Coronado Beach

"Known for its smooth white sand and historic Hotel del Coronado." - Adeline Duff Adeline Duff Adeline Duff is a writer and editor who specializes in beauty, wellness, and travel. A former Travel + Leisure editor, she discovered her passion for exploring the beauty habits of other cultures while wor

"A bustling beach in San Diego known for its scenic beauty." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Coronado is one of San Diego's most popular beaches with soft white sand, many watersports, and the iconic Hotel del Coronado as the backdrop. You can hit happy hour with your toes in the sand at the hotel’s Beach and Taco Shack or make reservations for a sustainable seafood dinner at Serẽa. Keep an eye out during low tide for the SS Monte Carlo, an old shipwreck that peeks out of the water, on the shore south of the hotel. At the north end of the island, Coronado’s Dog Beach is a favorite with those who wish to let their pup run off-leash." - Marie Tutko, Archana Ram

"Coronado Beach, a 1.75-mile stretch of golden sand sparkling with bits of the mineral mica, is just the family-friendly icing on the cake. Swimmers, surfers, and sunbathers flock to the coast of Coronado Island, staying until evening to witness the gorgeous sunsets. While you're there, visit the storied Hotel del Coronado for a bite and a tipple en plein air. The adjoining dog-friendly section of Coronado Beach, dubbed North Beach, is a popular pull as well." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"As one of the top family-friendly beaches in the U.S., Coronado Beach — with its paddleboarding, boogie boarding, and tidepools — should also be on your radar." - Travel + Leisure Editors