Ode to Local Surfing Legend, Joann Siegfried Coronado Island Film Festival Brings Gidget to Town Cathy Surgeoner Paints Austin Rumbo’s Winning Surf Photo
IN FOCUS JACK ALLDREDGE BY AUSTIN RUMBO
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Karyn Molina, Jessica Nicolls
Christine Van Tuyl, Brandalyn Dennis
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Cathy Surgeoner Diebler, Austin Rumbo
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For our Love of the Ocean
We are happy to bring a Surfing issue to Coronado every year. With such a long history of surfing here, and our ocean life culture being so popular, we felt there was a need to do something to celebrate local surfers and ocean enthusiasts.
We also bring the Surf Photo Contest to town as a really fun community activity. If you are interested in being part of the 2025 Surf Photo Contest Planning Committee, get in contact with us this month for details. We’d like to make next year’s contest bigger and better than ever before!
This issue is incredibly special with something fun for everyone. It’s an absolute honor to feature two legendary female surfers in the first two articles, both of whom first learned to surf in the 1950s. We are grateful for all our
contributors and advertisers who make it all possible. From spotlighting artists who look to the sea for inspiration, to shopping local for ocean friendly finds, this issue is packed with stoke for our city by the sea.
Thank you for celebrating our local surfing community with Crown City Magazine. I hope you enjoy this 7th annual Surfing issue.
Here’s to our endless summer in paradise. Cheers!
Heather Canton Publisher, Editor heather@crowncitypublishing.com
Photo of Cathy Surgeoner Diebler paddling out captured by Cynthia Sinclair.
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Things to Do On-Island
NEW!
Online Event Calendar
Check out the new online calendar with ALL local events brought to us by the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce. If it is happening in Coronado, it will be on CoronadoCalendar.com!
Sunday Promenade Concerts in Spreckels Park are back! Concerts run from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend with concerts every Sunday. For more information, visit coronadoconcert.com.
Other Local Art, Theater & Entertainment
• Coronado Historical Association events, tours and museum CoronadoHistory.org
• Coronado Island Film Festival year-round Classic Film Series CoronadoFilmFest.com
• Art in the Park local art sale on the first and third Sundays of each month, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Spreckels Park CoronadoArtAssn.com
• Emerald C Gallery Wine and Paint Studio EmeraldC.com
• Art and Frames Gallery ArtCoronado.com
• Old Town Trolley Tours TrolleyTours.com/san-diego
• Coronado Playhouse CoronadoPlayhouse.com
• Lamb’s Players Theatre LambsPlayers.org
• Vintage Movie Theatre VintageCinemas.com
• Coronado Ferry Landing CoronadoFerryLanding.com
The Coronado Public Art App serves as a guide to more than 75 works of public art. Smartphone Apps to explore Coronado’s Art & History
Coronado’s Historical Gems App has an extensive gallery and map to learn about local historical sites.
Other Activities & Information
The City of Coronado website is a wonderful resource to find out about things happening in town, featuring:
• A Community Calendar at Coronado.ca.us/calendar
• The City Manager's video with weekly updates at Coronado. ca.us/195/city-managersweekly-updates
• Recreation and Golf Services information at Coronado.ca.us/161/ Recreation-Golf-Services
THE WORLD DESIGN ORGANIZATION & THE CORONADO ARTS COUNCIL PRESENT
¡Viva Musica!
FEATURING
Mariachi Garibaldi from Southwestern College & Coronado Concert Band
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024 • 7:00 PM
CORONADO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 650 D Avenue FREE ADMISSION!
OTHER UPCOMING CONCERTS
Coronado Concert Band - Twilight Series in Balboa Park 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 27 and Coronado Big Band at the Landing, 2pm on Sunday, September 1.
The Coronado Island Film Festival brings Gidget to Town Two Days, Two Events - One Epic Fundraiser!
Photos by Joel Ortiz
On July 12th and 13th, the Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, hosted an unforgettable celebration featuring the legendary Kathy Kohner Zuckerman — the “real” Gidget, renowned musician and author Bruce Belland of The Four Preps, and Emmy Award-winning producer & director Brian Gillogly. The weekend paid tribute to the golden era of surfing and honored the woman whose nickname and real-life experiences inspired female surfers worldwide — Gidget.
At the Hotel Del Coronado’s beach, CIFF screened the classic 1959 film Gidget, starring Sandra Dee, James Darren and Cliff Robertson. The prescreening festivities included live music by the Coronado Ukulele Club and Bruce Belland, who delighted the audience with hits like "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" and other 1960s surf classics. CEO & Artistic Director Merridee Book hosted a pre-screening conversation with Bruce, who shared behindthe-scenes stories of being on set and flirting with Sandra Dee.
Crown City Magazine had the pleasure of meeting Kathy on the red carpet for an exclusive interview. Kathy explained how in 1957, her dad Frederick Kohner wrote the novel Gidget: The Little Girl with Big Ideas based on her diary where she wrote about her summer learning to surf in Malibu, California.
CEO Merridee Book, Bruce Belland (Four Preps), Director Brian Gillogly and Kathy Kohner Zuckerman aka Gidget
“Coronado is a jewel!” Kathy exclaimed when we asked what she thought about our town. “I haven’t been here in a long time, and now that I’m here, I’ve had an awakening about how gorgeous it is here! If I could teletransport here, I’d be here all the time.”
Crown City Magazine publisher Heather Canton explained to Kathy that she could identify with how Kathy felt learning to surf as a girl. Heather was part of the very first Surf P.E. class offered at Coronado High School taught by Randy Burgess in the fall of 1994 and was the only girl in the class. Luckily, the boys in her Surf P.E. class showed her kindness and helped her learn, giving tips and encouragement, just like the guys in Kathy’s line-up took her under their wing during the summer of 1959. All in all, the two agreed it takes real courage to brave the water as the only girl learning how to surf.
The surfing world has changed over the years, and Heather thanked Kathy for her role in launching the sport of surfing and paving the way for other female surfers to feel more comfortable and accepted paddling out. The two agreed that learning to surf is hard enough — even without the added pressures of entering a male-dominated sport.
On Saturday, the fun continued at the Village Theater, with a book signing and documentary screening of Accidental Icon: The Real Gidget Story. VIP guests enjoyed mimosas and coffee before the film and a private meet & greet with Kathy (aka Gidget).
A pre-screening Q&A, moderated by Merridee Book and featuring Bruce, Kathy and Director Brian Gillogly, brought laughter and nostalgia to the conversation.
We are grateful to CIFF for bringing starstudded independent films and their creators to our community. Let’s hope Kathy and Accidental Icon producers can make the trip south again soon, so we can welcome them all back to Crown City!
To donate to the film festival, or become a sponsor or a member to enjoy exclusive perks please visit the website, coronadfilmfest.com.
Annual Festival Badges are on sale now!
The Coronado Ukulele Club!
Festival supporters enjoying the evening
Kathy Kohner with Heather Canton
Kathy Kohner with Sherrie Auen, Catherine Reed and Friends
Joann Siegfried Coronado’s Gidget Connnection
By Crown City Magazine, in Collaboration with Joe Ditler
To be called “Gidget” is an age-old badge of honor and courage, shared by women who brave the waters of the formerly male-dominated sport of surfing. In the previous article in this issue, we learned about Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, the real-life inspiration for the pet name.
While many women from all around the world have assumed the famous Gidget nickname for their pioneering efforts in the sport, Coronado’s Joann Siegfried shared waves and memories with the original Gidget.
Joann is our very own female surfing legend who learned to surf a few years before Kathy Kohner did. Indeed, Kathy and Joann surfed alongside each other on those Malibu waves in the 1950s, and yet, it wasn’t as simple as paddling your board out into the ocean and catching a wave. Everyone, especially women, had to earn the right to be in that prestigious, maledominated lineup. They had to take their lumps and show that they deserved their place on waves such as Malibu. Joann and Kathy remained acquaintances over the decades, sharing memories of that very special time, the challenges and the rewards.
Joann was born into an athletically inclined family and at a young age, was taught to sail, ski and swim. She became an accomplished water person and spent her weekends and summers sailboat racing up and down the coast, surfing at Malibu, snow skiing at Mammoth and Big Bear, playing tennis and swimming and diving competitively. Her father had instilled a competitive spirit in his children that served them well throughout their lives.
In the summer of 1952, her father bought her a used, 10-foot, Bob Simmons twin-fin surfboard. Later, through earning her own money lifeguarding and teaching swimming, she was able to buy a much lighter Velzy surfboard that allowed her to increase her surfing skills. Wetsuits hadn’t even been invented yet, so Joann would wear wool sweaters to brave the cold waters and unlike most surfers during this time, she paddled out year-round. Joann surfed with many young surfers who went on to become surfing legends — Mickey Munoz, the Cole brothers, Ricky and Robin Gregg, and more. Joann’s surfing skills on the waves of Malibu captured the attention of movie producers, who asked her to be in the 1959 movie, “Gidget.” Joann turned them down.
“Being in the movies was definitely not my thing,” she would recall years later. She saw the writing on the wall, how Hollywood was going to destroy the quiet sport of surfing. Her favorite breaks were suddenly overrun with beginners and tourists wanting to become part of the craze. The term “Gidgetize” became slang in surf vernacular for this
unwelcomed overcrowding of the waves — all blamed on the globalization of the sport of surfing through movies like “Gidget” and Frankie and Annette “beach party” interpretations of surfing, fueled by music by Jan & Dean and the Beach Boys. Surfing would never be the same.
Nonetheless Joann continued surfing regularly until around 1963 when she and her husband Doug embarked on life’s biggest wave — they moved to a quiet seaside town to start a family. It was the summer of 1963 when Joann and Doug, newlyweds, moved to Coronado. Doug had been her high school sweetheart, and now he was a handsome young naval officer and pilot. Together they explored and fell in love with their newfound paradise, Coronado.
When Joann and Doug moved to Coronado, she continued to bodysurf locally, but when the young couple began to have children, tennis became an easier sport to schedule in between family needs.
“I remember first meeting Joann when she swam up to me at Outlet (North Beach),” said
A rare glimpse into Malibu beach life where Joann surfed in the 1950s, complete with Moondog playing guitar next to Tubesteak's shack.
Joe Ditler, a local writer and historian. “I was sitting on the outside on my surfboard, waiting for a set to come in. Joann just swam right up and started telling me surfing stories. That first encounter wasn’t our last. We became good friends, and the infectious enthusiasm for surfing, the ocean and for life in general, was present in her from that first encounter until the last time I saw her walking her dog on the boardwalk just recently. She was a truly beautiful woman, inside and out.”
During Doug’s 27 years in the Navy, they were stationed for brief tours in Pennsylvania, Washington and Hawaii. They bought their home in Coronado in 1970, from local realtor and former movie star, Johnny Downs. “That was one of the best decisions of our lives,” Joann would say.
She once described to a friend how lousy their planning was when it came to having children. “Our first son, Jack ‘Chip,’ was born in San Diego in 1964, just a few weeks before my husband left on his first cruise.
“Our second son, Ben, was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, in 1966. Our daughter, Sharon ‘Peachy’ was born in Coronado in 1970 while my husband was on a cruise.”
In the 1970s Joann went back to school and obtained her BA at the Design Institute of San Diego. She practiced interior design for 20 years and was a member of ASID. After that, she became more interested in art and studied drawing and watercolor at the Athenaeum in La Jolla. She sold her work at an artist co-op/gallery and at two other shops in Coronado.
Joann spent her later years painting and staying fit, playing tennis, swimming laps, and getting in the ocean to body surf when the weather was warm. She and Doug loved to travel throughout Europe, Mexico and Hawaii whenever they could.
She remained in touch with old friends and classmates up until her final days. “I feel fortunate to have had such a wonderful life,” she said. “I’ve been married for 60 years, I have a great and loving family, I’ve met and known so many wonderful people. I am truly blessed to have lived in this lovely corner of the world and been able to see the ocean every day.”
Another rare photo of Tubesteak's shack in Malibu during the 1950s.
Dick Cotter, Sam Trumbull, unknown, and Shari Trumbull in Malibu, c. 1956-57
Phil Painter, Sam Trumbull and Joann in Malibu, c. 1954-55
Joann heading out to surf
Joann riding a wave near Malibu pier, c. 1958
Joann on a big wave in Malibu in November, 1958
Joann riding a rare 10' Bob Simmons Twin-fin, c. 1952
Joann lived long enough to see her three children and four grandchildren grow and succeed. All her children and grandchildren are carrying the torch; continuing to grow the legacy of mom’s love of the ocean and keeping her memory alive forevermore.
Since this past spring, our local community has collectively mourned the loss of Joann Siegfried, who was loved by all who knew her. Surrounded by the comforting presence of her family, she peacefully left this world in her sleep on April 19. Joann was a cherished member of the Coronado community and her departure leaves a void that will be deeply felt.
She was a true embodiment of the spirit of Coronado, driven by her love for the ocean and its calming beauty. Her presence would always light up the room, and her infectious laughter and warm smile would instantly brighten the day of those around her.
Joann’s legacy and love for surfing has lived on through her children — Chip, Ben and Peachy, who learned to swim and body surf at a young age in Coronado. All of them caught their first wave on a board by age 8 and their love of the ocean and the waves continues today. Her son, Ben Seigfried whose photography has been published in Surfer Magazine, is a cutting-edge surf photographer. He proudly joins the ranks of other local surf shooters like Tom Keck, Steve Ogles and Nathan French. He also continues to celebrate his inherited love of the ocean with an oceaninspired clothing line.
Joann waxing her blue Velzy while wearing an original Janet Lynn swimsuit she purchased in Waikiki.
Joann’s daughter, Sharon “Peachy” Alldredge surfs almost daily and is hailed by locals as the most talented female surfer out there. Peachy’s husband Andrew, and two sons Jack and Marshall also love to surf and enjoy the beach. Jack currently works as a San Diego city lifeguard and both boys have been featured in past issues of Crown City Magazine’s Surfing issues.
“I’ve been blessed to have shared water time with not only Joann, but all three of her children, as well as Peachy’s entire family — husband Andrew, and sons Jack and Marshall,” said Ditler. “I love them all dearly, and see a little of Joann in each of them. I stand in awe of the legacy she leaves behind.”
Joann’s kind and generous nature touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
• This article was created by staff, with assistance from Joe Ditler, a renowned longtimelocal and semi-retired surfer. He writes obituaries and living-obituaries under the cover "Coronado Storyteller," capturing precious stories of our friends, neighbors, veterans and community stalwarts. Contact Joe by emailing joeditler@gmail.com, or calling (619) 742-1034.
Joann riding a great set in Malibu, November 1958
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Crown City History
IN COLLABORATION WITH CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
CORONADO FERRY
BY CAROL PASTOR, CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER PHOTOS COURTESY OF CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Admittedly, we are a small town across from the big city. Yet, we are certainly long on history. Have you lived here long enough — or if you are a native of Coronado — do you remember when we had a car ferry? Some of you might shake your head or smile at some of the memories of the long-lost ferry.
Prior to the construction of the Hotel del Coronado, there was no reason to have us on the San Diego ferry system. By 1885 there was service from downtown San Diego to three points around the bay. Once construction began on the hotel and infrastructure such as the foundry, brickworks, and lumber yard were underway, workers were ferried over to Coronado from San Diego. It was reported that by 1886, Elisha Babcock used his personal yacht “The Della” to pull a barge that was known as the first ferry to Coronado.
The ferry boat Coronado, c. 1902.
The first evidence of regular ferry service here was in 1887. With the hotel nearing completion, Babcock and other Coronado Beach Company investors decided that it was time to rethink the idea of a ferry service to Coronado. They started the San DiegoCoronado Ferry Company. They started with a few boats: Coronado I, Silvergate, and Benicia. The hotel eventually opened in February 1888.
By 1905, tours of the bay were conducted by the family-owned Star Boat Company. When they merged with the Chandler Cresent Boat Company to form the Star & Crescent Boat Company, they began offering harbor excursions. The deluxe harbor excursion was all of fifty cents.
Then in 1916 the Star & Crescent Boat Company’s two-deck ferry offered cruises to the Roseville Pier and Ballroom for dancing. The ferries were expanding in a big way. Do you know where the expression “the nickel snatcher” came from? Believe it or not, it began right here. In 1918 the five-cent ferry to NASNI from San Diego became the “nickel snatcher."
You may not be aware that as early as 1901, movies were being made in Coronado. And where else would make a better backdrop than the ferry landing? First, it was the Edison Moving Picture Company filming surf bathers and Tent City. Then, in 1912, Allan Dwan came to town to shoot an assortment of films including documentaries such as Water Sports at Coronado and Curtis’ School of Aviation.
At about that time a new name came to Coronado movie making — one that opened up new jobs for locals and a new look at the movie-making business of the day. Sigmund Lubin was a European who burst on the scene, leasing land at First Street to the ferry landing.
The Old Ferry Landing with the steam engine train station, c. 1887
He was serious about wanting his studio in Coronado. He proceeded to construct his buildings and surrounded them with a stone wall. It became a busy time for First Street and the landing. Unfortunately, after making several movies here, in mid-1916 they suddenly closed the doors. The company had failed. However, we all know that was not the end of movie-making in Coronado. (A story for another time).
And so, our ferries continued service until 1969 when the bridge opened. There were several ferry boats that had been used for the Coronado run that were planned for the graveyard or to be sold. At one time some Coronado people made an attempt to buy one of the boats. It was talked of using it as a museum. Unfortunately, that never came to pass but the Coronado Historical Association developed out of that movement.
Thanks to long-time local resident, Richard Goodenough, today we have the toll booth from the ferry system standing
Richard "Goodie" Goodenough purchased the original Ferry ticket booth and donated it to the city.
The ferry boat Benicia, c. 1888-1903
in Centennial Park at First Street and Orange Avenue as a memorial to the days of old. If you visit the ticket booth, you can see a plaque dedicated to him with his family name. Richard bought the booth and several other items from the ferry company at an auction and he donated the booth to the city.
Yet another reminder of the ferry and ferry landing — the condominiums at First and Orange, adjacent to the park, are built on the site of the actual ferry landing. You can see the name, THE LANDING. Gone but not forgotten. Until next time, enjoy what is left of your summer and enjoy a ride on the passenger ferry. You can also learn more about the history of the ferry boats by visiting the Coronado Historical Association’s exhibit Ode to the Ferry, which is now open.
• Carol Pastor and her family have lived in Coronado since the mid-1970s. Mother of seven girls, many of whom still live here in the village, Carol has been involved in the community over the years with the Friends of the Library, Historic Resource Commission, and most recently writing about Coronado history for the Coronado Historical Association. An avid history buff since her college days, exploring our local history is a perfect fit.
A part of the Lubin Studio on First Street and Orange Avenue, c. 1915
Must Close Aug 18th
Aloha in a Bowl
Exploring the Connection between Poke and Surfing
By Clyde Van Arsdall IV
Poke and surfing are two things that I discovered for the first time while my family was stationed in Hawaii back in the mid1970s. I caught my first wave on Waikiki Beach while staying at the Royal Hawaiian. Besides the pink color, I don't remember much about that hotel, but I will never forget that wave. I was not a surfer while living in Oahu, but every time we rented a beach cabin at one of the Army bases, I would spend countless hours on a board trying to recreate that stoke I felt on my first wave. Sadly, I did not fall in love with poke the first time I tried it.
My family did a deep dive, as we always did, into the local foods wherever we lived. We would go to Chinatown in Honolulu, and I would get a large container of War Wonton Soup and eat it right out of the styrofoam container. When the surf went off, we drove to the North Shore, ate plate lunches, and watched the waves at Sunset or Pipeline. The old-school poke I experienced had flavors that were too advanced for my young and growing palate; it was not like today's bowls. So, what exactly is poke?
Poke (pronounced poh-kay) is part of Hawaii's rich, vibrant culture. It is a traditional dish deeply rooted in the indigenous cuisine of the Hawaiian islands. The word “poke” in Hawaiian means “to slice” or to cut crosswise into pieces.”
Poke started as a simple dish of raw reef fish, such as Ahi (yellowfin tuna) or Aku (skipjack tuna), sea salt and seaweed. The dish has since evolved and adapted to incorporate various ingredients and flavors, including soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion and chili peppers. Today, you can
find versions with salmon, octopus and shrimp. If you have never had poke, you are in luck. We have locally owned Poke 123 here in Coronado and Imperial Beach. Ocean Beach has a must-try place if you are looking for surf or cleaner water over the bridge. I am talking about It’s Raw Poke Shop, which is blowing up. Unless you get there when it opens, prepare to wait. The place is small, and the word is out.
So, what does poke have to do with surfing? They are both popular elements of Hawaiian culture that deeply connect with the ocean and nature. Both are also associated with healthy living. Surfing requires physical fitness, balance and agility, which I currently lack but am working on gaining back. Poke is a light and nutritious dish with protein and healthy fats. For these reasons, poke and surfing go hand in hand. If you read last year's Crown City Surfing edition, you know I fall prey to burritos more often than poke, but like I said, I am working on it.
Poke is also easy to make at home. I love to head out to Mitsuwa Market in the Clairmont area and get all the ingredients. The fish they have there is sushi grade, and you can find all the exotic touches you need to make a great bowl. Speaking of sushi, while at Mitsuwa, pick some up. They make it fresh on-site, and the selection is incredible. Cheers to a great bowl of poke and cleaner waters. One is easier to find these days than the other. Aloha!
• Clyde Van Arsdall IV is a thirdgeneration Coronado local, chef and storyteller. For more stories and follow-ups to articles go to oliveavenuesupperclub.com.
North Shore Poke
Clyde Van Arsdall
Ingredients:
• 2 pounds fresh Ahi or Salmon Belly, cubed
• 1 Tbsp Sea Salt (not iodized or Kosher)
• 1 Tbsp Fresh ginger (grated on a micro plane)
• 2 Tbsp of Soy Sauce (I like the low-sodium Kikoman)
• Tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil (I use regular sesame oil, then a couple of dashes of hot sesame oil)
• 1 tsp Sambal Olek
• 1 cup of white onion, diced (I like sweet Maui onions if you can find them)
• 5 Stalks of Scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (I kike to lightly toast them)
Instructions:
• Cut fish into small bite-sized cubes and move to a bowl.
• Season fish with sea salt, mix thoroughly, and let cure for 5-10 minutes.
• Add grated ginger and mix.
• Season with soy, oyster sauce, sesame oil and Sambal mix thoroughly.
• Fish by adding the onions, scallions and sesame seeds.
• Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 30 minutes at least.
Notes: Serve over warm rice, or if you want a real treat, fry wonton wrappers like tortilla chips and treat the poke like chunky salsa. Shop for all these ingredients at Mitsuwa Market Place, 4240 Kearny Mesa Road in San Diego.
CalBRE
Real
All About the View
By Jessica Nicolls + Karyn Molina
We have been designing and remodeling units in the Coronado Shores for over a decade and still can't get over the stunning view out the windows. The mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean and the San Diego Bay serve as a constant reminder of the beauty of California. When we start every design our intention is to create a seamless blend between indoor comfort and the stunning outdoor scenery. Here are some of the ways we maximize the view.
• Floor to Ceiling Windows: The primary goal is to maximize natural light and panoramic views. We use floor to ceiling windows and doors that open up to create an indoor/outdoor experience.
• Window Treatments: We often use motorized shades that roll up behind a soffit to reveal the view. In the bedrooms we occasionally use a curtain to soften the space and to provide a dark, cozy room for sleeping.
• Furniture Placement: When laying out the furniture in each room we are constantly conscious of creating a living experience that is showcased on the view. The beds on the walls directly across from the water and the living areas are oriented so that there isn’t a bad seat in the house.
• Color Palette: Inspired by the tranquil and serene colors of the ocean and bay, we like to use soft neutral color palettes with touches of blues and greens to create a soothing and cohesive look.
Once the projects are complete, it is time to sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views of Coronado. By integrating natural elements, maximizing natural light and providing a comfortable layout, these condos offer an unparalleled coastal living experience. The gorgeous vistas serve as a daily reminder of the beauty of nature and how lucky we are to witness this special little Island.
• Jessica Nicolls and Karyn Molina are the owners of local interior design firm Bungalow 56, bungalow56design.com.
SHOP LOCAL ISLAND GIRL BLOG
SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP SUSTAINABLE-STYLE!
By Christine Van Tuyl
Although consumerism and conservation don’t exactly go hand-in-hand, you can still shop 'til you drop using our local eco-friendly shopping guide. Turns out, Coronado shops are just brimming with fun finds with a lower impact on Mother Earth. From dog toys made of recycled plastic bottles to flip flops made out of sustainable sugar cane, the options are endless. So, grab your reusable shopping bag, hop on your bike or electric golf cart and check out our top environmentally-conscious shopping scores!
It should come as no surprise that Fair Trade Décor, which is dedicated to selling goods exclusively from artisan groups who support safe working conditions, would also foster environmental stewardship.
Bee’s Wrap
Swedish Octopus Dishcloth
This Swedish dishcloth is made from cotton and wood pulp. It’s much more Earth-friendly than rags and plastic sponges as it’s ultra-absorbent, fast-drying and easy to clean in the washing machine or the dishwasher. You can use them for six months, then throw them in the compost. They make an excellent replacement for paper towels…one cloth can save more than 15 rolls!
$999
This Earth-friendly and environmentallyconscious alternative to plastic baggies and wrap is made from certified organic cotton that’s coated with sustainably sourced beeswax, organic jojoba oil and tree resin. It’s washable and reusable; it’s biodegradable and compostable! Not only does Bee’s Wrap last for a year, but it results in zero plastic waste.
$750
Sea La Vie, 1112 First Street, @sealavieliving, sealavieliving.squarespace.com
Environmentally friendly options abound at Sea La Vie, where Americana coastal meets European-inspired style. Packed with unique textiles, jewelry, dishware and other festive finds, this Coronado-curated store never disappoints.
Hand-Woven Rugs
Blu Bag
Shopping with a reusable shopping bag, like this ocean-inspired Blu Bag, can have a profound effect on the environment. It’s perfectly-sized for everyday use and offers a great alternative to single-use plastic bags that end up in landfills, or, worse yet, the ocean. The best part? For every bag sold, a donation is made to the Ocean Conservatory.
$1050
These responsibly-made rugs from Annie Selke are designed with people and the planet in mind. Not only are they made using recycled materials, but they’re all hand-woven in solar powered facilities. The company is committed to working with partners in India who adhere to fair labor practices, helping provide financial livelihood to more than 3,600 artisans worldwide. Prices vary.
Emerald City Surf Shop, 1118 Orange Avenue,
@emeraldcitysurfshop, emeraldcitysurf.com
Started by two local brothers in 1988, Emerald City Surf Shop is dedicated to surf and skate apparel and equipment and features industry-leading brands. Fortunately, many surf companies are moving towards sustainable practices, making it easy to help the environment.
Sand Cloud Beach Towel
When you buy this sand-resistant, ultra-absorbent Turkish cotton beach towel from Sand Cloud, 10% of the purchase goes to marine conservation. Sand Cloud partners with many efforts, including the Coral Restoration Foundation, the Global Penguin Society and the Hawaii Wildlife Fund.
$4799
Sun Bum Brightening Face Scrub
Did you know the popular brand Sun Bum is cruelty-free, vegan and Hawaiian reef compliant? And, it’s made without parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and synthetic fragrance. This face scrub is made from a tropical blend of papaya and pineapple enzymes as well as organic sugar cane to gently exfoliate and soothe skin.
$1699
Wag N Tails, 945 Orange Avenue, @wagntailscoronado, wagntailscoronado.com
While Wag N Tails is dedicated to providing lots of quality products for your pet, the shop is also looking out for Mother Earth. The store is full of quality products that cater to the unique needs of your pet, while also helping the environment.
Sensory
Play Lobster Toy
This bright and festive dog toy is stuffed from recycled plastic bottles that give it a fun extra “crunch!” And it’s wonderful to know that your dog is enjoying a toy made from plastic that may have instead found its way into oceans, waterways or landfills.
$2299
Earth Rated Poop Sacks
They may not be glamourous, but these Earth Rated poop sacks are made from 65% certified postconsumer recycled plastic and we think that’s something to get excited about! Not only will these sacks help you responsibly dispose of pet waste, but they’re giving a second life to more than five million pounds of landfill-bound plastic each year.
$1499
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We live in a world of constant upgrades. If you’re in the market for a quick refresh, consider reupholstering your chairs, sourcing from a local consignment or antique shop, or repurposing something you own in a unique way. Here we have installed old player piano rolls on a wall for a large impact art installation.
Natural materials like wood, stone and rattan are a great choice of materials due to their longevity, strength and low maintenance. These natural items can be sourced locally and will last through the ages.
LEE INDUSTRIES 1545-01 CHAIR; FROM $1,810. LEEINDUSTRIES.COM
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When purchasing your furnishings, consider manufacturers that put a strong emphasis on sustainability and their impact on our earth. One of my favorite upholstery lines, Lee Industries, places a high importance on their quality materials, sustainable practices and clean finishes. Read more on their website: leeindustries.com
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Savor Summer with the Coronado Public Library
By Jacqueline Luna
Ah, summer. In Coronado, that means beach bonfires, days by the bay, Concerts in the Park and extra amazing library programs! We know summer in our city brings so many options for things to do, but remember, everything at your local library is free.
Our biweekly Summer Festival Friday concerts for adults will continue through the month. On August 9th, rock out to the surf inspired melodies of the Red Fox Tails. With a performance that sounds like a soundtrack to an undiscovered '70s surf flick, you’ll be chilled out and ready to boogie all at once. Featuring Felipe Benavides on guitars, Ron Bocian on drums, Troy Jennings on saxophone and Doug Walker on bass, the group brings a unique mingling of instrumental jazz and grooving rock with heaps of international influences in this afternoon of music.
The summer concert series will conclude on August 23 with an electrifying fusion of foot-tapping swing, infectious blues and soulful jazz by the Sue Palmer Trio. Palmer was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, had a day named after her by the city of San Diego in 2008 and has won numerous San Diego Music Awards for her bands and albums. With over 12 studio albums to her name, she is known as the Queen of Boogie Woogie and will bring an unforgettable performance to the Winn Room.
Adults can explore new skills at paper quilling (Aug. 10) and Sumi-e/Asian Brush Painting (Aug. 20) classes. Both require registration due to supplies, so make sure to head to cplevents.org to reserve your spot. Our popular bi-monthly movie program “Film Forum” continues with showings of Cassandra Cat (Aug. 7) and The Purple Rose of Cairo (Aug. 21). The screening will be followed by a discussion with film expert Ralph Delauro. In addition, check out lectures, our monthly chess club, the San Diego Shakespeare Society reading and more with the most up to date information on our website.
Once you’re at the library, don’t forget to check out the fantastic exhibit "Fragile Palette: The Art of Glass." It showcases the talent and creativity of artists from the Art Glass Association of Southern California (AGASC). It’s an inspiring display of the beauty and craftsmanship of glass. The exhibit will be up through September 28.
There is still time to register and report your books for the Library’s Summer Reading Program (SRP), and it’s not just for kids! Anyone can report anything they’ve read all summer long for a chance to win great prizes. Report your reads in person at the library’s summer reading booth in the teen library or online at coronado.beanstack.org. Did you know that participating in summer reading helps prevent
learning loss for kids and teens? For adults, reading for pleasure can help reduce stress and expand your knowledge. Anything you read counts — books, magazines, audiobook, ebooks, etc.
Speaking of, did you know the library offers unlimited free ebooks and e-audiobook checkouts through Libby and Cloud Library? All you need is your library card to access thousands of titles from wherever you are, as long as you have an internet connection. Yes, that means even if you are on the other side of town, or the globe, you can still get the latest books from the Library. Scan the QR code to find out more information about all our e-collections.
Dynamite Dave returns to close out this year’s Summer Reading Program with an awesome foam party on August 17th at 2pm. Kids should bring their swimsuit and towel and be ready to party on the library lawn! Kid’s and teen activities will then take a brief hiatus in preparation for the school year. Storytimes for babies (Mondays at 11am), toddlers (Tuesdays at 11am), and preschoolers (Fridays at 11am) will continue uninterrupted.
Did you know that all the programs we hold here — yes, including everything we just talked about — is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Coronado Library, with special thanks to the Hotel Del Coronado for their support of our Summer Festival? Because of their funding, all programs mentioned are completely free to attend.
Book Clubs!
Check out the Library’s book club lineup for August:
Mystery Book Club. Meets Monday, August 19 at 2pm in the Winn Room to discuss Death and Croissants by Ian Moore. This club meets regularly on the third Monday of each month.
Spoilers Book Club. Meets Saturday, August 24, at 2pm in the Winn Room to view the film Me Before You based on the book by Jojo Moyes. Spoilers Book Club participants read the book on their own, and then gather to view the movie version at their meeting. They then compare and contrast the book and film. The following month’s book is announced at the meeting.
Best of the Best Book Club. Meets Wednesday, August 28, at 11am in the Winn Room to discuss A Song for a New Day by Sarah Pinsker. The Best of the Best meets regularly on the 4th Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards. A Song for a New Day won the 2019 Nebula Award.
The library has extra copies of book club selections for checkout at the Reference Desk. Information about the Library’s book clubs may be obtained by going to the library’s events calendar at cplevents.org. All are welcome to attend. Happy reading!
Let the music keep playing and summer fun keep on going with a visit to the library before summer’s end!
• Jacqueline Luna is the Senior Librarian for Programs, Outreach and Marketing at the Coronado Public Library. Born and raised in Coronado, when not at the Library she can be found adventuring around the county with her husband and daughter (often with a book in her purse for emergencies). For more information about Coronado Public Library events and services offered, visit the library’s website, coronadolibrary.org.
Local artist
Cathy Surgeoner Deibler paints local photographer, Austin Rumbo’s winning photo!
Abig highlight of last year’s Surf Photo Contest has finally come to fruition! Local artist, Cathy Surgeoner donated a custom commissioned art piece to a promising local amateur photographer, Austin Rumbo. Cathy recently completed her painting of Austin’s winning photo, so we thought we’d show it off for the whole town to see and admire.
About Cathy
Originally from Ireland, Cathy Surgeoner graduated from the University of Ulster with a bachelor’s degree in fine and applied arts in 2001. After working freelance jobs in corporate production, art departments for TV and Film in Ireland, Cathy set off to discover the beauty of New Zealand’s North and South Islands. There she fell in love with the ocean lifestyle and learned to sail in the Bay of Islands, whilst also buying a surfboard ready for more adventures.
Upon returning to Ireland, she worked on various projects including BBC productions. In 2008, Cathy traveled to Japan where she would work, surf, snowboard and travel throughout Asia. It was in Japan where she met Charlie, a Naval Supply Officer, whom she took for his first surf, and where they would be married the following year.
Charlie and Cathy decided to settle in Coronado to raise their two children on this lovely southern Californian Emerald Isle. Cathy has been painting the waves she surfs here in watercolors as well as other inspiring local surfers, and recently painted Orca which made an unusual visit to the area. She has a fond memory of a particular dolphin encounter not far from the historic and graceful Hotel Del, when they both caught the same wave together.
“I only have to walk two blocks from my house with my paddleboard to get a quick ocean fix," Cathy said. "Before Charlie retired from the Navy, he loved his sunrise surf sessions at the Coronado Shores, and I have many fond memories surfing with fellow spouses during their Coronado tours.”
For commissions, art lessons and gift certificates, visit her website, cathysurgeonerdesign.com.
About Austin Rumbo
Austin Rumbo moved to Coronado at the start of third grade and stayed in Coronado until he was 24 years old. He is incredibly grateful to his parents for moving to Coronado with him as a child because he feels that Coronado is truly the best place possible to grow up.
As most of Austin’s friends and family well know, he quickly grew a love for the ocean and being surrounded by water. Coronado is the perfect place for an ocean lovers like Austin. He quickly combined his love for photography with his love for being in the ocean, and in doing so, would go to the beach early in the morning before school started just to get in the water and take ocean photos. With every swell that comes through, he tries his best to get out there and catch it.
As his photography skills and camera quality improved, he focused more and more on capturing truly epic shots that he hopes you all enjoy.
“Coronado will forever be my home — no matter where I move to, and I’m so thankful to be able to call it home," Austin said.
To order prints and see more of Austin’s photography, visit his Instagram account, @austin_rumbo or email him at austinrumbo@gmail.com.
Chabad of Coronado
1300 Orange Ave., Suite 120-130 • (619) 365-4728
Email: info@chabadcoronado.com
Website: chabadcoronado.com
Christ Episcopal Church
1114 9th St. (at C Avenue) • (619) 435-4561
Email: office@christchurchcoronado.org
Website: christchurchcoronado.org
Coronado Community Church
201 6th St. • (619) 437-6827
Email: pastoreric@coronadocommunitychurch.org
Website: coronadocommunitychurch.org
Coronado Southern Baptist Church 111 Orange Ave., • (619) 435-8682
Email: john@coronadosbc.com
Website: coronadosbc.com
First Baptist Church of Coronado 445 C Ave. • (619) 435-6588
Email: secretary@fbcoronado.com
Website: fbcoronado.com
First Church of Christ, Scientist 1123 8th St. • (619) 435-4383
Website: prayerthatheals.org
Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church 979 C Ave. • (619) 435-6860
Website: gmpc.org
House 242
1331 Orange Ave. (Emerald C Gallery)
Email: dannyfischer@house242.com
Website: allpeoplescoronado.com
Calvary Chapel Coronado
Living Waters Christian Church 1224 10th St. #103 • (619) 435-8233
Email: cccoronadolwf@gmail.com
Website: calvarychapelcoronado.com
Resurrection Lutheran Church 1111 5th St. • (619) 435-1000
Email: secretary@resurrectioncoronado.com
Website: resurrectioncoronado.com
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
655 C Avenue • (619) 435-3167
Email: sacredheart@sacredheartcor.org
Website: sacredheartcor.org
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 700 D Ave. • (619) 435-5691
Email: stpauls.coronadoumc@gmail.com
Website: stpaulsmethodist.com
Victory Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church 111 Orange Avenue • (858) 499-9312
Website: victorylighthouse.weebly.com
My precious child, I love you and will never leave you. Never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. —Excerpt from Footprints in the Sand poem
Sacred Heart's annual Beach Mass with musical accompaniment by the Ukulele Club will be held on August 23rd at 5pm at North Beach.
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Burger King Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-8707
Burger Lounge 922 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6835
Clayton’s Mexican Takeout 1107 10th St. (619) 437-8811
Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-6919
Coronado Brewing Co.
170 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4452
Danny’s Palm Bar & Grill
965 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3171
Domino’s 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4241
Eno Pizza
Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave. (619) 522-8546
KFC/Taco Bell 100 B Ave. (619) 435-2055
Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217
Park Place Liquor & Deli 1000 Park Place (619) 435-0116
Peohe’s Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-4474
Poke123 1009 Orange Ave. (619) 823-6126
Rosemary Trattoria 120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054
Saiko Sushi 116 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0868
Serea Coastal Cuisine
Hotel del Coronado 1500 Ocean Ave. (619) 435-6611
Smokehouse & Bar at the Historic Laundry Hotel del Coronado 1500 Ocean Ave. (619) 435-6611
Spiro’s Greek
Cafe
Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-1225
Starbucks 960 Orange Ave. (619) 437-8306
Swaddee Thai 1001 C Ave. (619) 435-8110
Tartine 1106 1st St. (619) 435-4323
Tavern 1310 Orange Ave. (619) 437-0611
The Henry 1031 Orange Ave. (619) 762-1022
The Islander 1015 Orange Ave. (619) 522-6890
Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave. (619) 509-7118
Village Pizzeria Bayside Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-0650
Which Wich 926 Orange Ave. (619) 522-9424
Yummy Sushi 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2771
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Chophouse & Bar 1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077
Villa Nueva Bakery Café 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256
Chef Drew McPartlin (619) 990-9201
Coronado Caterer (619) 917-3392
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Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272
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DiCristo Meals (858) 267-7161
Pret Gourmet (619) 990-2461
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Business District - Shop, Dine & Fun!
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Pedestrian, Bike and Bus Routes
Pedestrian Routes
Pedestrian & Bike Routes
Bike Routes
Bus Routes
It is not recommended to cross at these intersections.
In an emergency, dial 9-1-1
Sharp Coronado Hospital (619) 522-3600
Police Department (619) 522-7350
Fire Department (619) 522-7374
Lifeguard Station (619) 522-7346
Coronado Ferry Schedule
Pier
The Ferry departs the Broadway Pier hourly, from 9am to 9pm (10pm on Friday & Saturday nights)
The Ferry departs Coronado hourly, from 9:30am to 9:30pm
The Convention Center (South Embarcadero)
The Ferry departs from the Convention Center at :25 & :55 past the hour, from 9:25am to 9:55pm (10:55pm on Friday & Saturday nights)
The Ferry departs Coronado at :10 and :40 past the hour from 9:10am to 9:40pm (10:40pm on Friday & Saturday nights)
Ferry operated by Flagship Cruises & Events (619) 234-4111
For more information, visit their website, flagshipsd.com/cruises/flagship-ferry
Expert Stroke Care, Close to Home
Expert Stroke Care, Close to Home
When someone is having a stroke, getting treatment quickly is crucial. Sharp Coronado Hospital is proud to be a nationally designated Primary Stroke Center.
When someone is having a stroke, getting treatment quickly is crucial. Sharp Coronado Hospital is proud to be a nationally designated Primary Stroke Center.
For Coronado residents, this means advanced stroke care is close to home. Our exceptional care team provides specialized stroke treatment from the moment patients arrive at the emergency room and throughout their stay and recovery.
For Coronado residents, this means advanced stroke care is close to home. Our exceptional care team provides specialized stroke treatment from the moment patients arrive at the emergency room and throughout their stay and recovery.
Learn more about Sharp Coronado’s nationally recognized stroke program at sharp.com/coronadostrokecare
Learn more about Sharp Coronado’s nationally recognized stroke program at sharp.com/coronadostrokecare
If you think that you or someone else may be experiencing a stroke, call 911.
If you think that you or someone else may be experiencing a stroke, call 911.
“Catch a better wave, every day.” —BIANCA VALENTI, Pro-Surfer
