Coronado Tides | Tide Charts & Tables | San Diego, CA

Coronado Tide Chart for (Mon) June 1, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Monday, June 1, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 1st, the sunrise is 5:42am-7:51pm and the tide times are L 4:54am -0'7" H 11:21am 3'3" L 3:42pm 2'3" H 9:56pm 5'6" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Tue) June 2, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 2nd, the sunrise is 5:41am-7:52pm and the tide times are L 5:30am -0'5" H 12:02pm 3'2" L 4:13pm 2'5" H 10:29pm 5'4" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Wed) June 3, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 3rd, the sunrise is 5:41am-7:53pm and the tide times are L 6:10am -0'4" H 12:48pm 3'2" L 4:48pm 2'6" H 11:04pm 5'2" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Thu) June 4, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Thursday, June 4, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 4th, the sunrise is 5:41am-7:53pm and the tide times are L 6:51am -0'2" H 1:38pm 3'2" L 5:32pm 2'8" H 11:42pm 4'10" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Fri) June 5, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Friday, June 5, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 5th, the sunrise is 5:41am-7:54pm and the tide times are L 7:34am 0'0" H 2:30pm 3'3" L 6:36pm 2'9" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Sat) June 6, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Saturday, June 6, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 6th, the sunrise is 5:41am-7:54pm and the tide times are H 12:28am 4'6" L 8:19am 0'3" H 3:20pm 3'6" L 8:06pm 2'9" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Sun) June 7, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Sunday, June 7, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 7th, the sunrise is 5:40am-7:55pm and the tide times are H 1:29am 4'0" L 9:05am 0'5" H 4:03pm 3'10" L 9:44pm 2'5" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Mon) June 8, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Monday, June 8, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 8th, the sunrise is 5:40am-7:55pm and the tide times are H 2:52am 3'7" L 9:51am 0'9" H 4:42pm 4'3" L 11:07pm 1'10" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Tue) June 9, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 9th, the sunrise is 5:40am-7:55pm and the tide times are H 4:24am 3'4" L 10:38am 1'0" H 5:20pm 4'9" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Wed) June 10, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 10th, the sunrise is 5:40am-7:56pm and the tide times are L 12:12am 1'1" H 5:50am 3'3" L 11:25am 1'3" H 5:59pm 5'4" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Thu) June 11, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Thursday, June 11, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 11th, the sunrise is 5:40am-7:56pm and the tide times are L 1:08am 0'3" H 7:05am 3'3" L 12:13pm 1'6" H 6:39pm 5'11" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Fri) June 12, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Friday, June 12, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 12th, the sunrise is 5:40am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 1:58am -0'6" H 8:09am 3'5" L 1:01pm 1'8" H 7:22pm 6'4" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Sat) June 13, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Saturday, June 13, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 13th, the sunrise is 5:40am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 2:47am -1'1" H 9:06am 3'7" L 1:50pm 1'9" H 8:08pm 6'9" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Sun) June 14, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Sunday, June 14, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 14th, the sunrise is 5:40am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 3:35am -1'7" H 9:59am 3'8" L 2:40pm 1'10" H 8:55pm 6'11" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Mon) June 15, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Monday, June 15, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 15th, the sunrise is 5:40am-7:58pm and the tide times are L 4:23am -1'9" H 10:50am 3'9" L 3:31pm 1'11" H 9:43pm 6'11" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Tue) June 16, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 16th, the sunrise is 5:40am-7:58pm and the tide times are L 5:11am -1'9" H 11:41am 3'9" L 4:23pm 1'11" H 10:33pm 6'8" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Wed) June 17, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 17th, the sunrise is 5:41am-7:58pm and the tide times are L 6:00am -1'6" H 12:33pm 3'10" L 5:21pm 2'0" H 11:25pm 6'2" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Thu) June 18, 2026

Coronado tide chart for Thursday, June 18, 2026
Coronado tides for Jun 18th, the sunrise is 5:41am-7:59pm and the tide times are L 6:49am -1'1" H 1:26pm 3'11" L 6:25pm 2'1" .

Coronado Tide Chart for (Fri) June 19, 2026

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Coronado Tide Chart for (Sat) June 20, 2026

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Coronado Tide Chart for (Sun) June 21, 2026

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Coronado Tide Chart for (Mon) June 22, 2026

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Coronado Tide Chart for (Tue) June 23, 2026

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Coronado Tide Chart for (Wed) June 24, 2026

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Coronado Tide Chart for (Thu) June 25, 2026

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Coronado Tide Chart for (Fri) June 26, 2026

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Coronado Tide Chart for (Sat) June 27, 2026

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Coronado Tide Chart for (Sun) June 28, 2026

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Coronado Tide Chart for (Mon) June 29, 2026

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Coronado Tide Calendar | June 2026

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Coronado Tide Table for June 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
6/1 N/A L -0'7" 4:54AM 3'10" H 3'3" 11:21AM 0'11" L 2'3" 3:42PM 3'3" H 5'6" 9:56PM 6'0" 05:42-19:51 21:33-06:22
6/2 6'0" L -0'5" 5:30AM 3'8" H 3'2" 12:02PM 0'9" L 2'5" 4:13PM 2'11" H 5'4" 10:29PM 5'9" 05:41-19:52 22:19-07:15
6/3 5'9" L -0'4" 6:10AM 3'6" H 3'2" 12:48PM 0'7" L 2'6" 4:48PM 2'7" H 5'2" 11:04PM 5'4" 05:41-19:53 22:59-08:11
6/4 5'4" L -0'2" 6:51AM 3'4" H 3'2" 1:38PM 0'6" L 2'8" 5:32PM 2'2" H 4'10" 11:42PM 4'10" 05:41-19:53 23:34-09:10
6/5 4'10" L 0'0" 7:34AM 3'3" H 3'3" 2:30PM 0'6" L 2'9" 6:36PM 1'8" - - - - 05:41-19:54 00:00-10:10
6/6 1'8" H 4'6" 12:28AM 4'3" L 0'3" 8:19AM 3'3" H 3'6" 3:20PM 0'9" L 2'9" 8:06PM 1'3" 05:41-19:54 00:06-11:09
6/7 1'3" H 4'0" 1:29AM 3'7" L 0'5" 9:05AM 3'4" H 3'10" 4:03PM 1'4" L 2'5" 9:44PM 1'1" 05:40-19:55 00:34-12:08
6/8 1'1" H 3'7" 2:52AM 2'10" L 0'9" 9:51AM 3'6" H 4'3" 4:42PM 2'5" L 1'10" 11:07PM 1'5" 05:40-19:55 01:02-13:08
6/9 1'5" H 3'4" 4:24AM 2'3" L 1'0" 10:38AM 3'9" H 4'9" 5:20PM 3'8" - - - - 05:40-19:55 01:29-14:10
6/10 3'8" L 1'1" 12:12AM 2'1" H 3'3" 5:50AM 1'11" L 1'3" 11:25AM 4'1" H 5'4" 5:59PM 5'1" 05:40-19:56 01:58-15:15
6/11 5'1" L 0'3" 1:08AM 3'0" H 3'3" 7:05AM 1'9" L 1'6" 12:13PM 4'4" H 5'11" 6:39PM 6'5" 05:40-19:56 02:30-16:25
6/12 6'5" L -0'6" 1:58AM 3'11" H 3'5" 8:09AM 1'8" L 1'8" 1:01PM 4'8" H 6'4" 7:22PM 7'6" 05:40-19:57 03:08-17:39
6/13 7'6" L -1'1" 2:47AM 4'8" H 3'7" 9:06AM 1'9" L 1'9" 1:50PM 4'11" H 6'9" 8:08PM 8'4" 05:40-19:57 03:54-18:55
6/14 8'4" L -1'7" 3:35AM 5'3" H 3'8" 9:59AM 1'9" L 1'10" 2:40PM 5'0" H 6'11" 8:55PM 8'8" 05:40-19:57 04:51-20:07
6/15 8'8" L -1'9" 4:23AM 5'6" H 3'9" 10:50AM 1'9" L 1'11" 3:31PM 5 H 6'11" 9:43PM 8'8" 05:40-19:58 05:57-21:11
6/16 8'8" L -1'9" 5:11AM 5'6" H 3'9" 11:41AM 1'9" L 1'11" 4:23PM 4'8" H 6'8" 10:33PM 8'2" 05:40-19:58 07:10-22:05
6/17 8'2" L -1'6" 6:00AM 5'4" H 3'10" 12:33PM 1'9" L 2'0" 5:21PM 4'1" H 6'2" 11:25PM 7'3" 05:41-19:58 08:25-22:48
6/18 7'3" L -1'1" 6:49AM 5'0" H 3'11" 1:26PM 1'9" L 2'1" 6:25PM 2'4" - - - - 05:41-19:59 09:37-23:25
6/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
6/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Coronado Textual Tide Table for June 2026


Jun 1st (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:42am-7:51pm and the tide times are L 4:54am -0'7" H 11:21am 3'3" L 3:42pm 2'3" H 9:56pm 5'6" .
Jun 2nd (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:41am-7:52pm and the tide times are L 5:30am -0'5" H 12:02pm 3'2" L 4:13pm 2'5" H 10:29pm 5'4" .
Jun 3rd (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:41am-7:53pm and the tide times are L 6:10am -0'4" H 12:48pm 3'2" L 4:48pm 2'6" H 11:04pm 5'2" .
Jun 4th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:41am-7:53pm and the tide times are L 6:51am -0'2" H 1:38pm 3'2" L 5:32pm 2'8" H 11:42pm 4'10" .
Jun 5th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:41am-7:54pm and the tide times are L 7:34am 0'0" H 2:30pm 3'3" L 6:36pm 2'9" .
Jun 6th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:41am-7:54pm and the tide times are H 12:28am 4'6" L 8:19am 0'3" H 3:20pm 3'6" L 8:06pm 2'9" .
Jun 7th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:40am-7:55pm and the tide times are H 1:29am 4'0" L 9:05am 0'5" H 4:03pm 3'10" L 9:44pm 2'5" .
Jun 8th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:40am-7:55pm and the tide times are H 2:52am 3'7" L 9:51am 0'9" H 4:42pm 4'3" L 11:07pm 1'10" .
Jun 9th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:40am-7:55pm and the tide times are H 4:24am 3'4" L 10:38am 1'0" H 5:20pm 4'9" .
Jun 10th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:40am-7:56pm and the tide times are L 12:12am 1'1" H 5:50am 3'3" L 11:25am 1'3" H 5:59pm 5'4" .
Jun 11th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:40am-7:56pm and the tide times are L 1:08am 0'3" H 7:05am 3'3" L 12:13pm 1'6" H 6:39pm 5'11" .
Jun 12th (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:40am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 1:58am -0'6" H 8:09am 3'5" L 1:01pm 1'8" H 7:22pm 6'4" .
Jun 13th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:40am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 2:47am -1'1" H 9:06am 3'7" L 1:50pm 1'9" H 8:08pm 6'9" .
Jun 14th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:40am-7:57pm and the tide times are L 3:35am -1'7" H 9:59am 3'8" L 2:40pm 1'10" H 8:55pm 6'11" .
Jun 15th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:40am-7:58pm and the tide times are L 4:23am -1'9" H 10:50am 3'9" L 3:31pm 1'11" H 9:43pm 6'11" .
Jun 16th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:40am-7:58pm and the tide times are L 5:11am -1'9" H 11:41am 3'9" L 4:23pm 1'11" H 10:33pm 6'8" .
Jun 17th (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:41am-7:58pm and the tide times are L 6:00am -1'6" H 12:33pm 3'10" L 5:21pm 2'0" H 11:25pm 6'2" .
Jun 18th (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:41am-7:59pm and the tide times are L 6:49am -1'1" H 1:26pm 3'11" L 6:25pm 2'1" .
Jun 19th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 20th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 21st (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 22nd (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 23rd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 24th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 25th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 26th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 27th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 28th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 29th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jun 30th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Coronado | Beach Hazards Statement

Last updated: June 8, 2026, 12:07 PM

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 8 at 2:39AM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 18 to 19
seconds will generate surf of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 8
feet. High rip current risk.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions and a high rip current
risk. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help.
Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while
waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current,
SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when
possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip
current as you will tire quickly.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf will be at south-facing
beaches and peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Swell and surf will
slowly subside beginning Thursday with a shorter period, but
will remain elevated into Friday.

Effective: June 8, 2026, 9:39 AM

Expires: June 8, 2026, 9:00 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ750)

Marine forecast currently unavailable

Land Forecast (CAZ043)

TODAY: Partly cloudy this morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 68 to 72 near the coast to 72 to 75 inland. Areas of winds southwest to 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 55 to 60. Areas of winds southwest to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 74 near the coast to 75 to 80 inland. Areas of winds west to 10 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 58 to 63. Areas of winds west to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

WEDNESDAY: Patchy fog in the morning. Partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 75 near the coast to 75 to 79 inland. Areas of winds south to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 59 to 63.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 76 near the coast to 76 to 79 inland.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 76 to 80.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 66.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 60 to 65.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs 74 to 78.

Last updated: June 8, 2026, 12:07 PM

Cabrillo National Monument (Tide Pool)

At the tip of Point Loma in San Diego within Cabrillo National Monument, this protected rocky intertidal zone is one of California's most visited and well-preserved tidepool areas - drawing hundreds of thousands annually. The sandstone cliffs and depressions expose diverse pools filled with anemones, sea stars, urchins, chitons, limpets, mussels, shore crabs, California sea hares, lobsters, octopuses, and small fish at low tide. Family-oriented with guided ranger programs, easy trails from the visitor center, historic lighthouse views, and educational exhibits; entry fee required but worth it for safety and interpretation. Optimal in winter for daylight minus tides - tread lightly to protect this fragile ecosystem.

California State Parks

California State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and famous tidepool locations

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Cabrillo National Monument (Other)

National monument at the tip of Point Loma in San Diego, featuring dramatic tide pools, historic lighthouse, coastal trails, and panoramic ocean views. Managed by the National Park Service; offers ranger-led programs, interpretive exhibits, visitor center with displays on tide pool ecology and marine life, and whale-watching observation deck. Excellent for low-tide exploration; entry fee required, check NPS website for tide schedules, parking, and guided walk times.

Coronado Ferry Landing (Other)

Waterfront promenade and ferry landing in Coronado offering public docks transient mooring for small vessels water taxi service restaurants shops and direct access to San Diego Bay for boating sightseeing and enjoying panoramic views of downtown San Diego skyline. Convenient spot for short term docking or observing ferry operations where tidal ranges influence water levels at the docks navigation in the bay and timing of crossings enhancing opportunities for combining waterfront strolls with tide monitoring. Popular destination with ample parking picnic areas and proximity to attractions making it ideal for relaxing bayfront time and appreciating Coronado scenic harbor setting.

Coronado Shores Beach (Other)

Public beach along the Silver Strand in Coronado featuring wide sandy shoreline access for swimming sunbathing walking picnics and low tide beachcombing with views over San Diego Bay toward downtown and the Coronado Bridge. Great for family outings shore fishing relaxation and enjoying coastal breezes where tidal cycles expose more intertidal zones and create varying water conditions for safe wading and beach activities. Ample parking restrooms and proximity to the bay make it a top spot for combining beach time with tide watching and appreciating this iconic Coronado coastal stretch.