Coronado Bridge — Attraction in San Diego

The San Diego–Coronado Bridge, commonly referred to as the Coronado Bridge, is a bridge crossing over San Diego Bay, linking San Diego with Coronado, California. It is part of State Route 75. The construction of a bridge across the San Diego Bay was proposed several times since the 1920s, but was turned down feared a bridge could collapse due to an attack or an earthquake and trap the ships stationed at Naval Base San Diego. By 1964 the Navy supported a bridge if there was at least 200 feet (61 m) of clearance for ships which operate out of the nearby Naval Base San Diego to pass underneath it. To achieve this clearance with a reasonable grade, the bridge length was increased by taking a curved path rather than a more direct path to Coronado. The clearance would allow an empty oil-fired aircraft carrier to pass beneath it. This was then approved and construction began and completed and the bridge was opened for traffic in 1969. At first it was a toll bridge until 2002. The bridge contains five lanes: two eastbound, two westbound, and a reversible middle lane with a barrier. The pillars supporting the bridge on the eastern end are painted with huge murals as part of Chicano Park, the most extensive collection of Chicano art murals in the world. The Coronado Bridge is frequently used as a suicide bridge; trailing only the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco as the bridge most-often used for suicide in the...

COOL AERIAL ViEWS of SD! It’s obviously a must-see and drive for anyone visiting the area. The Coronado Bridge connects the mainland with Coronado Island a luxury hotel and boating destination! The bridge is hardly ever packed each time I go on it and the road is smooth. I love visiting at night or early dusk to see the city lights! As you can see, it’s challenging to take a quality pic of the bridge without getting a view from the water below it. Therefore, I recommend taking a short cruise or boating excursion to really take it all in. I took the Patriot speed boat (which is way too fast) but I went under the bridge and got an amazing view of Coronado Bridge. I couldn’t get a pic though as my phone would’ve gotten drenched during the speed boat ride. Otherwise, the water is the way to go to get some good snaps in!

Coronado Bridge gets you to the island in no time at all and is pretty easy to navigate. It’s a massive bridge and takes you pretty high up so if you’re afraid of heights you might get shaky! The good news is the beauty around you is gorgeous. I’m scared of rollercoasters and I never get nervous on this bridge. It’s like being an a massive high-rise....

What a view! Easy breezy driving experience through this bridge, historical toll station at the Coronado side but bridge travel itself is free!

The bridge itself is an architectural marvel, gracefully arching over San Diego Bay and connecting the city of San Diego to Coronado Island. As I ascended the bridge, the view was absolutely breathtaking. On one side, I could see the stunning skyline of downtown San Diego, with its mix of modern skyscrapers and historic buildings. On the other side, the picturesque Coronado Island came into view, with its charming houses and beautiful beaches.

The panoramic vistas from the bridge are truly spectacular, especially on a clear day. The sparkling blue waters of the bay, dotted with sailboats and ships, create a serene and picturesque scene. I found myself slowing down just to take in the beauty of it all, even though stopping on the bridge...