1. Ferry Landing Marketplace
City: Coronado, CA
Category: Shopping
Address: 1201 First Street
Description: Not really a mall, not really a neighborhood shopping district, the Ferry Landing Marketplace is nevertheless a fun-filled shopping area. This is the perfect spot for souvenir shopping at places like Captain Coronado’s Trading Company or the Coronado Ferry Company. Shop for fine art, collectibles, gourmet gifts, and T-shirts, or have an espresso drink or deli sandwich to eat there or take on a picnic. You can also dine in style at Peohe’s Restaurant overlooking San Diego Bay and the city skyline.
2. Bay Books & Cafe
City: Coronado, CA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (619) 435-0070
Address: 1029 Orange Avenue
Description: Coronado’s Bay Books has national and international newspapers and magazines to go along with its extensive collection of new books. Best sellers, fiction, mysteries, travel guides, children’s books, cookbooks, and gardening books highlight the collection. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to peruse your selection in the reading room or at the espresso bar.
3. Lamb’S Players Theatre
City: Coronado, CA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (619) 437-0600
Address: 1142 Orange Avenue
Description: The history of the Lamb’s Players Theatre is one of extremes. It started out in a Quonset hut in the East County and now occupies a historic theater in Coronado. Along the way it has grown into San Diego’s third-largest theater organization, behind the Old Globe Theatre and the La Jolla Playhouse. Its resident acting company stages performances year-round, including plays like A Man For All Seasons, The Survivor, and Godspell.