Coronado Times

May Spice It Up, Coronado!
2026-05-29 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Like a book club, but for cooking! Explore new spices each month, pick up a sample, cook at home, and discuss your creations in our monthly Zoom discussion.
For the month of May we will be sampling Latin American spice blend adobo.
Find photographs and recipes from past Spice It Up, Coronado! HERE, then click on Open Access.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Free And Open

KMAC Accessible Sailing - sailing and training
2026-05-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in Coronado is starting its winter sailing season at the Coronado Yacht Club. Join us from 11 am – 3 pm. Provided at no cost to individuals with disabilities and veterans. Sailors and new volunteers are always welcome.
More information at KMACFoundation.com.

KMAC Foundation Provides Access to the Sport of Sailing

Wine & Lecture: Navy SEALs: The Beginning
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:00 | 1000 Orange Ave, 1000 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to join us for this month’s installment of the popular Wine & Lecture Series on Thursday, June 11, for an engaging evening exploring the origins and evolution of the U.S. Navy SEALs. The lecture will trace the SEALs’ beginnings with the Underwater Demolition Teams during World War II and their emergence in 1958–1959. Guests will hear fascinating stories about what SEAL training was like in the 1950s and learn how the SEAL mission has evolved from that time to the present day.
Join us on Thursday, June 11, at 5:30 pm for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6 to 7 pm.
Tickets are available now by clicking HERE

Member: $15.00 each
Non-Member: $20.00 each

Important Registration Information: Reservations are required. Please be aware that tickets for the wine & lecture events are nonrefundable, as proceeds support our educational mission. If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242.

NASCAR race weekend at Naval Base Coronado
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21
NASCAR San Diego Weekend will be a three-day racing event headlined by the stars of the Cup Series on Sunday, along with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday, and the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series on Friday
Friday, June 19, 4 pm – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Saturday, June 20, 2 pm – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
Sunday, June 21, 1 pm – NASCAR Cup Series (Anduril 250)
Access to a federal military base requires a government-issued ID for U.S. citizens and a passport for foreign nationals for any guest 18 and older. Please ensure you have this with you to access NASCAR San Diego weekend.
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CIFF screening of "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby"
2026-06-19 19:30 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This June, as the checkered flag goes down on the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Weekend, the Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) will celebrate with a special screening of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (PG-13).
The screening will take place at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue. Doors open at 7 pm and the film begins at 7:45 pm. General admission is $10 and a limited number of “Pit Crew” VIP Sponsor Packages are available for $200.

TICKETS ON SALE HERE

Coronado Island Film Festival presents Movie on the Beach: "Dirty Dancing"
2026-06-26 19:00 | Hotel Del Beach
The Coronado Island Film Festival invites guests to step into the summer of 1963 on Friday, June 26, for its annual Movie on the Beach fundraiser — this year featuring the classic Dirty Dancing, presented under the stars on the Coronado shoreline.

With the Hotel del Coronado as the backdrop, the evening will transform the beach into a nostalgic coastal homage to Kellerman’s Mountain House in the Catskills. As the sun sets over the Pacific, guests will be welcomed by glowing bonfires, ocean breezes, and the nostalgic soundtrack that will have you “Swayzing” as DJ Trisha Lynn and Marilyn Klisser of Club Coronado bring some heat to the sand.
Beach chairs will be provided, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets or jackets as the night may get chilly when the evening breeze rolls in. With a themed cocktail in hand and feet in the sand, attendees can settle in for a unique cinematic experience.
For those seeking an elevated experience, a limited number of exclusive fire pit lounges are available. Each includes a private fire pit, seating for up to six guests, a double-wide chaise lounge, and a bespoke gift, offering an intimate way to experience the evening.
Movie on the Beach serves as a critical fundraiser supporting CIFF’s mission, year-round outreach, and cultural programming.
“Year after year, our movie on the beach — made possible by the Hotel del Coronado — grows into something more spectacular than the last,” said Merridee Book, CEO & Artistic Director, Coronado Island Film Festival. “And yet the heart of this gathering has never been about the spectacle. It is about what happens when a community comes together around something it loves — and chooses to invest in it. The funds raised sustain our five-day festival and the free educational programming that reaches students, emerging filmmakers, and film lovers throughout the year. This is cinematic magic with real, lasting impact.”
TICKETS
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Contact Jon Book at sponsorship@coronadofilm.com.

Pickleball beginner clinics
2026-06-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, 92118
Part 1 – intro to pickleball; focus on stroke development
Part 2 (optional) – stroke development; court positioning; game play
All classes 9 to 10:30 am at the Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts.

Liberty Celebration Swim
2026-07-05 08:30 | Glorietta Bay Park, 1975 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado’s Liberty Celebration Swim (formerly 4th of July Rough Water Swim) has long been an iconic way to celebrate our nation’s independence. The event will take place on July 5 in Glorietta Bay Park in Coronado.
This open water swim offers a distance for every swimmer and experience level, including:

Youth 250 M Dash
750 M
1.5 Km
3 Km

Set against the iconic backdrop of the Coronado Bridge, the course is nested in the southwest corner of Glorietta Bay Park, where wave, wake, and current impacts are generally low. That makes this race both fun and competitive for a wide range of athletic levels, and especially welcoming for swimmers who are new to the open water scene.
All participants receive a finisher medal, souvenir swim cap, and race t-shirt.

CSF Gala at The Del
2026-09-12 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
