In a recent Forbes magazine article, San Diego’s Crown City, Coronado, was chosen as one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the United States. Characterized as “one of the West Coast’s most prized beach communities,” the article highlights what Coronado residents and visitors alike have been saying for years.
“Living in Coronado truly is like living in Mayberry,” says Ruth Ann Fisher, broker for Del Realty and president of the Coronado Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a community unlike any other where the preferred mode of transportation is your beach cruiser and you’re greeted by friendly faces everywhere you go.”
Many describe the experience of visiting Coronado like taking a step back to a simpler era when life wasn’t so fast paced and people took the time to know your name. It’s this personalization that makes the city so unique and a pleasure to visit, and if you’re lucky enough, call home.
Adding to the community’s small-town feel are the businesses – most of which are locally owned and operated. In other towns, you’d be hard-pressed to find an office supply store that includes homemade cookies with each order, but in Coronado, cookies come with the territory. Much like baked goods, hugs are freely given out as well. It’s commonplace to be personally welcomed by the restaurant owner and bid farewell with a genuine squeeze and a “We look forward to seeing you again soon.”
“To really understand Coronado’s charm, you have to experience it for yourself,” says Fisher. “As a community, we love welcoming visitors and hope in the coming year that many more will get to enjoy all that our town has to offer.”
So if you happen to be in San Diego, be sure to take the time to visit the Crown City. It’s only a few minutes from downtown and the ride over the bridge alone, is well worth the trip.
