Coronado Beach Historical Walking Tour

Charming Coronado is a short ride from downtown San Diego, but it feels like a world away! We'll stroll the streets and look at multi-million dollar homes, beautiful landscaping, unique architecture, and, of course, the beach. After a quick stop for a sweet treat we'll continue to explore this beach town that was home to artists, aviators and innovators.

Meeting Point

Rotary Park

Coronado, CA 92118, USA

We will meet near the fountain at this small park. Please allow time for parking, especially during the summer, weekends and holidays.

What's included:

• Professional and Fun Local Tour Guide
• Museum Donation (if open at time of visit)

Not included:

• Guide Gratuity

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Coronado Island

Coronado, 92118, California

We'll explore this beach town and delve into its history with artists, aviators and innovators.

1 hour

Downtown Coronado

Orange Avenue, Between 10th Street and Dana Place, Coronado, 92118, California

Full of quaint shops and prime window shopping, we'll start our tour in the heart of downtown Coronado at Rotary Park. We'll stroll the main street and also get off the beaten path to explore interesting architecture just beyond Orange Avenue. Later we'll grab a snack before we stop by a unique shop.

30 minutes

Coronado Public Library

640 Orange Ave, Coronado, 92118-2232, California

Established in 1890, this classical revival building was completed in 1909. We'll learn about the man who funded it, the architect who built it, and if open, we'll pop in for a look inside.

10 minutes

Christ Episcopal Church

1114 9th St, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

This beautiful gothic church has beautiful stone work and gorgeous stained glass windows.

5 minutes

Museum of History and Art

1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, 92118-3407, California

We’ll visit a local museum (subject to availability) to look at artifacts and photos that bring the stories of Coronado’s past and citizens to life.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Star Park

Coronado, 92118, California

This small, circular park is surrounded by beautiful homes, and displays flags and equipment illuminating Coronado’s military past and present.

10 minutes

Coronado Beach

Coronado, 92118, California

Routinely voted one of the top 10 beaches in the U.S., Coronado beach offers spectacular views of of Point Loma and, on a clear day, Mexico. We’ll talk about the houses that face the beach, and if we’re lucky we’ll see some wildlife in the ocean. Then we'll stroll down to the largest building on the beach - the Hotel del Coronado.

10 minutes