Orange Avenue After Dark

After a relaxing dinner at Tent City restaurant last night I went looking around Orange Avenue for a bit of "after-dark color".

Moo Time was brilliant with it's neon lights and steady after-dinner business.  Doesn't it look like James Dean could stroll by any minute?

The next two photos are of Tent City and their outdoor grill behind the restaurant.  The resident griller was kind enough to stop and let me take his picture.

Last is the ever-present mermaid manikin in the window of Kippy's.  She's always there, just accessorized differently for each season.  She's part of the fabric of Coronado.

The Coronado Museum and Tent City

The Coronado Museum of History and Art shares a lovely old triangular building with Tent City Restaurant, on the corner of Orange Avenue and Park Place. 

This is a convenient pairing since you can tour the Museum, shop at their adorable store, then stroll a few feet into the restaurant, which is where my family and I had lunch today.

Bliss.

Tent City Postcards

Tent City was a popular tourist destination in the early 1900's.  Located South of the Hotel Del Coronado, visitors could rent tents by the beach, and enjoy a carefree vacation near the ocean.

The last of the tents were torn down around 1940.  The Shores condominium complex is now located on the site.

This tile representation of Tent City postcards sits next to Coronado City Hall.

Lunch at Tent City

My family and I enjoyed a bike ride around the island today, topped off with lunch at Tent City restaurant, located on Orange Avenue and Park Place.  Tonight we'll go to Concert in the Park rounding out a good, good day.