City of Coronado Relocation Guide
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City of Coronado Relocation Guide Where Cool Pacific Breezes Blow… 2 City of Coronado Relocation Guide Where Cool Pacific Breezes Blow… elcome to Coronado, one of the most desirable beachfront cities of the world! Measuring only 13.5 square miles W and located just minutes from downtown San Diego, this enchanted “island” has it all — a nearly-perfect climate, award-winning beaches, lush parks, excellent highly ranked schools, top-notch municipal services, and numerous recreational activities. As you drive across the San Diego–Coronado Bay Bridge and experience the breathtaking panoramic view of the island, you will understand why many visitors decide to make Coronado home. Known as an “island,” Coronado is really a peninsula connected to the mainland by a stretch of land named the Silver Strand. It’s a friendly beach haven with laid-back California charm linked to bustling downtown San Diego by the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. A shuttle loops around the island but it is small enough to walk almost anywhere. Strolling along its tree-lined streets, you’ll notice stately mansions beside quaint California bungalows. Summertime concerts in Spreckels Park, a spectacular Fourth of July Parade, a festive hometown Christmas Parade and Merchant Open House with Santa riding the fire truck add to the small town atmosphere. With its share of award-winning resorts and comfortable smaller hotels, visitors can relax and enjoy all Coronado has to offer. The sensational combination of sand, sea and sun is refreshing to the soul. Coronado’s beaches have attracted visitors for more than a century, since the world- renowned Hotel del Coronado opened on the beachfront in 1888. The main beach, with its dunes spelling “Coronado” from the sky, is ideal for swimming, riding boogie boards, bodysurfing, sculpting sandcastles, gazing into tide pools and even whale-watching in the winter months. Coronado Beach is voted one of America’s top beaches year after year. This Relocation Guide is designed to answer questions about Coronado as you plan your move to our community. You will find additional informa- tion, including helpful links to the City of Coronado and other agencies, a Business Directory and a current Calendar of Events at the Chamber website www.coronadochamber.com. Should you need further assistance, please contact our office: Coronado Chamber of Commerce 875 Orange Avenue, Suite 102 • Coronado, CA 92118 Phone: (619) 435-9260 • Fax: (619) 522-6577 City of Coronado Relocation Guide 3 Inside LIVING HERE Calling Coronado Home ................................................................................................7 The History of Coronado................................................................................................8 Demographics ...........................................................................................................10 Weather ...................................................................................................................11 Neighborhoods ..........................................................................................................12 Neighbors .................................................................................................................13 City Government & Services ........................................................................................14 Medical Facilities .......................................................................................................16 Assisted Living Facilities ..............................................................................................16 Schools ....................................................................................................................17 Churches ..................................................................................................................21 Community Groups .....................................................................................................22 Map ........................................................................................................................24 Transportation ...........................................................................................................26 MOVING HERE Newcomer’s Checklist .................................................................................................28 PLAYING HERE Community Events .....................................................................................................31 Cultural Activities .......................................................................................................32 Leisure Activities & Recreation .....................................................................................33 Beaches & Bays ........................................................................................................34 Parks .......................................................................................................................38 WORKING HERE Business & Employment Information ............................................................................40 Business Licenses .......................................................................................................40 City of Coronado Employment Information .....................................................................41 Coronado Chamber of Commerce .................................................................................41 DIRECTORY Coronado Businesses ..................................................................................................43 PHOTO CREDITS: Cover photo: Bill Sandke, www.crowncityphoto.com. Inside photos: City of Coronado: 15, 16; Coronado Golf Course: 40; Don Hill: 12, 14, 23, 34, 36, 42; Hotel del Coronado: 8, 48; Lamb’s Players Theatre: 33; Tim McCann: 6, 29, 32; U.S. Navy: 11, 13; Tim Otto: 37; Lila Rieckens: 33, 39; Bill Sandke, 2, 30, 31 All InfORmaTION DEEMED CORRECT AT THE TIME OF publISHIng MAY 2008. 4 City of Coronado Relocation Guide Helpful Phone Numbers EMERGENCY 911 California Highway Information Network (CHIN) (800) 427-7623 City Hall (619) 522-7300 Coronado Unified School District (619) 522-8900 Fire Services (619) 522-7374 Lifeguards Services – Coronado (619) 522-7346 Police Services (619) 522-7350 Post Office (800) 275-8777 or (619) 435-1142 Recreation Department (619) 522-7342 S-A-F-E 511 San Diego Traffic, Transit & Commute Information 511 Sharp Coronado Hospital (619) 522-3600 NEWS SOURCES Coronado Eagle & Journal (619) 437-8800 Coronado Lifestyle Magazine (619) 522-0900 Coronado Magazine (619) 437-8800 San Diego Union-Tribune (619) 299-3131 UTILITIES Cable TV: Time Warner Cable (619) 435-0157 Gas & Electric: San Diego Gas & Electric – Customer Service (800) 411-7343 Emergencies (after hours) (800) 611-7343 Telephone: AT&T – Repair Service 611 Residential Service (800) 310-2355 Business Service (800) 750-2355 Trash: EDCO (619) 287-7560 Water: Cal-Am Water Co. (619) 575-1105 Helpful Websites Apartments: www.apartments.com Jobs: www.sandiegojobs.com City of Coronado: www.coronado.ca.us Naval Base Coronado: City of San Diego: www.sandiego.gov www.cnic.navy.mil/coronado Coronado Chamber of Commerce: Population/Demographics: www.sandag.org www.coronadochamber.com Real Estate (Coronado Association of Realtors): Coronado Community Websites: www.caor.com • www.ecoronado.com San Diego: • www.welcometocoronado.com • www.sandiego.org Coronado Eagle & Journal: • www.infosandiego.com www.eaglenewsca.com • www.co.san-diego.ca.us Coronado Phone Book: • www.signonsandiego.com www.coronadotelephonebook.com Visitor Information: Coronado Schools: www.coronado.k12.ca.us www.coronadovisitorcenter.com City of Coronado Relocation Guide 5 LIVING HERE Calling Coronado Home oronado is a unique community: advocate on local issues that concern a small town with a charm of its you. You can make a difference! Cown, just across the bay from 4. Grow with our community. bustling San Diego. We enjoy a slower Share your ideas with local business pace here with all that a big city has leaders. As business owners, tailor your to offer just minutes away. Here is a business to fit the needs of your commu- look into what it means to be a part of nity. Together, our community will grow Coronado. and prosper. 1. Appreciate what Coronado 5. Volunteer here. Find something has to offer. Dine here, shop here, that you are passionate about and sup- experience the sights and sounds of port that cause by giving some time and our community: sport a Crown City financial support. You will be richer for Coronado license plate holder on your it and so will the community. car, attend the hometown 4th of July 6. Be a good host. Our community and Christmas parades, cheer on the is a tourist destination. In fact, some- high school teams, watch the evening times visitors fall in love with our island sailboat races, picnic with friends at and decide to become residents! Offer a Concert-in-the-Park, read the editori- friendly assistance to visitors and tell als in our local newspaper, delight in them what Coronado has to offer. the sparkle of the Hotel del’s fabulous 7. Slow down. Ease over the bridge Christmas tree. There’s so much to see onto the island. Traffic moves at a and do! different pace here. Be patient with the 2. Shop locally. Coronado has its increased traffic during the busy season. share of quaint shops and local busi- Expect more pedestrians, bicyclists and nesses that offer services to locals and electric cars. Take a deep breath, look visitors.