Feels like Summer

Is there anything more magical than Coronado in July?

The May gray and June gloom has faded away, and the town is alive with a renewed energy from locals and tourists alike. When I think of summer in Coronado, I think of breezy golf cart rides, the 4th of July parade, and unlimited trips to Mootime Creamery. I think of Concert in the Park, Stingray Point, and Beer Can races at the

Coronado Yacht Club. I have lived here 15 years, and to this day, when I drive home over the bridge, the view of our town takes my breath away. I love how the water sparkles and the tiny sailboats bob up and down, as our beautiful crown jewel, the Hotel del Coronado, sprawls in the distance, and the sun sets over Point Loma. Also, the sun setting at 8 p.m. is *chef’s kiss.*

The Del recently completed its extensive $550 million restoration, and our girl is looking gooooood! I am so impressed with the detail and care they put into the property; it feels refreshed, but not unrecognizable. You can still feel the rich history, and I just know Kate Morgan is thrilled with the addition of Nobu! Whenever we have out-of-town guests, grabbing a drink and walking the grounds is always on our itinerary. It’s so exciting that after all the scaffolding and dust, we can enjoy her in all her glory, not just this summer, but all year long.

Orange Avenue is bustling in the summer, and I am so excited about the addition of the new Bungalow 56 Shop at 1158 Orange Ave. Fair warning, you will want to buy everything. The shop is exquisitely curated by Jessica Nichols and Karyn Molina, the queens of Coronado design! And it’s right next door to Seaside Papery, so really a dream shopping lineup. You might be strolling down the street and needing a little pick-me-up, and I hesitate to tell you my must-try dessert in town because they tend to sell out. But I am a woman of the people and can’t keep it a secret. Stop by Clayton’s Bakery and get the Rice Krispies treat. It’s more like a brick of heaven, and I’ve never had anything better. I give them as little gifts quite often, and usually go with the one for

you, one for me rule. Even if they are sold out, the bakery is filled with the most gorgeous treats, and you can’t go wrong.

If you need a break from the beach or pool, don’t forget about our sweet Village Theater! I have such a soft spot for this place, I would choose it any day over a fancy theater over the bridge. Summer is also for reading; Coronado Public Library is a nice change of pace, or stop by Bay Books for a fun summer read! If you haven’t read The Women by Kristin Hannah, stop what you are doing immediately and go get it. It is about a

nurse in the Vietnam War, and some of it is set in Coronado! Sometimes, when we’re going stir-crazy with kids being home from school and everyone is on top of each other, we like to get out and bike or walk the Bayshore Bikeway, specifically the part that goes under the bridge. It’s such a cool, underrated Coronado vantage point.

There is nothing like a Coronado summer. So go enjoy the hustle and bustle and the downtime, because before we know it, we will be back to school and then Christmas, yikes. Island time is the best time!