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Coronado Island Vacation Home Rentals
Stay luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the beach. Many feature a peace of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

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San Diego Grand Hyatt Resort
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The resort is located on San Diego Bay, in a resort-like setting with the convenience of a downtown location and next to the Seaport Village retail/restaurant complex and the San Diego Convention Center.

Humphrey's Half Moon Inn
2303 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106;
Located bayside on Shelter Island
Complemented by arching palms and gentle ponds are Humphreys 182 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. Many of the accommodations offer patios or balconies with stunning views of our private marine, picturesque San Diego Bay or the dramatic city skyline. All of the amenities that you would find at a luxury resort are offered at the Humphreys Resort on Shelter Island.

San Diego Harborfront Embassy Suites Hotel
601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101;
Located on Harborfront Near Downtown and Seaport Village
Featuring 337 luxurious and stylish two-room guestsuites across the street from Seaport Village. For the convenience of our guests we offer complimentary transportation to the San Diego International Airport and to the San Diego Amtrak Station. Guests who choose to stay at this ideal San Diego California vacation hotel can experience some of the best San Diego tourist attractions, local attractions, and hotspots. This hotel is walking distance from the San Diego Convention Center.

For more than a century Coronado has enchanted travelers from near and far. Today it is home to three major luxury hotel resorts.

This seaside resort community is located on a island that shelters San Diego Harbor. This enchanting place provides many activities and attractions for family enjoyment.

Tour Coronado Cays The Coronado Cays is a luxury bayside residential community located along the southern end of Silver Strand. It is home to the prestigious Loews Bay Resort and Coronado Cays Yacht Club. The area is also an important part of the San Diego Harbor wetlands habitat.

Hotel Del Coronado Resort 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 ; This legendary landmark graces 26 beautiful oceanfront acres on Coronado Island. Built in 1888, this extravagant seaside vacation resort has hosted many dignataries and celebrities over the years. Today it is still one of the most popular locations for hosting special events or private romantic getaways. Many of the 692 guestrooms feature ocean, beach, bay or garden views with balconies and terraces. The Hotel Del Coronado is considered to be one of the premier wedding and anniversary celebration sites in all of California.

Coronado Best Western Resort 275 Orange Avenue 275 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 ; Closest resort hotel to North Island Naval Air Station. The Best Western Resort Hotel welcomes you to visit miles of white sandy beaches, marinas, bicycle trails, public parks and the nation's most ideal climate. Military, business and family travelers alike will relish the central location, outstanding service, and unbeatable prices. Choose from our tradition of graciousness, in beautifully designed guest rooms and suites.

Loews Coronado Bay Resort 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, CA 92118 ; Located south of the famous Silver Strand on a private 15-acre peninsula in the romantic Coronado Cays area. This vacation resort features 440 waterfront guestrooms with view to either the San Diego Bay and Pacific Ocean. Many first-class recreation amenities are available including three swimming pools, modern health club, watesports, tennis courts and much more.

Coronado Museum of History and Art Discover the wonderful local history with a visit to the one-of-a-kind Museum of History and Art. The Museum's galleries highlight Coronado's settlers, its friendship with the U.S. Navy, the landmark Hotel del Coronado and special exhibits connected to Coronado's history and art.

Coronado Island Marriott Resort 2000 Second Street, Coronado, CA 92118 ; This sixteen acre bayfront vacation paradise is an exotic island retreat located on the San Diego Bay near the bay bridge and downtown Coronado. Water taxi ferry service makes for a fun, easy trip to downtown San Diego. Hotel services includes banquet facilities and watersports equipment. This non-smoking hotel features great amenities such as abundant recreation, including a full-service spa, three heated outdoor pools, and tennis courts.

Glorietta Bay Inn 1630 Glorietta Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118 ; San Diego's scenic Glorietta Bay is the backdrop to this historic 1908 Coronado Island landmark, Glorietta Bay Inn. The restored hotel combines old-world charm with contemporary comfort. Built in 1908 as the home of 'Sugar Baron' John D. Spreckels, our hotel's sun warmed lobby, sitting porches and a music room, complete with a baby grand player piano, welcome you to a by-gone era of innkeeping.

Coronado Playhouse Providing quality entertainment with a combination of delightful classic comedies, dramas, and mysteries, dazzling musicals, colorful FREE Shakespeare, and exciting original works by local authors. The Coronado Playhouse is an intimate, 100-seat cabaret-style theatre with a full service bar.

Lambs Players Theater - Coronado Island 340-seat theater serves as home to a year-round performing season for the highly acclaimed Lamb's Players theatrical group. Lambs Players Festival of Christmas - A Coronado Yuletide Tradition that is different every year.

Coronado Flower Show [APR] An annual event since 1925, The show attracts exhibitors from all parts of San Diego County and is considered a Spring highlight for the local community and visitors alike. This is the largest flower show held under tents in the West. Exhibits are placed inside tents surrounding a central gazebo, which becomes the stage for continuous entertainment, announcements and trophy presentations.

Coronado Main Street Motor Cars - Spring Festival Vintage automobiles, trucks, roadsters and convertibles on display.

Coronado Art in the Park Watch Spreckels Park turn into a beautiful outdoor art gallery. Whether you just want to browse or if you're looking for a fabulous new piece of art to take home, this is the place to find it.

NSW SuperFrog Triathlon - Coronado [APR] NSW SuperSeal Triathlon Annual Event since 1979 and held in conjuction with Naval Special Warfare Base at Coronado. If you want to know what it feels like to train with US Navy Seals try racing 1.2 miles in brisk ocean waters, a flat and fast 56 mile bike ride and a half marathon run done mostly through the sand.

Optimists Club Sports Fiesta July - Coronado Island Triathalon, rough-water swim, dive competition, 10K Run, and other sports events. Fundraiser to support various Coronado youth programs.

Naval Base Coronado The Birthplace of US Naval Aviation This base has a long famous history connected to naval aviation and has been a San Diego landmark for many years. This US Navy Base is responsible to arm, repair, train, and supply some 140 tenant commands of the US Pacific Fleet. It oversees several facilities including air base, aircraft carriers, amphibious base and several training installations. The Navy operates their Morale, Welfare & Recreation department that includes a number of NBC recreational and athletic facilities including golf course, bowling alleys, swimming pools, sports and fitness centers, dining facilities, theater and hobby shops.

Harbor Island Sheraton Situated at the water's edge on spectacular San Diego Bay, the Harbor Island Sheraton Resort & Marina offers scenic viewing of the bay and the downtown city skyline. It is located on Harbor Island, which is very close to both Shelter Island, Downtown San Diego and Lindburgh Field.