Crown City Magazine October 2023 Issue

A Taste of Coronado Halloween Home Decor Coronado Music Festival

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Sunday, October 15 11 am – 3 pm

Join us for this family-friendly Coronado community event that commemorates the rich history of The Del with a seaside Victorian-inspired carnival, Then & Now The festive afternoon is filled with complimentary entertainment including vintage strolling performers, aerialists, tight-rope walkers, bubble artistry, sandcastle exhibit and more. The beachfront vintage game gallery benefits Coronado charitable organizations and nostalgic boardwalk tasty treats abound.

Visit hoteldel.com for a schedule of events.

COVER: Photo of the Baby Del by Liberty Schuller | @schullerliberty

2 IN FOCUS: Photo by Juliane Morris | @julianemorrisphotography

10 A NOTE FROM THE GUEST EDITOR: Michelle Munns, Coronado Junior Woman’s Club

12 LOCAL BUZZ: Things to do in Coronado for locals and visitors alike with NEW Coronado Calendar!

16 COMMUNITY: The Coronado Woman’s Club brings us A Taste of Coronado on October 11

24 THE SILVER SCREEN: The Coronado Island Film Festival sets the stage for November events 26 HISTORY: The Coronado Historical Association announces new Open Collections Workshop 30 LIFESTYLE: Subtle Halloween accents create a fun and sophisticated space with Bungalow 56 32 GARDEN: Colby Erickson Freer serves as the new Membership Chair of the Coronado Floral Association 38 HEALTH + WELLNESS: Tracy Real’s battle with Breast Cancer inspires us to Live, Love, Laugh and Learn 42 BOOKMARKS: The Coronado Public Library invites us to an array of fun events happening this month 48 SOUND WAVES: The Coronado Music and Art Festival on October 14 is back and better than ever 56 STORYTELLERS: Kim Johnson shares a heart-felt story of remembrance, with a real dead-ringer 58 FAITH GROUP LISTING: A monthly listing of local faith groups

60 DINING GUIDE: A monthly listing of local restaurants, delis and caterers

62 MAP OF CORONADO: A monthly map to help you navigate the island

BACK COVER: Photo taken in Coronado Cays by Elsie Hammond

Photo taken in Coronado by Juliane Morris.

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Women Form Friendships and have FUN while Helping Others

Coronado Junior Woman’s Club (CJWC) has been a long standing nonprofit in Coronado. First founded in 1960 with a mission to help women and children of Coronado, the organization has blossomed over the years into the amazing group it is today! My first and fondest memories as a kid are roaming the Woman’s Club Hall helping my mom and her girlfriends set up for events. My mom was a long-standing member of the organization and my mom is the reason for my philanthropic heart. My childhood was spent at these fun events, such as the long-loved chili cook-off, running around with my friends while our moms and dads worked hard for the community. They knew how to have fun while giving back! I joined CJWC pregnant with my first born 11 years ago, invited by my mom who served as a liaison to the Woman’s Club.

CJWC is made up of a diverse group of women. We are a full mix of mothers to newlyweds to single women all trying to serve a common goal of raising our community to its best potential! Most of what we do is geared towards fundraising for various needs of the community and greater San Diego, but some of our community events — such as the juniors tent at the Coronado Flower Show and Halloween

Window Painting — are there to give community members a beautiful experience!

The juniors tent helps to foster a love for florals and gardening in children who may not have been exposed to it otherwise! We come up with a fun day of crafts while also encouraging them to be an exhibitor by creating “zoos who’s,” bean plates and floral arrangements!

Our long-standing tradition of Halloween

Window Painting has connected kids between third and fifth grades with generous restaurant and business owners. Students in these grades submit their artwork and the businesses put the drawings of competition winners to life all over Orange Avenue. The kids are filled with pride to be selected and to bring friends and family to see the amazing work they’ve done!

CJWC has been such a wonderful source of friendship for so many of us and working with women from all walks of life to create a better community is what we all love about it. For more information on membership, please email cjwcmembership@gmail.com and follow us @ cjwc92118 on Instagram for updates!

Michelle Munns Coronado Junior Woman’s Club

Parents and children enjoy painting boutique windows for Halloween - one of CJWC’s annual events.

Things to Do On-Island

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!

Other Local Art, Theater & Entertainment

Sunday Promenade Concerts in Spreckels Park run from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend with concerts every Sunday. For more information, visit coronadoconcert.com.

• 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 LambsPlayhouse.com

• Vintage Movie Theatre VintageCinemas.com

• Coronado Ferry Landing CoronadoFerryLanding.com

Smartphone Apps to explore Coronado’s Art & History

The Coronado Public Art App serves as a guide to more than 75 works of public art.

NEW! 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/

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October 11 Indulge in Coronado’s Finest Restaurants and Merchants All for a Great Cause

By Michelle Munns

of the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club

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Coronado Junior Woman’s Club (CJWC) was founded in 1960 with the mission to unite women who are dedicated to enhancing the spirit of Coronado through educational, civic and philanthropic services. We are a 501 © 3 that provides funding to various organizations in Coronado and San Diego through planning and fundraising by 100% volunteer women.

Our club provides consistent funding to Coronado Schools Foundation and Coronado Safe Harbor. We coordinate and host the Youth Section at the Coronado Flower Show, Halloween Window Painting and Turkey Coloring Contest. We support campers for Sixth Grade Camp, and provide two scholarships to Coronado High School senior women who exemplify former member and community partner Marilyn Foster through their work in the community.

The Hotel del Coronado is this year's presenting sponsor for A Taste of Coronado.

A Taste of Coronado was created 14 years ago by CJWC member Deann Brown. She executed a vision of the community coming together to enjoy fantastic eats and drinks all over town. As the years passed, CJWC members scaled it to the event it is today! The event features tastings from Coronado’s most prominent and beloved restaurants and retail stores. The self-guided event brings 800 guests from Coronado and beyond together for an evening of excellent food, drinks and shopping while supporting our community. Each restaurant donates all food and provides staffing for the evening and we could not do it without them. It blows me away each year just how generous Coronado business owners can be. We are such a unique community that

continues to pour back into our schools, local organizations and businesses. Without a doubt, Coronado is the most special community.

The Coronado Junior Woman’s Club is proud to serve the surrounding community with this event, which will take place on Wednesday, October 11 from 5-9 pm, and couldn’t be more excited to have The Hotel Del Coronado as the presenting sponsor this year. The Del’s generous $8,000 donation will allow us to create an even more memorable evening for Coronado residents and San Diego visitors and, most importantly, help local charities throughout the coming year. We are excited to continue bringing people together through the shared love of food and local culture with a greater cause in mind.

Our other major sponsor for this year’s event is McKay & Associates, Molly Haines McKay’s real estate team within Berkshire Hathaway. She has been a long-standing supporter of A Taste of Coronado, and her generosity has helped sustain the event over the years.

This year, we have four check in booths to choose from: Rotary Park, Coronado Ferry Landing, Clayton’s Bistro and The Del (corner of RH Dana and Orange entrance). One of the best parts of this event is that it is selfguided. You can go any direction you choose on your tasting ticket. Each restaurant sets up at their storefront. Some restaurants along the way provide drink discounts if you want to stop in to rest and take it slow, or attempt to hit all the stops! Personally, I only make it to about 10 stops — partially because I am full, but mainly because I stop and talk to so many people along the way! Three trolleys run all night long so you can jump on a trolley to head to another part of town, or walk or bike. The trolley conductors are half the fun, though, so I highly recommend enjoying a ride at some point!

Molly Haines McKay (3rd from left) is a major sponsor for the event this year.

We are delighted to announce our two main beneficiaries this year, KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in Coronado and Support the Enlisted Project (STEP). The KMAC Foundation, named for the late Lt.JG Kyle MacArthur, shares MacArthur’s love of sailing with the Coronado community members by enabling people with disabilities to sail on Glorietta Bay. Using specially adapted sailboats, the organization provides therapeutic, recreational Corinthian racing and other sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their mobility, well being and independence. The foundation holds a Regatta in Coronado every April, but also aims for every regatta to include an adaptive sailing fleet. (The next upcoming regatta, the Small Boat Regatta, will take place October 14-15 at Coronado Yacht Club.) In addition, KMAC Foundation works with disadvantaged schools in San Diego to help

local children learn to sail who would not have the opportunity otherwise. To learn more, please visit kmacfoundation.com.

STEP, another beneficiary this year, builds financial self-sufficiency among junior active duty enlisted members, recently discharged enlisted veterans and their families facing financial crisis through counseling, education and grants. Our donation from event proceeds will go directly to their San Diego chapter. To learn more about the project, please visit teamstepusa.org.

What’s more, the event’s After Party will take place at beloved local restaurant The Islander, which will be free of charge starting at 8:30 PM. A portion of sales will go back towards the beneficiaries as well.

Coronado Junior Woman’s Club is honored to serve our community. We tailor our donations to organizations that support women and children in Coronado and San Diego. Please visit our website

coronadojuniorwomansclub.org or follow us on Instagram @CJWC92118 for ways to join or donate! For tickets to A Taste of Coronado, happening from 5 - 9 pm on Wednesday, October 11, please visit atasteofcoronado@gmail.com and follow us @A_Taste_Of_Coronado on Instagram!

• Michelle Munns is a member of the Coronado Junior Woman’s Club and serves as A Taste of Coronado Chair.

Bringing Hollywood to Town for the Eighth Year

By Chelsea Van Voorhis

Just across the sweeping blue bridge from downtown San Diego, The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) is back for its eighth season! Independent films alongside studio premieres, engaging panels, parties and the signature event, the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala will be held over 5 days from November 8-12, 2023.

Films from every genre, selected by the Artistic Director and programming team, will be showcased throughout the festival. The films are made with passion and persistence by filmmakers at every level of the craft, from film students to indie filmmakers to Academy Award® winners who take part in panels, workshops, special presentations and more.

CIFF has been honored to screen Academy Award ® winning and nominated films including Empire of Light, She Said, Women Talking, King Richard, Jojo Rabbit, The Favourite, Marriage Story, Darkest Hour, Green Book, The Finest Hours and Roma. Other notable films include The Inspection, Dealing with Dad, Pig, Widows and 7 Days, among others.

“Our eighth year is being ushered in under the umbrella of a writer's and actor's strike, and yet despite this dynamic, 2023 has shaped up to be a phenomenal year for cinematic stories, independent film and industry guests," states CEO and Artistic Director Merridee Book. "Filmmakers, creatives and our incredible attendees all coming together to create an unforgettable festival experience!"

Photos Courtesy of the Coronado Island Film Festival

The 2022 CIFF Honorees: Ron Shelton, Geena Davis, Jacqueline Bisset, Charles Fox, Vanessa Roth, Elegance Bratton. Photo by Joel Ortiz.

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In addition to films, CIFF will host specialty events within the festival. These events include: a ShortsFest that boasts thirteen shorts tracks, the Salute to Veterans featuring the film The Gift, MasterLab Workshops and Panels hosted by a variety of industry leaders and professionals. The Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala has become the festival's signature event honoring emerging talent, composers, cultural icons, humanitarians and legendary actors whose contributions have greatly impacted the film industry. This year, the gala will be held at Loews Coronado Bay Resort & Spa’s Commodore Ballroom. At the time of print, this year’s Leonard Maltin Industry Awards Gala honorees have not been announced but the momentum from previous years is strong. Last year, CIFF presented Geena Davis with the Legacy Award, with other honorees including Jaqueline Bisset, Elegance Bratton, Charles Fox and Ron Shelton. Previous honorees included Nancy Utley in recognition of her 21-year legacy and stewardship of Searchlight Pictures resulting in many of Searchlight’s most successful films to date with a total of 122 Golden Globe and 165 Oscar nominations. Director Chloé Zhao, who has been honored at the fest, went on to win the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Film, becoming the first woman of color, first Asian, and the second woman to receive this honor. Other honorees include Cloris Leachman with the Legacy Award®, Oscar-winning Composers, Alexandre Desplat,

and Kris Bowers, Oscar-winning actor and civics activist, Richard Dreyfuss, Oscar-nominated music legend, Diane Warren, and icons Michelle Philips and Stephen Bishop, as well as actors Andy Garcia, Jacob Trembly and legacy actress Blyth.

Tickets for the Kick-Off BASH and the Tribute Award gala are on sale now. Reservations for screenings and events open early October and the all-inclusive Emerald Badge is the best way to experience all that the festival has to offer. It includes pre-public reservations for films, events, parties, priority entry line, the Kick-off BASH: Taste of the Festival, Opening Night Film + After Party, Jury Awards, panels, Culinary Cinema Series, MasterLab Workshops, and access to the Hospitality Lounge and hosted weekend happy hours. All events and screening require a reservation on a first-come basis.

Don’t miss out – grab your passes now at festival.coronadofilmfest.com.

• Chelsea Van Voorhis is a writer for cvv productions, a PR and Event Management Firm currently helping to promote CIFF and their mission to welcome makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. For tickets, more information, and updates on this year’s programming slate, please visit this year’s festival website, festival.coronadofilmfest.com.

Madeline Di Nonno, Doug St. Denis, Geena Davis, and Merridee Book at the CIFF 2022 Gina Davis book event.

DEALING

Tom Huang with stars Ally Maki and Dana Lee. Photo by Amanda SanMartin.

Mehrdad Sarlak accepting his CIFF Ambassador Award.

Photo by Amanda SanMartin.

Elegance Bratton on stage with Leonard Maltin at the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala. Photo by Joel Ortiz.

CIFF Benefactors on the Red Carpet.

Photo by Amanda SanMartin.

Crown City History

IN COLLABORATION WITH CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION’S MUSEUM

OPEN COLLECTIONS WORKSHOP

BY VICKIE STONE PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CORONADO HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

The concept of “open storage” of collections items is not new to the museum field. The New York Times compiled data from the 10 largest art museums in the country and found that they have only 4% of their collections on display at any one time. To share more of their extensive collections with the public, many museums utilize the concept of open storage.

Starting this month, the Coronado Historical Association is inviting museum guests to visit a special experiential exhibit, the Open Collections Workshop. The Workshop is an opportunity for patrons to understand the behind-the-scenes operations of a museum and see unique artifacts from CHA’s collection. CHA will be transforming its galleries into a collections work space. “We have a lot of interesting collections projects that require a large amount of space and resources to complete,” says Vickie Stone, curator of collections. “I’m looking forward to being able to share CHA’s hidden artifacts and the preservation needs of our outstanding collections.”

The University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology is often credited with originating the idea of visible collections storage in 1976. Museum Director Anthony Shelton explains that the Museum of Anthropology “developed the idea as part of an overall exhibition strategy in which orthodox displays were intended for public consumption, while visible storage was geared towards students and researchers.”

More recently, the “open storage” concept has evolved to include active public-facing work. The Huntington Library's Project (Blue Boy) is an example. Visitors to the Huntington in 2019 saw a conservator working on the famous

Open storage collections area in the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. 2015. Courtesy of the Museum of Anthropology.

18th century painting by English artist Thomas Gainsborough in the exhibit space during open hours. The conservator performed paint stabilization, surface cleaning, and removal of non-original varnish and overpaint — all activities that usually occur behindthe-scenes.

This growing practice of real-time preservation projects in museums was the inspiration for CHA’s Open Collections Workshop. Starting in early October, guests will be able to visit CHA and see our own local collections receiving preventive conservation work. During the Workshop’s open hours, specially trained volunteers, all of whom are Coronado residents, will be seen performing tasks such as documentary photography, housing of artifacts in archival boxes, and cataloging items into CHA’s database.

CHA stores all of its collections onsite at 1100 Orange Avenue. The building was originally a bank built in 1911. As many Coronadans know, the bank’s vault was converted into a wine cellar during the days of Marco’s Restaurant and then redesigned in 2000 to serve as the storage vault for the archive and artifact collection when local benefactors Don and Leslie Budinger gifted the building to CHA. The vault currently holds thousands of documents, historical photos three-dimensional artifacts, oral history transcripts, and rare books, among other unique cultural heritage items that can’t be found at other institutions.

Highlights of the collection include nearly 30,000 historic photographs; the Stockdale Family Collection including personal archives and artifacts from Admiral James Stockdale and Mrs. Sybil Stockdale; records from local government, businesses, social clubs, and organizations; maps of Coronado; early Navy UDT and SEAL diving equipment; artwork by Coronado artists; and oral history interviews and transcripts.

Over the 20 years that CHA has occupied the building, the vault has become a little crowded. “Many museums face the crisis of running out of space,” Stone said. “Luckily, CHA hasn’t run out of space yet. Our challenge is reevaluating how we are caring for artifacts so we can maximize the vault’s storage and grow the collections.”

CHA utilizes its collections for regularly rotating exhibits, educational programming, and research purposes. “Nothing just sits on a shelf around here, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t have discoveries to make,” says Stone. The Workshop will be an opportunity for the public to see some of the lesserknown treasures in CHA’s collections.

The Open Collections Workshop will be open from October through December 2023, afterwhich CHA staff will convert the galleries back to a traditional exhibit space.

• Vickie Stone is the Curator of Collections for the Coronado Historical Association.

A sample of trophies in the Coronado Historical Association’s Collection. 2018. Courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association.

A volunteer examines a historic photograph of CHA’s building at 1100 Orange Avenue. Courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association.

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Halloween Styling

By Karyn Molina + Jessica Nicolls

As Halloween approaches, it’s natural to want to infuse your home with festive ghosts and goblins. However, if you’re a fan of minimalistic and stylish decor, the idea of turning your living space into a haunted house might not be appealing. Fortunately, you can embrace the Halloween spirit without sacrificing your design aesthetics. Here are some creative ways to style a media console, sideboard or buffet.

1. Choose a limited color palette Start by choosing a few colors that compliment your current decor. We prefer to stick to muted colors like taupe, white, metallics with a pop of black. This will create a cohesive look and maintain the minimalist vibe.

2. Candles Flickering light Can instantly add that spooky feel so grab yourself an oversized candle to add to your space (we did a black candle from Anthropologie).

3. Subtle Halloween Art If it is easy to do, we love swapping out brighter art pieces for something a big moodier. In this space we changed the frame tv picture to a landscape, in our color palette, with some spooky ghosts sprinkled in.

4. Books We swapped beach themed coffee table books for faux books about fortune telling and spirits. Again, we kept these within our cream, and black color palette.

5. Skulls + Eyeballs To step up the holiday spirit we added a couple of faux skulls and a bowl full of eyeballs for an unexpected touch. Adding a glass cloche over one of the skulls creates a more styled look.

By carefully curating your decor with a tailored color palette, subtle Halloween accents and unexpected art, you can create a sophisticated and inviting space that welcomes in the guests and ghosts.

• Karyn Molina and Jessica Nicolls are the owners of local interior design firm Bungalow 56.

A Vibrant Community in Full Bloom

By Colby Erickson Freer Photos Courtesy of the Coronado Floral Association

In the heart of our small and close-knit community, traditions have always been cherished. For 101 years, the Coronado Floral Association (CFA) and its Flower Show has been testaments to our enduring values and the beauty of our town. Like the petals of a flower, traditions evolve and embrace change to continue thriving. In the last decade, the CFA has blossomed to offer its members more merriment during the Flower Show, and all year long.

Years ago, after joining CFA, I had a vision of creating an event that would not only pay homage to our organization’s cherished traditions but also infuse them with fresh vitality.

I envisioned an evening in the tents of the Coronado Flower Show, under the twinkling stars, where we could raise a toast to the beauty of the season. An evening filled with delectable food, celebration, and music. Originally named

Colby Erickson Freer at Clayton's Bakery & Bistro

Spring Fling, the event evolved into something even more extraordinary: the 1922 Club. This event has flourished into a successful fundraiser.

As I pass the torch to others to carry on the legacy of the 1922 Club, I am excited to help grow membership and awareness of the Coronado Floral Association. With every membership, we ensure that the legacy of the Coronado Flower Show remains vibrant for generations to come.

While I started planning new, fresh and fun community events for CFA a little over ten years ago, my love for the Flower Show goes back to my childhood growing up in Coronado. I remember the excitement and magic of visiting

With a CFA membership, enjoy discounted access to social events held on the second Tuesday of every month, plus free admission to our monthly Friends & Flowers workshops, and so much more! As an added perk, members attend the Coronado Flower Show free of charge.

the annual flower show and being transported to a world of wonder, all within the tents at Spreckels Park.

Little did I know these memories would eventually blossom into so much more.

My involvement as a volunteer and board member for the Coronado Floral Association is a commitment to tradition. The role allows me to combine my passion for community growth, collaboration with others and my love of our Coronado traditions. In 2024, I plan to launch "Beyond the Tents" with the support of the Board and committee to expand the Flower Show weekend to embrace our entire city.

Instead of confining the beauty of spring blooms to a single location, I envision creating a floral experience that will envelop the entire community, from installations that adorn our streets and storefronts to offerings that bloom to special floral-themed menus at our local restaurants. While the show itself remains at the core of our celebration, "Beyond the Tents" represents how members help this tradition blossom and grow.

CFA membership offers a variety of year-round social events put on by our Social Chair, Samantha Bey, many roles and opportunities for engagement with our Friends & Flowers program led by Christine Mott, and involvement with a likeminded group of people

Being a member is a year-round celebration of Coronado where each member represents our commitment to a brighter, more beautiful future.

working toward a common goal – the love of flowers and Coronado. Throughout the year, the board and volunteers will continue to expand our efforts in hosting enchanting evening gatherings and growing more educational workshops, community beautification projects and collaborations

Coronado Floral Association Board of Directors

with local schools. Our membership goal is to keep growing our yearround experience that fosters an appreciation for Coronado's floriculture, gardening, environment awareness, and natural beauty.

As a wife and devoted mother of two, I understand the importance of creating a vibrant and thriving community for our children to grow up in. The longevity of the Coronado Flower Show — Coronado's longest-running tradition — is a testament to our commitment to our town's future. It's a place where my children, like countless others, can create their own cherished memories, just as I did as a little girl at the flower show.

Being a member of the Coronado Floral Association symbolizes the community's ability to blend tradition that honors our roots while embracing new ideas. It's a year-round celebration of Coronado, where every member represents our commitment to a brighter, more beautiful future. We will continue to breathe new life into our traditions and make unforgettable memories together!

I invite you all to join us with an annual membership, and together, let's make our community bloom.

To become a member as an individual or as a family, please visit our website coronadoflowershow. com or email info@coronadoflowershow.com, ATTN: Colby Freer. We are thrilled to have you join us!

For updates on events throughout the year, join our social media following on Facebook and Instagram @ coronadoflowershow. Our next event, a members only event, Hocus Pocus with a Flower Focus is on October 10th. We can’t wait to see you there.

And of course, it’s never too early to save the date — the largest tented flower show in the nation — the Coronado Flower Show, will be held April 20-21, 2024.

• Colby Erickson Freer is a Senior Mortgage Consultant at Griffin Funding who lives in Coronado with her husband and children. Freer is a proud member of the Coronado Jr Woman’s Club and also serves on the Coronado Floral Association Board of Directors as membership chair.

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Encouraging me to Live, Love, Laugh and Learn

By Tracy Real

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, in 2023, an estimated 298,000 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. While the statistics are alarming, there is help, hope and coping strategies for you or those impacted.

When I got diagnosed in January of 2021, I felt my world ended. To to be honest, on some levels, for a while, it did. But with the help of family, friends, and fellow islanders, I was able to overcome, heal and cherish each day. I used the 4 L words as inspiration to keep me going during my new battle and beyond. I asked myself four questions: how can I live my fullest, love my best, laugh often

and learn every day? These words were not intended to oversimplify a very overwhelming situation, but to keep my life manageable and help me heal. Whether going through cancer, another trauma, or bumps in the road, these strategies help.

Wake up each day with gratitude. Yes, even say it “Thank you for another day.” Each day is truly a gift, especially one with good health. I try to welcome each day with an activity that truly brings me joy. I start off with a delicious latte. My wonderful husband started making me lattes when I was no longer able to make them myself. Although I am now cancer free, he continues to make me lattes each morning and it has become a highlight of my day that I savor.

Find simple activities that bring you happiness and make each day extra special. What do you look forward to? Does it fulfill you? Does it give you purpose?. A chat with friends, a relaxing bike ride, a pet snuggle or a volunteer opportunity.

Live your best life one day at a time!

Love

Surround yourself with friends and family who share a mutual, positive love. Minimize interactions that drain your energy and focus instead on filling your time with those who are loving, generous, inspiring and fun. Positive relationships promote healing. Appreciate kindness and remember, everyone shows love in different ways.

My diagnosis truly left me with sadness, anger and a combination of complex feelings I could not even identify for a while. I tried to focus on the people I love and the friends and family who make life better. I also began to love myself more than ever before so I could care and nurture myself back to optimal health one day at a time.

Fill your heart with love!

Laugh

Opportunities to laugh provide a positive distraction during stressful or unpleasant situations. Laughter became an essential part of my healing, and it was definitely a better alternative to crying too much. It helped me feel better and

empowered me on my healing journey. Thankfully, I have funny friends. We laugh at ourselves, at one another, and appreciate humor. We reflect on fun times and enjoy playing silly pranks on one another to take the seriousness away from life’s hardships. When I am not with them, I turn on Jim Gaffigan or other comics who bring a smile to my face and a healthy belly laugh.

Kevin Hart says it well, “Laughter heals all wounds, and that’s one thing that everybody shares. No matter what you’re going through, it makes you forget about your problems. I think the world should keep laughing.”

Some say, “laughter is the best medicine.” Check out the article in Mayo Clinic for proof: www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/indepth/stress-relief/art-20044456

Welcome more laughter!

Learn

Identify what makes you feel better and implement those strategies physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially. Effective strategies within each of these areas improves well-being. A beach walk, art and coffee with friends works for me but others may need more of a hardcore work out, journaling or bubble bath. Nurture yourself and find what works for you.

If you are healing from cancer or other trauma, besides a strong medical team, ask others what assisted them. It helped me to reach out to those who overcame breast cancer. They shared recommendations of books, therapeutic pillows, compression garments and more. replace rest of paragraph with: Spending time researching can be helpful but it can also feel overwhelming. Ask the experts and thrivers to share tips. Learning about how others navigate through hardship can inspire you to try new coping strategies. The heartwarming support

and connections made by reaching out to others make an eternal impact.

Yes, I am still healing, dealing with the pain, trauma and lingering side effects, but the 4 Ls have helped me carry on — embracing opportunities and ensuring I bring joy into each day. I hope they help you to lead your best life.

Chances are you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer. Support is available through your oncology department, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen and more. Reach out to others, identify ways that help you or those you care about feel better, and most importantly, know your body. Complete monthly self-exams for early detection and to minimize the spread.

Want to connect? Share your tips or swap resources? Reach out by emailing me at tracyreal@gmail.com.

Hope you find ways to live, love, laugh, and learn each precious day.

• Tracy Real is a Coronado resident and mother of two boys Sebastian (15) and Emilio (13). She has worked in education for over 20 years and promotes all things that make people Live, Love, Laugh, and Learn.

September Events at the Local Library

By Ivy Weston

Photos Courtesy of the Friends of the Coronado Public Library

Celebrate reading, books and some live music in October with Coronado Public Library! Between special events and the Library’s ongoing monthly book clubs, there’s something for everyone at this community gathering place.

The Library’s annual Autumn Concert Series brings audiences top musical entertainment – for free! This concert series features solo musicians. All concerts take place on Fridays at 1 p.m. in the Library’s Winn Room through November 3. Doors open 15 minutes prior to each show.

Here's the Autumn Concert Series line-up:

Peter Ko Friday, October 6

San Diego-based cellist Peter Ko has been praised as “particularly moving” (San Diego Story) and showing “extraordinary [musicianship]" with “unbroken focus … fierce and committed” (San Diego Union-Tribune). Ko currently serves as principal cellist for the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus and is currently working towards his doctorate in music at UCSD.

Jaeryoung Lee Friday, October 13

This pianist will feature a program called “Music from the Cinema,” a celebration of the magic of movies from Italy, France, Japan and the U.S. Lee has mastered classical and jazz music as a pianist, vocalist, accompanist, band leader and musical director. In addition to performing, Lee serves as Professor of Music at San Diego Mesa College and Mira Costa College.

Adam Hostomsky Friday, October 20

This award-winning classical pianist was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia and started playing piano at the age of 3 1/2 under government tutelage. He received a Master of Fine Arts in Piano Performance from the California Institute of the Arts in 2005. In addition to the standard repertoire, Hostomsky is involved in the discovery of unheard music from past centuries.

Tae Yeon Lim Friday, October 27

Originally from South Korea, Tae currently lives in Los Angeles where she is active as a pianist and conductor. Tae studied at the Manhattan School of Music and earned a doctorate from the University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music. She has since developed an international career as a concerto soloist and is also a current member of the Overland Duo.

Kenneth Brown Friday, November 3

Pianist Kenneth Brown will conclude this year’s series with a performance featuring George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and other pieces. Brown holds a B.M. from Temple University and an M.A. and PhD from UCLA. He is also dedicated to the creation of music for sacred spaces, and serves as the associate director of music at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Coronado.

Now let’s shift from music, to books and authors!

Jaime Pineda

Tuesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm

Local author and neuroscientist Jaime Pineda will discuss his book Controlling Mental Chaos: Harnessing the Power of the Creative Mind on Tuesday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Winn Room.

Jamie Pineda gives a fresh look at controlling anxiety through scientific understanding. Anxiety can affect our ability to live a joyful and creative life. This often means getting mired in uncontrolled mind loops and incessant circular thinking, making us feel helpless and stuck. In this book, Pineda shows how we can learn to control the chaos using simple, time-tested steps and techniques. By doing so, we can recover a cleaner mindset that enables us to move beyond the static of anxiety and get back to our creative nature.

Jaime A. Pineda, PhD, is a UCSD professor and the author of many widely cited papers in animal and human cognitive and systems neuroscience. He is the editor of Mirror

Neurons and author of The Social Impulse: The Evolution and Neuroscience of What Brings Us Together.

Community READ! 2024 Nominations

September 1 - October 6

It’s that time again! Time to nominate a title for the 2024 Coronado Community READ! To suggest a title for consideration, visit coronadolibrary.org/242/Coronado-Community-READ or fill out and submit a paper form at the following locations: the Library, the John D. Spreckels Center, the Coronado Historical Association, Bay Books or the Coronado Community Center. The nomination period is open from September 1 - October 6.

Halloween Activites

October 28 - 31

Last but certainly not least: Halloween! The Library will be participating in the Halloween Happening festivities in Spreckels Park from 3:30-5:30 pm on October 28 (Kids: stop by and say hi to Children’s Librarian Ms. Natalie and spin the wheel for a prize!). After some fun in the park, kids can walk across the street to the Library for a Spooky Science Show with Mad Science! The show starts promptly at 5:30 pm in the Winn Room and concludes at 6:15 pm. And on Halloween day itself, October 31, drop by the Children’s Area in the Library between 3:00 and 6:00 pm to “Trick or Treat at the Library” on your way to or from Downtown Goes Ghostly.

Book Club!

Check out the Library’s book club lineup for October:

Mystery Book Club. Meets Monday, October 16 at 2 pm in the Winn Room to discuss Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith. This club meets regularly on the third Monday of each month.

Spoilers Book Club. Meets Saturday, October 21 at 2 pm in the Winn Room to view the film Sleepy Hollow. Spoilers participants read the book on their own, then gather to view the movie version at their meeting. They compare and contrast the two in an after-film discussion. The following month’s book will be announced at the meeting. Spoilers meets on the third Saturday of each month in the Winn Room. Best of the Best Book Club. Meets Tuesday, October 24 at 11 am in the Winn Room to discuss This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. The Best of the Best meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards. This is How You Lose the Time War won the 2020 Hugo and Nebula Awards.

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. There’s even a nifty shortcut — go to the library’s homepage at coronadolibrary. org, mouse over Events and Exhibits at the top, and click on the Book Clubs link under Events Calendar. That will show you a version of the calendar with just the book clubs. Happy reading!

• Ivy Weston is Senior Librarian for Programs, Outreach and Marketing at the Coronado Public Library. She lives in San Diego with her husband and cat, Remi, who they adopted from the Pacific Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). For more information about Coronado Public Library events and services offered, visit the library’s website, coronadolibrary.org.

Returns to Ferry Landing

October 14

By Jeanmarie Bond

Just when you thought the Coronado cultural arts scene could not get any more dynamic, diverse, or robust, several ingenious hometown heroes have literally “up-ed the ante,” curating an allday Coronado Music and Art Festival on Saturday, October 14 that features dozens of local musicians and artists. Making its debut in 2019, prior to the onslaught of the pandemic, this is the second of these full scale culturally entertaining extravaganzas, again returning to the Ferry Landing from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm October 14 with local musicians performing on two different stages and esteemed visual artists demonstrating their talents for all to enjoy.

Six different bands and vocalists will play back-to-back throughout the day, presenting musical genres as diverse as reggae, pop, and rock to classic jazz, Italian opera, and even a few golden oldies. Headlining the event is classically trained vocalist Victoria Robertson whose musical talents have graced worldwide stages for almost two decades. A graduate of UC San Diego, with an advanced degree in Vocal Performance from San Diego State University, Robertson recently returned to the region after an extended stint performing on “The World,” the largest private residential yacht on earth with 165 exclusive residences, each one personally owned by elite globetrotters residing in multiple continents. Aboard “The World,” Robertson partnered with revered Italian Tenor Rosario Monetti, a professional opera singer born and raised in Naples, Italy, who is the musical director for both the San Diego Italian Film Festival and Convivio, San Diego’s premier nonprofit Italian cultural organization. Together, while cruising the coastline of Spain, they captivated discerning audiences to such a degree that, already, they’ve been invited back to perform exclusively aboard “The World” next year.

This dynamic duo, while classically trained, plans to perform a broad swath of music at the Music and Art Festival. Robertson refers to their style as “classical-cross over, like a combination of Andrea Bocelli mixed with Frank Sinatra, Broadway showtunes, and

even some contemporary music,” with the ultimate goal of fully engaging their entire audience. As a soprano, Robertson’s forte is opera, but having served as Miss USO for more than seven years, and performed for service members throughout the world, she’s perfected a performance style that appeals to all ages and musical tastes. Likewise, Monetti, the sumptuous tenor performing as her partner, is artistically renowned for his commitment to uniting the cultures of Italy and America, plus he is keenly attuned to the tastes of contemporary audiences.

Joining this headlining duo is famed Flamenco Dancer Lakshmi Basile, a San Diego native who studied classical dance at UC Santa Barbara before traveling to Spain to complete her flamenco studies. Together they will present highlights from the opera Carmen, along with other classical pieces selected specifically for this festival. Described as “absolutely mesmerizing,” her

Performing with Victoria Robertson is Italian Tenor Rosario Monetti whose tone and timbre is unrivaled in the region.

lyrical interpretation of this ancient Spanish art form focuses on communicating passion, love, sadness, despair, joy, and other intrinsic human emotions.

As if this trio of talent is not enough, there’s so much more musically instore throughout the day, including local reggae/

rock band The Inks, known for blending genres and eras while committed to performing only original music. For a sampling of their artistic style, check out their two new singles currently available on all streaming platforms – “Underwater” and “Moonlight Stroll.”

Headlining the Coronado Music and Art Festival is classically trained vocalist Victoria Robertson whose musical talents have graced worldwide stages for almost two decades.

What would a Coronado music festival be without an encore performance from Emerald Isle’s own The Suenamis, featuring some of our island’s favorite musicians, including Coronado’s hometown vocalist, Sue Shirey. Performing on the mainstage around noon, The Suenamis are best known for their eclectic mix of contemporary tunes, performing everything from classic rock to alternative music, as well as country ballads and high-stepping dance tunes.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Shirey has been a musical fixture in Coronado for more than a decade. Surprisingly enough, she didn’t begin her singing career until her actual fortieth birthday. She’d hired a band then called “The Stilettos” to play at the celebratory soiree she’d planned for that day, and spontaneously decided to hop on stage and take a turn with the mic. Midway through her rendition of Janis Joplin’s hit song “Bobby McGee,” party revelers recognized that she possessed an incredible hidden talent, something that surprised even her. Performing with other favored local musicians, including Phil Hammett, Robb Huff, Tricia Lynn Naval, Rene Roques and Marty Batsuba, The Suenamies always deliver outstanding performances and an incredibly great time.

Other acts providing stage performances include pianist Adam Wolff, the local yacht rock band Side Traxx, and Coronado’s favorite Ron Weeler. Jazz artist Adam Wolff, well known for his frequent weekly performances at Emerald C Gallery on Orange Avenue, has been playing piano since the age of eight when he began a ten-year trajectory studying classical piano performance, music theory, and creative music expression before hitting the jazz scene of New York City. There he was mentored by such renowned pianists as Mike Longo, a collaborator with Dizzy Gillespie, and the esteemed Barry Harris. It’s said that Wolff’s music contains key elements of excitement as well as hard-swinging, soulful, creative music expression. But according to Wolff, “To be able to play around town with good musicians on nice pianos for appreciative audiences is a goal I consider very satisfying.”

Local band Side Traxx is a seasoned musical act playing classic hits from multiple decades, including the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s, and are popular performers at Coronado’s Promenade Concerts in the Park. Then, of course, who doesn’t love Ron Wheeler, founder of the local group Ron’s Garage, who attended the University of Missouri Music Conservatory in the 70’s before being inducted into the Navy. Transplanted to San Diego in 1975, Wheeler spent several stints of his 23-year Navy career at North Island Naval Air Station during which time he began various bands on board ships as well as various duty stations. Esteemed for his mastery of classic rock, Wheeler is known to throw a blend

San Diego native Lakshmi Basile, who trained in Spain as a Flamenco dancer, has choreographed classic dance moves for the opera Carmen.

of other musical styles into his sets just to keep things mixed up a bit.

Bring your blanket, beach towel, or folding chair and plan to while the day away enjoying tantalizing tunes from some of our locally celebrated musical artists. Plus stroll the sidewalks throughout the Ferry Landing to watch gifted local visual artists display their talents, some of whom will be providing live exhibitions of their stroke, paint, pen, and brush finesse. Among the highlighted artists showing that day is Coronado’s own Connie Spitzer, whose whimsical watercolors of scenes across Coronado capture the heart and soul of almost everyone. David Silvah, Michelle Irvine, Jean Pierre Marques, and Tina Christiansen, among other celebrated local talents, will also be there, providing you with an early autumn shopping experience to start checking holiday presents off your annual gift list.

Performing on the mainstage of the Music and Art Festival midday is Coronado’s own The Suenamis.

One of the myriad visual artists participating in this full day festival of all things artistic about Coronado is Connie Spitzer who created this watercolor of Village Theater.

Local reggae band The Inks will play original music as the opening act for the Music and Art Festival.

The second annual Coronado Music and Art Festival returns to the Ferry Landing for a full day of entertainment and art exploration on Saturday, October 14.

Plus, Ferry Landing shops and restaurants plan special promotions galore. Check out your favorite eateries at the Landing to see what food and beverage specials they’ve concocted, and stroll in some of the nearby shops to peruse unique items up for sale. The full day event is sponsored by the Coronado Music and Art Foundation, which was founded by Jennifer Franks and Emerald C Gallery owner Penny Rothschild. Well known for the bi-weekly parking lot concerts she hosts at the Emerald C Gallery, not to mention Wine & Paint sessions each Wednesday evening, Rothschild’s orchestration of this full day festival of all things artistic and unique about Coronado is truly a gift to the entire community.

• Jeanmarie Bond is a longtime resident of Coronado and serves as the Communications Commissioner on the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission.

Co-founders of the Coronado Music & Art Foundation, Jennifer Franks and Penny Rothschild celebrate at the inaugural festival in 2019.

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Dead Ringer

“You look like someone I know.” How many times have you heard that expression, wondering if you would agree to that likeness? At a recent Concert in the Park this past August, I had an opportunity to decide for myself when I found my double in a blonde- haired, bright-eyed toddler. It was enchanting to watch this little girl, who not only looked like me, but had similar behaviors. She was my dead ringer, and for the next two hours, the music wasn't my only source of entertainment.

Every Sunday during the summer, the Coronado Promenade Concert Series provides a variety of musical programs — a venue that is a favorite for locals and tourists alike. Spreckels Park hosts this grand affair, becoming a mecca for picnic blankets, folding chairs and spreads of food and beverages. As we settled onto our patch of grass one Sunday this summer, waiting for the band to begin, this little girl and her family claimed their space at a spot directly in front of our chairs.

She and her multi- generational family unknowingly added interest to our evening. Anybody who has ever attended this concert series knows people-watching is at a premium. Seeing the toddler before me, I couldn’t help but relate to this darling child. Observing her movements, facial expressions, and her interaction with family members helped me remember a photograph, a picture of me, when I was 23 months old. In that moment, I felt like I was viewing a movie reel of my life and times; it was uncanny to see the similarities. As this toddler worked every corner of the blanket, she was on a mission to experience life on her terms. Her curiosity and need for independence looked all too familiar, and my memory was set in motion.

Once the evening ended, I wanted to confirm my suspicions that we might be two birds of a feather, so I dug into the bottom of a box filled with family photos. I knew I had seen it somewhere, and I hoped the image would match my observations. As the photograph surfaced, there she was — that same little girl with bouncing miniature pig tails, chubby cheeks, and an ever-changing expression of wonder. Oftentimes, a photograph can stimulate a remembrance, and this image brought a memory back to life.

My recollection of my youth involved being on the move, a quality that has lingered into adulthood. While it is not likely that I can remember day-to-day activities of being two years old, I can appreciate that I might have been a “handful.” With feet on the ground, I was going places, never content to just do what I was told. My mind was busy evaluating the world around me and making independent choices came readily from a young age. My mother seemed to respect those characteristics, knowing these were key components to my happiness and growth.

Though I did not get to interact with this very interesting little girl, she added a burst of joy to my life, even if just for an evening. I suspect her mother is very much like mine, and that gives me even more reason to smile. Now that time has passed, it would have been such a treat to share that vintage photo with my mother. I might have started the conversation with this leading question: “Tell me about that little girl, and has she really changed very much?”

• Kim Johnson is a retired cardiac nurse and Coronado local, who now takes time to explore the art of storytelling.

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: house242.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

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Central Liquor & Deli

178 Orange Ave.

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Coronado Coffee Company Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

Eno Pizza Hotel del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave. (619) 522-8546

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Little Club 132 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5885

Nado Republic 1007 C Ave. (619) 996-3271

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Avenue Liquor Wine & Subs

878 Orange Ave.

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Babcock & Story Bar Hotel del Coronado 1500 Orange Ave.

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Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill 1360 Orange Ave. (619) 365-4287

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Costa Azul Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-3525

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Little Frenchie 1166 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0041

Lobster West 1033 B Ave. #102 (619) 675-0002

Mexican Village 126 Orange Ave. (619) 319-5955

Nicky Rotten’s Bar & Burger Joint 100 Orange Ave. (619) 675-0094

Night & Day Cafe 847 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9776

High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen 933 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1380

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Crown Landing Loews Coronado Bay Resort 4000 Coronado Bay Road

McP's Irish Pub 1107 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5280

Panera 980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288

Bluewater Grill 1701 Strand Way

(619) 435-0155

Boney’s Bayside Market

155 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0776

The Brigantine

1333 Orange Ave.

(619) 435-4166

Burger King Ferry Landing 1201 1st St.

Clayton’s Coffee Shop

979 Orange Ave.

(619) 435-5425

Clayton’s Mexican Takeout 1107 10th St.

(619) 437-8811

(619) 424-4000

Crown Room Hotel del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave.

(619) 522-8490

Crown Town Deli Ferry Landing

1201 1st St.

(619) 675-0013

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Mindful Cafe Sharp Coronado Hospital 250 Prospect Ave. (619) 522-3600

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Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing 1201 1st St.

(619) 437-6919

Coronado Brewing Co. 170 Orange Ave.

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Domino’s 1330 Orange Ave.

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KFC/Taco Bell 100 B Ave. (619) 435-2055

Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 522-0217

Mootime Creamery 1025 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2422

Nado Gelato Cafe 1017 C Ave. (619) 522-9053

Park Place Liquor & Deli 1000 Park Place (619) 435-0116

Peohe’s Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-4474

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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

Serrano's Coronado

126 Orange Avenue (619) 537-0102

Sheerwater Hotel del Coronado 1500 Ocean Ave. (619) 522-8490

Spiro’s Greek Cafe Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 435-1225

Starbucks 960 Orange Ave. (619) 437-8306

Stake Chophouse & Bar

1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077

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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

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Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave. (619) 509-7118

Villa Nueva Bakery Café

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1206 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0449

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Ferry Landing 1201 1st St. (619) 437-0650

Which Wich 926 Orange Ave. (619) 522-9424

Wine a Bit 928 Orange Ave. (619) 365-4953

Yummy Sushi

1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2771

CATERING

1015

92118

Clyde Van Arsdall

(619) 884-7928

Chef Drew McPartlin (619) 990-9201

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Coronado Caterer

(619) 917-3392

DiCristo Meals

(858) 267-7161

Pret Gourmet

(619) 990-2461

Scratch Gourmet

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Pedestrian, Bike and Bus Routes

Pedestrian Routes

Pedestrian & Bike Routes

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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

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Coronado Ferry Schedule

Broadway 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

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