If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many within a 15-minute of Gator Beach at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. The USS Midway Museum is a historical naval aircraft carrier museum consisting of the aircraft carrier Midway that was the United States’ longest-serving aircraft carrier from 1945 to 1992. The USS Midway Museum hosts more than 700 events every year including 400 active-duty Navy retirements, re-enlistments, and field trips of over 50,000 students annually – and American Idol, Discovery Channel, and Fox News have also filmed some of their episodes here. Another fun attraction is the Gaslamp District, a lively nightlife neighborhood that is known for its clubs, dive bars, cocktail lounges, and restaurants. If you like performing arts, Spreckels and Balboa theaters feature music concerts, comedy shows, and plays, and you can also visit Horton Plaza Park here that has an interactive fountain. Another great attraction near Gator Beach at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado is San Diego Zoo, a non-profit wildlife sanctuary that is home to 3,500 rare and endangered animals, and over 700,000 plants.