Beaches and bay
- Coronado Beach: a wide, sandy beach in front of the Hotel del Coronado
- Silver Strand: a sandy strip connecting Coronado to the mainland
- San Diego Bay: a boat launch and views of the downtown skyline
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Living in Coronado.
What it's like to live here.
Coronado is a small city across the bay from downtown San Diego, connected by the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and the Silver Strand. It's known for its wide beaches, the historic Hotel del Coronado and a walkable downtown along Orange Avenue.
With around 20,000 residents, it feels like a small town, with bike paths, parks and neighborhood streets. Most people choose Coronado for the beach, the walkability and how close it is to downtown San Diego.
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Median sale price$2,625,750
Median days on market54 days
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Coronado at a glance.
LocationAcross the bay from downtown
ZIP code92118
PopulationAbout 20,000
Land areaAbout 8 square miles
School districtCoronado Unified
AccessBridge and Silver Strand
Population and land area from the 2020 U.S. Census.
Things to do around town.
Amenities
- Hotel del Coronado: a National Historic Landmark built in 1888
- Orange Avenue: downtown shops, restaurants and theaters
- Coronado Golf Course: an 18-hole public course
- Community & Aquatics Center: a city-run recreation center
Parks and paths
- City parks: 18 public parks
- Bike and walking paths: dedicated routes around the island
- Tennis courts: public courts run by the city
- Coronado Library: the city's public library
Schools
- Coronado Unified: Village Elementary, Silver Strand Elementary, Coronado Middle and Coronado High
- Coronado School of the Arts: on the high school campus
- Private schools: including Sacred Heart and Christ Church Day School
School assignments vary by address, so confirm them with the district.
Getting around.
Most trips start on the San Diego-Coronado Bridge, which runs extra lanes at rush hour. Highway 75 also runs south along the Silver Strand toward Imperial Beach.
Downtown San DiegoAbout 15 minutes
San Diego airportAbout 15 minutes
Naval Air Station North IslandIn town
Imperial BeachAbout 20 minutes
La JollaAbout 25 minutes
CarlsbadAbout 45 minutes
Drive times are estimates and change with traffic.
Who Coronado is right for.
Coronado is a strong fit if you want a small-town feel with big-city access. You can walk or bike to the beach, shops and restaurants, and still reach downtown San Diego in about 15 minutes.
It's also a great match if you love the beach. Coronado's wide stretch of sand is right in town, the Hotel del Coronado has been a landmark since 1888, and the Silver Strand gives you miles of shoreline to the south.
If you like getting around without a car, you'll appreciate the layout. Bike and walking paths run around the island, Orange Avenue has shops, restaurants and theaters, and many errands can be done on foot. The city also has 18 parks, tennis courts and a public golf course.
Coronado also works well if your work is at the bases or downtown. Naval Air Station North Island and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado are both in town, and the bridge gets you across the bay in minutes.
Before you decide, keep in mind that Coronado has limited land, so few homes come up for sale. Bridge traffic can be heavy at rush hour, especially with base commuters, and summers bring more visitors. If you're not sure where you'd fit best, I'm happy to walk you through the options and show you around.
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