Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 6 Coronado Island

[gringalicious]

Happy weekend guys! I’m really excited to share these photos from our day on Coronado Island. After all the places @fullofhope and I went during our trip my sister and I agreed that this day was our mutual favorite. The beach, the town, the weather, and just the entire day felt like it could have hardly been more perfect.

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned that I’m a bit of a coffee addict, so for me it’s always coffee first and then depending on my plans for the day and the hour I wake up, I sometimes like to hit the gym first thing before breakfast if I need to fit it in earlier. I find it really hard to workout on a full stomach without feeling sick. Oh, and yes, if you happen to be at a hotel and have a gym all to yourself what do you do? Take shameless gym selfies, yep. Guys, I never take gym selfies because my gym at home is always too busy so I couldn’t help myself but I blame the strong hotel coffee. After that it’s breakfast time.

Coronado is an Island right off of San Diego. When my parents were first married my dad was in the Navy and he was based in San Diego for awhile. That was before I was born, but he’s told us about how he used to drive the ship under the long bridge that connects the Island to the mainland there. That’s why when we were crossing the bridge there and seeing the real-life size of the Navy ships my sister and I couldn’t help feeling amazed to imagine what it was like for our dad to drive under it in one.

The first thing we did was head out to the beach to take photos. We actually didn’t pack swimming suits or anything because we knew the water would be a little too cold to swim, but now I wish we had because the weather really wasn’t cold.

Oh, and the sand was so beautiful. It literally glittered in the sunlight and there were so many lovely shells that we decided to collect and to take home to our nephew.

And we might have gotten a bit carried away with excitement about the beach and snapped too many pictures of each other being spontaneous. After our shenanigans we headed to the resort to check out all the sights.

The whole resort is immaculate and feels as if you’ve gone back in time a few decades. I love it. It also has its own shopping and dining so we spent most of the afternoon walking into the little shops and bakeries.

As you can probably imagine the price tags reflect on the fact that it’s a major tourist destination. Let’s just say I’m not the type to spend a bunch at these kind of stores just for the novelty, but it’s fun to look. So many cute things.

We weren’t quite ready for lunch yet, but I just had to take some photos of the beautiful food and this ice cream shop had the most genius displays for ice cream flavors ever. They piled delicious looking chunks of whatever things represented the flavor in the front so you could easily see what you were choosing. I probably noticed this more than most people would have because I’m a food photographer, but I’m definitely taking notes from them in the future.

We walked a little away from the resort to see the town and decided to get something light for lunch.

By the time we’d finished walking around the town we decided to head back to the beach to watch the sunset. Wow, it was indescribable really.

For more great food ideas, please do not forget to look at my other recent food posts

1. Blueberry White Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Cookies
2. Homemade 'Nilla Wafers with Banana Pudding
3. Carrot & Lentil Salad with Indian Curry Tahini Dressing w/ Vegan Option
4. Simple Chocolate Drizzled Blood Orange Cream Tart
5. Springtime Vibes Salad+Cilantro Almond Butter Dressing
6. Chocolate Dipped Frosting Filled Doughnuts
7. Sweet and Spicy Honey Bourbon Chicken
8. Strawberries+Cream Fudge Brownie Trifle
9. Tropical Bay Breakfast Jars (Vegan)
10. Veggies + Lemongrass Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D750 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST.

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In case you didn't catch my previous Travel Series Posts:

Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 5 La Jolla Cove
Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 4 Seaport Village
Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 3 Horton Plaza
Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 2 San Diego Zoo!
Gringalicious in San Diego Travel Series - Part 1

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Comments

[mamaloves]

Was that your own private gym? LOL

[gringalicious]

Haha, yes it was very nice when it was all to myself. Thanks @mamaloves!

[monajam]

How beautiful to travel with your sister to Coronado Island! Thanks to share your moments with us. And as always, pictures are great!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting with such kind words @monajam

[slimanepro]

Well done
Interesting .. look wonderful trip, thanks for the pictures
For more creativity .. Great post

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the great commenting @slimanepro

[noboxes]

I think I was telling someone the other day that I was 18 the last time I as the Hotel Del. Beautiful photos, beautiful memories

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for all of your support @noboxes

[ownyoo]

+_+

[gringalicious]

thanks

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[scribblingramma]

I had never heard of this place! It is beautiful! I especially like the red-roofed building. Looks like you two had a great time.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting @scribblingramma and it was so nice to meet you at the meetup

[liwen12345]

Coronado Island has some of the best beaches in US!

[gringalicious]

I think that perhaps you are correct @liwen12345

[eliashossain]

Its really wonderful photography, i glad to see this photos, thanks my dear! @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

Glad you liked it @eliashossain!

[universalpro]

Wow it's an amazing and beautiful place.... everything is so good about this post the foods the photos and the beach stones I really enjoyed everything thanks for sharing @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting and for all of your support @universalpro

[aman2017]

beautiful girl with hot photography.

[gringalicious]

Oh, that's so sweet @aman2017

[trincowski]

Nice photos! Meanwhile, I was on the other side of the Pacific, visiting Hong Kong, Macau and Tokyo.

I'm back home, now. Feel free to visit my blog to see some cool photos from my journey.

[gringalicious]

so, what part of my post was your favorite?

[trincowski]

I liked the little shops but also the photos by the beach, as they've reminded me of the time I visited San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Sausalito. :-)

So, this means that now, I've touched the Pacific Ocean at both extremities. I never thought that day would come.

[gringalicious]

that's awesome. I really want to hit Sausalito, perhaps next year. Thanks for the inspiraion @trincowski

[trincowski]

Thanks. These were my longest journeys so far. Due to timesaving and financial reasons, I usually stick to Europe. :-)

[imran498]

Coronado Island is very beautiful place like you @gringalicious. I hope you enjoyed much as photography is depicting.

Excellent photography with great art.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the very kind words @imran498

[ingaaa]

These photos are incredible! I don't think @allasyummyfood and I had time to go there but I definitely will next time I'm there! And nothing wrong with a cheeky gym selfie ;-)

By the way, I absolutely love how you've laid out some of the photos (in 3 or 4 or more). Is there any easy tool or platform that you recommend? Thank you!

[rauzaljm]

Wow, beautiful. Nice shot mister 👍

[gringalicious]

thanks

[rauzaljm]

Okesip saban2 aduen

[nabilah48]

Thanks for share :)
Did ur work in the field of travel ??

[gringalicious]

thanks for commenting, I am more of a food photographer but I intend to travel much more this year

[putry01]

excellent photography filled with beautiful scenery

[gringalicious]

Thanks for reading @putry01!!

[bxt]

you have a wonderful journey with your sister , thanks for your sharing , enjoy yourselves on the way .

[fiea-fn]

very beautiful and so fascinating, I love the photos in your post. and I can imagine the beauty of your trip

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the kind commenting @fiea-fn and welcome to Steem

[alestercook]

wow awesome
nice photography
it is very beautiful place
i like it
thanks for sharing it
carry on

[gringalicious]

Thanks @alestercook!

[shagorshikder]

nice photography..
great to share..
thank you

[gringalicious]

no, thank you @shagorshikder

[malikarslan]

man those are really awesome photos can i ask you what camera you are using and the food looks really delicious sir your are really having a fun time i guaranty you that .

[gringalicious]

I use a Nikon 750, thanks @malikarslan

[seamy]

Wow.nice post

[gringalicious]

wow, not so nice comment

[jhonsnow2]

Beautiful photography really amazing photos..I think you provisional photographer sir..Really nice place..thanks for sharing....

[gringalicious]

That's very sweet, thank you @jhonsnow2

[janlozano]

Nice

[gringalicious]

wow, that's deep

[gamainvegas]

@gringalicious you ladies stayed busy. Always fun to read

[gringalicious]

Thanks @gamainvegas!

[mrchef111]

It has been years and years since I have been to Coronado Island!! Looks like you had an amazing time there! :)

[amponchiek]

Amazing post

[gringalicious]

thanks so much @amponchiek

[yasirgawad]

Wow beautiful places
I am just fond of coffee lovely hot and cold drink
Yummy delicious awww wow foods i want to eat feeling hungry right now
Beautiful view you both are looking cute and pretty
Thank you for sharing with us
Have a safe journey

[gringalicious]

Thanks @yasirgawad! Very sweet of you.

[theunlimited]

the food made me hungry! But I like the shots it so wonderful. Steem on! Followed you too 😊

[gringalicious]

Thanks @theunlimited

[theunlimited]

You are welcome 😊

[aisamuddin]

You are a photographer
You're writing what's in the sand
Did you create an object for the photo

[gringalicious]

Nope, just what was there @aisamuddin! Thanks!

[aisamuddin]

Yes, I know
I just joked aja
Vacation where this winter

[khalidhucane]

wow looking so nice

[gringalicious]

Thank you for reading @khalidhucane !

[idowu-kunlere]

Those pictures are breathtaking. Wow.

I love the way light rays hit on the images.

[gringalicious]

That's so sweet, thank you so much @idowu-kunlere

[irinatsvetkovva]

Again nice photos and coffee in the morning its amazing. How people can woke up without coffee?i don't understand 😊

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the great commenting @irinatsvetkovva

[irinatsvetkovva]

Everytime welcome, dear😊

[cakphotography]

I really like your photos, your photos are very beautiful, thanks to share your @gringalicious beautiful photos.

[gringalicious]

Thanks @cakphotography!

[thecrytotrader]

What an perfect combination of travel and food 😍 i always love the fact that you share each and every moment with us that kida creates a strong author and reader bond and that's why i love to read more and more you posts because they also helps me to know about you and your family and your life😇

And i love that you shared sweet memories about your parents and that also makes your traveling expenses more beautiful to Coronado,

I really love the food items shop and they really have superb cute and eye catching items on their shops, maybe for attracting more tourists 😅😅

Overall this post is great and your photography work is superbly done and you done very great work on each and every small details.all the best for your next post dear 😇

And i have a little request that i just posted my first introduction post so if you got some time please have a look and give your valuable feedback.thanks @gringalicious 😇

[gringalicious]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and read the post @thecrytotrader. I wish you the best of luck here on Steemit.

[thecrytotrader]

Thanks a lot dear iam trying my brst to provide good content on Steemit and also wants to create good relationships with lovely Steemit members like you.😇

[wa2qr]

Happy weekend dear.
Happy to find you in the best of health.
Seeing you admiring the place means that the place truly is a peach because you have traveled to a lot of em. The pictures are lovely as always. And fitness must be a top priority wherever you go you have to look fit and be fit. So my dear enjoy the new places, the food and enjoy the weekend there. Love to you and your sister.

[gringalicious]

I really appreciate your sweet words @wa2qr, thanks for reading!

[theurbannomad]

Thanks for the lovely share @gringalicious. Amazing photo content .

[gringalicious]

I really appreciate it @theurbannomad !

[gwenbyyy]

Seems like you'd enjoy so mucj! 😊

[gringalicious]

We did, thanks @gwenbyyy!

[anna-mi]

What a wonderful busy day! I really like that you are traveling with your sister. I have 2 daughters, and I want them to be friendly, walking, traveling and having fun together. I even showed them your post. Having a sister is great. This is the most kind and gentle friend for life.

[gringalicious]

Oh, that is wonderful @anna-mi! Thanks for reading!

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[pariza]

Great trip you enjoyed. That's a beautiful place you travelled. Extraordinary photography. Happy holiday.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the continued support @pariza

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[applelex]

whats the weather like in San Diego this time of year? ...I heard is not humid out there in Cali :))

[pwangdu]

fantastic & captivating!

[pwangdu]

breathtaking & pleasing!

[pwangdu]

intriguing & fascinating!

[irwansyah270889]

Pleasant trip.
You are the most fortunate person, able to enjoy life by walking to visit many countries. You are great @gringalicious..

[gringalicious]

I am glad you like my travel posts

[irwansyah270889]

Of course. I think I want to be there..

[madi95]

Amazing

[yusfriadi]

Lovely