Coronado Times

Skating by the Sea®
2022-11-17 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nov 17-Jan 1, 2023

Skating by the Sea® at Hotel del Coronado will returning for the 2022 holiday season. This spectacular beachfront ice rink features stunning views of the Pacific and benefits Make-A-Wish® San Diego.
Guests can also reserve the rink-side or ocean-side Frostbite Lounge with plush seating, roaring fire pits, holiday-themed libations, and delectable bites. The resort will be in full swing with Frosted by the Sea celebrations and beachfront dining. Guests can also enjoy ice rink views from the Sun Deck, Babcock & Story Bar, Sheerwater and Serẽa.
All holiday events are pre-paid and must be reserved in advance.
Schedule

Nov 17 – 20
Thurs : 4pm – 10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Nov 21 – 27
Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat: 11am – 10pm
Thanksgiving Day & Sun: 11am – 8pm
Nov 28 – Dec 18
Mon-Fri: 4pm – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Dec 19 – Jan 1
Mon-Sat: 11am – 10pm*
Sun: 11am – 8pm*
*Christmas Eve/Day: 11am-8pm
*New Year’s Eve: 11am-10pm
*New Year’s Day: 11am-8pm

Walking Tour of Historic Coronado
2022-04-07 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
One of the best ways to experience the history of Coronado is to go on a historic walking tour. This is the secret that Coronado locals know: it takes time to sense the past. When you slow down, you have a chance to see, hear, and remember this place that Hollywood stars, princes, and presidents have enjoyed. Everywhere you look in this charming beach town, you find history. And, that history is easiest to see on foot – when you have a chance to linger in front of a tiny, shingled house, perhaps, and meet the resident as he comes out into the yard to water his roses and tells you about the multiple generations who have lived in the home. Or, when you seemingly stumble upon the magical house from which the Wizard of Oz was born.
We’re proud to host you on Coronado’s premier walking tour. Every tour purchase supports the Coronado Historical Association and its mission. Thank you for your support.
Every Sunday at 11 am & Thursday at 1 pm
Location: Coronado Historical Association,
1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Admission: Adults $20 | Children (12 & under) $5
BUY TICKETS HERE
Tours are approximately 90 minutes and two miles at a comfortable pace. They are appropriate for young and old alike. Only certified service animals are allowed. This is an outdoor tour. Masks are optional for fully vaccinated persons with the booster shot, and required for those who are not.
Online tour sales close at 10 am the day of the tour and are nonrefundable. Private Tours are available for groups. Learn more by clicking here.

“At First Light” Lightshow Spectacular
2022-11-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nov 17-Jan 1 | 5-9pm

Enhanced for 2022, the grove of towering Norfolk Island Pines on the Founders Lawn is the scene of an even more dynamic light show orchestrated to music, a brilliant ethereal experience that captivates guests with a finale of snow flurries. Showcased is the Norfolk Pine originally made famous in 1904 as the world’s first electrically lit outdoor Christmas tree.
The complimentary 11-minute show takes place every 30 minutes from 5-9pm nightly.
In the event of heavy rain, the light show may be canceled up to 24 hours following the storm in order to protect the safety of our team and equipment. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Wine & Lecture: Baum's Christmas Memories
2022-12-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Historical Association for this special holiday edition of the Wine & Lecture Series. Bill Swank, who has been the resident Santa at Balboa Park’s Spreckels Organ Pavilion since 2002, will share Christmastime stories from beloved author L. Frank Baum. Wizard of Oz author Baum loved to winter at the Hotel del Coronado. While in residence in Coronado, he wrote three books including The Road to Oz (1909), where Santa makes a special appearance. Baum’s other Christmas stories include The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1902) and A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1904). There is no better way to explore Baum’s Christmas memories than with Santa himself.
* This is an adult lecture about the history of L. Frank Baum’s Coronado connections. A family event will be announced.

Reception at 5:30 pm, followed by 6:00 pm lecture. Doors open at 5:20 pm.
Tickets are available now by clicking Register Now above!
Member ($15.00 each)
Non-Member ($18.00 each)
Important Registration Information: Attendance is restricted to fully vaccinated persons with a booster shot. Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.
If you have any questions please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242.
About the Speaker:
As a boy, Billy Swank dreamed of becoming a Milwaukee Brewer. He came to San Diego in 1955 and became a baseball historian in 1994. An accidental historian, he has co-authored ten books, seven about baseball. During Christmastime, Bill can be found at Balboa Park’s Spreckels Organ Pavillion as Santa Claus. He played baseball for the legendary House of David baseball team as “Baseball Santa” and also played over-the-line for “Real Santas United to End Childhood Obesity.” His scale-model reproduction of Lane Field is on display at Petco Park. Billy Swank was a “morning-glory.” He couldn’t hit the curveball…and never thought he’d become Santa Claus as an old man.

Live Music at Babcock & Story Bar, Hotel Del
2022-12-08 18:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Babcock & Story Bar, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA, United States
https://hoteldel.com/dine/babcock-and-story-bar/

Coronado Ukulele Club
2022-12-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1111 5th Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Free and open to all who are interested in learning or playing the Ukulele
For more information, call 619-435-0307

Open Mic Poetry Jam with the Coronado Scribes
2022-12-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the Coronado Scribes Writing group invites poets to an open-mic night. This is open to any lovers of poetry, whether you would like to perform or not. Music will be performed by guest guitarist and honorable Casey Tanaka as emcee.
If you wish to read poetry, please put this in the “special note” field of the registration on our website. General attendees do not have to register but registration is nonetheless appreciated to help estimate numbers.
Registration can be found at cplevents.org.

Lamb's Festival of Christmas: "A Christmas Carol"
2022-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Kerry Meads’ magical adaptation of Charles Dickens iconic redemption story wrapped in gorgeous music of the Season.
We presented A CHRISTMAS CAROL last December to great acclaim. As the popular show sold out, thousands of patrons could not get tickets. Then the Omicron surge swept through our fully vaccinated cast, and we were forced to cancel the final 5 sold-out performances.
So, we decided to bring it back for 2022!
Adapted & Directed by Kerry Meads
Assistant Director – Rachael VanWormer
Musical Direction by G. Scott Lacy & Deborah Gilmour Smyth
Running Time: 90 minutes. No Intermission
Age Advisability: Because younger children may find some elements in the story to be frightening we recommend it for ages 8 and above.
Runs Dec. 1 through 24. Weekend 2pm matinees, and some Wednesdays.

Live Music at McP's Irish Pub
2022-12-08 20:00 - 2022-12-09 00:00, 2022-12-09 20:00 - 2022-12-10 00:00 | McP’s Irish Pub, 1107 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA, 101 Orange Ave, United States
http://www.mcpspub.com/enter.htm

Cookies with a Cop
2022-12-09 11:00 - 11:45 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Move over doughnuts, it’s cookies with a cop! Join some of the incredible officers from the Coronado Police Department for free festive cookies and coffee at the John D. Spreckels Center Lounge. Bring questions about the community and enjoy a casual discussion.

Dr. Grammar Guy with Richard Lederer
2022-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Winn Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
In this sure to please performance, Dr. Richard Lederer, Union-Tribune language columnist, best-selling language author, and former Usage Editor for the Random House Dictionary, will illuminate essential grammar, usage, and punctuation, including the terminal preposition, split infinitive, they as a third-person singular pronoun, and the utility of the serial comma. Even if you aren’t a grammar fiend, you’ll be sure to enjoy this performance where language and learning come together in a fun and novel form. Come prepared to laugh and learn!

Dr. Lederer is the author of more than 50 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current titles, Lederer’s Language & Laughter and A Treasury of Christmas Humor. He is a founding co-host of “A Way With Words,” broadcast on KPBS. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International’s Golden Gavel winner.

Live Music at Beach & Taco Shack, Hotel Del
2022-12-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-10 14:00 - 17:00 | CA
https://hoteldel.com/dine/beach-taco-shack/

Photos with Santa at the Hotel del Coronado
2022-12-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Dec 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24

Capture the magic of the holiday season with a meeting and photo with Santa himself in the charming Garden Patio, the central courtyard of the majestic Victorian building.
Santa will also make a special appearance at the Holiday Festival on December 7.

La Don Jones & Barbara Linette at Wine a Bit
2022-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Wine A Bit, 928 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA, 101 A Ave, United States
Every Friday with https://mochatones.com/

Tricia Lynn - Live Music at Garage Buona Forchetta
2022-12-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Garage Buona Forchetta, 1000 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

Live Music in the Cays Lounge
2022-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA 92118, USA, 4001 Coronado Bay Rd, United States
https://www.loewshotels.com/coronado-bay-resort/dining/lounge
Listen to live music on Friday and Saturday from 7 – 9pm at Cays Lounge while sipping on craft cocktails and snacking on seasonal tapas. Friday and Saturday bar service is open until midnight, with last call at 11:30pm. Cays Lounge is open daily from 3 – 10pm with indoor and outdoor seating.
Join us for Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 3pm – 5pm.

Bike Rodeo - E-Bike Safety
2022-12-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Coronado Police Department, 700 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
As part of the City’s “E-bike & B-safe Coronado!” campaign, the Coronado Police Department will host a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, Dec. 10. The bike safety clinic will focus on general bike safety as well as e-bike safety. The “E-bike & B-safe Coronado!” campaign is an ongoing initiative that will focus on all e-bike users, including youth. E-bike safety brochures and flyers are being distributed to local schools, bike rental facilities and hotels, as well as to City facilities around Coronado. The goal of the City’s newly launched e-bike safety campaign is to educate the community on safety, preparedness and accident prevention.
Watch this Public Service Announcement (PSA) video featuring City Manager Tina Friend and Coronado Police Officer Qui-Lan Dang, the first in a series of e-bike safety videos the City is planning.
The City will have promotional materials available at various City facilities as well as at local schools, bike rental shops and via various civic organizations. To learn more about the E-bike & B-safe Coronado! campaign, visit CommentCoronado.org.

Breakfast with Santa - SOLD OUT
2022-12-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Join Santa, friendly North Pole elves, and the Recreation and Golf Services Department to celebrate the season on Saturday, December 10th at 9 am. Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast buffet (French toast station, scrambled eggs, bacon, fresh fruit kabobs, juice, coffee and tea), holiday crafts and activities, and a one-on-one visit with Santa – a great opportunity to get your family photos with Santa.
Cost is $12 for children (12 and under) and $16 for adults.
Tickets may be purchase at at 619-522-7342

Holly Jolly Breakfast with Santa at SEA180
2022-12-10 09:00 - 11:30 | SEA180 Coastal Tavern, 800 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932, United States
Sleigh bells are ringing at SEA180° Coastal Tavern.
Enjoy a special holiday breakfast and visit from Santa, available exclusively from 9 to 11:30 on Saturday, Dec. 10, Sunday, Dec. 11, Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18.
Take complimentary photos with Santa on your phone in the holiday photo op area.
Please note: professional photographs will not be available.
Crafted by executive chef Paulo Mendoza, the specialty children’s menu will feature festive takes on popular breakfast dishes and drinks, priced at $12.95 per child. Children may choose between Christmas punch, a mix of orange juice, cranberry juice, pineapple juice and ginger ale; or holiday hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint. Breakfast dishes include a fresh fruit cup and Grinchie Cakes, green pancakes topped with seasonal sprinkles, whipped cream, whipped butter and maple syrup.
Additional holiday breakfast selections will include eggnog pancakes topped with powdered sugar, whipped butter and maple syrup; and a house-made cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting. The complete menu, featuring a selection of sweet and savory dishes, will also be available.
For those aged 21 and over, festive cocktails will include a Christmas mimosa, sparkling wine with orange and cranberry juice, garnished with cranberries and rosemary; gingerbread eggnog with Maker’s Mark Whisky and Captain Morgan Spiced Rum garnished with ground cinnamon, whipped cream and a gingerbread cookie; and the Naughty Elf, a combination of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, pomegranate liqueur, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice and Sprite garnished with holiday sprinkles and a candy cane.
Reservations are available by calling 619.631.4949.
SEA180° Coastal Tavern is located steps away from the beach at 800 Seacoast Dr. inside the Pier South Resort in Imperial Beach

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
2022-05-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Public Services Facility, 101 B Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection is held the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from 9 am to 2 pm at the Public Services Facility, located at 101 B Avenue, and is available to Coronado residents only. No business or contractor-generated waste is permitted.
Household products containing toxic chemicals become hazardous waste when you decide to dispose of them. Never throw hazardous products in the trash, as the toxic chemicals may harm the environment and sanitation workers, and start fires in trash trucks. Never pour hazardous products into a sink or storm drain. It is dangerous and they will end up in our environment polluting the air, water and soil. The City of Coronado’s HHW program is available so that all residents in the community can safely dispose of their toxic, hazardous waste.
More details HERE.

Photos with Santa at Coronado Ferry Landing
2022-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Santa Claus is coming to the Coronado Ferry Landing on three Saturdays in December. Photos with Santa are free and you will receive a digital version.
Find Santa near the Ferry Landing Christmas Tree on Saturdays, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17.

Live Music at Emerald C Gallery
2022-12-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Emerald C Gallery, 1331 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA, 101 Orange Ave, United States
https://www.facebook.com/emeraldcgallery/
