The Naked Warrior — Attraction in Coronado

Just “a cool little story about the statue and why it exists”. This statue literally represents the UDT Frogmen, which are the forefathers to modern day Navy SEALs. It’s placed in Glorietta Bay Park, Coronado. Within sight of NAB Coronado, both “wet” and “dry” sides. BUD/S is not more than a stone’s throw away as well. Many of the combat swimmer ops and MarOps are launched from this location. So yeah, “just a little story about a statue and why it exists”. Thank you to the local guide who did very little research on this nor did they understand the bigger picture of what was...

Statue dedicated to the men of the Underwater Demolition Teams who risked their lives in high risk missions to clear beach obstacles in WWII when the unit was formed. They are the forefathers of the Navy Seals. BUD/S training is held nearby, as well as NAB Coronado, and an...

Nice quiet park. Free parking and restroom. Boat launch is next to the park. Excellent view of...