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Coronado California Map

Explore Coronado, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Coronado, California

How to Use This Coronado, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Coronado, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Coronado.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Coronado
State	California (CA)
County	San Diego County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	32.657625
Longitude	-117.156539
Population	20,192
Density	998.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	92118, 92178, 92155
Area Code	714
County Seat	San Diego
School District	Coronado Unified School District

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About Coronado, California

Coronado is a locality in San Diego County, California, United States. It has a population of 20,192. The population density is 998.9 people per km². Coronado is located at 32.6576°N, 117.1565°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Coronado is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 92118, 92178, 92155.

Coronado occupies a unique, low-lying peninsula that extends gracefully into the shimmering expanse of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 2.5 miles southwest of San Diego, CA (from San Diego, CA: bearing 216°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-northwest of Chula Vista. The atmosphere here is defined by a persistent, salt-heavy air that softens the hard edges of the horizon as dusk approaches. Residents look across the water toward the silhouette of North Island, which anchors the local seascape with its distinct presence. While the interior landscape remains relatively flat, the proximity to the open water ensures that the light remains bright and clear throughout the changing seasons. Coronado Municipal Beach provides an expansive stretch of sand where the rhythmic pull of the tide serves as the primary clock for the day.

History in Coronado has been deeply shaped by its strategic position, fostering a long-standing relationship with maritime activity and defense. The local economy relies heavily upon the presence of the military, which has defined the professional landscape for many decades. Beyond the influence of the naval facilities, the hospitality industry thrives, drawing visitors who seek the quietude of a coastal retreat. Industry here does not hum with the noise of factories, but rather flows through the steady movement of personnel and the seasonal influx of travelers. Economic life in Coronado functions as a quiet engine, supporting a lifestyle that prioritizes stability and a measured pace of commerce.

Cultural life in Coronado centers on a shared appreciation for the historic architecture and the slow, deliberate rhythm of island-adjacent living. The iconic Hotel del Coronado stands as a landmark of architectural ambition, its red-roofed turrets catching the afternoon sun in a way that suggests a different, more gilded era. L. Frank Baum once resided in Coronado, finding inspiration for his literary works amidst the coastal surroundings that seemed to stretch toward infinity. Annual events often revolve around the celebration of local heritage and the natural beauty of the shoreline, drawing residents together in the public squares. Life in Coronado moves with a gentle, predictable grace, where the focus remains on the preservation of a distinct identity defined by its singular geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Silver Strand State Beach (State Park) — 0.0 mi, 218° SW
Glorietta Bay Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 329° NW
Coronado Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 336° NW
San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 1.6 mi, 122° SE
Coronado Municipal Beach (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 319° NW
Ice House Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 323° NW
El Camino Real Bell (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 322° NW
Coronado Historical Association (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 324° NW
Navy Base San Diego Theater (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 040° NE
San Diego Electric Railway Association & National City Depot Museum (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 086° E
Sheltering Wings (Public Artwork) — 2.8 mi, 146° SE
Site of First Military Flight School (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 315° NW
TSC Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 052° NE
Bread & Salt (Arts Centre) — 3.2 mi, 016° N
Sign Welcome to Gaslamp Quarter (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 357° N
Villa Montezuma Museum (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 010° N
Central Library Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.6 mi, 002° N
Memorial to Merchant Seamen (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 347° N
Horton Grand Theatre (Theatre) — 3.6 mi, 356° N
Mistletoe (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 347° N
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 356° N
Ashby Galleries (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 356° N
Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 348° N
Cabrillo National Monument (National Monument) — 4.7 mi, 282° W · 320 acres
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 4.9 mi, 277° W · 8,946 acres
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.8 mi, 165° S · 3,211 acres
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 5.8 mi, 165° S
Border Field State Park (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 167° S
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.1 mi, 083° E · 25k acres
Otay Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.3 mi, 105° E · 17k acres

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