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Coronado
About Coronado · South Bay
Wide beaches, a famous hotel and a small-town feel across the bay from downtown.
Coronado sits on a peninsula across the bay from downtown San Diego, connected by the Coronado Bridge and the Silver Strand. It's one of the most recognizable places in Southern California, and it still feels like a small town, with people biking to the beach, walking to dinner and running into neighbors on Orange Avenue.
The village is the center of daily life. Its tree-lined streets hold everything from historic cottages and Craftsman homes to newer custom builds, and most of it is within a short walk or bike ride of the beach, the bay and the shops. Homes here rarely sit on the market for long, and inventory is limited because the island has almost no room to grow.
Beyond the village, Coronado Shores offers oceanfront condos in towers along the sand, and the Coronado Cays, further down the Silver Strand, offers waterfront homes with private boat docks. Each has its own feel and price point, and each attracts a different kind of buyer, from retirees to boating families to people who want a lock-and-leave home by the beach.
Coronado also has a strong military presence, with Naval Air Station North Island and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado nearby, so many residents are active-duty or retired Navy. Add in a highly regarded school district, the Hotel del Coronado and one of the best beaches in the country, and it's easy to see why buyers are willing to pay a premium to live here.
Buying in Coronado takes patience and preparation. Because inventory is so limited, the right home may come up only a few times a year, so it helps to be pre-approved and ready to move. Pay attention to the age and condition of older homes, parking, which is tight in parts of the village, and any HOA rules in the Shores and the Cays. Some properties may also have historic considerations that affect remodeling. For sellers, Coronado's steady demand is a real advantage, but pricing still matters. Buyers here are well informed, and homes that are priced in line with recent sales usually attract the strongest offers.
Thinking about Coronado? Team Ratcliffe has helped buyers and sellers across San Diego County for more than 30 years. We're happy to walk you through what homes like yours are selling for, street by street.
Neighborhoods to Know
The Village
Historic homes on walkable, tree-lined streets near Orange Avenue.
Coronado Shores
Oceanfront high-rise condos on the beach.
Coronado Cays
A gated waterfront community with private boat docks.
Everyday Life in Coronado
Schools
Coronado Unified School District, which serves the whole city.
Getting Around
The Coronado Bridge and Silver Strand Boulevard, plus the ferry to downtown and the Embarcadero.
Things to Do
Biking the bay and beach paths, the Ferry Landing, Silver Strand State Beach and Coronado's dog beach.
Coronado at a Glance
Incorporated
1890
ZIP Code
92118
To Downtown
About 15 min
Known For
Beach, the Del, bike-friendly
Drive times are approximate, to downtown San Diego outside rush hour.
LISTINGS
- 1/48 48Active
$3,950,000
5 Beds4 Baths3,212 SqFt649 I Ave., Coronado, CA 92118
Single Family Home
Listed by Jim Nelson of Coldwell Banker West
- 1/56 56Active
$8,500
2 Beds2 Baths1,213 SqFt1830 Avenida Del Mundo #1210, Coronado, CA 92118
Condo
Listed by Nicole M Panissidi of Coldwell Banker West
- 3DActive
$1,699,000
2 Beds2 Baths1,650 SqFt87 Kingston Ct, Coronado, CA 92118
Condo
Listed by Jim Nelson of Coldwell Banker West
RECENTLY SOLD
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900 8th Street, Coronado, CA 92118
$1,072,500 $1,075,500
Condo
Listed by Jim Nelson of Coldwell Banker West
1750 Avenida del Mundo #601, Coronado, CA 92118
$1,550,000 $1,590,000
Condo
Listed by Erika Diez of Coldwell Banker West
18 Kingston Court East, Coronado, CA 92118
$1,740,000 $1,625,000
Condo
Listed by Michelle DiCarlo of Coldwell Banker West
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