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Home sweet home ~ there’s no place like Crown City to celebrate Independence Day! All summer long, we embrace the spirit...
07/01/2025

Home sweet home ~ there’s no place like Crown City to celebrate Independence Day! All summer long, we embrace the spirit that unites us as a nation. Let’s come together to honor our shared values and all those who serve to protect them—past and present. Semper Fidelis! 🇺🇸

⭐Special thanks to this month’s Guest Editor, Jaimie Hartnett as President of the Coronado Fourth of July (CFOJ). Members of this local non-profit organization work hard all year to make Independence Day so special for us all. Join us in support of the CFOJ by visiting their website, coronadofourthofjuly.com. Coronado Fourth of July

BIG THANKS to ALL JULY CONTRIBUTORS!COVER + BACK COVER: Read about this historical double-lot estate on page 14 and schedule a private tour by contacting Christopher Clements (619) 203-8538. Photos of 535 Ocean Boulevard courtesy of The Clements Group | ClementsGroupRE.com | The Clements Group

SENIOR COPY EDITOR: Sydney Zoehrer

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jaime Hartnett of Coronado Fourth of July; Heather Canton; Crown City Magazine Team; Karyn Molina and Jessica Nicolls of Bungalow 56; Merridee Book of Coronado Island Film Festival Coronado Island Film Festival; Carol Pastor of the Coronado Historical Association Coronado Historical Association; Clyde Van Arsdall IV of Olive Avenue Supper Club; Marilyn Klisser of Salon On First Salon On First Coronado; Marea Riedler of A Designed Space; Jaqueline Luna of Coronado Public Library

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS: The Clements Group, Jaime Hartnett, Bungalow 56, Coronado Historical Association, Coronado Island Film Festival, Clyde Van Arsdall IV, Salon On First, A Designed Space, Taylor Allan Abeel, Charlotte Lea, Shawn Kallio, Hotel del Coronado, Coronado Public Library, Katie Karosich Katie Karosich

SPECIAL THANKS TO: The Clements Group, Coronado Fourth of July, Hotel Del Coronado, City of Coronado

City of Coronado | Coronado Chamber of Commerce | | The Coronado Times | Hotel del Coronado | City of Coronado Recreation Services | City of Coronado Police Department | Coronado Firefighters Local 1475 | Emerald Keepers | Coronado MainStreet | PAWS of Coronado | Coronado Promenade Concerts | Coronado Community Foundation | Coronado Woman's Club | Coronado Junior Woman's Club | Safe Harbor Coronado | Coronado Schools Foundation | Island Girl: A Coronado Lifestyle Blog | Rotary Club of Coronado

This June issue kicks off a special season of patriotism and community pride. All summer long, we’ll embrace the spirit ...
06/04/2025

This June issue kicks off a special season of patriotism and community pride. All summer long, we’ll embrace the spirit that unites us as a nation. Let’s come together to honor our shared values and all those who serve to protect them—past and present. 🇺🇸 Semper Fidelis 🇺🇸 This We'll Defend 🇺🇸 Oorah! Hooah!! Hooyah!!! 🫡🇺🇸

⭐Special thanks to this month’s Guest Editor, Peggy Duncan, President of the Friends of Children United Society (FOCUS). Join us in support of their annual FUNd-raiser aboard the USS Midway on August 2. Tickets, Auction and Underwriting Opportunities are available at FocusGala25.givesmart.com. FOCUSforChildren

BIG THANKS to ALL JUNE CONTRIBUTORS!

COVER + BACK COVER: Photos captured by Ryan Ward Bethke (RWB Multimedia Inc.) are courtesy of the Crown City Classic 12K / 5K Race held annually on Independence Day since 1974 | crowncityrun.com
This race is the perfect way to start the 4th and benefits the Islander Sports Foundation. Crown City Classic | Islander Sports Foundation

CONTENT EDITORS: Sydney Zoehrer ; Joel Ortiz

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Peggy Duncan of FOCUS; Jeanmarie Bond of Coronado Rotary Rotary Club of Coronado; Christine Van Tuyl of Island Girl: A Coronado Lifestyle Blog; Lauren Lauder of Sacred Heart Parish School Sacred Heart Parish School; Carol Pastor of the Coronado Historical Association Coronado Historical Association; Clyde Van Arsdall IV of Olive Avenue Supper Club; Karyn Molina and Jessica Nicolls of Bungalow 56; Marilyn Klisser of Salon On First Salon On First Coronado; Jaqueline Luna of Coronado Public Library

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS: Crown City Classic, Ryan Ward Bethke
FOCUS, Coronado Rotary, Christine Van Tuyl, Sacred Heart Parish School, Coronado Historical Association, Clyde Van Arsdall IV, Bungalow 56, Salon On First, Tricia Flemming, Coronado Public Library

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Friends of Children United Society (FOCUS), Easy Day Sports, Crown City Classic Easy Day Sports


City of Coronado | Coronado Chamber of Commerce | | The Coronado Times | Hotel del Coronado | City of Coronado Recreation Services | Friends of Coronado Public Library | City of Coronado Police Department | Coronado Firefighters Local 1475 | Emerald Keepers | Coronado MainStreet | PAWS of Coronado | Coronado Promenade Concerts | Coronado Fourth of July | Coronado Community Foundation | Coronado Island Film Festival | Coronado Junior Woman's Club | Coronado Woman's Club | Safe Harbor Coronado | Coronado Schools Foundation | Coronado Floral Association

Alice is coming to the Coronado Public Library! From May 19 to August 31, explore Wonderland through a stunning collect...
05/02/2025

Alice is coming to the Coronado Public Library! From May 19 to August 31, explore Wonderland through a stunning collection of Alice in Wonderland books illustrated by 160 artists, from John Tenniel to Salvador Dalí — all courtesy of a private collector. Coronado Public Library | Friends of Coronado Public Library

⭐️ Special thanks to this month’s Guest Editor, Danielle Maske, Executive Director of Safe Harbor Coronado. Join us in support of this vital community organization by attending their Health & Wellness Fair on May 22nd at the Spreckels Center. For more information, visit safeharborcoronado.org. Safe Harbor Coronado

⭐️ We printed 4 different covers this month to help promote this special library exhibition. Cover Page images are illustrations from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland books, originally written by Lewis Carroll. Find out more on page 22.

A ) FRONT COVER Anne Bachelier: with Neil Zukerman, CFM Gallery, New York, 2005
A ) BACK COVER Gordon Robinson

B ) FRONT COVER Margaret W. Tarrant
B ) BACK COVER Charles Folkard

C ) FRONT COVER Anthony Rado: Newman Wolsey, UK, 1944
C ) BACK COVER Bessie Pease Gutmann

D ) FRONT COVER Top of page L-R: Various editions on display at the library; Robert Sabuda: A Pop-up Adaptation Dell Publishing, 1991. Bottom of page L-R: Valeria Docamp:
Insel Verlag, 1963; Lisbeth Zwerger: North-South Books, 1999
D ) BACK COVER Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima: Harper Designs, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2019, Studio MinaLima, houseofminalima.com

BIG THANKS to ALL MAY CONTRIBUTORS!

CONTENT EDITORS: Sydney Zoehrer

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Danielle Mask and Annie Gardner of Safe Harbor Coronado; Coronado Schools Foundation; Carol Pastor of the Coronado Historical Association; Clyde Van Arsdall IV of Olive Avenue Supper Club; Karyn Molina and Jessica Nicolls of Bungalow 56; Marilyn Klisser of Salon On First Salon On First Coronado; Jaqueline Luna of

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS: Safe Harbor Coronado; Coronado Schools Foundation; Coronado Public Library; Coronado Historical Association; Anne Stockdale; Clyde Van Arsdall IV; Bungalow 56; Hadley Nicolls; Salon On First

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Safe Harbor Coronado; Coronado Public Library; Friends of the Coronado Public Library

City of Coronado | Coronado Chamber of Commerce | The Coronado Times | Hotel del Coronado | City of Coronado Recreation Services | City of Coronado Police Department | Coronado Firefighters Local 1475 | Emerald Keepers | Coronado MainStreet | PAWS of Coronado | Coronado Promenade Concerts | Coronado Fourth of July | Coronado Community Foundation | Coronado Island Film Festival | | Coronado Floral Association | Coronado Flower Show | Coronado Woman's Club | Coronado Junior Woman's Club | Coronado Unified School District | FOCUSforChildren

Crown City is in full bloom this month, transforming into a beautiful garden in preparation for the Coronado Floral Asso...
04/04/2025

Crown City is in full bloom this month, transforming into a beautiful garden in preparation for the Coronado Floral Association’s (CFA) Home Front Judging (HFJ) and Beyond the Tents traditions. Featured on the cover pages is last year’s 2024 HFJ Best in Village winner, 311 9th Street.

🌼 The 103rd Annual Coronado Flower Show, Cirque des Fleurs, takes place April 12-13 at Spreckels Park, featuring the largest tented flower exhibition in the U.S. Become a CFA member or purchase tickets at coronadoflowershow.com/attend. Coronado Flower Show

Special thanks to this month’s Guest Editor, Colby Erickson Freer, President of the Coronado Floral Association (CFA), the CFA Board of Directors, along with widespread support from the community for bringing the Coronado Flower Show to life. Coronado Floral Association

🌼 The Friends of Coronado Public Library’s Annual Book Sale is on Saturday April 12 with new activities to enjoy! Learn more at coronadofol.org. Friends of Coronado Public Library

BIG THANKS to ALL APRIL CONTRIBUTORS!

COVER + BACK COVER: Photos by Joel Ortiz

COPY EDITOR: Sydney Zoehrer

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Colby Erickson Freer and the CFA Full Bloom Board of the Coronado Floral Association ; Karyn Molina and Jessica Nicolls of Bungalow 56; Lauren Lauder of Sacred Heart Parish School; Carol Pastor of the Coronado Historical Association Coronado Historical Association; Clyde Van Arsdall IV of Clyde Van Arsdall; Brandalyn Dennis of Brandalyn Dennis, Interior Design; Marilyn Klisser of Salon On First Salon On First Coronado; Jaqueline Luna of Coronado Public Library

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS: Joel Ortiz; Coronado Floral Association; Bungalow 56; Coronado Historical Association; Clyde Van Arsdall IV; Allison Hillyer; Salon On First; Coronado Public Library

SPECIAL THANKS TO: The Coronado Floral Association

City of Coronado | Coronado Chamber of Commerce | | The Coronado Times | Hotel del Coronado | City of Coronado Recreation Services | City of Coronado Police Department | Coronado Firefighters Local 1475 | Emerald Keepers | Coronado MainStreet | PAWS of Coronado | Coronado Promenade Concerts | Coronado Schools Foundation | Coronado Fourth of July | Coronado Community Foundation | Coronado Island Film Festival

Escape from all the noise and engage with the community through this lovely March edition brimming with uplifting, inspi...
03/07/2025

Escape from all the noise and engage with the community through this lovely March edition brimming with uplifting, inspiring and heartwarming content.

Special thanks to Kathleen Fink, President of the Coronado Woman's Club (CWC) for her role as Guest Editor this month. Founded in 1947, this group is a pillar of our community that continues to thrive in friendship and philanthropy. Read all about them this month and become inspired by the fun they have and the good they do together.
Coronado Woman's Club
Ps. the cute kids on the Back Cover are the grandchildren of a CWC member ❤️

BIG THANKS to ALL MARCH CONTRIBUTORS!
COVER: Photo by Joel Ortiz |
BACK COVER: Landon and Mason Cowan enjoy watching their dad surf with their mom Katie Cowan.

CONTENT EDITORS: Sydney Zoehrer ; Joel Ortiz ; Rebecca Fratt

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Kathleen Fink and Patty Hall Cowan of the Coronado Woman’s Club; Carol Pastor of the Coronado Historical Association Coronado Historical Association; Clyde Van Arsdall IV of Olive Avenue Supper Club; Karyn Molina and Jessica Nicolls of Bungalow 56; Marilyn Klisser of Salon On First Salon On First Coronado; Jaqueline Luna of Coronado Public Library; Colby Ericson of the Coronado Floral Association

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS: Joel Ortiz; Heather Canton; Coronado Woman’s Club; Coronado Historical Association; Clyde Van Arsdall IV, Samantha Goh of Bungalow 56; Salon On First; Coronado Public Library; Navy Art Collection; Coronado Floral Association; the Cowan Family

SPECIAL THANKS TO: The Coronado Woman’s Club

Coronado Flower Show | City of Coronado | Coronado Chamber of Commerce | The Coronado Times | Hotel del Coronado | City of Coronado Recreation Services | City of Coronado Police Department | Coronado Firefighters Local 1475 | PAWS of Coronado | Coronado Promenade Concerts | Coronado Schools Foundation | Coronado Fourth of July | Coronado Community Foundation | Coronado Island Film Festival | Coronado Junior Woman's Club

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July Team Note

Welcome to the first issue of Crown City Magazine, July 2018!

Coronado is an extremely unique place with lots of amazing stories, many of which haven’t been told yet. It is our commitment to find those stories, and share them with you.

The members of our team all have fond memories of lazy summer days on Coronado beaches, past and present. Summertime means school is in the rear-view mirror, the kids are home, and there’s more time to hang out. There’s no better place to spend your summer days than Coronado.

Islanders come home from across the country, and even the world for the 4th of July. It’s a time to reunite with fellow Coronado High School grads through the years. Special reunions are held for those celebrating milestones of 10, 20, 30, 40, and even 50-years. And for CHS graduates in-between those milestone years gather together for the All-Class Reunion on the night of July 3rd at the Coronado Golf Course, an amazing opportunity for everyone to see old friends.