T his well-defined, upscale community is built on an island in San Diego Bay. The town, incorporated in 1891, shares the island with North Island Naval Air Station. Traditional home to Navy brass, Coronado is considered choice real estate.
Schools are excellent.
Crime very low due to its isolation. Connected to San Diego by the large Coronado Bridge or ferry. Famous Hotel del Coronado, completed in 1888, is one of several luxury hotels here. Copyright 1999 Union-Tribune Publishing Co.