South of the Cays, the island narrows into the Silver Strand, a long sandy strip with ocean on one side and San Diego Bay on the other. It is the connection between Coronado and the South Bay.
- Character
- Open and unhurried, with beaches on one side and the bay on the other.
- Homes
- Limited residential options. Most nearby housing is in the Cays and the south end of the island.
- Getting around
- By car along State Route 75, the Silver Strand Boulevard, toward Imperial Beach.
- Worth checking
- Highway noise, naval activity in the area, and exposure to wind and weather.
Living here
This is the least developed part of the island. Silver Strand State Beach offers open sand and coastline, and naval facilities including Naval Amphibious Base Coronado occupy a good part of the strip. Residential options are limited, so most buyers who want to be near this area look in the Cays or at the southern edge of the island.
What it offers
- Beach access with more space and fewer crowds than the beaches by the Hotel del Coronado.
- A drive along State Route 75 between water on both sides.
- Connection to Imperial Beach and the South Bay by road and bicycle.
What to check before you buy nearby
- Traffic and noise. State Route 75 is a main route, and military activity is part of the area.
- Weather exposure. Wind and salt air can be stronger on the narrow strip.
- Insurance and flood zones. Confirm requirements for the specific address.
Who it suits
People who value space, sand and quiet, and who are comfortable with a drive to town. Most of them end up looking at the Cays. Rudy can help you compare that community with the other parts 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.
- Glorietta Bay and the Bayfront — The bay side of the island: Glorietta Bay, Tidelands Park and the Ferry Landing.
General information only. Boundaries are informal and details change, so confirm specifics for any property you consider.