Coronado Historical Association

Coronado Historical Association Come explore the history of beautiful Coronado Island, California at the Coronado Historical Association. Visit https://coronadohistory.org/shop/ to order.

The Coronado Historical Association is happy to announce that our galleries and store are open. Our programs and research services continue to be actively available. You can find more information about these initiatives at www.coronadohistory.org. Like many cultural organizations around the country, CHA experienced significant revenue loss due to the pandemic. We need your support. Please consider

making a tax-deductible donation to support the continued preservation of our community's history. Donate today at https://coronadohistory.org/donations/. Thank you!

Ready for the race! These Coronado youths are ready to race along Glorietta Bay at the Coronado Yacht Club c. 1940!     ...
07/16/2025

Ready for the race! These Coronado youths are ready to race along Glorietta Bay at the Coronado Yacht Club c. 1940!

Meet Local Artist Mary Hale! She says what most inspires her work is nature. She loves all growing things. A medium that...
07/15/2025

Meet Local Artist Mary Hale! She says what most inspires her work is nature. She loves all growing things. A medium that she tried, but did not like was sculpting! Mary says rocks and stones are just too heavy. If you want to take a peek at her work stop by the Coronado Historical Association store.

The Avenue of Heroes Program is a military service recognition program sponsored by the City of Coronado. Follow the lin...
07/14/2025

The Avenue of Heroes Program is a military service recognition program sponsored by the City of Coronado. Follow the link to learn more about CDR Donald Crawford's story! https://bit.ly/45vneX3

We are excited to show off a few new towels in our store great for your home. Because, like Dorothy said, “There’s no pl...
07/12/2025

We are excited to show off a few new towels in our store great for your home. Because, like Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home,” especially if you live in Coronado!

The Oxford Hotel moved from the bay side of the island to the grounds of Hotel del Coronado in 1983. Originally construc...
07/11/2025

The Oxford Hotel moved from the bay side of the island to the grounds of Hotel del Coronado in 1983. Originally constructed just before The Del, the Oxford was Coronado’s first hotel. The building relocation is one of Coronado's biggest historic preservation events. Learn more about historic preservation of the two hotels by stopping by CHA's museum.

Community is everything to the Coronado Historical Association. We are happy to carry these One Town One Team stickers i...
07/10/2025

Community is everything to the Coronado Historical Association. We are happy to carry these One Town One Team stickers in our store. Show your support CHS and Coronado with these stickers.

Today's   shows the early Hotel del Coronado, parts still under construction.
07/09/2025

Today's shows the early Hotel del Coronado, parts still under construction.

Meet Local Artist Robert Gerdes! He is inspired by landscapes and seascapes. Robert's favorite medium is oil paint with ...
07/08/2025

Meet Local Artist Robert Gerdes! He is inspired by landscapes and seascapes. Robert's favorite medium is oil paint with a broad brush, but might switch it up with watercolors if he feels like relaxing. Stop by the Coronado Historical Association Store to see his work and how he transforms the mundane into the extraordinary.

The Avenue of Heroes Program is a military service recognition program sponsored by the City of Coronado. Follow the lin...
07/07/2025

The Avenue of Heroes Program is a military service recognition program sponsored by the City of Coronado. Follow the link to learn more about AOCM Dennis A. Costa's story! https://bit.ly/45vneX3

07/06/2025

CHA is honored to feature the restoration of the historic Hotel del Coronado and the amazing work of . Here is a sneak peak into the newest episode of Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla. To learn more, visit: www.sevillaproductions.com.

Happy Independence Day from the CHA Store! We hope you enjoy the weekend. Be sure to stop in the store today or tomorrow...
07/05/2025

Happy Independence Day from the CHA Store! We hope you enjoy the weekend. Be sure to stop in the store today or tomorrow while we’re open from 11:00-4:00 to grab a little something patriotic! You'll find lovely cards showing off the American flag and attractive yard signs for a Vietnam Vet or Naval Aviator.

Happy Independence Day from the Coronado Historical Association! We hope you have a happy and safe holiday - the parade ...
07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from the Coronado Historical Association! We hope you have a happy and safe holiday - the parade starts in just an hour (10 am) so make your way down to Orange Ave if you haven't already! Don't miss CHA's Laundry Truck!

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Coronado, CA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+16194357242

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Come explore the history of beautiful Coronado Island, California at the Coronado Historical Association Museum of History and Art. Walk through the three detailed exhibits and learn how a simple fishing trip in 1885 turned into the founding of this island paradise.