Coronado in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Coronado Ferryboat Terminal

Photographed by James F. Jamison, April 26, 2018

1. Coronado Ferryboat Terminal Marker

Inscription. Original site of the Coronado Ferryboat Terminal which operated ferries between San Diego and Coronado from 1886 until the opening of the bridge in 1969. Equipped to accommodate passengers, horses and buggies, and later automobiles, the ferry system was a way of life for Coronadans. Upon cessation of the service the land was sold to private developers. Through the efforts of three residents, Patty Schmidt, Sally Krummenacher, and Wendy Longley-Cook, this park was created. Opening in 1986, the 100th anniversary of Coronado's founding, it was named Centennial Park.

Erected 1986.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 32° 41.923′ N, 117° 10.333′ W. Marker is in Coronado, California, in San Diego County. It is at the intersection of Orange Avenue and 1st Street on Orange Avenue. Marker is located at Coronado Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coronado CA 92118, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the

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American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Centennial Park (a few steps from this marker); First Firehouse Site - 1892 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Naval Aviation (about 400 feet away); Carrothers Court (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Stockdale Tribute (approx. 0.6 miles away); San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sacred Heart Church - 1920 (approx. 0.7 miles away); James B. Stockdale (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coronado.

Regarding Coronado Ferryboat Terminal. Donated by Richard White Goodenough

A smaller marker near the Coronado Ferryboat Terminal marker reads: "Honoring all personnel San Diego & Coronado Ferry Company; Jesse L. Haugh Family Principal Owners; 1948 - 2 August 1969"

Additional commentary.
1. List

Photographed by James F. Jamison, April 26, 2018

2. Coronado Ferryboat Terminal Marker

The ticket booth of the Coronado Ferryboat Terminal (no longer in use).

of Ferry Boat Captains
Our family history notes Captain Horace Arnold was a pilot of the ferry sometime after WWII. I lost track of my grandfather's history and am trying to corroborate this. Is there a list of those who were Coronado Ferry Boat pilots?

— Submitted May 3, 2022, by Steven Arnold of Littleton, Colorado.

Centennial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James F. Jamison, April 26, 2018

3. Centennial Park

View of the Coronado Ferryboat Terminal, which is in Centennial Park, with San Diego's skyline in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 719 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2018, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.