I'm so thrilled that the Emerald C Gallery has landed here in lovely Coronado right by the beach,…read moreby popular eateries and The Hotel Del! This gallery is a true treasure to the community. This is no ordinary gallery; not only do they have events highlighting their artists, they offer sip and dips, where a professional artist guides you and friends in creating a masterpiece you can take home (wine/beer provided while painting)! Also, I recently attended the writers on the 13, where on the 13th of November the gallery invited 13 local authors to read from their latest book(s) published. My Mom was one of the featured authors and it was an amazing experience to see authors get the floor and promote books and meet fellow authors and community members who cherish art in every form. The gallery itself has the most exquisite art, jewelry and novelty items you could imagine. I loved all the different artwork the gallery had to offer and you will enjoy Penny who runs the gallery; she is the hostess with the mostest!!! If you're visiting or live on the island, this is a must visit, you'll be enchanted. *Sign up to be on their E-mail list for upcoming events. There's always something going on and sip and dips are every week.*

Great experience working with Penny and her team for our event at the gallery. We were pleased with…read morethe location, the service and the venue itself. We had a unique request which was accommodated with professionalism, hospitality, friendliness and understanding. We would definitely recommend Emerald C Gallery for events as the space was colorful and adorable for the artist lovers!

Employees are very rude and uneducated. I watched them tell 2 guys to leave because they were…read morefilming outside their store, then called the cops on them. They did nothing wrong, or illegal. If this is how they want to represent their business, everyone should just stay away

My Mother's response when she saw the 150 year old deed and documents I asked Art and Frames to…read moreframe for me as a gift to her. "I am awestruck, I do not remember ever seeing those documents. They are priceless" The framing is archival and museum quality. I am so grateful these experts knew exactly what to do. I recommend Art and Frames. Professional and friendly. High marks for both!

We enjoyed the gallery today. It's very nice. We looked at all the artwork they were going to be…read moregetting in more jewelry in June so come on in and check it out. give them a call in Coronado. They're open for appointment.

My girlfriend and I travel to San Diego every year for my business Convention. It is the absolute…read morebest! We stay at the Hotel Del Coronado every time. There is just nothing like it. My girlfriend and I both have a love + passion for art and make it a priority to visit a few art galleries during our travels. It's something we enjoy doing together. After arriving to SD, we checked into the Del and went for a walk down Orange Ave. We were lucky to notice a charming art gallery right across the street. We had never seen it before. Walking up to the front door i read a sign saying that viewing is by appointment only. Since we love art so much i called an made an appointment for the next day at 12p. The following day we showed up 15 minutes early to see the door was open and someone was there. Sean (the owner) greeted us at the door with a smile and charm that matched the gallery. As we walked in we felt the presence of the collector. Pasionate, clean, intelligent, charming and elegant. The art displayed on the floor is just magnificent. The fung shui and layout of the gallery was fluid and easy to peruse. As we continued to look around we discovered a painting by LaDiva Ruan. It was of the Hotel Del Coronado where we were staying. The combinations of colors, techniques and skills were just flawless. I had always wanted to bring a piece of the Del back home with us. I wanted to buy it. Being a bit of an art connoisseur myself i knew how the game worked. Or at least i thought lol. After negotiating a bit we made a deal and I bought the piece. Everytime I see it in my home I think of Sean and his warming hospitality and his charming gallery near the Del. The memory is apart of the art. Sean is extremely knowledgeable about the history of art and definitely educated us on a few things. He told us a few funny stories about the artist and unique facts about the hotel. I look forward to stopping by again next time I'm in town. 5 stars

I've been here several times and they always have interesting art pieces in rotation. But besides…read morethe artwork, the place it self is a great space for any art enthusiast. With its two-story open concept and brick walls, it has an urban yet elevated industrial vibe. I came here recently during Comic Con week and in addition to the modern pop art downstairs, I geeked out on the Marvel pieces upstairs. They featured the original comic books, time stone, orb, and a few life-sized Marvel super heroes. It was a treat and appropriate for Comic Con, of course! Can't wait to see which talented artists they'll feature at the gallery next.

Sparks Gallery is my favorite woman owned art gallery in San Diego. I'm an art lover...an…read moreaesthete...an artist at heart. I've been there a few times and finally decided to share my lovely experience with this art treasure located in Gaslamp. The beautiful gallery is inside an historic building featuring unique contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, and much more by a variety of local artists. We're often told great art speaks for itself...well, the art will speak for itself. You'll see a spectacular art selection being displayed on both levels (upper level is the solo exhibition) - the artwork captivating. The owner, Sonya Sparks, and staff are always welcoming and very helpful. Therefore, I highly recommend checking out Sparks Gallery.

I am the owner of Academy Art & Frame Company in Colorado Springs, CO…read more Have known and worked with Coronado Appraisals for almost 20 years. I have always found Ninya and her staff to be top notch in all their business dealings with our gallery and artists. Their appraisals are spot on and the quality of their presentations are completely thorough. Ninya is an amazing resource for so many aspects of art from preservation to marketing. Her as a mentor has enabled our business to do much more then succeed but to be at the top of our market. I am thankful that Ninya is a part of my world! Kim Costello

I've been very happy with Coronado Appraisals. They've helped me with a couple of things. The first…read morewas assistance in buying a pair of original sketches from a well-known artist. I had heard that fakes of this artist were pretty prevalent, so I contacted Coronado. They helped me verify the sketches were real. Their research was thorough, and I completed the purchase with peace of mind. Coronado also helped me with the restoration of an original painting that was damaged during a move. They explained to me ahead of time the restoration process. The work was excellent.

Love the amazingly detailed artwork and thoughtful words which accompany each piece. Friendly…read morestaff, too!

We were invited to a preview party at the gallery. We promptly sent in RSVP including a few of our…read morefriends. The collection is called Imagine Dragons and are album covers for the band of the same name. We have been to other exhibits here and they never disappoint. Tim is extremely talented. It is definitely worth a visit.

My wife wanted to come to the Coronado Ferry Landing shopping area so we can try eating at Cocina…read more35 which is known to have the best chilaquiles. Since this was her birthday weekend getaway, I took her here. I parked at the private lot inside this place and paid through my phone for the LAZ Parking. You're better paying the 6 hours instead of the 4 hours because the price is only different by like 5 dollars. There a lot of food places and shopping retail store here. So while I waited in line for an hour at the restaurant my wife wanted to eat at, she went shopping at the store here. After we finish eating, we walked around the shore area and also at the pier where the loading ferry is at. It's a nice area especially when the weather is nice.

Every year or so, I head to Coronado with my wife for a conference, and I get some time to explore…read morethe area. I always find myself spending at least a little time at the Coronado Ferry Landing each year. I enjoy the restaurants, stores, and even just sitting near the water reading a book. I am just as content being on my own there, being with my wife, or visiting with a friend at the Coronado Ferry Landing. The Coronado Ferry Landing has many great restaurants. I have enjoyed visiting Peohe's, Il Fornaio, Spiro's Greek Cafe, and Le Parfait Paris each year. In addition, there is Lil' Piggy's Bar-B-Q, Cocina 35 Brunch, Cold Stone Creamery, Coronado Coffee Company, Burger King, and Village Pizzeria. There are also many other restaurants nearby on Orange. For information and links to each of these restaurants, go to https://coronadoferrylanding.com/dine. There are also some great shops offering everything from designer shades and sandals to boutique fashions and great souvenirs. Some great shopping options include La Camisa Coronado, the Coronado Tasting Room, Vom FASS Coronado, Lisa's Boutique, and Miss Match. You can find links to each of these shops at https://coronadoferrylanding.com/shop. You can also find plenty to do at the Coronado Ferry Landing including bike and surrey rentals, bike and kayak tours, flagship cruises and events, and jet ski rentals. Find more about these at https://coronadoferrylanding.com/things-to-do. They also host concerts each weekend (https://coronadoferrylanding.com/events). Of course, you can actually take the ferry for $9 each way. In general, they are open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM. While I have shared links above, read more about the Coronado Ferry Landing in general on their own website at https://coronadoferrylanding.com. You can even sign up for their newsletter. As an amazingly picturesque location in Coronado with a lot to offer, I recommend that anyone visiting Coronado check out the Coronado Ferry Landing!

Chanced upon this marketplace concept hosted by Por Vida in the empty lot next to it after making a…read morerandom decision to travel deeper into the barrio instead of hopping on the freeway right away. It's a monthly event where local vendors come out to sell their hand-crafted items. Browse through jewelry, clothing, soaps, pinatas, and other vintage and re-purposed items. They even had a tarot card reader! Travel outside the lot and you'll also encounter a ton of street vendors. Get your tacos and tamals! Por vida is advertised to serve champurrado, Mexican hot chocolate in the thick form, but the tamal guy at his cart (called Tamales Pepe) served a pretty damn good version too. His chicken mole tamales at $3 each were also muy deliciosos! Such a festive & fun event! We went for their Christmas rendition called "Noche Buena" so there were lots of lights, Christmas trees, and garland everywhere. Be sure to following them on Facebook to learn about their next event. Careful with parking though; cars park in the center, turn section of the street, so travel down this road SLOWLY. Support local, support small businesses... always!

We walked into this place while we had some coffee next door at Por Vida. It's good to see some…read morecool crafty flea markets popping up around town. I've been a vendor in the past and always showcased our products at these type of markets in SF or LA due to the lack of them here. You've got everything from refurbished woodworks to handcrafted leather goods (notebooks, wallets, etc). Plenty of things to choose from for everyone. It seems like a fairly new spot so I'm sure more and more local artists and vendors will be showing up and making this a regular spot for the hipsters to be at.

I'm a bit bias in the review of this spot due to my appreciation of the arts in general and Chicano…read moreart in particular. In addition to that I gotta show love to a Chicano who commits himself so much to what he does that he is willing to take a risk and go for it by opening his own spot dedicated to the arts in barrio Logan. I say support this Chicano owned establishment in the barrio before it's too late and the rents are too high for working class people.

I am in love with this gallery! The couple that run it put their heart into their art and their…read morerelationship with artists and the local community of Barrio Logan. They have a variety of pieces and price ranges by different artists that have shown or are currently showing. Make sure to check out Chicano Art Gallery during an art opening or else you might have to make an appointment!