About Coronado

About-Coronado
The City of Coronado is a beach town community of historic estates, townhomes, and condos conveniently located a few minutes away from San Diego via the Coronado Bridge or a ferry ride across San Diego Bay. Formally founded in the 1880s, “The Crown City’s” history spans from Spanish exploration and whaling to the home of modern day naval aviation and the always memorable, Hotel Del Coronado. Coronado real estate offers a valuable opportunity to enjoy and invest in both beachfront and bayside lifestyles.
Often referred to as an island, Coronado is situated on a peninsula that extends from South San Diego at Imperial Beach and reaches North towards Point Loma. The quiet tree-lined streets radiate outward from Orange Avenue, one of the main thoroughfares. Local dining, shops, parks, and walkable favorites are within minutes of anywhere on Coronado. Typically home to Craftsman bungalows, coastal villas, and Spanish-style homes, the real estate here varies in style, but not in value. The 10 minute commute to Downtown San Diego and 15 minute drive to San Diego International Airport means you don’t have to choose between living at the beach and San Diego amenities, Coronado real estate creates an experience unique to this community. Buying a home in Coronado doesn’t make you choose!
There is a natural ebb and flow of visitors as Coronado is home to four beautiful beaches, North Beach, Central Beach, South Beach, and Silver Strand Beach; most of which offer dedicated sections for the most beautiful dog-friendly beaches in San Diego County. Coronado real estate offers a valuable investment, in addition to a charming combination of a character-filled local community, endless meals with a view, and infinite Pacific Coast sunset strolls.

Coronado Village

Coronado Village is the most central of Coronado’s neighborhoods. This area is defined by friendly neighbors, distance to the beach and the bay, the activity of Orange Boulevard, and a wide array of property types. A balance of privacy and proximity make this location hard to resist, and a quality unique to Coronado.

Coronado Shores

Coronado Shores condominiums are a resort living community with a collection of ten oceanfront residential towers situated directly south of Coronado Village and the historic Hotel del Coronado along Silver Strand Boulevard.

Coronado Cays

Coronado Cays is a bayside marina community along Silver Strand Boulevard. Located south of Coronado Village and Coronado Shores, homeowners in Coronado Cays enjoy San Diego Bay views, a short walk to Silver Strand beach, and in most cases, the opportunity to experience private boat slips right outside their doors.

Navy Amphibious Base

The United States Navy has several Navy Base locations in San Diego County. Coronado is home to the Naval Amphibious Base (NAB). The only amphibious base on the West Coast, NAB was established in 1943 with materials used from dredging San Diego Bay.

North Island

Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) is located on the north end of Coronado with expansive views of Point Loma, the Pacific Ocean, and San Diego Bay. NASNI is easily accessible by the Coronado Bridge or farther south near the Amphibious Base.

The Strand

The Strand, or Silver Strands, is a low, sandy isthmus at the southernmost end of Coronado. This area is seven miles long and connects Coronado to Imperial Beach. With water views on both sides of the Strands, and beautiful beaches lining the roadways, Silver Strands is a popular area for jogging, biking, and taking in the views.

Coronado Village

Coronado Village is the most central of Coronado’s neighborhoods. This area is defined by friendly neighbors, distance to the beach and the bay, the activity of Orange Boulevard, and a wide array of property types. A balance of privacy and proximity make this location hard to resist, and a quality unique to Coronado.
Coronado Village is a tailored fit for those who want the highest rated neighborhood for walkability and the convenience of a quick commute to Downtown San Diego. The main hub of Coronado Village cozies up to Central Beach and all of its parks scattered throughout the Coronado Village, perfect spots for soaking in the sea breezes. It’s a matter of minutes between picking up your morning coffee and sinking your feet in the sand. Coronado Village homes for sale include large estates, condos, whole ownership limited use condominiums, and single-family residences; all of which effortlessly weave together along the avenues to create an ideal beachside community. Home ownership within Coronado Village means everything is within reach, or a short beachside bike ride away.

Coronado Shores

Coronado Shores condominiums are a resort living community with a collection of ten oceanfront residential towers situated directly south of Coronado Village and the historic Hotel del Coronado along Silver Strand Boulevard. Coronado Shores is well suited to residents who prefer the privacy and exclusivity of a high-end high rise community, along with the walkability and proximity to the buzz of Coronado Village.
Coronado Shores homeowners have access to a private health spa, full-service fitness club, swimming pools, eight regulation tennis courts, pickleball, and 24/7 doormen, security and secured entry. The towers operate within individual associations while all Coronado Shores owners benefit from the development’s extensive amenities and Coronado Shores Beach Club.
The Coronado Shores towers soar to 15 stories and include more than 1450 units, catering to a wide range of property preferences. The development’s condos offer expansive views ranging from the Pacific Ocean, San Diego Bay, Downtown San Diego, Coronado Bridge, Vallecito Mountains, and Point Loma. The 32 acre development broke ground in 1970 with Cabrillo tower, followed by La Sierra, Las Palmas, Las Flores, El Camino, La Playa, La Perla, El Encanto, El Mirador, and finally, La Princesa.

Coronado Cays

Coronado Cays is a bayside marina community along Silver Strand Boulevard. Located south of Coronado Village and Coronado Shores, homeowners in Coronado Cays enjoy San Diego Bay views, a short walk to Silver Strand beach, and in most cases, the opportunity to experience private boat slips right outside their doors. The location of Coronado Cays at only four miles away from central Coronado makes it easy to pop over the bridge to Downtown San Diego, and return to a bayside retreat for evening views of the city.
The larger Coronado Cays community hosts several property styles and neighborhoods to suit a wide range of interests, requirements, and amenities. Coronado Cays homes for sale present a lifestyle well suited to residents who prefer a life lived dockside with more than 900 boat slips and 5 recreation centers across the area.
Coronado Cays Neighborhoods

Jamaica Village. Caribbean style homes with access to a bayfront clubhouse, pool, and sandy beach.  

Green Turtle Cay. An exclusive waterfront community with custom homes and the option to include a private boat slip(s).  

Antigua Villas. A collection of waterfront condominiums designed for life on the water. Each unit is equipped with a private boat ship and use of the Pavilion clubhouse and pool. San Diego waterfront living is epitomized in the ability to walk from your living room to the boat deck in a few steps. Ownership includes dock and warfage rights. 

Bahama Village. Unique waterfront townhouses and larger family homes within a few steps of the waterfront. Homes for sale in Coronado Cays’ Bahama Village section include access to the Pavilion clubhouse, pool, and option to purchase a boat slip.

Trinidad Village. Spacious waterfront townhouses and family homes a short walk from the water. The Trinidad Village community has access to a clubhouse and pool alongside the Kingston Village community. Boat slips are available along a neighborhood waterfront promenade. 

Kingston Village. The Kingston Village community has access to a clubhouse and pool alongside the Trinidad Village community. This neighborhood is home to elegant waterfront condominiums, each with its own private boat slip.

Montego Village. Enchanting resort-style condominium homes with tennis courts, clubhouse and pool. Boat slips are available for rent by any Cays resident.

Blue Anchor Cay. Exclusive community of spacious, luxurious waterfront custom homes with individual private boat slips. Own exclusive private boat slip, if desired. Pay annual lease fee for wharfage rights.

Port Royale Village. Townhomes, all fronting on San Diego Bay.

Mardi Gras Village. Single Family detached Caribbean-style 2 story homes and patio homes which some are of the water and some with ocean views.

Navy Amphibious Base

The United States Navy has several Navy Base locations in San Diego County. Coronado is home to the Naval Amphibious Base (NAB). The only amphibious base on the West Coast, NAB was established in 1943 with materials used from dredging San Diego Bay.
The Naval Amphibious Base is an expansive space located along Silver Strand Boulevard. With both Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay frontage, this location allows for the varied training required by teams working on base. Home to the Navy’s Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team, the NAB also hosts major commands and more than 5,000 personnel.
This area not only serves as a base for Navy members and operations, but also as a habitat for the Western Snowy Plover and California Least Tern. These two endangered bird species call the beaches of Coronado home, and their nests are monitored by the Navy along with several other nesting birds in Coronado.
Today, the larger San Diego and Coronado communities are well-equipped to welcome military members and their families. Since the area has held long ties to the military, local schools, extra curricular organizations, and community amenities are prepared to accommodate military family schedules.

North Island

Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) is located on the north end of Coronado with expansive views of Point Loma, the Pacific Ocean, and San Diego Bay. NASNI is easily accessible by the Coronado Bridge or farther south near the Amphibious Base.
San Diego County is home to a vibrant military community well suited to accommodating active duty members and retired families on or off the base. Outside of NASNI, the Navy Amphibious Base at the South end of Coronado, the 32nd Street Naval Base in San Diego, the Point Loma Submarine Base, and the MCAS Miramar all have given rise to the large military residency in and around San Diego.
Real estate is more limited on Coronado due to the size, but San Diego and the surrounding areas are home to several off base neighborhoods favored by the local military members for schools, amenities, and housing. All military members have access to amenities and entertainment on the area’s bases and outposts, including the Navy Medical Center Balboa. The medical center is centrally located in San Diego, adjacent to Balboa Park, a destination in its own right.
Originally intended for a resort, Coronado’s North Island was left largely undeveloped except for a flying school and air field space. In 1917 Congress commissioned a Naval Air Station on North Island. Recognized as the “Birthplace of Naval Aviation,” North Island has since expanded into a hub of Air Force activity. Local and visiting beachgoers are often privy to a free airshow on Coronado Beach when the military aircraft soar overhead.

The Strand

The Strand, or Silver Strands, is a low, sandy isthmus at the southernmost end of Coronado. This area is seven miles long and connects Coronado to Imperial Beach. With water views on both sides of the Strands, and beautiful beaches lining the roadways, Silver Strands is a popular area for jogging, biking, and taking in the views.
Silver Strand State Beach is located along Silver Strands and is only 4.5 miles south of the main hub of Coronado. The amenities at Silver Strand Beach include camping, surfing, swimming, sailing, beach volleyball, and fishing. This is a popular spot, and for good reason. Visitors and residents enjoy stunning sunsets to the west and to the east, starry evening views of Downtown San Diego.
Disclaimer: The detailed amenities and community information listed here is subject to change. Our local real estate specialists will provide up-to-date information throughout your property search.