THE CORONADO BEACH by lmkluque
A picturesque beach, complete with bolders, ice plants and white sand. Friendly people will welcome you in their volleyball or soccer games. This is not a water sports beach, so not much surfing, except at the south end near the Hotel del, but boogie boards are okay. Most people come here to sun themselves or swim in the Pacific Ocean. Tourists enjoy this beach but most of the people here are locals and you'll see lots of big groups. Coronado is a popular place for work friends or families to have a beach party.
At the north end of the beach dogs are allowed and all year long you'll see dogs dragging their owners on to the sand for a wet run along the shore.
Be aware that at the southern end--south of Hotel Del and those ugly condos--and northern end--north, past the gate--of the Coronado Beach are restricted areas. These sections are reserved for US Military Personnel. However, while sunbathing, it is not unusual to see various US Navy planes flying low or to see a group of healty, well built young men/women running by while in training.
