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LOCAL STREETS

Downtown Coronado

Orange Avenue storefronts, a historic hotel and two different waterfronts. Coronado invites a village walk with local shops and kitchens, a visit to the Historical Association and a separate look at San Diego Bay from the Ferry Landing.

Coronado skyline

Walk Orange Avenue for independent shops and lunch, with a museum or library stop after checking opening hours. The Ferry Landing is a separate waterfront cluster with bay views and ferry access. Coronado Beach faces the ocean; check current county water-contact advisories before swimming and confirm access rules for any Silver Strand visit.

Areas in this guide

Leave yourself a little room.

Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Restaurants and shops to know

Independent restaurants, cafés and shops from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Hours change; confirm with the business.

Coffee shop

Clayton's Coffee Shop

Coffee shop · 979 Orange Ave

Clayton's Coffee Shop in Coronado, California, serves classic American meals, coffee, pie, and features jukebox tunes, making it a historical landmark. The coffee shop has a 1940's Classic American Diner with a…

Pizzeria

Village Pizzeria

Pizzeria · 1206 Orange Ave

Village Pizzeria serves New York-style and Sicilian pizza at its Orange Avenue restaurant in Coronado. Visitors can also choose from hoagies, pasta, salads, and wings, so the menu covers more than pizza. The menu shows…

Cafe

Night & Day Cafe

Cafe · 847 Orange Ave

Night & Day Cafe is a cafe located in Coronado, California, serving locals since 1927. The cafe offers home-cooked breakfasts, diner favorites, Mexican dishes, and a lively bar with happy hour. The cafe has a rich…

Restaurant

Little Frenchie

Restaurant · 1166 Orange Ave

Little Frenchie in Coronado, California, models itself after Parisian neighborhood cafes with a chef-driven approachable bistro. The menu features Provencal classics, an immense selection of cheeses imported from…

Restaurant

Tartine

Restaurant · 1106 1st St

Tartine in Coronado, California, serves as a European cafe and bistro, drawing inspiration from European cafes with a touch of Southern California. The business seeks out local ingredients and imports specialty items…

Historic places in Coronado

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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