Coronado - Attractions - BeachFront Only Vacation Rentals - On this map you will find all of our beautiful, luxury vacation rentals in Oceanside and Encinitas, CA. All of our Oceanside vacation rentals are directly on the sand, and our Encinitas homes are on a bluff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Also included on this map are local beaches, recommended restaurants by Beachfront Only, San Diego attractions and places to go, shopping areas, golf courses, and airports.

Coronado

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An often overlooked cool Coronado fact: Author L. Frank Baum wrote his magically trippy 'Wonderful Wizard of Oz' while residing here. The home where this classic was written still stands today on Star Park Circle, which is but one more reason to visit.

Every cliche about stunning sunsets and sparkling beaches applies to Coronado -- but in this case, what is cliche elsewhere is vibrantly true here. Coronado is decidedly upscale -- her streets are filled with historical homes and the downtown main drag, off of Orange Avenue, is a pedestrian's dream of chi-chi shops cozied up to gourmet eateries. It's all about old-money beach chic mixed with a touch of irreverent surf culture, and a remarkably warm and accessible community. The locals are proud of their town and are welcoming to visitors. Referred to usually as an island (really more of a pseudo-peninsula), Coronada is home to NAS North Island (personnel provide a snappy military presence in town),a pretty yacht harbor and street upon street of historic and unique homes.

On the Pacific side, the Hotel Del Coronado, opened in 1888 and recently refurbished, is the star. For weekend getaways or brunch, the red- roofed Victorian icon has no peer. On the San Diego Bay side, visitors can shop and browse to their hearts' content at the Ferry Landing Market Place, full of one-of-a-kind boutiques and restaurants. The Coronado Ferry runs between here and the mainland, adding more potential for fun transportation plans.

Coronado can be accessed by her famous bridge (a $1 toll applies) or the San Diego Bay Ferry (catch it on the hour at the B Street Pier, just $2 each way and 50 cents for bikes). -- Lisa Galloway

Coronado

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BeachFront Only Vacation Rentals

On this map you will find all of our beautiful, luxury vacation rentals in Oceanside and Encinitas, CA. All of our Oceanside vacation rentals are directly on the sand, and our Encinitas homes are on a bluff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Also included on this map are local beaches, recommended restaurants by Beachfront Only, San Diego attractions and places to go, shopping areas, golf courses, and airports.