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, Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge (1015 Orange Ave) and Maretalia (1300 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.
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 Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Coronado using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Coronado takes 140 miles and will cost you around $49. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 280 miles.
Airlines serving Coronado
Where to stay in Coronado
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Crown City Inn Coronado and Coronado Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coronado
Most booked hotels in Coronado
Renting a car in Coronado
Renting a car in Coronado costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at San Diego.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Coronado is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.