Dear Coronado Cays Homeowners and Residents,

Happy Holidays! Hopefully you have had the opportunity to get into the holiday spirit with the many celebrations and events occurring in Coronado and San Diego. We are working hard to stay on the nice-list and are done with the installation of our holiday lights!

Coronado Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

The Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting is on December 6th, starting at 6:00 pm. Please be aware of the road closures in place from 4-9 pm.

• Orange Ave from Fifth Street to RH Dana, both sides
• C Ave between Sixth and Seventh Streets, park side only
• Seventh between Orange and C Avenues, both sides
• Isabella both sides closed to Flora
• Park Place closed

What is going on in Grand Caribe Shoreline Park?

If you have taken a recent walk on the trails at Grand Caribe Shoreline Park, you certainly noticed some significant changes. San Diego Unified Port District is renovating the northern portion of the park with native plants and trees. The turf area around the sculpture will remain. And the Port is filling in underplanted areas with native plants (and removing non-natives), adding boulders for accents, and repairing irrigation. These improvements should be done before Summer 2025!

Coronado Rotary Music Competition

This competition is open to high school students who live in Coronado or attend school in Coronado (or both). Information on how to enter your video submission is available here. The deadline to enter is December 13th, 2024.

Boaters

Did you know that all motorized vessel operators aged 60 and younger are required to complete a boating safety course and obtain a California Boater Card. And, starting in 2025, the over-60 crowd will need their Boater Card as well. To apply for your California Boater Card, you will need to pay $10 and take an online boating safety course such as the Boat U.S. Foundation Class for California (free, it will take a few hours). You should get your card in less than a week and you can do the whole process from your computer!

Update from the City of Coronado

The November 15th City Manager’s Update introduced Coronado’s new police chief, welcome Paul Connelly. Two events from that email that you might have missed:

Calling Young Elves for Adventures Holiday Workshop

Young elves ages 5-11 are invited to a festive day filled with winter crafts, holiday baking, reindeer games, and loads of holiday fun! The workshop takes place on Wednesday, December 18th, from 3:30-5:00 pm in the Club Room at Glorietta Bay Park. Learn more.

Armchair Travel: Enjoy a Journey to Slovenia

Bill Altaffer, also known as “The World’s Most Traveled Person,” will take participants on a guided, virtual tour through picturesque landscapes of Slovenia. The Armchair Travel event includes a snack and beverage and will be on Wednesday, December 11th at 6:30 pm. Learn more.

The 54th annual San Diego Bay Boat Parade of Lights

Scheduled for December 8 and December 15. The parades start at 5:30 pm, a map of the parade route and approximate times of when decorated boats will be passing by can be found here.

Discount Tire has extended the HOA ‘Fleet Price’ to all members of the Coronado Cays HOA.

Present a copy or screenshot of your most recent HOA statement and use our B2B number (21652) to receive your 10% discount. Additional information is here.

Landscape Maintenance

Our tireless landscape team has been catching up on weeding, trimming, and detailing after the lawn scalping and reseeding job. While we have had a couple of light rains so far this year, we are still behind our normal rainfall to date for the season. We will continue to watch the weather!

The Crossman enhancement team has been busy installing new plant material in Montego, Jamaica, Bahama, Antigua, Kingston, Trinidad, and Port Royale Villages. Seasonal color was added to the Cays entrance circle adjacent to the kiosk and the Blue Anchor monument. New bark mulch was installed in Antigua Village. Repairs are in progress at the Cays entrance median after a vehicle ran over a portion of the landscaping.

Antigua Fan Palms were trimmed the week of November 15th. Deciduous trees in the common area are scheduled to be trimmed the week of December 16th.

Maintenance Projects

Completed projects since my last newsletter include

• Annual Concrete renovations in Kingston
• Void repair work in two spots along Grand Caribe Causeway (with the City of Coronado)
• Mardi Gras complete paint cycle (31 homes)
• Green Turtle Cay – Admiralty Cross planter repairs (with the City of Coronado)
• Antigua docks gangway 43-44 rebuild
• Installed electric hand dryers in all clubhouse and Admin restrooms
• Replaced pool pumps at Bahama/Antigua and Trinidad/Kingston pools

Projects already approved and in progress include

• Re-surfacing the Bahama Village / Antigua Village Pool. This pool will be closed during this work for the majority of December. Bahama / Antigua residents may contact Safety to be allowed into the Trinidad / Kingston pool during repairs.
• Maintenance and repair work on Jamaica docks and dock boxes
• Renovating landings in Antigua Waterproofing balconies in Mardi Gras (80% complete)
• Antigua breezeway and upper landing lighting replacement (85% complete)
• Bahama sound wall repairs
• Mardi Gras fire hydrant repairs

Code Enforcement Reminders

We have seen a reduced number of trash bins being left out and we want to thank everyone for their awareness in removing them from street view promptly. Reminders – please remember, the rules apply to your tenants and your guests.

• HOLIDAY DECORATIONS – Can be displayed thirty (30) days prior to the holiday and MUST be removed thirty (30) days after the holiday.
• TOWING POLICY – Towing signs have been placed at private parking areas and any vehicle parked longer than 72 hours will be immediately towed at owner’s expense.
• PET WASTE – Please pick up after your pet.
• RULES are posted at each pool. Please read and heed. No food or glass containers allowed!
• Rental agreements for village clubhouses do not allow for the use of the surrounding common area (pools, beach, tennis court). Jumpies and bouncy castles are also not allowed, nor are animals of any type. Owners/sponsors are responsible for following all of the rules listed in the agreement.

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Live entertainment at the Loews Hotel

Mindi Abair’s Wine and Jazz New Year’s Eve celebration of food, wine and Jazz will be at the Loews Resort on December 29, 30 and 31! Additional information and tickets available here.

Holiday Cocktails at Cays Lounge

Toast to the holidays at the Loews Coronado Bay lobby lounge, where the resort’s mixologists are crafting a seasonal holiday cocktail menu, available November 28 through January 1, 2025.

Silent Night Duffy Cruise

View the twinkling lights as they shimmer across the water from a festively-decorated Duffy boat in this private chartered nighttime cruise. Enhance your evening of light-seeing with hot cocoa and cookies. Silent Night Duffy Cruise launches from the Loews Marina on Friday and Saturday nights throughout December. Book here.

Gingerbread Beach House Display

Visit the Loews Coronado Bay lobby this holiday season to see the Gingerbread Beach Houses of Hope, created in partnership with six local non-profit organizations. On display from December 1 to 26, you’re invited to vote for your favorite gingerbread beach house, donate to a cause, or simply enjoy the festive artistry.

Christmas Day at Crown Landing

Celebrate the holiday with Loews Coronado Bay as the resort’s culinary team prepares a special holiday menu at its signature restaurant. Please visit the resort’s Happenings page for updates and to make a reservation.

Friends & Family Rate – 20% Discount on Stays

Looking for a staycation or have friends visiting from out of town for the holidays? Consider booking at Loews Coronado Bay and take advantage of the resort’s Friends & Family rate, including 20% off room rates, waived resort fee and complimentary parking. Enter promotional code “CAYS” on the hotel’s website atthe time of booking, or contact Hailey Roberts (hailey.roberts@loewshotels.com), your dedicated Coronado Cays reservations team lead, who is happy to assist with any questions, reservations or special accommodations.

Sea Spa at Loews Coronado Bay

• Take a moment for yourself this holiday season at Sea Spa with a 50-minute custom massage, seaside solutions facial or south sea manicure and pedicure. Plus, enjoy a glass of bubbles when you book the spa’s Warm & Cozy offer.
• Enjoy $30 off a 50-minute or 80-minute spa service during your birthday month. Valid Monday-Thursday with valid I.D.
• Interested in becoming Sea Spa member? Benefits include complimentary room nights at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, complimentary treatments, discounts on spa services and retail, access to the spa’s facilities and more perks. Initiation fee must be paid in full.
• To book or learn more, call 619-628-8770

Sincerely,

CCHOA Management