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

Coronado in November
Estimated package price
$658
2 travelers
Flight to Coronado
3 nights at hotel
Coronado in November
Estimated package price
$658
2 travelers
Flight to Coronado
3 nights at hotel

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″.

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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 12m.

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 12m 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

You can travel by bus to Coronado using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Coronado takes 520 miles and will cost you around $45. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 570 miles.

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 12m.

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 12m 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

You can travel by bus to Coronado using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Coronado takes 520 miles and will cost you around $45. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 570 miles.

Airports near Coronado

Airlines serving Coronado

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (938 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (483 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,471 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,845 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,645 reviews)
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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

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3188 reviews)
$305+
El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 874 reviews)
$292+
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2173 reviews)
$285+
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 726 reviews)
$285+
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1379 reviews)
$248+
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1210 reviews)
$318+

Renting a car in Coronado

Renting a car in Coronado costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 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 13% 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.

Renting a car in Coronado costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 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 13% 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.