Hotel del Coronado reflected in the wet sand, photographed December 23, 2011.

Outdoors

Caves near Coronado

4 named caves within 75 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.

Caves within 75 mi

4

Closest

60 mi

Mud Caves

Worth the drive

Mud Caves
Mud Caves60 miPhoto: Bob DuHamel, CC BY-SA 3.0
Dana Point Cave
Dana Point Cave61.7 miPhoto: Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0

Map

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All caves, nearest first

  1. 60mi
    Mud Caves

    About ↗Directions ↗

  2. 61.7mi
    Dana Point Cave

    Directions ↗

  3. 65.6mi
    Wind Caves

    Directions ↗

  4. 68.1mi
    Dripping Cave

    Directions ↗

Straight-line distance from the center of Coronado; driving and trail distances are longer.

Before you go

Tour with a guide

Show caves run guided tours with lighting and paths; wild caves need training, gear and often a permit.

Bring a layer

Caves stay near the area’s year-round average temperature, often in the 50s °F, even in summer.

Protect the bats

Many caves close seasonally to protect hibernating bats from white-nose syndrome. Follow closures and decontamination rules.

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Questions

What is the closest cave to Coronado?

Mud Caves, about 60 miles from the center of Coronado.

How many caves are near Coronado?

4 named caves are within 75 miles.

Can you visit caves near Coronado?

Some are show caves with guided tours and others sit in parks with marked trails. Check each cave’s park or operator for tour times, closures and age limits before you go.

Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.

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