Coronado, California, often called “The Crown City,” is a picturesque resort city situated on a peninsula across the bay from downtown San Diego, connected by the scenic San Diego-Coronado Bridge and the Silver Strand isthmus. Renowned for its world-class beaches, like the sparkling Coronado Central Beach and Silver Strand State Beach, the island offers abundant activities such as surfing, sailing, biking along the Bayshore Bikeway, or exploring lush parks like Centennial and Tidelands Park. 

A must-visit landmark is the historic Hotel del Coronado, a national treasure offering tours, unique shops, and waterfront dining experiences like Nobu or the Sun Deck. Coronado’s main thoroughfare, Orange Avenue, provides a charming “Main Street USA” feel with diverse shopping opportunities, from high-end boutiques and art galleries to surf shops and souvenir stores, complemented by the shops at the Coronado Ferry Landing which boasts stunning skyline views. Dining options are plentiful, ranging from casual cafes and the Tuesday Farmers Market to upscale restaurants like Peohe’s, The Henry, and Little Frenchie, many offering spectacular bay or ocean vistas.

Families are well-served by the highly-rated Coronado Unified School District, which includes elementary schools, a middle school, Coronado High School, and the specialized Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA). Combining a relaxed, small-town atmosphere with upscale amenities, a strong military presence (Naval Air Station North Island and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado), beautiful scenery, and a high quality of life, Coronado remains one of California’s most desirable coastal communities to live in and visit.