Museum of History and Art
1100 Orange Ave
Explore Coronado's fascinating past at the museum, with galleries showcasing Coronado's early development including the history of the Hotel del Coronado and Tent City and the role of the military. A special exhibit gallery changes seasonally: Now on exhibit:  Bicycles and Bloomers, Women's Emancipation and the Bicycle. Entry by donation. Open Mon-Fri, 9 to 5, Sat and Sun, 10 to 5. (619) 435-7242

Coronado Ferry Landing
1201 First St
Enjoy a wide selection of specialty shops, galleries and restaurants with fabulous views of downtown San Diego . There is also a bayfront bike path, sandy beach and fishing pier. Catch the passenger ferry for the 20-minute trip across the bay to San Diego's waterfront attractions. Take your blanket or folding chair and enjoy concerts from 2 to 4 pm Sundays year round, Saturdays as well during the summer. Visit Coronado Farmers' Market every Tues from 2:30 to 6pm. (619) 435-8895

Art-in-the-Park
Spreckels Park , 6th St and Orange Ave
9am to 4pm, first and third Sunday of each month, year round. This outdoor gallery features more than 50 artists who display works of art including oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, etching, photography, wood and metal work, stained glass, ceramics and more. Canceled in the event of rain. (619) 435-3555

Coronado Playhouse
1835 Strand Way
The community theater group puts on six productions each year for about a six-week run each. All performers, stage and technical crew are volunteers. The playhouse is a 100-seat cabaret-style theater in the Coronado Community Center with a full service bar. (619) 435-4856

Lamb's Players Theatre
1142 Orange Ave
Lamb's Players is a professional, non-profit performing arts organization that offers an annual five-play season in Coronado from January through November. December is filled with Christmas productions including their annual Festival of Christmas and An American Christmas held at the Hotel del Coronado. (619) 437-0600

Coronado Public Library 
640 Orange Ave
Founded in 1890, the library building erected in 1909 still serves as the Spreckels Reading Room. The library displays public art,  changing exhibits, and a summer festival of performances and programs. (619) 522-7390

San Diego Attractions
Coronado is centrally located so most San Diego activities are just a short drive away. A short list of attractions includes Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Legoland, Seaport Village and Horton Plaza shopping center. Coronado is also less than 15 miles from the border to Mexico .