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Coronado, CA

Coronado (Spanish for "Crowned") is a resort city located in San Diego County, California, United States, across the San Diego Bay from downtown San Diego. It was founded in the 1880s and incorporated in 1890. Its population was 20,192 in 2020, down from 24,697 in 2010.

Coronado is a tied island that is connected to the mainland by a tombolo (a sandy isthmus) called the Silver Strand. The explorer Sebastian Vizcaino gave Coronado its name and drew its first map in 1602. Coronado is the Spanish term for "crowned" and thus it is nicknamed The Crown City. Its name is derived from the Coronado Islands, an offshore Mexican archipelago. Three ships of the United States Navy have been named after the city, including USS Coronado.

Before European settlement, Coronado was inhabited by the Kumeyaay, who sustained fishing villages on the peninsula in North Island and on the Coronado Cays. As American settlers moved into the area, the Kumeyaay were pushed out of Coronado, with the last six Kumeyaay families deported to Mesa Grande Reservation in 1902.

Coronado was incorporated as a town on December 11, 1890. The community's first post office predates Coronado's incorporation, established on February 8, 1887, with Norbert Moser assigned as the first postmaster. The land was purchased by Elisha Spurr Babcock, along with Hampton L. Story, and Jacob Gruendike. They intended to create a resort community, and in 1886, the Coronado Beach Company was organized. By 1888, they had built the Hotel del Coronado, and the city became a major resort destination. They also built a schoolhouse and formed athletic, boating, and baseball clubs.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 32.7 square miles (85 km2); 7.9 square miles (20.5 km2) of the city is land and 24.7 square miles (64 km2) of it (75.72%) is water.

Geographically, Coronado is a tied island connected to the mainland by a tombolo known as the Silver Strand. The Silver Strand, Coronado, and North Island form San Diego Bay. Since recorded history, Coronado was mostly separated from North Island by a shallow inlet of water called the Spanish Bight. The development of North Island by the United States Navy before and during World War II led to the filling of the bight by July 1944, combining the land areas into a single body. The Navy still operates Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI or "North Island") on Coronado. On the southern side of the town is Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, a training center for Navy SEALs and Special Warfare combatant-craft crewmen (SWCC). Both facilities are part of the larger Naval Base Coronado complex. Coronado has increased in size due to dredge material being dumped on its shoreline and through the natural accumulation of sand. The "Country Club" area on the northwest side of Coronado, the "Glorietta" area and golf course on the southeast side of Coronado, most of the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, most of the Strand Naval Housing, and most of the Coronado Cays (all on the south side of Coronado) were built on dirt dredged from San Diego Bay.

On New Year's Day 1937, during the Great Depression, the gambling ship SS Monte Carlo, known for "drinks, dice, and dolls", was shipwrecked on the beach about a quarter mile (400 m) south of the Hotel del Coronado.

In 1969, the San Diego–Coronado Bridge was opened, allowing much faster transit between the cities than bay ferries or driving via State Route 75 along the Silver Strand. The bridge is made up of five lanes, one of which is controlled by a moveable barrier that allows for better traffic flow during rush hours. In the morning, the lane is moved to create three lanes going southbound toward Coronado, and in the evening it is moved again to create three lanes going northbound toward downtown San Diego.

Coronado emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Coronado Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Jazzercise, CrossFit Coronado, and Coronado Fitness Club. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Coronado, such as the Grand Caribe Shoreline Park and Centennial Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Coronado, CA are Hotel del Coronado, the USS Midway Museum, and Coronado Beach.

Population: 18,031 (2024). ZIP codes: 92118, 92178. Area code: 619. Elevation: 16 ft. Area: 32.50 sq mi (84.17 km2).

FAQs

What is Coronado, CA known for?

Coronado is the perfect place to swim, sail, surf, bike, run, walk, rollerblade, play tennis, golf, or take in a play. Coronado beaches are consistently considered some of Southern California's best, and there are miles of bike paths along the coastline that provide a great way to exercise and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Or, enjoy a round of golf in the shadow of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge at the Coronado Municipal Golf Course.

Is Coronado, CA a nice place to live?

Coronado is in San Diego County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Coronado offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Coronado there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Coronado and residents tend to lean conservative.

What is the median home price in Coronado, CA?

The median home price in Coronado is $2,775,000 with a median price per sqft of $1,680. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Coronado to be 215.6% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

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Wikipedia

City of Coronado

Coronado’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Jazzercise

CrossFit Coronado 

Coronado Fitness Club

Grand Caribe Shoreline Park 

Centennial Park

Hotel del Coronado

USS Midway Museum

Coronado Beach

Coronado.ca.us

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