not to say goodbye but just until we meet again...

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12 members like this

Comment by Mayor Casey Tanaka on March 1, 2012 at 8:51am: You have done a terrific job of distilling Coronado down to its most idyllic essence!

Comment by Julie Overstreet on March 1, 2012 at 10:08am: Thank you Mayor Tanaka!

Comment by T W on March 1, 2012 at 11:12am: Ditto. Sometimes I call it PARADISE.

Comment by Danell Dwaileebe on March 1, 2012 at 1:08pm: I like numbers 1-10 : )
Thanks Julie for the reminder of all the things that make us go "wow"

Comment by Beth Brown Flaherty on March 2, 2012 at 12:32pm: I moved from Coronado when I was 12 and I miss it like crazy! My heart is still there, probably sitting on the bench outside of Clayton's.

Comment by Mary Douglas on March 2, 2012 at 12:46pm: Wow! I am moving there with my family in August. Husband is in the military and will be stationed at North Island. I was excited before but now after reading this, I don't think I can wait until then!!

Comment by Jennifer Roden on March 2, 2012 at 12:47pm: I just lived in Coronado for 2 months but I miss this place so much!!Beeing on the beach with my lovely friends and my second family!Hope to be there again soon!

Staff Comment by Kellee Hearther on March 2, 2012 at 12:54pm: Hey Julie...we met over the summer right after the girls and I got here, remember bowling? Hope you are doing well in your new home...what a great synopsis of everything that makes Coronado special. After so many moves, I always try to say "Farewell, until we meet again....." Maybe you will make it back here someday!! :)

Comment by Lynnda Shepherd on March 2, 2012 at 1:14pm: We just moved off island after 6 years.. I miss driving our golf cart around.. I miss neighbors and friends just dropping by and walking in.. I miss walking down to the beach to watch the sunset. I miss Clayton's.. We'll be back, though.. It's part of out 5 year plan. :-)