Whether you’re a local with company coming to town, or a tourist planning a to spend Christmas on Coronado, here is my suggested itinerary for a magical holiday on the Island. Enjoy!
- Tuesday, December 24th: CHRISTMAS EVE FESTIVITIES. Let the celebrating begin! Enjoy a special holiday dinner-theater presentation by Lamb’s Theater in the beautiful Grand Ballroom at the Hotel Del Coronado. Travel back in time to 1912 to join the Marshall family for “An American Christmas” filled with songs, stories, dancing, laughter and a delicious five course meal. Hotel Del Coronado | 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. | $120/kids, $160/adults | Tickets & Menu
- Wednesday, December 25th: CHRISTMAS DAY FUN. Once you’re done tearing through piles of presents on Christmas morning, head to Loews Coronado Bay Resort and enjoy a relaxing and decadent champagne brunch including all your holiday favorites like oven-roasted turkey, assorted salads and desserts, made-to-order omelets and even salt-crusted Wagyu beef and a dim sum bar. A special children’s room will feature fun-filled activities and a kid-friendly buffet. Reservations available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | $49 per person; $29 children ages 4–12 | 4000 Loews Coronado Bay Road | (619)-424-4000. After playing with toys all afternoon, kick back and watch a new movie at Coronado’s retro cool Village Theater. 820 Orange Ave. | (619) 437.6161 | Movie Listing & Times
- Thursday, December 26th: ENJOY. Now that the madness of Christmas day is over, take some time to actually enjoy the holiday if you haven’t already! Spend the day ice skating by the sea, sipping hot cocoa, and checking out the amazing decorations at the Hotel Del. Enjoy the sunset while Santa paddles you through the canals of the Coronado Cays in a Venetian gondola. After dark, cruise through Candy Cane Lane (on Country Club Lane) to see festive holiday lights. Then enjoy a specialty Christmas cocktail and a seasonal dish made from fresh, local and organic ingredients at the cozy Tavern (1310 Orange Ave.). Try their rustic handmade pasta topped with roasted organic winter veggies in a creamy herb sauce and Pecorino Romano cheese for only $13.
- Friday, December 27th: RELAX. Now that you’re properly Christmas-ed out, you deserve a little R&R. Poke through the great shops on Orange Ave, watch the games at one of my favorite spots, hit the links at the Coronado municipal golf course, or spend the day being pampered and lounging in the spa at the Hotel Del. Then cozy up by the fire in the piano bar at Vigilucci’s for a peaceful, yummy dinner and a great bottle of vino.
- Saturday, December 28th: PLAY. Even in December you can – and should! – get outside and enjoy our beautiful San Diego weather. Take a morning walk on the beach and check out the tide pools in front of the Del. From the Del, rent a bike or surrey and ride along Glorietta Bay, under the bridge, and to the Ferry Landing for a delicious lunch on the patio at Candela’s with a fantastic view of the Bay and downtown San Diego (1201 1st St.). Then board a 27′ Catalina sailboat to catch one of our spectacular winter sunsets while gliding along the Bay with Action Sports Rentals (619-424-4466). Warm up and end your day of outdoor play with an amazing steak dinner and fabulous water views at the historic 1887 on the Bay restaurant.
Take in a beautiful winter sunset on the Bay.
Enjoy your holiday on Coronado and have a very Merry Christmas!
Alisa
Alisa Kerr is a Coronado fan, resident, business owner, IBC member, Jr. Woman’s Club member, Beach Babe, and more. Since 2002 she has made it her hobby to explore, enjoy, and share all of the amazing things the Island has to offer. Alisa is a local attorney who’s firm, Kerr Law, takes pride in serving and supporting Coronado’s small businesses.