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Coronado

1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, 92118

The Basics

You may hear Coronado called an island, but it's actually a peninsula, connected to the mainland by a long spit of sand known as the Silver Strand. Most visitors arrive, however, via the 2.1-mile (3.4-kilometer) Coronado Bridge. There are a variety of ways to see Coronado, from a quick visit during a San Diego city tour or a more in-depth Coronado Segway tour to a brunch cruise or sailing tour where you can admire the enclave from the water.

Popular destinations include the Coronado Museum of History and Art, Coronado Ferry Landing, Silver Strand State Beach, and shopping along Orange Avenue. If you only do one thing, though, it must be a visit to Hotel del Coronado, the grand dame of the city.

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Fat Woody Beach Cruiser Experience - Coronado’s Musical Electric Bicycle Tour
Fat Woody Beach Cruiser Experience - Coronado’s Musical Electric Bicycle Tour
$159.00 per adult
Traveler Favorite
Fun Fun island experience !
We really enjoyed our ride with Ken and his fantastic electric fat woody bikes! He is very knowledgeable about the history of Coronado island and very conscientious about taking pictures of our experience while also seeing to our safety. We had a BLAST! Super fun way to see the island !
Susan_M, Jun 2023

Recent reviews from experiences in San Diego

Best excursion on our trip!
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Best excursion on our trip!
Danica_J, May 2023
GPS Talking Electric GoCar: 2 Hour Coronado tour
This way by far our favorite part of our entire trip. It was so much fun driving across the Coronado bridge and being able to see all the great sights. I would highly recommend this excursion. The staff at the Go Car place were phenomenal and let us check in early, were super friendly and made our trip fun!
Coronado
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Coronado
Theresa_K, Feb 2023
GPS Talking Electric GoCar: 2 Hour Coronado tour
This was a great experience! Coronado was beautiful! The go car was easy to operate and lots of fun.
Incredible!
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Incredible!
Sara_B, Apr 2023
Fat Woody Beach Cruiser Experience - Coronado’s Musical Electric Bicycle Tour
The bikes are colorful and gorgeous. It was so fun riding around with the music playing. Ken was extremely knowledgeable and funny. The time flew by. Highly recommend checking out this experience!
Something for everyone!
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Something for everyone!
Larissa_N, Apr 2023
San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour
Jennifer is an absolute treasure. A wealth of knowledge about architecture, history, arts, gastro-chic spots and eclectic shopping , all within a few hours of a very enjoyable walk. Highly recommended !
Great Tour by Sara
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Great Tour by Sara
Roxanne_J, Oct 2022
San Diego Bike Tours on Coronado Island
Sara was a great tour guide—ask for her by name! She was very conscious of our safety and so kind to others in our path! She even took and sent pictures for us!! I loved the facts she shared!! Coronado is beautiful! 🚴🏼‍♀️❤️
Fat Woody bike tour
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Fat Woody bike tour
TERRY_B, May 2022
Fat Woody Beach Cruiser Experience - Coronado’s Musical Electric Bicycle Tour
Ken the tour guide is awesome. His electric bikes are unique. Ken knows a great deal about Coronado/ San Diego. His safety tips are great. Sit back & enjoy the ride..
We are visiting from...
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We are visiting from...
Lauren_O, Nov 2022
San Diego Bike Tours on Coronado Island
We are visiting from Philadelphia and very much enjoyed our bike tour around Coronado island. We highly recommend this tour as a part of your visit to San Diego!
Super fun way to see the island and shop a little
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Super fun way to see the island and shop a little
Michele_C, Mar 2023
Explore Coronado Island by E-Scooter with Photos Included
Jesse was an amazing tour guide. The communication was par excellence. We met him in the parking lot of the Beachside park. Parking was free. He let the kids get comfortable on the scooters, and then we were off! He provided the helmets in the scooters, and he didn’t mind carrying my little purse, and whatever souvenirs we had purchased along the way in his own backpack. Such a beautiful day and a fun way to see the island. Jesse was definitely safety-conscious and I appreciated that since my kids are tweens. There were two sections where we were on the actual road, but they were marked as bike paths, and I felt like the kids and I were totally safe. Having said that, 90% of the route was on a paved pedestrian path. Make sure you dress a little warmer since the ocean breeze makes it much chillier than if you’re just walking. Oh. And there were certain spots along the way where he took photos of us. There were also two spots where we got off and went shopping for about 20 minutes! Give us a chance to figure out where we might want to come back on our own. Highly recommend! Five stars. We all had a blast. Thanks Jesse! We actually want to do it again lol
Fabulous afternoon
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Fabulous afternoon
Kerry_G, Dec 2022
Explore Coronado Island by E-Scooter with Photos Included
Jesse was a fabulous host we had a great tour saw so much of the city wouldn’t want to do it any other way
Vroom vroom!
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Vroom vroom!
Scott_K, Nov 2022
GPS Talking Electric GoCar: 2 Hour Coronado tour
Awesome experience and very cool vehicle! We loved driving around San Diego experiencing all of the cool views around town! Driving over the Coronado Bridge was a once in a lifetime experience in this vehicle, definitely a must!
A beautiful Coronado stroll
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A beautiful Coronado stroll
Walt_F, Sep 2022
San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour
The Hotel Del and the sharing of local knowledge! A taste of gelato and a beach stroll! Always fun strolling Orange Ave.
Amazing Tour with Knowledgeable Guide
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Amazing Tour with Knowledgeable Guide
Marina_T, Sep 2022
San Diego Bike Tours on Coronado Island
This tour is perfect for anyone even with very limited biking experience. Sara was such a perfect and thorough guide with detailed directions on how to cross, stop, signal, etc. The tour covered all the places of interest on the island - Hotel Del Coronado, Baby Del, Frank Baum's House. You also get gorgeous views of the bay and downtown. The beach in front of Hotel Del Coronado is majestic! The bike shop is next to a shipping center with restaurants and gift shops. A must do tour in San Diego!
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • The town is only about 1 mile (1.6 kilometer) wide—it’s best explored on foot or by bike.

  • Bike rentals are available around town; children are required to wear helmets.

  • If you want to spend time on the beach and visit some of the attractions, plan for a whole day in Coronado.

  • Metered parking and paid parking lots can be found around town.

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How to Get There

Coronado is roughly 15 minutes by car from downtown San Diego via the bridge. You can also take the Coronado Ferry for a 15-minute ride across San Diego Bay. By public transport, bus 901 travels between San Diego and Coronado.

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When to Get There

Go on a weekday to avoid crowds of locals who descend on the weekends for beach time or brunch. If you’re returning to San Diego on the ferry, pay attention to the schedule, as it does not typically operate late at night. Popular events in Coronado include the summertime Tuesday farmers market at the Ferry Landing and the Holiday Festival at Hotel del Coronado.

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Hotel del Coronado

“The Del,” as it’s known, is Coronado’s top attraction—a National Historic Landmark built in the Victorian style in the 1880s. Admire its architecture and design inside and out, from the elegant, polished wood lobby to the recognizable red rooftops. Former guests include Charlie Chaplin, Katharine Hepburn, Oprah Winfrey, and several U.S. presidents. If you’re not staying there, go for drinks or a bite to eat, or take a docent-led tour.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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