Gator Beach At Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

Located in the city of Coronado, Gator Beach at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado is a private military beach situated inside the Coronado Naval Amphibious Base. The beach is half a mile long and can only be accessed by military personnel and their families.

Gator Beach at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado is well-equipped with amenities including restrooms, volleyball courts, barbecues, and picnic tables.

There are a few fun activities at Gator Beach at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado including swimming and surfing.

Getting here is easy – Gator Beach at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado access area is situated near Silver Strand Boulevard at Tarawa Road. If you have a military ID, you can also reach here by walking 10-minutes north from Coronado Shores Beach that has many public amenities. There is free street parking available along Tarawa Road.

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.

If you get hungry, you can drive six minutes to many restaurants near Gator Beach at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Burger Lounge is an awesome hamburger restaurant serving grass-fed beef, turkey, French fries, quinoa dishes, and was awarded the Travellers’ Choice 2020 Award by Tripadvisor. The crowded restaurant Miguel's Cocina has a nice menu that includes Mexican food, margaritas, mojitos, sangrias, and tequilas. If you are looking for an affordable restaurant near Gator Beach, the vegetarian-friendly Night & Day Café offers American and Mexican menus with beer and wine.

If you are looking for a hotel near Gator Beach at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, you can drive five minutes to the upscale 4-Star pet-friendly hotel Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton that has many amenities including a pool, bar, sauna, restaurant, spa, and fitness center. The 3-Star Hotel Marisol Coronado is a 15-room boutique hotel that sits a block away from the famous Coronado Beach and features luxurious Italian suites. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Gator Beach at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, the 2-Star Cherokee Lodge welcomes pets.