Historic Downtown Coronado Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coronado Beach featuring landscape views, general coastal views and city views
Coronado Beach featuring swimming, landscape views and a beach
Historic Downtown Coronado
Coronado Beach showing skyline and a beach
Coronado Beach showing night scenes, general coastal views and a skyscraper

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 beach

Coronado Beach

An idyllic, laid-back stretch just a short journey from downtown San Diego, offering fun activities and entertainment in the sunshine.

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

Activities

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

AU$157
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching Tour

AU$86
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching Tour
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

AU$53
per adult
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

AU$21
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

AU$187
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Kids folding the American Flag

San Diego Whale Watching Cruise

AU$129
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Coronado Hotel Deals

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 AU$613 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$613
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Coronado. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,036 reviews)
"Brilliant Atmosphere, all perfect."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$312 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$312
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,938 reviews)
"Room was great! Tile in bathroom was dirty. Sink did not function, front desk was notified. Otherwise a great stay, I'll be back"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$469 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$469
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,829 reviews)
"Love the location, loved the hotel and the layout of the hotel. We had a great room that overlooked the water. Having all the little markets on the water was fun to explore. We got an updated room for an additional $25. I’m glad we did. It was a great room."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$210 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$210
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"Great staff, loved the beds and pillows. Would have loved a nicer pool area, it was clean but very basic. We really liked the proximity to little Italy."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$197 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$197
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,604 reviews)
"Loved area convenient and very safe!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,112 reviews)
Nice hotel
"The hotel was very nice, if a little dated, with a really nice pool area! It felt safe and I slept well here! The air conditioner was quiet which is a bonus in any hotel!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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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

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

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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