23 Years later Armando Sees His “CORONADO” Sign!

In 1988 Armando was hired to cover up the Coronado Beach Sea Weed from recent storms. He decided to be creative and write something. It took a couple of years but what an incredible piece of art! Armondo never saw it from above until 2011 when Jenny and Molly Cooper hired a plane and showed him. Here's a video of him...

2023-03-14T22:36:07+00:00

Sunken Ship – Do I Dare?

‘Sin Ship’ was destroyed by a storm in 1936. The 2016 El Niño storms cleaned up the shore and the SS Monte Carlo is more visible than ever. Excited tourists and locals have seen walking, climbing and even exploring the wreckage looking for silver coins! In the Prohibition days, the ship was anchored in international waters to avoid U.S. laws. People searching for gambling, prostitution or bootleg whiskey would take smaller boats out to the ‘sin ship’ for a night of revelry...

2023-03-03T19:14:29+00:00

Coronado’s Silver Strand

Some of our riders like a longer than normal route so we take them on the Silver Strand Bike Path with lots of Rest Stops. This is a great place for cyclists to enjoy the views as they pedal along the palm-tree-lined path leading from Coronado to Chula Vista...

2024-08-20T17:41:41+00:00

Drive & Ride Safely

Let's All Do this! Always pleasantly surprised when I give cyclists room while driving that those in back of me do too! Let's all drive like cyclists even if we're not one...

2023-02-14T21:16:18+00:00

Feb. Ride: 69°

YES, Feb 4th was 69° & Sunny with a Really FUN Group! Did you ever wonder why we always call San Diego our Paradise? Almost never too hot or too cold! Perfect weather for a bike ride...

2023-02-22T22:10:34+00:00

71 ° in January!

San Diego Bike Riding Paradise! The weather is why I moved to San Diego 20 years ago. Yes, it does get cloudy or even rainy sometimes - but not too often. PERFECT weather for cycling...

2023-01-12T01:27:19+00:00

PB Holiday Parade

We went a couple of blocks off our normal Mission Bay route to see this - all thought it was worth it! Although San Diego is the 8th largest city in the US it has many small communities. Pacific Beach (PB) is one of the most unique for sure! Ho Ho Ho...

2022-12-11T02:59:41+00:00

Skate & Swim!

Ice Skating on Ocean's Boardwalk! Join us on a Coronado Bike Tour and then take a spin around Hotel del Coronado’s famous beachfront ice rink featuring stunning views of the Pacific and benefitting Make-A-Wish® San Diego. From Nov 17 - Jan 1. Then take a dip in the ocean...

2022-11-22T19:21:35+00:00

Sandcastle Man

The Sandcastle Man, Bill Pavlacka, creates a new piece of art every day in front of the Hotel del Coronado. Come on our Coronado Bike Tour to see what he's created today...

2022-10-08T18:58:59+00:00

Spinning in Paradise

We see lots of art on our Coronado Bike Tour but this is most riders' favorite. "Bring the metal to life. This is my mantra as an artist." says Amos. You can find out more about this incredible artist here...

2022-08-22T18:02:18+00:00

Thanks Apple Maps!

Apple Maps offers cycling directions along bike lanes, bike paths, and bike-friendly roads as much as possible, complete with details like elevation, how busy a street is, and whether there are stairs along a route. On the Apple Watch, voice guidance and haptic feedback make it easier for users to stay focused on the path ahead...

2022-08-06T18:10:06+00:00

Why is Coronado Bridge Curved?

The curve in the bridge has given it a famous and unique feature, and it allows for lower gradients while still meeting the Navy’s requirements because the bridge can be safely crossed by motorists while also allowing Navy vessels to pass under the bridge...

2024-08-17T19:35:15+00:00
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