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Coronado Beach
- May 4, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Asia Traveler from Onalaska, Wisconsin
Monday afternoon, we had a break from our conference, so we decided to go over to Coronado and explore. One of the guys had been there before, so we kind of knew where we were going.We walked from the Omni Hotel up to the ferry landing (a bit of a walk, but it was a nice day). Unfortunately, we arrived just after the ferry had left and had to wait around for the next ferry, 45 minutes later. We bought our round-trip tickets (first mistake) and poked around the gift shop until it was time to go. The ferry ride over to Coronado was nice, but it was a bit breezy and cool.When we arrived on Coronado, we headed over to the beach and the Coronado Hotel. The bus that circles Coronado actually pulled up right as we left the ferry landing, but our guide said that it's "not far" to the side where the beach was, so we chose to walk and not take the bus (second mistake). It was probably a half an hour walk to the other side, but by the time we got there, we were starting to run short on time if we wanted to take the ferry back in time for our evening sessions. The beach was beautiful, though. It being February, not everyone wanted to dip their toes in the water, but those of us that did enjoyed it even though it was a bit chilly. We also took a quick look at the inside of the Hotel Coronado before we had to head back. It's gorgeous inside—I can't imagine what it would be like to stay there.Then we had to head back in order to make it back for our evening sessions. Unfortunately, this time there was no bus around, and we couldn't work out when one would be by. So we ended up walking back to the ferry landing and catching the ferry in time. We did manage to figure out the trolley system to get us back to our hotel, but all the waiting for public transport left us with very little time for dinner, so we ended up at Subway that night (disappointing considering all the great food in San Diego!).The moral of the story? Go to Coronado, definitely go. But take the bus one way to the island (they run more often) and the ferry the other. And if the opportunity to take the bus around the island presents itself, take it! You may not be so lucky on your way back.
From journal Downtown in San Diego
Coronado Beach
- September 2, 2005
- Rated 5 of 5 by
karlag from Normal, Illinois
Coronado Beach is a very large beach near the Navy base. It is a great place to spend a day. We found tons of sand dollars and my daughter and great nieces enjoyed hunting for them. There is also a section that allows dogs for those travelling with the family pet(s). But don't miss the Hotel Del Coronado, or Hotel Del, as the locals call it. The hotel was built in 1988 and has been designated a national historic landmark. It is beautiful and right on the beach. It has boutique shops and a wonderful restaurant. And the ice cream shop was delicious! Next time I go, I am definitely going to stay there. It is beautiful, right on the beach and very romantic.
From journal Three Generations in Southern California