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Coronado Visitor Center

1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
619 437 8788
Ranked #8 of 11 attractions in Coronado
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Owner description: The Coronado Visitor Center is located in the lobby of the Museum of History and Art. This should be your first stop when you get to this charming and...... more » Owner description: The Coronado Visitor Center is located in the lobby of the Museum of History and Art. This should be your first stop when you get to this charming and historic beach town. Friendly volunteers provide complimentary maps, brochures, discount tickets and information about events and attractions in Coronado. The Visitor Center offers docent-led tours of the historic Hotel del Coronado and the charming downtown. Open Mon through Fri, 9am to 5pm, weekends 10am to 5pm. « less
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Calgary, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This is one of the few Coronado walking tour which allows you to go into the hotel. Viewing this grand old hotel was great and there so much history there - from presidents to filming of "Some like it hot". Our tour guid was very knowledgable. My two teenagers were kept interested by the various stories about the hotel. Some... More

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Phoenix
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Not a big museum, just a couple rooms but it was all very interesting. I really recommend it. More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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I took the historic tour of the Hotel Del Coronado. My guide was Tom, a retired Navy vet who volunteers with the center. He was very knowledgable about the hotel, and entertained my group with numerous tidbits and stories of the hotel in its grand ole days. It was very interesting! A few little tips for my fellow travelers: First... More

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Indiana
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

The visitor center was staffed by a friendly lady who was very knowledgeable about the island. She directed us to brochures on attractions that suited our interests. There is also a small museum on site. More

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Pennington, New Jersey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

My husband and I booked the Hotel del Coronado Tour through the Coronado Visitors Center. We were told to meet at the white clock in front of the Hotel Del by 10:15 the day of the tour, as the tour would begin promptly at 10:30. On the day of our tour, we stood with a large group in front of... More

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Dallas, Texas
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Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Central location, handouts, and helpful ladies @ desk. More

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Harrisonville, Missouri
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

First of all, the staff is friendly and helpful. There is a nice display of the history of the island. Take a minute to look at it, it's quick, and informative. One of the only places that I purchased souvenirs from the trip...above adverage. ALSO AND THIS IS A BIG PLUS! IT'S THE HOME OF THE ONLY PUBLIC RESTROOM ON... More

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brampton
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The people were very friendly and helpful we liked the location and the fact you could buy excursion tickets at their location More

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California
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
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Coronado's Visitor Center is staffed by volunteers prepared to welcome you to their cherished island. Next to the volunteers' desk, you'll see the entrance to the Coronado Museum of History and Art. This Musuem celebrates Coronado's rich history as an irresistible resort and the birthplace of Naval Aviation. Don't miss out on taking the Coronado Heritage Tour led by the... More

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Reedville, Virginia
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011
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One of our finds was that the visitor center had a coupon for a free appetizer good at some of the area restaurants. We took two coupons and used them both. Good deal. More

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