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!

This is my 1st review on Yelp, and for good reason. This gallery really goes the extra mile. Jill…read morehas an uncanny eye for framing and what's needed to make your artwork or photo "Pop". Jill makes framing seem like an art in and of itself. Once in the frame, you can't imagine your chosen art piece outside of it. The frame not only becomes an extension of the piece but you start to get the feeling it can't live without it. Wood Gallery has been framing my favorite artwork and memories for the better part of a decade or more before having ever even stepped foot in her gallery, until last week. I was on vacation in San Diego, with the family, when we decided to go to Coronado for the day, so we decided to stop in for our 1st visit. WOW, I was amazed! I couldn't help but get the feeling that I was stepping into a museum not a storefront. It was such a pleasure to finally meet Jill in person. The gallery had several hand signed lithographs of one of my favorite artists, Picasso, along with plenty of traditional and contemporary original artwork by a range of local and international artists. Jill's staff was courteous, friendly and knowledgeable without a hint of attitude like so many other places. They have no problem with curious visitors who just want to walk in and take a look at the beautiful artwork. I will continue to have my framing done exclusively by Jill and her art gallery. Coronado turned out to be a great little stop on our visit to Southern California. Art and Frames by Wood Gallery is a must stop when in Coronado. Don't forget to ask for Jill!

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 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

The person that works here is rude and extremely uninviting .. this same person that looks like…read morebozo the clown & claimed to be the "owner" of the place told us he's "appointment only" - yet there's a 50% off sign outside. He just didn't want us in the store because he was busy talking to his buddy outside. If it's appointment only, and you clearly don't sell anything (forcing you to mark the art 50%), then wouldn't you in turn ask if we want to set an appointment to return late? Because that didn't happen. This place is a total joke and the clown that works there needs to be fired because he clearly doesn't own the place.

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'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.

My father had two paintings appraised here 2012. one was appraised over $10K. Today, that same…read morepainting will only fetch $550. How can you be this far off? Incompetence?

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 and I have been to this gallery many times and it always feels like we are in Europe at a…read morespecial museum. The quality and refinement of Tim's art is breathtaking and worth a stop even if just to raise your energy. They have items across all price points and for some it will pull you into a new world of fine art! The people that work there can tell you all the stories of his career and about his amazing wife Amy. I couldn't recommend this gallery more.

Excellent site seeing trip on San Diego Bay at a minimum cost…read more This trip today cost $9 one way. End destination for this trip is Broadway Pier. There is at least one other destination so check the board before buying your ticket. I used a QR code at the landing to pay and it was super convenient. Just a few easy steps. The staff here are all very kind and helpful. The amenities are basic, but that's all you need for a short journey.

5 stars for the spectacular views and the sense of calm, how green and clean everything is. For me…read moreis all about the views and not so much about the shops. I had not been for a while and today spent some time walking and coffee drinking and talking to friends sitting there enjoying the whole scene of a big ship passing by, kids playing, a couple in a romantic date and much more. The stores are not that great, boutiques and souvenir shops but not too many. A couple of nice restaurants and there is paid parking available although I prefer to park nearby.

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!