Coronado gives Golden Hibiscus to Crownview
Coronado gives Golden Hibiscus award to mixed use development.
Coronado lies across the bay from downtown San Diego and forms the centerpiece of its views. The island, really a peninsula, was recognized for its fortunate location by the California Indians who left behind mounds of shells and nuts. The Spaniards named the area for the islands off the coast which they had previously named "Los Coronados" or the "crowned ones" for feast day of four martyred saints.
American whalers used the area for a safe harbor while California was under Spanish rule, building hide huts for shelter. For all of that, it was the jack rabbits who populated Coronado until 1885 when four American developers bought the land and organized the Coronado Beach Company in 1886.
The Coronado business district extends along the island's main street, Orange Avenue. It is a compact group of restaurants, boutiques and services that provide for tourists and residents alike. The village quality of the business center is much of its charm and is fiercely guarded by its residents.
The streetscape is pedestrian friendly with many restored buildings, interesting signs and a variety of commercial enterprises. The Ferry Landing Marketplace is another favorite shopping and dining area.
Coronado gives Golden Hibiscus award to mixed use development.
Statistical information about Coronado
Demographic information about Coronado.
Does returning the tidelands managed by the Port District to the five cities that front them make sense?
Coronado has used the Main Street Program to revitalize Orange Avenue.
Listings of movie theaters are not available for this community.
To find a movie theater outside this area, check the Source Movie Section.
June 11, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with Jeff Stone and Stephen O'Connell of North Island Credit Union about the comeback in business lending, "storybook lending," and the competitive nature between banks and credit unions today.
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