San Diego district, California, United States

Places to visit near Coronado

Coronado is a town in San Diego district, California, United States, home to about 24,812 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit — 33 parks, 32 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Embarcadero Marina Park (3 km), Ruocco Park (4 km) and Dream. A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr (4 km).

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Coronado, California
Coronado, San Diego district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Coronado at a glance

Location
San Diego district, California, United States
Population
about 24,812
Coordinates
32.6859° N, 117.1831° W
Places within 50 km
166 (103 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Coronado

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coronado: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Coronado

35 parks within 100 km of Coronado. The closest is Star Park (1 km); the best-known is Embarcadero Marina Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Coronado

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coronado. The closest is The Victorian (1 km); the best-known is Dream. A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coronado

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coronado. The closest is Marston Point (6 km); the best-known is Goat Canyon (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Coronado

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Coronado. The closest is Sunset Park (1 km); the best-known is Cabrillo National Monument (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Coronado

22 museums within 100 km of Coronado. The closest is USS Midway Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coronado

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coronado. The closest is Lake Murray Reservoir (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Coronado

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coronado
  2. 3 km Embarcadero Marina Park · park, San Diego
  3. 1 km Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade Park · park, San Diego
  4. 1 km Childrens Park · park, San Diego
  5. 1 km Dream. A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr · heritage site, San Diego
  6. 1 km Ruocco Park · park, San Diego
  7. 4 km Back to Coronado

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From travellers near Coronado

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How to reach Coronado

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    Within 15 km of Coronado

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coronado by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks3335Star Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3234The Victorian (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1231Marston Point (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1925Sunset Park (1 km)
    Museums1722USS Midway Museum (4 km)
    Other attractions1821San Diego Convention Center (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1018Lake Murray Reservoir (22 km)
    Churches914First Church of Christ Scientist (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1012Central Beach (1 km)
    Buddhist sites13Dharma Bum Temple (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33North Island (2 km)
    Waterfalls12Los Peñasquitos Canyon Water Fall (34 km)
    Temples11Electric Eel (12 km)

    Coronado: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coronado?

    Embarcadero Marina Park (park, about 3 km), Ruocco Park (park, about 4 km), Dream. A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr (heritage site, about 4 km), Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade Park (park, about 4 km), Childrens Park (park, about 4 km), USS Midway Museum (museum, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Coronado?

    166 places on Spotwander: 33 parks, 32 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 museums.

    Which is the nearest park to Coronado?

    Star Park, about 1 km by road; L C Bandel Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coronado?

    The Victorian, about 1 km by road; SS Monte Carlo (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coronado?

    Marston Point, about 6 km by road; Goat Canyon (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coronado?

    Start in Coronado, visit Embarcadero Marina Park, then Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade Park, then Childrens Park, then Dream. A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, then Ruocco Park, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coronado?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Coronado

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Coronado’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Coronado on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.