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USS Midway (CV41), sentinel of San Diego Bay and now a museum, was the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century.

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10 Team Note 12 Notable 18 Crown City History 24 North Island Historic Districts 34 Coronado Seashells 38 Commuting by Ferry 48 Island Girl Goes to Barrio Logan 56 Picnic in Style 58 Recipes for Al Fresco Meals 60 May in the Garden 62 Paddling for a Purpose

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The home of longtime residents Maryly and Peter Benzian at 1037 Star Park Circle won Best Home Front this year.

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an we just say how beautiful Coronado looks? Kudos to all the green thumbs for sprucing up your gardens for the Coronado Floral Association’s Home Front Judging last month, which looks not only at homes but also churches, schools, apartments, hotels and other commercial and municipal buildings. Now, we all get to reap the rewards. The weather is warming up, and it’s time to get out and explore. Our editor hopped onboard the Flagship ferries and checked out what it’s like to get up before the sun and ride along with morning commuters — a wonderful mix of 9-to5ers, volunteers, bicyclists and other fun-seekers. Or head over the bridge to Barrio Logan. Island Girl spends a day in the barrio and gives us a peek at some of our neighbor’s cool and cutting-edge art, shops and food stops along Logan Avenue. There is so much cultural exploring to do that we will be going back.

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In celebration of National Preservation Month, we tell the story of Naval Air Station North Island’s historical districts that preserve the first permanent buildings from 1918 and keep alive the island’s early history as the birthplace of naval aviation. With summer and concerts in the park just around the corner, it’s time to pull out your picnic baskets and dust off those beach chairs. Look for a complete list of summer concerts on Page 14 and pick up a few styling tips and food tricks for al fresco dining in our Spaces column. And please take time to thank your mothers on May 12 and honor our fallen heroes and their loved ones on May 27 at a special community ceremony at Star Park. Your Crown City Magazine Team, Amy Slack, Heather Canton, Leslie Crawford and Amy Stirnkorb

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FOCUS Cinco de Mayo 5-10 pm May 5, Coronado Community Center Friends of Children United is hosting a fiesta with entertainment and dancing by KICKS and food and drinks catered by Crown Point Catering, plus online auctions. Tickets are $125 per person, and all proceeds support San Diego kids in need. focus-sdkids.org Coronado Hospital Foundation Gala 5 pm May 11 The Coronado Hospital Foundation’s 32nd annual gala, Under the Sea, will be held at the Hotel del Coronado with a silent auction, drinks, dinner and dancing to music of the Beatles and Beach Boys from Paperback Writer. Proceeds benefit Sharp Coronado Hospital. Tickets start at $300. give.sharp.com. Coronado Historic Home Tour: 50th Grand Jubilee 11 am-4 pm May 12 The Coronado Historical Association’s annual Mother’s Day home tour will include seven

historical houses. The homes on the self-guided tour are within walking distance from Star Park and Ocean Boulevard. $40 to $110. Coronadohistory.org ReSEAL the Deal 5:30-8:30 pm May 17 A waterfront vow renewal ceremony for couples will be officiated by Mayor Richard Bailey. Includes music by MidLife Crisis and hosted wine, beer and appetizers. Tickets are $200 per couple; $100 per active duty military couple. Proceeds benefit the SEAL Family Foundation. Sealfamilyfoundation.org Coronado VFW Memorial Day Ceremony 10 am May 27 Star Park The hourlong ceremony presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars (Coronado Post 2422) honors those who gave their lives serving our country. Parking is difficult so consider riding your bike or walking. For more information, contact Mike Turner at (619) 865-4809

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Curtiss Flying School’s first students and instructor (above left to right) 2nd Lt. George E. M. Kelly, Army; aviator and instructor Glenn Curtiss; 1st Lt. Paul W. Beck, Army; Lt. Theodore G. Ellyson, Navy; 2nd Lt. John C. Walker, Jr., Army. (Above right) Ellyson behind the wheel.

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ordered Lt. Theodore G. Ellyson to report to the camp to undergo flight training under Curtiss’ instruction. Curtiss offered an exhibition to the San Diego Aero Club on Jan. 27, 1911, to cultivate more

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n 1911, Glenn Curtiss established the Curtiss Flying School on North Island, inviting the military and interested civilians to join him as he tested different models of the newly created airplane. The Navy

Harry Harkness purchased three French-built Antoinette monoplanes to jump-start the new San Diego Aero club. This photo was taken by Waldo Waterman just after the arrival of Glenn Curtiss on the North Island and shows two of Harkness’ planes along with several early Curtiss pushers.

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interest and investment in flight. He made an entrance from North Island at 200 feet, flew along the beach line and landed in front of the grandstand by the Hotel del Coronado. The following day, 10,000 spectators gathered to witness the demonstration again. During the show, Ellyson accidentally made his first flight when he tried to move an airplane in front of the audience for exhibition and ended up taking off about 15 feet in the air. At that time, Ellyson had not received any formal flying instructions. The aircraft was damaged slightly upon landing, but Ellyson walked away unscathed.

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The San Diego Aero Club staged an exhibition meet at the Polo Grounds on Coronado Island on Jan. 26 and 27, 1911. During the meet, Glenn Curtiss (left) and his aviators dazzled an audience of 10,000 with a series of aerial stunts. (Below) Lt. Theodore Ellyson made his first flight when the block came out from under the throttle and the

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plane took off by accident.

Curtiss began providing lessons in February 1911 with six students — Ellyson along with three Army officers and two civilians. After a month of training, Ellyson was able to stay in the air for 100 feet. He acquired an aviation pilot’s license and was designated Naval Aviator No. 1.

A copy of Lt. Theodore Ellyson’s pilot’s license. He became the Navy’s first official aviator on Jan. 1, 1914.

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The Coronado Beach Company and Mr. Johnson, owner of the Fallbrook ostrich farm, signed a contract to bring ostriches to Coronado Beach. Johnson moved his ostrich flock onto Block 40 (between 9th and 10th on A Avenue). Numerous chicks were hatched within the first year and the ostriches adapted well to conditions in Coronado. The big birds were a popular tourist attraction.

May 5, 1906

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John Spreckels received the first automobile license by the state of California. He paid $2 and was issued license No. 1 for his automobile, a White Steamer.

An 80-foot-high chimney was being built just south of the Hotel del Coronado as part of the system that provided electricity to the hotel and Coronado.

Charles Lindbergh took off from North Island and flew to the East Coast, the first leg of his groundbreaking flight to Paris. After the historic feat, he returned to San Diego in September and was regaled by thousands. A gala in his honor was held at the Hotel del Coronado, which quickly became the social event of the season.

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The city’s oldest landmark, the old boathouse, was moved to its present location on the shore of Glorietta Bay. The move was necessitated because the original pilings were disintegrating. At 81 years old – predating the Hotel del Coronado and thought to be a practice model for the hotel – the building was jacked up 4 feet, winched 70 feet toward the shoreline over big rollers, and placed on a new subfloor and foundation built on 40-footdeep pilings. After months of renovation and remodeling, the building was leased to the Chart House restaurant.

May 23, 1968

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Hotel Del Honored with Landmark Designations

otel del Coronado was designated California Historic Landmark No. 844 on Dec. 17, 1970 and received national historic designation on May 5, 1977. The original building is entirely wood frame construction, built with Oregon pine and redwood. To save time, the hotel was built from simple drawings and drafts. Considering the hotel was built in just a year, it has stood the test of time beautifully.

May 25, 1887 B.L. Muir and Lizzie Barber became the first couple to be married on Coronado in Mrs. E. D. Garrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant tent decorated with flowers and evergreens. The Muirs later built the Queen Anne Victorian home still standing at 1022 Park Place.

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North Side Story N A S H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T S M A I N TA I N FIRST PERMANENT BUILDINGS AND KEEP ALIVE I S L A N D â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S L O N G M I L I TA RY H I S T O RY By MARTINA SCHIMITSCHEK

he colorful history of Coronado with the dreamers, the developers, the rich and famous and the fortune seekers is only half the story of the island. On the north end, behind the fences and gates of Naval Air Station North Island lies the story of early aviators and military camps that shifted and changed with the evolution of wars and weapons.

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before the Spanish Bight was filled in, shows USS Langley, the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first aircraft carrier, docked at Naval Air Station

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As the naval base continues to evolve, it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forgotten its past. North Island has two national historic districts that preserve the first permanent buildings on the island. Aviator Glenn Curtiss changed the course of the history of North Island in 1911. The flat terrain, mild weather, consistent wind and protected waters CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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Due to the many airplane mishaps, Lt. Theodore Ellyson’s first Navy camp was nicknamed Camp Trouble.

were ideal for the fledgling aircraft industry. Soon he was operating an aviation school on the barren land, which was separated from Coronado by a shallow slough called the Spanish Bight. His flying lessons interested both the Navy and the Army. In January

The Army and the Navy split North Island until 1935 when an executive order by President Franklin Roosevelt transferred it to the Navy, ended 26 years of the Army’s presence on the island.

1912, Lt. Theodore Ellyson, a graduate of Curtiss’ first class who became Naval Air Pilot No. 1, set up the Navy’s first temporary

the Army and the Navy from the Coronado Beach Company. The Navy returned and North Island was divided between the two: Naval Air Station San Diego was on the north bay side and the Army’s Rockwell Field was on the south ocean side. Both sides started constructing permanent buildings in 1918, many of which are still standing today and are now on the National Register of

camp, nicknamed Camp Trouble for the numerous planes that were wrecked. The Navy moved out by May that year, and the Army arrived in November, setting up North Island as a military base. After the United States entered World War I in 1917, President Woodrow Wilson authorized the acquisition of the entire island for

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Historic Places. The Navy hired Bertram Goodhue, the architect who designed the iconic buildings of Balboa Park for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, to build what is still the administrative core of Naval Air Station North Island today. Twenty-three buildings designed by Goodhue, from residences to hangars and offices, are still standing. The centerpiece of the historic

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The Army’s Signal Corps Aviation School, San Diego was officially established in 1913. During the first year, at least 12 officers graduated as military aviators. Once permanent

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buildings were constructed in 1918, the camp was renamed Rockwell Field.

The Navy’s first permanent buildings were designed by architect Bertram Goodhue. The promenade area by the Administration Building resembles

district is the Administration Building, with its 110-foot tower, and the adjoining quadrangle, which was originally open on the south side to allow planes to taxi into the courtyard. Enlisted men were housed in the barracks on the north side and the junior officers’

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the wings and fuselage of a plane.

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quarters were on the east end. The senior officers’ quarters were slightly removed from the quadrangle area. The homes, which are still in use, show Goodhue’s interest in Southwest architecture with beamed ceilings, enclosed courtyards and par-

tially flat roofs. The Administration Building, with its arched windows, red-tiled roof and cast-concrete ornamentation surrounding the entrance, resembles the structures of Balboa Park in a simplified version. The site plan also includes arched colonnades in the quadrangle and tiled fountains in the officers’ quarters. The Administration Building’s tower has an exterior platform near the top, which was used by signal flagmen. “They didn’t have radio communication with the planes at that time. They used semaphore to communicate with the pilots,” said Navy spokesman Steve Fiebing. The doors of the administration building open to a soaring atrium with dual staircases and wroughtiron details. Four corner medallions are original to the building. Each holds three semaphore flags that together spell “Com-Nav-Air-For,” short for Commander Naval Air Forces. A one-third replica of one of Curtiss’ first seaplanes used by the Navy, an A-1 Triad, hangs from the ceiling. The planes, which had wooden bench seats and no seat

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A view across North Island toward Point Loma from the tower of the Administration Building.

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belts, “could get up to a couple hundred feet,” Fiebing said. “They only used planes for observation, but World War I changed all that.” Goodhue designed an oblong promenade in front of the administration building that is dissected with a road to carpenter and machine shops, storage buildings and seaplane hangars along the Spanish Bight. From the air, with the plantings in the middle of the promenade, the design resembled the wings and fuselage of an airplane. In the 1930s, the bight was filled in as part of a public works project to make the bay deep enough for large ships to sail all the way to National City. Today, the seaplane hangars are used for storage and front a road instead of water. The dredging also expanded the base on the northwestern side. North Island was originally 935 acres; now it’s

The 110-foot tower, which was originally used to communicate with planes through semaphore, offers panoramic views.

1,904 acres, Fiebing said. Before the Spanish Bight was filled in, access to North Island was via a causeway to a gatehouse that |

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is still standing. The guard station, which is now empty, was built by the Army, evidenced by the Army Air Corps insignia in the shutters.

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A one-third scale model of the A-1, the Navy’s first airplane, hangs in the foyer of the Administration Building. The plane was based on Glenn Curtiss’ Triad, which had retractable landing gear and the ability to land on water.

Like the Naval Air Station, the Army’s Rockwell Field was designed in a Spanish Colonial Revival style. The architect was Detroit-based Albert Kahn, known for his industrial design for the automobile industry. This is the only project Kahn designed in the Spanish style, most likely influenced by the Balboa Park buildings and local architects Frank Meade and Richard Requa, who were associate architects for the site. Much of Rockwell Field’s ambitious site plan was unrealized, but a number of officers’ quarters as well as industrial buildings and prefab metal warehouses make up the historic district. Some of the buildings were completed in 1933, two years before President Franklin Roosevelt issued an order to transfer the entire island to the Navy for an air-sea base. With the consolidation came the name change to Naval Air Station North Island. The base has been home to everything from massive airships to aircraft carriers and is now a master helicopter station with 22 squadrons and 260 helicopters, Fiebing said. “We don’t do things the same way we did in the ’30s,” he said. “The problem here on North Island is our infrastructure is rather fractured.” To keep up with the Navy’s ever-changing role, new plans are always in the works for the base. Only the historic core remains the same, a reminder that North Island is the birthplace of naval aviation. 30

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DID YOU KNOW? â&#x20AC;˘ Naval Air Station San Diego started under the command of Lt. Cmdr. Earl W. Spencer Jr. in 1917. A year before taking the helm of the air station, Spencer married Elizabeth Wallis Warfield. Warfield, better known as Wallis Simpson, later became the woman for whom King Edward VIII abdicated the throne. â&#x20AC;˘ In 1913, naval aviators successfully petitioned to be allowed to wear brown shoes instead of black ones because of the constant dust from the dirt airfields, a tradition that continued until 1976.

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Coronado Beaches Awash in Ocean Treasures Coronado’s beach is best known for sand dollars and gold flecks in the sand, but there’s so much more to see when you take the time to look more closely. Every day is different. With the changing of the tides, swells and weather patterns, different sea life washes up in the surf. Coronado resident CoronadoBeachcomber spends time on the beach every day and finds amazing treasures on her walks. All these shells were found on Coronado’s shoreline. Take all the pictures you want, but please don’t take any sea life. Photos by @CoronadoBeachcomber 1. Kelp scallop (Leptopecten latiauratus) 2. Ringed top shell (Calliostoma annulatum) 3. Sea button (Pusula solandri) 4. Recluz’s moon snail (Glossaulax reclusiana) 5. Snakeskin turrid (Ophiodermella inermis) 6. Black scallop (Argopecten ventricosus) 7. Chestnut cowrie (Neobernaya spadicea) 8. Jeweled top snail (Calliostoma annulatum) 9. Common jingle (Anomia simplex) 10. Wavy turban (Megastraea undosa) 11. Janthina (Janthina umbilicata)

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The workday begins as commuters board the early morning ferry for a trip across San Diego Bay.

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Passengers from all walks of life board the ferry bringing their own modes of transportation.

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very weekday, tens of thousands of cars cross the Coronado Bridge as people head to work and home. It’s a hectic way to commute, but not everybody starts and finishes their day this way. There is a different kind of commute happening weekday mornings on the Coronado Commuter Ferry. People arrive on foot, bikes and skateboards. In the spirit of Bike to Work Month, I spent time exploring this approach to commuting, meeting the people who embrace this unique mode of public transit. The famous car ferries of Coronado stopped running Aug. 3, 1969 when the bridge opened. There was no ferry service until 1987 when the San Diego Unified Port Commission voted to resume operations without cars. The new ferry service also had to be approved by the state Department of Transportation and the state Public Utilities Commission. The commuter ferry service operates between Broadway Pier in San Diego and the Coronado Ferry Landing. The service is available Mondays through Fridays, except holidays. And it’s free to anyone who crosses the bay during the hours of 5:15 to 8:50 a.m. Morning commuters are provided a free return ticket. (Funding for the commuter ferry has been provided since 1993 by a state grant administered by the City of Coronado.) I spent time riding the morning ferries back and forth across the bay. One morning, I arrived on the pier at sunrise to the sound of bagpipes on the loudspeaker, a nice touch, compliments of the captain of the vessel. It was opening day for the Padres, so the captain also played Laurel and Hardy’s “Who’s on First” dockside while the ship emptied and reloaded.

Predawn at the Coronado Ferry Landing.

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The Silvergate, the oldest working wood ferry in the United States, transits the bay between Coronado and the San Diego Convention Center. Regulars park their bicycles in a rack on the lower deck of the ferry.

The earliest ferry I took was at 6:15 a.m. from Coronado. I arrived at the Ferry Landing about 5:55 a.m., parked and walked to the pier. I sat under the shelter by myself and listened to the light rain on the tin roof. An occasional flock of sea birds swam by making quiet clucking noises. There was no activity on the bay. It was beautifully peaceful. A few minutes after 6, I could see the ferry coming from San Diego. A couple of bicyclists arrived on the pier to start their commute. One was headed to Torrey Pines, the other to University Town Center. They don’t bicycle to work every day but one said, “I’m trying to cut down on my carbon footprint.” More people arrived, and we boarded. I got my return ticket from Jordan, the first mate. With a return ticket you can ride on any ferry during the day. A bike rack dominates the inside cabin space, and plastic chairs line 42

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The captain posts useful information.

the sides with a few tables toward the stern. A white board near the entrance lists which ships are in port and two big screens alternate Flagship charter advertisements and a video of Coronado ferry history. The ferries are part of the Flag|

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ship Cruises and Events group. The ship Cabrillo is the biggest of the four ferries and makes the commuter trip between Broadway Pier and Coronado. It has a 1,000-gallon diesel tank that uses 450 gallons per week so the fuel only needs to get topped off once a week. The Silvergate makes daily runs between the San Diego Convention Center and the Coronado Ferry Landing. According to the Flagship website, it is the oldest working wood ferry in the United States, built 1940 and originally used to transport officers and sailors to their ships anchored in San Diego Bay. Two water taxis, the Glorietta and Balboa, are backup ferries when needed. It was a very chatty group on board the Cabrillo, surprising for so early in the morning. When we docked on the San Diego side, everyone finished their conversations, disembarked efficiently and went their separate ways. Within a few

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Retired Coronado doctor John Kerley commutes to his volunteer job at the Maritime Museum (left). USS Midway Museum volunteers from Coronado often ride the ferry together.

minutes new riders were boarding the ferry for the 6:30 a.m. return trip to Coronado. Navy personnel were the predominant riders coming from San Diego, headed to work on the bases. Most riders seemed to know each other, but once everyone was boarded, people tended to keep to themselves, checking their phones, listening to music or getting caught up on emails while the topside riders enjoyed the scenery. (A roll of paper towels is at the ready for wiping down damp seats). I introduced myself around, and everyone was friendly except for the occasional sleep-deprived young Navy person. Most people didn’t share their names. Two guys who live about five miles north of the Broadway Pier ride their bikes to North Island every day. When asked how they deal with rainy days, they remarked in unison, “We suck it up.” Riders from the Coronado side are a more diverse group: people scheduled for jury duty, work commuters and lots of bicyclists. A few couples start the day riding the ferry

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The two Jims ride the ferry to start their bike ride on the San Diego side.

together with one heading to work in San Diego and the other making the return trip home. Maritime and Midway Museum volunteers gather in the forward cabin topside, a socializing hub. One woman drops her kids at school before getting on the ferry to work downtown. She loves riding the ferry “because it reminds me of Portland but with better weather,” she said. A man who bicycles from Imperial Beach and works at the Navy Supply Center, Broadway

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complex said that when he drives his car, it can take him 90 minutes to get home in the afternoon. He decided that the ferry “is a much better way to quit work at the end of the day.” Lots of bicyclists get on board to ride the South Bay loop or climb the hills in Point Loma. Zeke, who is in his 80s, has ridden the ferry on Tuesdays and Thursdays for more than 10 years as part of his 24-mile ride twice a week. Stewart and Derrick, college

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friends who are now retired, meet up on either side of the bay to hang out. One lives in Coronado, the other in San Diego. A woman who lives in downtown takes her bike to Coronado to play tennis. There are no courts downtown, and she doesn’t want to drive to Morley Field so she joined the Coronado Tennis Association. Another downtown resident rides over to Coronado very early for coffee most mornings, one rider hops the ferry to visit his elderly parents and another comes to Coronado every two weeks for a “daycation.” F O R A L L T H E AC T I V I T Y (AND THE SIZE OF SOME OF THE SHIPS) IT IS A M A Z I N G LY P E AC E F U L O N T H E WAT E R .

As the morning progresses, activity on the bay picks up dramatically. Small Navy boats whiz by, tugs move huge ships down the channel, leisure craft glide down the bay and paddleboarders hug the shoreline. For all the activity (and the size of some of the ships) it is amazingly peaceful on the water. The last commuter ferry leaves Coronado at 8:35 a.m., arriving at Broadway Pier at 8:50 a.m. To return, I handed over my ticket because the next ferry leaving San Diego at 9 a.m. is not free. The morning commuter ferry is done. By this time of day, the city is alive with hustle and bustle and tourists arrive at the ferry, destination Coronado. Lucky them — and lucky me. 46

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alking into San Diego Vintage is like stepping into a real-life time machine. You’ll find everything from Garbage Pail Kids to 1980s Star Wars collectables to old-school guitars and eight-track players. Bonus points if you get to see shop owner and B-Side Players member Karlos Paez playing his guitar out front. • San Diego Vintage, 2185 Logan Ave., 619.454.6491

ou won’t find a cooler, more creative place to grab a cup of coffee. Por Vida serves locally roasted, fair trade and organic coffee with a Mexican flair. You’ll find a mazapan latte, a horchata cold brew and the cold, spicy limonada rimmed with tamarindo. Sip your homegrown beverage and take in vibrant murals and the rotating Chicano art collection.

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his happy little shop is bursting with lovely handmade gifts from all over Mexico, curated by shop owner Xochitl Villarreal. Fresh-baked Frida Kahlo cookies? Traditional blouses from Oaxaca? Delicious salsa and jams? Dia de los Muertos skulls? Casa XoVi has it all. Every item is lovingly plucked from its homeland to bring the spirit and color of Mexico to San Diego. • Casa XoVi, 2146 Logan Ave. Suite J, 619.777.3521

here’s a reason the New York Times named Beat Box Records one of the top five places to visit in San Diego, and the San Diego Reader calls it a “vintage vinyl victory.” It’s packed with high-quality, well-loved records at good prices. A brisk look around yielded some Purple Rain, Flashdance, Talib Kweli, Miles Davis and Pink Floyd. And don’t forget about the dollar bin. • Beat Box Records, 2148 Logan Ave., 614.747.1112 CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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his non-pretentious, hidden gem is a well-loved and welcoming space for both beginning and established artists to show their work. La Bodega Gallery — opened in 2013 in the former Bank of Italy building-turnedwarehouse — is a popular neighborhood hub of culture, hosting art shows, workshops and other creative events. • La Bodega, 2196 Logan Ave., 619.255.7036 labodegagallery.com

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ccessories and apparel and apothecary, oh my! You’ll find all that and more made by contemporary craftsmen from both sides of the border at Simon Limon. This tiny, creative space explodes with stylish, easy-grab gift ideas ranging from jewelry to stationery and home goods. • Simon Limon, 2185 Logan Ave., 619.535.8261, shopsimonlimon.com

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utdoor dining season is upon us, and we have teamed up with Kathy Nicolls of Scratch Gourmet to give you some styling tips and food tricks for creating the perfect picnic. There is something about lounging in the outdoors with good food, great company and that glorious Southern California sunshine that can’t be beat. The great thing about a picnic in our gorgeous little town is there are so many places to enjoy one. So pack up your friends and family and head into the outdoors in style. The Decor | Bungalow 56 • Pick your location. Beach, park, on a boat, at a dock, or even in your front yard are some places to pick a nice flat spot with a view. • Create layers with blankets and pillows for a cozy, relaxed feel. If you can, bring a small table to keep the food off the ground.

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• A small cooler is great for keeping drinks and food cold while you lounge.

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• We love bringing a tray, bag or a basket for carrying food and drinks. • Weck jars are an eco-friendly way to pack salads, pastas or any messier item that you would like to keep contained. These glass 56

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• For a quick lunch, wrap sandwiches in parchment and tie with string. Pair them with a pasta salad, green salad or a fresh corn salad. • For dessert, try one of our go-to recipes — a fresh rustic apple tart with a side of fresh strawberries. Karyn Frazier and Jessica Nicolls are the owners of interior design firm Bungalow 56.

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Summer Corn Salad MAKES ABOUT 2½ CUPS

5 ears corn, grilled 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tomato, seeded and diced Fresh cilantro, to taste 1 red onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 lime, juiced Salt + pepper to taste Remove kernels with a paring knife and place in large bowl. Add tomato, onion and green pepper. Toss to combine. Add lime juice and olive oil. Add cilantro to taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve chilled.

Rustic Apple Tart MAKES 1 TART

2½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Kosher salt 1½ sticks unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and chilled ½ cup ice water 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 teaspoon juice 4 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 large egg white, beaten 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar 1. In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour with 1 teaspoon of sugar and ½ teaspoon of salt. Add the butter and mix on low speed for about 30 seconds. Gradually add ¼ cup of ice water. Keep adding ice water until the dough is evenly moist. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead 2 or 3 times, just until it comes together. Pat the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour or overnight. 2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 17-inch round disk. Trim to a neat 16-inch round circle. Transfer the dough to the cookie sheet. 3. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup of sugar with the lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Add the apples and lemon juice and toss well. Arrange the apples on the dough in 2 concentric circles into the center, leaving a 3-inch border all around. Fold the border of dough over the apples, overlapping in places as needed. Brush the dough with the egg whites and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. 4. Bake in the center of the oven until the crust is golden and the apples are tender, about 55 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool. Cut into wedges and serve.

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Coffee grounds release essential nutrients into soil.

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ne of my simple morning pleasures is wandering around the garden with my cup of coffee. Most of us drink coffee daily, which adds up to a lot of grounds tossed in the garbage. The grounds are organic so consider recycling them as a soil amendment. You can mix them in a compost bin or sprinkle them around your plants as a mulch – either way is beneficial to the garden. Coffee grounds bring essential nutrients into the soil including nitrogen, phosphorus, iron and zinc. As a mulching material they bring the benefits of moderating soil temperature and holding water. There is a misconception that 60

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Earthworms are not attracted to coffee grounds but do eat them as a food source, effectively moving them deeper into the soil. Coffee grounds are fine, so too thick of a layer (over ½ inch) will become compacted and will prevent good air and water circulation. Don’t use them over areas where you have planted seeds. If you are using a compost bin, it is recommended that no more than 25 percent of the contents are coffee grounds to keep a good balance of microbes flourishing. Some coffee shops save grounds for gardeners. Personally, my morning coffee provides plenty of grounds for my garden!

✿ Garden Prep Continue to add mulch in your garden, but don’t mulch around warm season vegetables because they really need the heat around their roots right now. ✿ Planting It’s time to plant flowers for summer color. Your local nursery will have plants that are appropriate for our climate. ✿ Watering The weather is warming up, so make sure your irrigation is turned on and make any repairs, if you haven’t already. ✿ Fertilizer Plants are continuing a big growth period so continue fertilizing. Remember not to overdo the feeding, otherwise your plants will grow too aggressively, resulting in a thirstier plant during the summer months. Feed camellias, azaleas with an acid fertilizer when they stop blooming. At half-strength you can feed again two or three more times at six- to eight-week intervals, finishing up at the end of September.

✿ Pest & Disease Control If you have planted your veggie garden, chances are you will be battling leaf mold on your squashes. The cause can be overwatering, but the cool, damp weather on the coast plays a heavy role. On your roses, watch for rose slugs, aka saw flies. They are pale-green and look like caterpillars. Spray your roses with a hose to wash these pests off in the morning so the leaves dry out before nightfall. ✿ Pruning Prune spring flowering shrubs such as azaleas and camellias

when they finish blooming because they bloom on yearold growth. Hibiscus, lantana and other sub-tropicals are also ready for trimming. They can be cut back by as much as half, allowing you to shape them and clean them out for a healthier plant. ✿ Miscellaneous Who doesn’t need more ladybugs in their garden? Buy a little bucket of these beauties and invite neighborhood kids over for the release. Priceless…. ✿ Finally Don’t forget sunscreen, hats and gloves.

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Paddling for a Purpose Memorial fundraiser honors well-loved locals

Paddle Board Races, held at the city’s boathouse in Glorietta Bay. Mitchell, who died in March 2015 from adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare form of cancer, had been Coronado’s No. 1 home builder, leaving a legacy of generosity, respect and integrity. CREA wanted to honor Mitchell with an event to raise funds for the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation (ACCRF). Thus, the idea for the paddleboard races was born in 2017. The association asked Searfus to coordinate the event in August 2017. Searfus coached both high school and middle school surfing, was a lifeguard and ran the Blue

orton Mitchell, a 1977 Coronado High School grad and local builder, was always willing to lend a hand with a quiet sense of humor. He mentored kids through coaching whether on the ballfield or in the surf club. Stan Searfus, who graduated from Coronado High two years later, was known for his boundless energy and had a smile for everyone. He lived to surf, coaching kids and adults, instilling confidence in students to get out in the water. Their love of the ocean will be celebrated June 1 with the Coronado Real Estate Association’s (CREA) second annual Lorton Mitchell & Stan Searfus Memorial

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SECOND ANNUAL LORTON MITCHELL & STAN SEARFUS MEMORIAL PADDLE BOARD RACES When: 10 a.m. start, June 1 Where: Coronado boathouse, 1985 Strand Way Cost: Races start at $45 for adults. Luau is $15 Information: coronadoassociation.com/ paddle

Wave Coronado Surf Camp. But the avid waterman died in January 2018 during a predawn surf off Sunset Cliffs. CREA decided to make the event a memorial to both men, supporting ACCRF and the Coronado Surfing Association, holding the first Lorton Mitchell & Stan Searfus Memorial Paddle Board Races on June 2, 2018. One-hundred thirteen participants came out. “I’m enjoying seeing CREA take a proactive stance to honor these men who gave so much to our community,” said real estate agent Molly Haines McKay, one of the coordinators. “Last year’s event was a huge success and had a good vibe in a beautiful setting.” This year’s goal is to raise $10,000. Events include stand-up and prone paddleboard two-mile races, a relay race and a free fun-run, paddle and swim race for ages 17 and under. A luau and a beer garden are also planned. The ocean was a defining point in their lives, and it was important to them to share that way of life with family and friends, hoping to inspire younger generations with the same love of the ocean. Each man left a strong legacy of mentoring, friendship and a great appreciation for all life has to offer. This is the kind of event they would have enjoyed.

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