Coronado Relocation Guide by Nelson Riddle

CORONADO R e l o c at i o n g u i d e

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Pacific Breezes B l o w. . .

elcome to Coronado, one of the most desirable beachfront cities in the world! Measuring 13.5 square miles and located just minutes from downtown San Diego, this enchanted “island” combines a unique set of factors to make it one of the most special places to call home. Boasting a year-round average temperature of 71 degrees, awardwinning white sand beaches, lush parks, highly ranked schools, top-of-the-line municipal services, and plentiful outdoor and recreational activities, it is no wonder why the city of Coronado is referred to as the “Crown Isle”. As you drive across the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge and take in the panoramic view of the island, you will understand why many visitors decide to make Coronado their home.

Known as an island, Coronado is actually a tombolo connected to the mainland via a stretch of land named the Silver Strand. It is a welcoming beach haven with laid-back California charm linked to the major metropolitan downtown area of San Diego by the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. Free shuttle service circles the island, but it is small enough to walk or bike anywhere.

Strolling along its tree-lined streets, you will notice stately mansions beside quaint California bungalows or Spanish haciendas. Summertime Concerts In The Park, small town parades that bring the community together for the fourth of July and Christmas along with merchant open houses along Orange Avenue for

Halloween and the various celebrations add to the small-town charm.

From the world-famous and National Heritage site the Hotel del Coronado, to many other award-winning resorts and comfortable smaller hotels, visitors can relax and enjoy all that Coronado has to offer. Since the grand opening of the Hotel del Coronado in 1888, people from far and wide have made Coronado their vacation destination of choice. Center Beach has been voted among the top ten beaches in the United States year after year and is an ideal place to swim, boogie board, bodysurf, build sandcastles, and observe some of the local fauna in the tidepools. Easily recognized from the air with its sand dunes spelling “Coronado,” Center Beach stretches for just over half a mile and is bordered by the Naval Air Station to the north and the Hotel del Coronado to the south. Close by, the main drag of Orange Avenue is home to an assortment of fine dining and casual eateries, and an assortment of boutique shops that you will love!

This Relocation Guide is designed to answer questions and provide local insight as you plan your move to Coronado. If you have any questions as you explore this handbook, or any part of Coronado, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We are happy to make recommendations for dining, hotel stays, recreational activities, and of course, real estate! Our contact information is listed below and at the front and back of this guide. We look forward to meeting you soon!

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who is the

Nelson Riddle Team?

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he Nelson Riddle Team prides itself on being Coronado and San Diego experts and skilled navigators of real estate negotiations. We are here to serve you wherever your real estate needs take you, including out of state and globally.

We belong to a REALTOR® Referral Network and can help you connect with a skilled professional wherever you go.

Jim Nelson Fueled by his passion for investment real estate and a desire to help people obtain the dream of home ownership, Jim earned his license in 2008. In 2010 he teamed up with Debbie Riddle and since then, he has successfully leveraged his degree in psychology from UC Santa Barbara and his customer service credentials to help every client achieve their real property goals. Held in high regard in the community and among his peers, Jim drives the Nelson Riddle Team and is excited to meet you and help you buy or sell today.

Debbie Riddle Licensed since 1977, Debbie Riddle is a second-generation REALTOR® who found her passion for serving people by working for her father, Lee Mather, at his real estate brokerage from the young age of 14. Her numerous leadership positions in the industry include serving as Director and President at the California Association of REALTORS® and President of her local association in 1998 and 2002. After over 25 years, representing hundreds of buyers and sellers, Debbie finds joy in being a valued resource working with her clients and building lasting relationships.

Kilee Waller Kilee Waller, Project Director, came highly recommended to the Nelson Riddle Team in the early part of 2019. A fully licensed agent, Kilee has helped clients buy and sell homes since 2005 and has over 1,500 transactions under her belt as an Office Coordinator and Transaction Manager. With real estate in her blood, Kilee has been around the industry for many years, working in nearly every aspect of the business, from property management, commercial, mortgage and accounting, to office administration.

But it’s not just her level of knowledge that is so impressive; Kilee’s high energy, bright smile, and quirky sense of humor make her a wonderful person to work with and be around.

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Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s Living in Coronado Calling Coronado Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The History of Coronado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Neighborhoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 City Government & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Medical Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 Moving to Coronado Moving Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 Coronado Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 Playing in Coronado Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Cultural Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Recreation & Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3

helpful phone numbers Emergency

911

City Hall

619.522.7300

Coronado Unified School District

619.522.8900

Fire Services

619.522.7374

Lifeguard Services – Coronado

619.522.7346

Police Services

619.522.7350

Post Office

619.435.1142

Recreation Department

619.522.7342

Sharp Coronado Hospital

619.522.3600

News Sources Coronado Eagle & Journal

619.437.8800

The Coronado Times

619.669.8686

Coronado Lifestyle Magazine

619.522.0900

Coronado Magazine

619.437.8800

San Diego Union Tribune

619.299.3131

Utilities Cable TV & Internet: Spectrum

866.874.2389

Cable TV & Internet: AT&T Uverse

619.238.3638

Gas & Electric: San Diego Gas & Electric

800.411.7343

Trash: EDCO

619.287.7560

Water: Cal-Am Water Co.

619.575.1105

For any real estate needs, please contact the Nelson Riddle Team at 619.415.5574.

living here

calling

Coronado h o m e

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oronado offers a unique confluence of small-town vibes nestled in the heart of a big city just across the bay. This combination of a slower paced life where people know their neighbors and the hustle and bustle of San Diego, offers a perfect blend of a village-like atmosphere of yesteryear and the demands of everyday life in the twenty-first century.

1. Appreciate all that Coronado offers.

Eat here, play here, experience all that Coronado offers: take in a show at Lamb’s Players Theatre, enjoy a picnic in the park, attend the hometown fourth of July and Christmas parades, cheer on your favorite Islander sports teams, read the local newspaper or other magazines, ice skate at the Hotel del Coronado — the list of things to do never ends!

2. Shop local.

Orange Avenue is home to Coronado’s downtown and runs from the Hotel del Coronado to 1st Street. Experience world-class dining, quaint coffee shops and boutique stores all lining a charming village-like promenade with center islands that feature trees and gardens.

1st Street and the Ferry Landing also offer an assortment of restaurants and locally owned grocery stores.

4. Be a good host.

Coronado is a welcoming community and tourist destination. Many people visit Coronado year after year, and some even make the decision to call it home!

You can make a visitor’s day by offering your assistance or guidance on all that Coronado can offer during their stay.

5. Take it easy.

Life in a small town runs at a slower pace. As you drive across the bridge and onto the island, you can relax knowing you are one of the lucky people to call Coronado home! Be patient with traffic during the summer season and expect more pedestrians and bicyclists.

3. Participate!

Coronado residents are active in a number of philanthropic and charitable organizations. Support a cause you are passionate about by donating your time and financial support. Accessible government leaders are community members just like you and take pride in their role in running Coronado. As a small town, your voice can make a difference!

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History o f

amed for the Coronado Islands just off the coastline in San Diego and discovered by Spanish navigator Vizcaino in 1602, Coronado was sold in 1885 to Elisha Babcock Jr. and Hampton L. Storey. Babcock and Storey would row their 2-man boat across to the barren peninsula and hunt for jack rabbits. They believed that a luxury beach hotel would be an ideal

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place for Easterners to vacation when seeking a more temperate climate. With the railroad scheduled for completion in San Diego, the timing was perfect. The Hotel Del Coronado opened its doors in 1885 and was soon sold to John D. Spreckels. A few short years later in 1891, Benjamin Harris was the first President of the United States to stay at the hotel. Throughout the years, the hotel

has been host to many a celebrity and twelve other United States Presidents.

Today, the site is a designated National Historical Landmark.

Aside from the iconic Hotel del Coronado, aviation and maritime activities have long been a part of the fabric of Coronado’s history. Glenn Curtis opened an aviation camp in 1911 where Naval Air Station, North Island, currently resides. The

Spreckels family sold North Island during World War I for a paltry $5 million. That is only $74 million (adjusted for inflation) in the year 2020! The Navy is the top employer in Coronado and surrounding San Diego and seeing our service men and women walk around town is a daily occurrence. Coronado is also home to west coast Navy Seal operations and their famous school, “BUDS.”

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Demographics

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upported by its residential population, tourism, and surrounding military bases, Coronado’s economy is not just tourist based. While tourism from both destination travelers and neighboring San Diego communities is a large contributor to the tax-base, commercial and residential property taxes are still the largest revenue source for the city.

Population Total population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,639 Under age 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,286 62 and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,571 highlights Year incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1890 Land area in square miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.5 Hotel & motel rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,361 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Average annual overnight visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000,000 Beach area in miles (public, ocean side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . 1 Municipal 18-hole golf course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tennis courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Public parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 housing Total housing units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,119 Median housing value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100,000 (Single family dwelling) $1,354,000 (Condominium) Owner-occupied housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79%

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Weather

It is fabled that when John D. Spreckels anchored in Glorietta Bay, his comment was, “the weather is benign.” And that has remained true to this day. Average daytime temperature is 70 degrees and annual precipitation averages only 9.41 inches. September is the warmest month in Coronado and March sees the highest amount of rainfall.

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mar

apr

may

jun

jul

aug

sept

oct

nov

dec

high

69

68

69

71

72

74

78

79

78

76

72

68

low

51

52

55

58

61

64

67

68

67

62

55

50

1.69

2.04

1.66

0.72

0.08

0.06

0.02

0.02

0.15

0.65

0.93

1.39

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Neighborhoods

Village

Located at the base of the CoronadoSan Diego Bay Bridge is the Village of Coronado. Spanning just twelve blocks east to west and eighteen blocks north to south, the Village is home to some of San Diego and California’s most prestigious real estate, as well as a myriad of rental property. Orange Avenue is the heart of the Village and features many boutique shopping experiences as well as dozens of dining options.

Cays

Four miles south of the Village you’ll find a unique waterfront community known as the Cays. Ten different condominium and single-family villages have both onthe-water and off-the-water homes.

Many waterfront properties come with private boat docks to park your favorite water toys right in your own back yard barbecue! The Cays has five tennis courts, an off-leash dog park, and is just a short walk from the Silver Strand State Beach.

Shores

Located right along the Pacific Ocean are 1,500 resort-style condominiums. Just a few steps from the Hotel del Coronado, these ten high-rise-style buildings feature some of the best views in all of San Diego. Ranging from studios to three-bedroom flats, the Shores were thoughtfully designed to provide every unit with a view of either the San Diego and Glorietta Bay, the beach, or even both! Additional features include four swimming pools, eight tennis courts, two clubhouses, an on-site gym, and lush tropical landscaping. Once you’re here you won’t want to leave!

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Government & Services

City of Coronado

1825 Strand Way www.coronado.ca.us 619.522.7300 City Services Animal Control Animal licenses, adoptions & lost pets 1395 1st St. www.coronado.ca.us 619.522.7371 Fire Services 1001 6th St. 619.522.7374 Police Services 700 Orange Ave. 619.588.7350 Public Services 101 B Ave. 619.522.7380 Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave. 619.522.7390 Located in the heart of town right across the street from Spreckels Park is the Coronado Library. Originally built in 1909, this treasured city building offers over 150,000 books, 70,000 multimedia resources, a children’s and teen section, as well as a digital media lab and recording studio.

Coronado Senior Center 1019 7th St. 619.435.2616 Truly a local gem, the senior center was redesigned in 2019 and offers fun activities for seniors and the general public, including a world-class artificial turf lawn bowling green for all Coronado residents to enjoy.

Coronado Recreation Department 1845 Strand Way 619.522.7342 Community Center 1845 Strand Way 619.588.7342 The Glorietta Bay Civic Center and Promenade opened in 2005 and includes a 90,000-square-foot Community Center and City Hall. The following attractions can be found at the Community Center: Pool complex with 50-meter lap and recreational pool, gymnasium with basketball court, indoor rock climbing wall, 5,000 square foot banquet hall available for wedding receptions and other events, Coronado Playhouse, fitness center, dance studio, and a lobby with snack bar and lounge areas.

Medical Facilities Sharp Coronado Hopsital & Healthcare Center 250 Prospect Place 619.522.3600 www.sharp.com

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Schools

Public schools

CUSD Special Programs

Coronado Unified School District Public Schools (CUSD) Kindergarten – 12th Grade 201 6th St. 619.522.8900 www.coronado.k12.ca.us

Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) 650 D Ave. 619.522.4050

Early Childhood Development Center Preschools & Kindergarten 199 6th St. 619.522.8923 Coronado Village Elementary Pre-K – 5th Grade 600 6th St 619.522.8915 Silver Strand Elementary Preschool – 5th Grade 1350 Leyte Rd 619.522.8934 Coronado Middle School 6th – 8th Grade 550 F Ave. 619.522.8921 Coronado High School 9 – 12th Grade 650 D Ave 619.522.8907 Palm Academy Continuation High School 9 – 12th Grade 550 D Ave 619.437.7256 An alternative school offering a flexible environment with smaller class sizes.

CoSA Digital Media & Filmmaking Department 650 D Ave 619.522.8907 CUSD Preschool & Childcare 199 6th St. 619.522.8940 Private schools Graham Memorial Preschool 940 C Ave 619.434.2182 Resurrection Preschool 1111 5th St 619.435.0286 Montessori School of San Diego at Coronado 919 C Ave 619.295.7591 Coronado Southern Baptist Preschool & Childcare Center 111 Orange Ave 619.435.8121 Christ Church Day School Kindergarten – 6th Grade 1114 9th St 619.435.6393 Sacred Heart Parish School Kindergarten – 8th Grade 706 C Ave 619.437.4431

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places of Calvary Chapel Living Waters Christian Fellowship 1224 10th St 619.435.8233

Worship

First Church of Christ, Scientist 1123 8th St 619.435.4383

Christ Episcopal Church 1114 9th St 619.435.4561

Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church 10th & C Ave 619.435.6860

Coronado Community Church Village Hall (corner of 6th St & H Ave) 619.437.6827

Resurrection Lutheran Church 1111 5th St 619.435.1000

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 655 C Ave 619.435.3167

First Baptist Church of Coronado 445 C Ave 619.435.6588

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 700 D Ave 619.435.5691

Sandy Feet Church 11500 Orange Ave 619.852.1008

Chabad of Coronado 1330 Orange Ave #120-130 619.365.4728

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Coronado Island Naval Air Station

Map Key Government & Services

Coronado Preschool Coronado Unified School District

Places of Interest Schools Hospitals

Village Elementary School Brian Bent Memorial Aquatics Complex

Coronado School of Arts

John D. Spreck Cen

Coronad Police Departme

Sunset Park

Coronado Beach & Dog Park

Coronado Beach

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Centennial Park Coronado Farmers Market

Coronado Ferry Center

Sharp Coronado Hospital City View Picnic Spot

Resurrection Preschool Coronado Fire Department Coronado High School Coronado Public Library Spreckels Park Sacred Heart Parish School

City of Coronado Skatepark

Coronado Bridge Viewpoint

Coronado Municipal Golf Course

Coronado Tennis Center

USPS

CoronadoYacht Club

Hotel Del Coronado

Coronado City Hall

oronado Shores Beach

Coronado Community Center

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Moving C h e c k l i s t Change your address Coronado Post Office 1320 Ynez Place 619.435.1142

Apply for a California driver’s license & register your vehicle at the DMV 800.777.0133 www.dmv.ca.gov

Obtain Free Parking Decals & Guest Parking Passes Coronado Police Department Administrative / Records 700 Orange Avenue 619.522.7366 Some streets in Coronado require parking permits, which are free to residents living within one of those areas. Guest parking placards are also free and each resident may obtain up to three of them.

Register to vote (3 ways) Visit: www.sdvote.com Call: 800.345.VOTE to have a registration form mailed to you.

Pick up registration at Coronado City Hall, Post Office, or Library.

Get your pets licensed within 30 days of arrival Coronado Police Services Animal Control 700 Orange Ave 619.522.7371

Connect your Utilities Spectrum Cable TV 866.874.2389 1110 Orange Ave San Diego Gas & Electric 800.411.7343 Edco Trash Service 619.287.7560 Cal-Am Water Co. 619.575.1105

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Coronado

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oronado is a unique submarket in San Diego real estate.

Surrounded by water on all sides, it is often said that “they aren’t making any more land in Coronado.” This has created a sense of scarcity and a buffer against other market factors in down real estate markets. While Coronado homes do go up and down in value, the dips don’t seem quite as low as the highs.

Newcomers often experience sticker shock when seeing Coronado real estate prices for the first time and it is no secret

Real Estate that Coronado has some of the highest cost per-square-foot prices in the United States. The unique combination of great weather, coastal access, small-town atmosphere, and close proximity to the fifth largest metro in the country all add up to create a unique, and expensive, place to call home. However, it is these unique factors that make Coronado an irreplaceable community which people travel far and wide to visit.

2020 coronado market Statistics Single-Family Detached Homes

Single-Family Attached Homes

Median Price

$2,150,000

Median Price

$1,280,000

Average Price

$2,445,400

Average Price

$1,558,637

Average Days on Market

61

Average Days on Market

60

Average Price Per Square Foot

$976

Average Price Per Square Foot

$1,038

2020 Total Sales Volume $694,397,087 Average Annual Appreciation 6% Average Annual Sales 300

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Community

Events

One of Coronado’s main appeals is its small-town, friendly and close-knit atmosphere.

There are numerous community events offered each month. Here are a few of the seasonal favorites: Spring:

Fall:

- Arts Ball

- Mainstreet Garden Party

- Coronado Chamber of Commerce Salute to the Military Ball

- Speed Festival @ North Island

- Coronado Schools Foundation Telethon - Easter Egg-stravaganza – Coronado Recreation Department - Annual Coronado Flower Show – Coronado Floral Association - Annual Book Fair – Friends of the Coronado Library - Motor Cars on Main Street - Coronado Hospital Foundation Ball - Navy MWR Annual Bay Bridge 4-Mile Run / Walk - Naval Special Warfare SUPER FROG Triathlon - Mother’s Day Historic Home Tour Summer: - American Cancer Society Relay For Life - Rotary Low Tide Ride & Stride - Concerts in the Park, Spreckels Park - 4th of July Parade & Celebration - Coronado Ferry Landing Summer Concerts

- San Diego Fleet Week Sea & Air Parade - Coronado Art Walk - Downtown Goes Ghostly – Mainstreet - Coronado Schools Foundation Dinner & Auction Winter: - Skating by the Sea – Hotel del Coronado - Coronado Chamber of Commerce - Christmas Parade & Merchant Open House - Artisans Alley Craft Fair - Snow Mountain – Coronado Recreation Department - Breakfast with Santa – Coronado Recreation Department - Parade of Lights On-going: - Art in the Park – First and third Sunday of every month, 9am – 4pm - Coronado Farmers Market – Tuesdays, 2:30pm - 6pm - Ferry Landing Marketplace

- Optimist Sports Fiesta

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Activities

Coronado Playhouse www.coronadoplayhouse.com

Lamb’s Players Theatre www.lambsplayers.org

Coronado’s community theater for over 60 years, the Playhouse has a yearround schedule and offers a full-service bar for guests.

A leading non-profit performing arts organization in Southern California, the Theatre studio resides in the historic Spreckels Building, with seating for 350 guests.

Coronado Museum of History & Art www.coronadohistory.org Used for historical research by locals and other historians, the museum actually contains three separate galleries, each focused on a unique part of Coronado’s past. A lecture hall, managed by restaurant Tent City, is a multi-purpose venue for the Museum and available for bookings.

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Aquatics Center 619.522.2464 The Center offers a 50-meter competitive pool and a shallow recreation / instructional pool. Aerobics, lifeguard instruction, open lap swim, and family time in the summer are some of the many offerings of the Center, which has a spectacular view of Glorietta Bay. Ferry Landing A small sandy beach with a sweeping view of downtown San Diego, the Ferry Landing is a great spot to catch a ride to San Diego on the ferry or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants sharing the same view.

Leisure

Coronado Skate Park With over 16,000 square feet of concrete ramps, bowls, grinds, and jumps, this world-class skate park offers challenges for all levels. Ranging from 2-8 feet in depth, there’s room for everyone. The Coronado Skate Park is located in Tidelands Park.

Biking & Rollerblading Offering over 15 miles of dedicated bike and skating paths, Coronado hosts a part of a larger 24-mile loop around the San Diego Bay known as the Bayshore Bikeway. Cruise down for lunch at the Bikeway Village in Imperial Beach or ride your bike across the bridge in an annual event known as the Bike The Bay.

Coronado Tennis Center 619.435.1616 While Coronado offers over 15 public courts, the Coronado Tennis Center hosts 8 courts and also provides a club-like experience. A pro shop with the latest in tennis fashion and racket stringing services complements the clubhouse and open-air seating.

Reservations can be made in person or by telephone up to a week in advance.

The Coronado Tennis Association is a non-profit group offering different leagues and competitive play options for those looking to find people to play with.

Coronado Municipal Golf Course www.golfcoronado.com 619.435.3121 x 101 Featuring an 18-hole, par-72 course, Coronado’s only public golf course offers scenic views of Glorietta Bay and San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. A driving range, pro shop, restaurant, and meeting rooms are available.

Boating & Fishing Coronado features two marinas, one in the Village at the Glorietta Bay Marina, and one in the Cays at Loews Crown Isle Marina. You can rent small personal watercraft or deep-sea-worthy vessels at both locations. There is also the Coronado Yacht Club, a members-only organization with slips for rent and social memberships for those without a boat.

You can inquire about boat rentals at Glorietta Bay Marina at 619.437.1514.

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Glorietta Bay

Coronado Beach

Home of the Coronado Yacht Club and a boat launch, Glorietta Bay is a scenic and secluded section of San Diego Bay. Dotted with small sandy beaches, it is a popular destination for locals looking to cool off during the warm summer months.

Located between two naval bases and spanning two miles, Coronado Beach is famous for its white sand, and is often nominated a top ten beach in the USA. Some of the country’s most expensive real estate dots Ocean Blvd while cyclists, roller-bladers, and joggers exercise on the promenade. Volleyball courts, tidepools, fishing, and fire rings are popular amenities on the sand. At the north end of the beach you will find one of two off-leash dog parks in Coronado, known as Dog Beach.

San Diego Bay Fishing, sailing, and water-skiing are just some of the things happening on this body of water bordering 5 cities in San Diego County. Get a different perspective and rent a boat for an afternoon and explore the 34 miles of coastline that San Diego Bay has to offer.

Silver Strand State Beach

Glorietta Bay Beach

Across the highway from the Coronado Cays you will find the Silver Strand. This beach is famous for kite surfers and offers fire rings, lifeguards, restrooms and showers. Overnight RV camping is popular and daily parking fees apply for guests not spending the night.

South of the Hotel del Coronado and adjacent to the Coronado Community Center, Glorietta Bay Beach offers a view of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and all of the water activities underneath it.

Watch as sail and power boats come and go into the Coronado Yacht Club from a grass-filled park offering playground equipment and a small sandy beach.

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