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Coronado is an affluent city in San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 24,100 at the 2000 census. Coronado is Spanish for "the crowned one," and thus it is nicknamed The Crown City. It is also nicknamed The Tent City, referring to tents once situated south of the Hotel del Coronado that served as living quarters for hotel staff members. The city is a very popular tourist destination for San Diegans, other Americans, and International visitors alike.
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Coronado is an affluent city in San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 24,100 at the 2000 census. Coronado is Spanish for "the crowned one," and thus it is nicknamed The Crown City. It is also nicknamed The Tent City, referring to tents once situated south of the Hotel del Coronado that served as living quarters for hotel staff members. The city is a very popular tourist destination for San Diegans, other Americans, and International visitors alike. The small island resort-town prides itself on its small town atmosphere and uptown social environment. The district is one of the most expensive places to reside in California, San Diego County and the nation.
Coronado was featured in the 1960-1961 syndicated television series COronado 9, starring Rod Cameron as a private detective, Dan Adams, who operated from the San Diego area.
COronado 9 refers to Adams' telephone exchange.
Geography
Coronado is located at (32.678190, -117.172581).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 84.6 km˛ (32.7 mi˛); 20 km˛ (7.7 mi˛) of the city is land and 64.6 km˛ (24.9 mi˛) of it (76.36%) is water.
Coronado is a peninsula connected to the mainland by a 10.0 mi narrow strip of land called the Silver Strand (or, locally, The Strand.) Locals often refer to Coronado as The Island or Coronado Island and they denote the core living and business area as The Village. Another nickname, mostly used by younger residents, is "The Rock".
Originally Coronado was separated from North Island by a shallow channel called the Spanish Bight. The development of North Island by the United States Navy prior to World War II led to the filling of the Bight, combining the land areas into a single body. The Navy still operates Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI or "North Island") on Coronado. On the opposite side of the island is the Coronado Amphibious Base, famous as a training center for Navy SEALs.
In 1969, the San Diego-Coronado Bridge was opened, allowing much faster transit between the cities than bay ferries or driving via State Route 75 along the Silver Strand. The city is currently weighing the options of additional construction on Highway 75 to alleviate congestion as traffic flows to and from San Diego and North Island.
Demographics
As of the 2000 census, there were 24,100 people, 7,734 households, and 4,934 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,205.3/km˛ (3,121.9/mi˛). There were 9,494 housing units at an average density of 474.8/km˛ (1,229.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was 84.40% White, 5.15% African American, 0.66% Native American, 3.72% Asian, 0.30% Pacific Islander, 3.14% from other races, and 2.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.83% of the population.
There were 7,734 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the city the population was spread out with 16.0% under the age of 18, 20.2% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 139.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 149.1 males.
48.2% of those age 25 and over have a Bachelor's degree or higher. According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city is $80,132, and the median income for a family is $105,901. Males have a median income of $30,041 versus $33,828 for females. The per capita income for the city is $34,656. 5.0% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.0% of those under the age of 18 and 1.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Like many other premiere locations in Southern California, real estate in the city of Coronado is very expensive. A small and very modest two bedroom home in the city can easily cost over $1,000,000. According to a recent County-Wide Zip Code chart published in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper in August 2006, the median cost of a single-family home within the city's zip code of 92118 was $1,605,000, as of July 2006. This makes it the third most expensive place to live in San Diego County and one of the most expensive in the country, as it holds a spot within the top 20 most expensive cities in the United States.
Politics
Coronado has long been a Republican bastion, with about 51% of voters registered Republican, 25% Democrat and 21% nonpartisan, although the Republican lead is dropping. The political change is evident by the election of Casey Tanaka, a Democrat (and first minority representative in Coronado), as mayor in 2008. Many of its residents are retired Navy personnel. The district is also sheltered both politically and socially from the concerns of the wider San Diego metro, making its residents more connected to local issues and events.
In the state legislature Coronado is located in the 40th Senate District, represented by Democrat Denise Moreno Ducheny, and in the 79th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Mary Salas. Federally, Coronado is located in California's 53rd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +12 and is represented by Democrat Susan Davis.
Business & Industry
Tourism is an essential component of Coronado's economy. This city is home to three famous resorts (Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado Island Marriott and Loews Coronado Bay Resort as well as several other hotels and inns.
The downtown district along Orange Avenue with its many shops, restaurants and theaters is also a key part of the local economy. Many of the restaurants are highly rated and provide a wide variety of cuisine choices.
Coronado is home to two major live theaters - the Lambs Players and Coronado Playhouse. They present a variety of great performances during the year.
There are several major businesses based in Coronado including Benetrends and Cybernetics Leadership Center.
And finally, one of the biggest employers in Coronado is the US Navy which operatings a number of facilities under the leadership of the Coronado Naval Base.
Local Festivals
One of the most popular annual events in this city is the Coronado Flower Show held usually on the 3rd weekend in April. Since 1925 thousands of visitors flock here to see the largest flower show held under tents in the West. Exhibits are placed inside tents surrounding a central gazebo, which becomes the stage for continuous entertainment, announcements and trophy presentations.
Coronado Island Sports Fiesta is sponsored by the local optimists club every year. Held in July this sports festival features a combination of competitative races, dives, rough-water swim and other events.
Hotel del Coronado
Coronado is home to the famous Hotel del Coronado, built in 1888 and long considered one of the world's top resorts. It is listed as a National Historic Landmark and appeared in films such as Some Like It Hot and The Stunt Man, and was the setting of the Dashboard Confessional song Stolen. The historic hotel has had many American heroes come to visit, such as Charles Lindbergh, Thomas Edison and legendary sports figures such as Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Willie Mays, Magic Johnson, and Muhammad Ali. Many presidents have also visited, including Taft, Franklin Roosevelt, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Clinton and First Lady Laura Bush.
"The Del" was supposedly also the inspiration for Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz. Frank L. Baum would have been able to see the hotel from his front porch overlooking Star Park. Because of that, Coronado is often associated with the color green and is often referenced as "The Emerald City". The colors of Coronado High were changed to green and white, the Coronado city flag is a tricolor of green-white-green with a crown in the middle, a local surf/skate shop is named Emerald City.
Schools
Coronado Unified School District includes Coronado Middle School (CMS), Coronado High School, Silver Strand Elementary, and Village Elementary. Among the private schools are Sacred Heart Parish School and Christ Church Day School.
Notable residents
Arts and entertainment
Film and television
Music
Sports
Commerce
Military
Marine Corps
Navy
- Captain Ward Boston, USN - World War II Navy fighter pilot, then attorney for the Naval Board of Review which investigated the 1967 Israeli attack on the USS Liberty
- Admiral Leon A. Edney, USN
- Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, USN - Inspiration for the fictional Captain Bart Mancuso in the film The Hunt for Red October
- Marcus Luttrell, USN - US Navy SEAL - Author Lone Survivor
- John S. McCain, Sr.
- Admiral George Stephen Morrison, USN - Father of The Doors' late lead singer, Jim Morrison
- Commander Alan G. Poindexter, USN - NASA astronaut and Navy test pilot
- Rear Admiral Uriel Sebree, USN - Made two Arctic expeditions, was the second acting governor of American Samoa, and served as commander-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet
- Commander Earl Winfield Spencer, Jr., USN - First commanding officer of Naval Air Station San Diego
- Vice Admiral James Stockdale, USN - Medal of Honor recipient and 1992 candidate for Vice President with Ross Perot
Politics and government
Other
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