Whether you prefer to see and do it all when you’re on vacation or you’re the type who likes to take it slow and prioritize rest days, a stay at the 1906 Lodge is sure to satisfy all types of travelers.
See what activities and sights await you both on and off hotel property.
Outdoor Patio at the 1906 Lodge
What to Do Around the Lodge’s Grounds
There are more than enough ways to pack your schedule with things to do without traveling far from the hotel, but don’t forget about the services you can take advantage of at the hotel itself! Sometimes I find that it’s nice to kick back and relax for an afternoon in between busier days, whether you choose to have a drink at the bar or try out a massage at the hotel’s spa.
Here are a few activities offered by the 1906 Lodge.
Take Advantage of the Hotel’s Services
Ready to explore? The 1906 Lodge’s concierge desk will help you plan your stay in the Coronado/San Diego area including booking tours and providing ticket assistance for various events and activities.
If you are in town for business purposes, the 1906 Lodge Coronado also offers a business center as well as conference space and a meeting room.
Rent a Bike
Renting a bike directly from the hotel is a great way to cut down on time spent driving and searching for parking. Since the 1906 Lodge is so close to many of Coronado’s best activities and landmarks, biking around the neighborhood is a breeze.
Looking for somewhere to cycle? We recommend taking the Bayshore Bikeway which loops past Silver Strand State Beach and connects to the Imperial Beach and Chula Vista neighborhoods.
See the Sights Around the Coronado Area
The year-round pleasant weather in Southern California draws visitors out the doors with a multitude of things to do and places to go.
Hotel Del Coronado on Coronado Central Beach
To experience Coronado’s most notable attractions, try the Coronado Highlights Small Group Walking Tour, which includes spots like the Hotel del Coronado (aka The Del) and Coronado Beach. Or explore the city for more exciting activities!
Looking into Petco Park from the Omni San Diego Hotel
Check Out Downtown San Diego
The sights and attractions of San Diego proper are close by. A short drive via the spectacular Coronado Bridge will bring you into the city with its extensive shopping venues and restaurants.
Experience major league baseball at PETCO Park, waterfront museum-hopping from the USS Midway to the Star of India and, for the business traveler, the San Diego Convention Center.
Hiking the trails of the Desert Garden Path at Balboa Park
Explore Balboa Park
Only a short drive from downtown San Diego, Balboa Park is a world of its own. The park housed the 1915 Panama-California Exposition and the California Building with its beautifully designed tower helps visitors get a feeling for that unique moment in the park’s long history.
Offering 16 museums, the San Diego Zoo, numerous restaurants, a stunning landscape and many paths and trails to wander, Balboa Park is a National Historic Landmark and listed as one of the Great Places in America.
Giraffe Exhibit at the San Diego Zoo
Enjoy the San Diego Zoo
With 3,800 animals and birds and beautiful landscaping that includes over 6,500 plant species, the San Diego Zoo is a world-famous attraction located as mentioned above in Balboa Park.
Famous for its koala bears, the San Diego Zoo has the largest population of these adorable creatures outside Australia as well as the largest breeding program.
The zoo also welcomed two new pandas in 2024 to the family so make sure to not miss them during your next visit.
Dolphin at Seaworld San Diego
Spend a Day at SeaWorld San Diego
If you love marine life, you will be happy to know that Sea World San Diego is only a short drive from the downtown area. The SeaWorld Rescue Team has rehabilitated more than 36,000 animals during the past five decades. Get up close and personal with dolphins, penguins, sea lions and other marine animals and enjoy daily shows and rides.
SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and many of the museums in Balboa Park are all part of the All-inclusive version of the Go City San Diego pass. Get a discount on admission to all these attractions and more when you purchase the pass using our discount code GVSD5OFF.
Russian Submarine and the Californian Maritime Museum of San Diego
Visit Old Town San Diego
Visitors to downtown San Diego love the Hop-on-Hop-off Trolley Tours. Many stops along the Embarcadero are offered, including the Maritime Museum and the Star of India.
But you can also take the trolley to nearby Old Town State Park where you can enjoy Mexican food complete with margaritas, tours of historic homes - including the haunted Whaley House - and 40 specialty gift shops.
Aerial View of the Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Take a Day Trip
San Diego’s Coronado Island and Downtown neighborhoods are packed with things to do, but if you’re looking to head outside city limits, check out what’s beyond San Diego.
Looking for a unique day trip destination? Just a half-hour drive from Coronado Island is Tijuana, Baja California. Take a tour or explore at your own pace!