Coronado feels like a village and connects easily to the rest of San Diego.
Your ways off the island
- The Coronado BridgeToll-free since 2002, linking Coronado to downtown and Interstate 5. Traffic builds at commute hours, so try your route at your own times.
- The passenger ferryFrom the Ferry Landing to downtown. Many residents use it for events and evenings out. Schedules change, so check current times.
- The Silver StrandState Route 75 runs south to Imperial Beach and the South Bay.
- San Diego International AirportAbout ten minutes away, which makes travel easy.
Getting around on the island
Streets are flat, so walking and biking work for many errands. Local bus service links neighborhoods, and parking near Orange Avenue and the beach fills up on busy weekends.
Do a test run
Before you commit to a neighborhood, drive your commute at rush hour and ride the ferry once. Rudy can share tips from residents who make the trip every day.
More in Settling In
- Your First Week in Coronado: Groceries, Coffee and Dinner — The essentials to find in your first days, all within a few minutes of home.
- Outdoor Routines: Beaches, Parks and Bike Paths — The morning-walk, bike-ride, beach-day places that become part of a Coronado routine.
- Meeting Your Neighbors: Community and Events — The concerts, markets, parades and holiday traditions that bring the island together.
- Setting Up Home: A Simple Move-In Checklist — The utilities, DMV, voter registration and mail changes to handle when you arrive, in a simple order.
General information only. Hours, menus, schedules and events change, so confirm details before you go. Places are named for information only and are not endorsements or advertisements.