The bay side of Coronado is greener and calmer than the ocean side, with marinas, parks and views of the downtown San Diego skyline and the Coronado Bridge.
- Character
- Open and green, with water views toward downtown San Diego and the bridge.
- Homes
- Bay-facing houses and condominiums, plus homes in nearby residential streets.
- Getting around
- Walkable to parks and the marina. The Ferry Landing links the island with downtown by water.
- Worth checking
- Bay and flood exposure, wind and water views, and proximity to the bridge approaches.
Living here
Glorietta Bay holds a marina and is close to Coronado's municipal golf course and community facilities. Farther north, Tidelands Park offers bay and bridge views, a playground, a skate park, a fishing pier and a boat launch. Centennial Park has twelve acres of lawn, a rose garden and a small beach beside the Coronado Ferry Landing, where shops and restaurants face the water and the ferry crosses to downtown.
Homes you will find
Bay-facing houses and condominiums, along with residential streets a few blocks in. The setting is calmer than the beach side of the island, with sunrise over the bay and sunset light on the skyline.
What to check before you buy here
- Bay exposure. Ask about flood zones and insurance for waterfront and near-water properties.
- Views and what could change them. Ask what is nearby and what rules apply.
- Traffic and noise. Properties near the bridge approaches or main routes can feel different from interior streets.
Who it suits
People who like parks, water views and a walk to the ferry, and who are happy to be on the bay side rather than the ocean side of the island.
Other areas to compare
- The Village — Coronado's walkable historic center around Orange Avenue and Spreckels Park.
- Coronado Shores — Ten oceanfront towers on 32 beachfront acres just south of the Hotel del Coronado.
- Coronado Cays — A boater's community of eleven villages built around private inlets and peninsulas.
- Country Club Estates — A quiet, roughly one-square-mile neighborhood of mid-century homes on the island's northwest end.
- Ocean Boulevard and the Hotel del — The beachfront streets around the Hotel del Coronado, where the island meets the Pacific.
- The Silver Strand and South End — The narrow sandy strip south of the Cays, with state beach, open space and naval facilities.
General information only. Boundaries are informal and details change, so confirm specifics for any property you consider.