Around Glorietta Bay the island opens up: a public golf course along the shore, a city marina, a yacht club and a park with water views, all within a few minutes of the Hotel del Coronado.
- The feel
- Open and green, with fairways, the bay and the marinas close at hand.
- Homes
- Houses and condominiums on the streets around Glorietta Bay and the municipal golf course.
- Getting around
- A short bike ride to Orange Avenue and the Hotel del Coronado; most errands by car or bicycle.
- Plan for
- Golf-ball exposure, bay and flood exposure, club and marina activity, and what protects the view.
What a first visit should test
- Walk the shoreline. Coronado Municipal Golf Course opened in 1957, and its sixteenth hole runs along the bay. Glorietta Bay Marina is city-owned, with roughly 100 slips, and Coronado Yacht Club, founded in 1932, sits at the north end of the bay.
- Visit at two times of day. Early morning brings maintenance activity on the course, and weekend evenings bring club events.
- Look at the lot. If it borders a fairway, ask the owner about stray golf balls, windows and landscaping.
Setting up life here
You can reach Orange Avenue and the beach by bicycle in minutes, and the ferry and Tidelands Park are not far. Dinner on the water is close, with Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill at 1701 Strand Way among the options. Daily errands still tend to mean a short drive or ride.
Planning the purchase
Confirm the flood zone and get insurance quotes early, because bay-adjacent homes are priced differently from those inland. Ask what rules apply to building or changing nearby properties, since that affects how long a view will last.
Move-in checklist
- Request the flood zone and an elevation certificate for the address.
- Ask about golf-ball history if the lot borders the course.
- Keep a bicycle on your first-visit list so you can test the ride to the Village.
Rudy can plan a visit that includes the shoreline and a weekday and a weekend look at the street. For the full relocation timeline, use the out-of-state moving checklist.
Sources: City of Coronado, Glorietta Bay Marina; Golf Club Atlas; San Diego Reader.
More relocation guides
- Moving to the Village — For movers who want to walk to dinner, coffee and the park from their front door.
- Moving to Coronado Shores — For movers who want the beach at their doorstep with little upkeep.
- Moving to the Cays — For movers who want water at the back door, a boat and a quieter setting.
- Moving to Country Club Estates — For movers who want a calm residential street and a settled feel.
- Moving Near the Beach — For movers who want to live steps from the Pacific and the Hotel del Coronado.
- Moving for a Navy Assignment — For service members and civilians relocating for work at Naval Air Station North Island or Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.
- Moving to the Bayfront — For movers who want the bay and the downtown skyline in the window and the ferry down the block.
General information only. Boundaries are informal and details change, so confirm specifics for any property you consider.