Coronado Beach

Coronado Beach is the City of Coronado's oceanfront, a stretch of sand about 1.75 miles long west of Ocean Boulevard. U.S. Navy beaches border it on both ends. It has steady lifeguard coverage, an off-leash dog area and easy access from the town's streets.

Sections of the beach

The City divides the shoreline into North Beach, Central Beach and South Beach. Dog Beach, a sandy area at the north end, is an off-leash dog run where dogs are always allowed without a leash. Restrooms and showers are at Central and North Beaches.

Lifeguards

Central Beach has a permanent lifeguard station staffed year-round. The main tower runs daily from 9 a.m. to sunset, and seasonal towers open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Lifeguards normally post a yellow flag with a black ball between swimming and surfing zones.

Fires

Fire rules differ by section. At North and Central Beaches you can burn charcoal and clean wood inside City fire rings. Since July 3, 2025, South Beach allows only propane-fueled fire devices. Fires are banned everywhere from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Accessibility

Lifeguards loan a limited number of power and manual wide-tire beach wheelchairs. There are two disabled-access parking spaces at Central Beach and one at North Beach. Most visitors park on the street next to the beach.