San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour
Description
Charming Coronado is a short ride from downtown San Diego, but it feels like a world away! We'll stroll the streets and look at multi-million dollar homes, beautiful landscaping, unique architecture, and, of course, the beach. After a quick stop for a sweet treat we'll continue to explore this beach town that was home to artists, aviators and innovators.
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We'll explore this beach town and delve into its history with artists, aviators and innovators.
Full of quaint shops and prime window shopping, we'll start our tour in the heart of downtown Coronado at Rotary Park. We'll stroll the main street and also get off the beaten path to explore interesting architecture just beyond Orange Avenue. Later we'll grab a snack before we stop by a unique shop.
Established in 1890, this classical revival building was completed in 1909. We'll learn about the man who funded it, the architect who built it, and if open, we'll pop in for a look inside.
This beautiful gothic church has beautiful stone work and gorgeous stained glass windows.
We’ll visit a local museum (subject to availability) to look at artifacts and photos that bring the stories of Coronado’s past and citizens to life.
This small, circular park is surrounded by beautiful homes, and displays flags and equipment illuminating Coronado’s military past and present.
Routinely voted one of the top 10 beaches in the U.S., Coronado beach offers spectacular views of of Point Loma and, on a clear day, Mexico. We’ll talk about the houses that face the beach, and if we’re lucky we’ll see some wildlife in the ocean. Then we'll stroll down to the largest building on the beach - the Hotel del Coronado.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests should be comfortable walking 2 miles
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Let us know in advance if you would like an audio system
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Reviews(82)
This was an amazing experience with Jennifer! I went with my mom and dad and we learned so much history and saw beautiful sights along all of Coronado! Jennifer is very knowledgeable and funny. It was a long walk but definitely don’t feel like it because you’re busy looking at the scenery! Thank you for this wonderful tour Jennifer see you next time!!
The guide, Jennifer, is all about providing excellent customer service. She gives young helpful information to get you to and from the tour. Great historical and cultural narrative is given along with practical info as to restrooms, food, and shopping. Along the way and at the end great suggestions are provided as to what the rest of your day/vacation. We are repeat customers!
Great tour round the town with lots of interesting things to see. Jennifer made the tour interactive and informative.
Thank you so much! Coronado always has something interesting around every corner and I'm glad it landed well. Thanks so much for joining us!
This was a fabulous tour. Learned a lot about the history, architecture and artwork of the peninsula. Jennifer made it great fun! And the gelato break was a fabulous treat! I highly recommend touring with her!
Thank you so much for the recommendation - it's really appreciated! Coronado really does have a lot to offer beyond the Hotel del. And the gelato doesn't hurt either! Hope to see you back sometime!
This tour featured interesting architecture, historical anecdotes, and the best of Coronado all in an entertaining and well-paced experience. We even stopped along the way for gelato! Jennifer knows a lot about the rich history of the area and was also very attentive to those of us on the tour. Would highly recommend.
Coronado has such a great mix of architecture and history and interesting characters and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. And the gelato doesn't hurt either! Thanks so much for the recommendation and hope to see you the next time you're in San Diego!
Jennifer was very accommodating and tailored the trip to our needs. We were lucky for a private tour and she adjusted things for us well while giving us a great Coronado history tour.
Thank you so much! Always happy to shape a tour around what guests want/need when possible. Keeps me on my toes! :-) Glad you enjoyed Coronado and hope you'll be back again soon!
Jennifer is a great, knowledgeable guide and took the time to provide us with a rich historical perspective of Coronado island.
Coronado has a rich history and I enjoyed sharing it and exploring the island with you two. Thanks for much for joining me and the shout out here!
We felt lucky to have Jennifer to ourselves on our Coronado tour. Her knowledge of the peninsula in terms of culture, history, food, and changing environment was endless. We gained tidbits of knowledge that we never would have read in a book. And the Gelato was fabulous!😀 My husband and I enjoyed our walking tour immensely; it was a highlight of our trip.
Ahhhh.... this made my day! Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm delighted this was a highlight of your trip as I really enjoyed our chat and showing you around the island that isn't an island. And yes that gelato is yummy! I hope to see you both back in San Diego sometime soon!
Jennifer was knowledgeable, funny, and very kind for our party of two. The tour includes a gelato stop which is not only delicious but a great rest time. We enjoyed seeing the sights of Coronado that were off the beaten path. Great way to experience the island (not an island) by foot!
Thank you so much for the shout out and so glad you enjoyed the tour! It was a fun afternoon and yes, the gelato stop is always a highlight. Happy you enjoyed the "off the beaten path" spots as I think they are the best part of the island that's not an island. :-) Thanks again for joining me and hope you'll be back sometime!
This was a great experience for our annual girls trip. Jennifer was a fantastic guide (quite funny too) as she showed us around the Coronado peninsula. Very knowledgeable. As a group of 10 we booked a private tour - still very affordable. Be prepared for a lot of walking - but well worth it. There's also a great gelato break! Really got the insiders point of view about Coronado!
Thanks for the kind words! You all were such a fun group and I really enjoyed showing you around Coronado! It is a bit of walking, but that's why we have a well placed - and delicious - gelato break in the middle. Thanks again for the shout out and hope to see you if your group comes this way again!
