Best things to do in Coronado

Escape from nearby San Diego to Coronado Island and experience the wonderful, Mediterranean-like climate year round. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach vacation or a place for adventure and parties, this island offers both serenity and fun. Visit the art museum and historical sites, such as the Hotel del Coronado, a magnificent wooden complex built in 1888 that has hosted politicians, diplomats, celebrities, and other important figures for more than 100 years. Enjoy casual or fine dining around the island, have a margarita at one of its many charming bars, or go out dancing for the night.

Experience the soft sand and cool, clear water at Coronado Beach, the highest-rated beach in America. Lie out in the sun and enjoy the weather, or surf and swim in the cool water. Walk along the spacious beach, which rarely becomes crowded and is known for being very clean. Public bathrooms are available by the beach, and showers allow you to rinse off before getting in your car. The area is lined with small shops and restaurants, and the famed Hotel Del Coronado is within view.

Enjoy outdoor recreation along the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay at Silver Strand State Beach. Due to its prime location along the shoreline and the area's mild climate, this beach is an ideal location for camping, swimming, boating, volleyball games, and more. The park's bay side boasts panoramas of the San Diego Bay and offers water a bit warmer and calmer than along the ocean. Directly south of this developed spot lies a nature preserve, where you can take a stroll and keep an eye out for snails, sand dollars, and cockle shells.

The Living Coast Discovery Center is an environmental education center with marine animal, animal and bird exhibits located in the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista, California. Permanent displays at the Living Coast focus on native animals and plants found in Southern California and San Diego Bay.

The Jamul Casino is a Native American gambling enterprise run by the Jamul Indian Village on their 6-acre reservation in Jamul, California.

It was formerly the Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego. The president and general manager is Mary Cheeks.
The casino has 1,700 slot machines and 40 table games. It is located 20 miles east of downtown San Diego.