Coronado travel guide
Coronado Tourism | Coronado Guide
You're Going to Love Coronado
With a population of 18,912, Coronado is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Coronado deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Coronado
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sheerwater Restaurant at the Hotel Del Coronado (1500 Orange Avenue) and Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge (1015 Orange Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Coronado
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coronado in August, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Coronado, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Coronado
Plane
When flying to Coronado, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Coronado include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Coronado departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 11m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Coronado. The train journey from Coronado to Santa Ana takes 1h 49m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 09m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Coronado is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 115 miles from Coronado. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coronado, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Tijuana, the bus ride to Coronado takes 145 miles and will cost you around $9. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 145 miles.
Airlines serving Coronado
Where to stay in Coronado
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Crown City Inn and Best Western Plus Suites Hotel Coronado Island.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coronado
Most booked hotels in Coronado
Renting a car in Coronado
Renting a car in Coronado costs $30 per day, on average, or $60 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 72% cheaper than airport locations in Coronado.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Coronado (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Coronado is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.