Country Club Estates is a quiet neighborhood at the northwest end of Coronado, named for the Coronado Country Club, which closed in 1952 and whose land was later developed for homes.
- Character
- Calm and residential, with a settled, tucked-away feel.
- Homes
- Single-family houses on residential streets, many remodeled over the years.
- Getting around
- By car or bike. Near Naval Air Station North Island on the island's northwest end.
- Worth checking
- Aircraft activity from North Island, remodel quality and permits, and lot layouts.
Living here
The feel here is calm and residential. Streets are quieter than in the Village and the pace is relaxed. It sits next to Naval Air Station North Island, which shapes both the neighborhood's history, since the Navy took part of the club's land in 1944 for wartime housing, and its everyday soundscape.
Homes you will find
Because the area was developed after the club closed, the homes are generally newer than the cottages of the Village. Many have been renovated and updated inside, and styles and layouts vary from block to block, so look at several. Buyers who want a bit more breathing room than the Village offers tend to look here.
What to check before you buy here
- Aircraft activity. Aircraft are part of daily life near North Island. Visit at several times of day to judge how it feels to you.
- Quality of renovations. Ask what was updated, who did the work and whether permits were pulled.
- Systems. Older homes may have original plumbing, wiring or roofing behind newer finishes.
Who it suits
People who prefer a quieter residential street and do not need to walk to Orange Avenue every day. If you want a compact walkable lifestyle, compare it with the Village.
Other areas to compare
- The Village — Coronado's walkable historic center around Orange Avenue and Spreckels Park.
- Coronado Shores — Ten oceanfront towers on 32 beachfront acres just south of the Hotel del Coronado.
- Coronado Cays — A boater's community of villages built around private inlets and peninsulas.
- Ocean Boulevard and the Hotel del — The beachfront streets around the Hotel del Coronado, where the island meets the Pacific.
- Glorietta Bay and the Bayfront — The bay side of the island: Glorietta Bay, Tidelands Park and the Ferry Landing.
- The Golf Course and Marina Area — The streets beside Coronado Municipal Golf Course, Glorietta Bay Marina and the yacht club.
- First Street and the Skyline Views — The bay side of the island, where a handful of homes look straight across the water at downtown San Diego.
- The Silver Strand and South End — The narrow sandy strip south of the Cays, with state beach, open space and naval facilities.
General information only. Boundaries are informal and details change, so confirm specifics for any property you consider.