Coronado City Beach, Sandy beach in San Diego County, United States

Coronado City Beach is a sandy beach in San Diego County, California, facing the Pacific Ocean. It lies in Coronado, about 3,700 km west-southwest of Washington, D.C. The local climate is mild, with an average temperature of 21 °C, reaching about 26 °C in August and dropping to around 14 °C in December. Annual rainfall is about 217 mm, with December the wettest month.

The United States Navy established military facilities on both edges of the beach since World War II, integrating the coastal area into national defense infrastructure. This military presence shaped the region's development and character for decades.

The beach gained international attention through the 1958 film 'Some Like It Hot' featuring Marilyn Monroe, with scenes filmed near the Hotel del Coronado. This connection to Hollywood history draws visitors who want to experience the location from the classic film.

The beach lies on the Pacific side of Coronado, with the Hotel del Coronado at its northern end and the Silver Strand running south toward Imperial Beach. The sand is fine and firm enough for walking and cycling. Summer brings warmer water and heavier crowds; winter is cooler and windier.

Coronado City Beach lies about 3,700 km west of Washington, D.C., on the Pacific coast of San Diego County. Its climate is dry: the area receives only about 217 mm of rain a year, and June is typically the driest month. Average temperatures run from 14 °C in December to 26 °C in August.