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

About to ride under the Coronado Bridge

San Diego Bike Tours on Coronado Island

AU$159
per adult
San Diego Bike Tours on Coronado Island
San Diego: Coronado Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

San Diego: Coronado Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

AU$84
per adult
San Diego: Coronado Highlights Small Group Walking Tour
Hotel Del Coronado

Explore Coronado Island on a Self Guided Audio Tour

AU$15
per adult
Explore Coronado Island on a Self Guided Audio Tour
View of San Diego from Coronado

Take the Ferry to a Bike Tour on Coronado

AU$222
per adult
Take the Ferry to a Bike Tour on Coronado
Bike Riding Paradise

E-Bike Tours on Coronado

AU$237
per adult
E-Bike Tours on Coronado
Balboa Park

Private Tour of San Diego in a Lexus ES300 Hybrid

AU$650
per traveller
Private Tour of San Diego in a Lexus ES300 Hybrid
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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$603 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$603
12 Oct - 13 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! (1,027 reviews)
"Vert nice"

Reviewed on 17 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$303 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$303
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (5,955 reviews)
"I didn’t know or understand why I had to pay a destination fee, when I checked out"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$208 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$208
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (448 reviews)
"Great place near down town San Diego and Little Italy."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
830 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$172 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$172
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,796 reviews)
"Good room"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Palihotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$238 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$238
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,952 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$415 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$415
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,929 reviews)
"Loved staying here. Will definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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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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