My first suggestion would be "The Sun Deck" as it is part of the Hotel Del Coronado (right by the beach) and really is a nice experience but it is a bit pricey. They have this clause in the info: "All parties of 8 or more will be charged an 18% automatic gratuity." That takes care of the tip pretty well. I would imagine you'd like to be at this end of Coronado because there is so much to see and do and the Main Street (Orange Avenue) part of Coronado is right here. However, if you travel down Orange Avenue to the other end of Coronado, there you will find a Marriott property with a breakfast buffet. Although it isn't particularly view-oriented (the restaurant), it is close to the San Diego Ferry landing and the surrounding views of the high rises in San Diego itself. I am making an assumption here that the 9 of you are celebrating something special and want a really nice experience. Because The Sun Deck Bar & Grill sits up high with open-air views over the beach and water, it would be memorable. Maybe weather conditions at the time you visit will be the determining factor if you want to eat outside or prefer an indoor experience. The Sundeck has a very nice location but it is outdoors. I am not suggesting any of the many little places near the Hotel Del Coronado on Orange Avenue because they are a bit away from the beach and maybe a little small for a party your size. Also consider Coronado Ferry Landing at the other end of Coronado but most of the nice places are lunch and dinner places. Enjoy your visit! Coronado is our favorite place in San Diego (with Gas Lamp as a second-best). Lots to see and do!

Water is fine for awhile then cold all year.

Most of the restaurants with a patio will allow dogs on a leash. Bluewater Grill (have a dog menu), McP's, Cafe 1134, Burger Lounge, Wine a Bit, Leroy's, Coldstone, Hotel Del Coronado, Miguel's Cucina. Very dog friendly town!

Hi Fred, We see more fishing from the Ferry Pier and there's a site called sdfishing that gives great info. Here's an excerpt: The Coronado Ferry Landing Pier is the only public fishing pier located on the west side of San Diego Bay, and offers a pretty unique set of fishing opportunities. The primary purpose of the pier is for boarding of the ferry that runs between downtown San Diego and Coronado, but a portion of the pier is available for fishing. With a bottom composition of sand and soft bottom, partially covered in eel grass and clam beds, this area provides good to excellent fishing for halibut, spotted bay bass, mackerel, and even corvina. There are public restrooms available, but no other immediate facilities. The ferry landing sits right next to the Ferry Landing Marketplace, a shopping center featuring several restaurants and small shops. The park is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm. It is located at 1201 1st St., Coronado, CA. ***** I hope this was helpful. In our opinion, the beach can have some rolling surf that may make surf fishing kind of tough. You'd have to cast out a long way. The beach normally has a lot of people running around in the surf. Think about venturing down to the pier at the other end of Coronado. The San Diego views are amazing and, when you need a break from fishing, that shopping center has everything from Burger King on up. I don't know if you need a license to fish there but fishermen normally do need them, I believe, unless they go to a private fish farm. Coronado is a wonderful place. How lucky you are to be planning a trip!

The beach is free but chairs, umbrellas and such are not.

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There are several nearby hotels from the Del, to the Glorietta Bay Inn to bed and breakfast places within walking distance to the water. Coronado is a small island that you can walk from one end to the other in less than an hour.

The Hotel Del Coronado rents chairs and umbrellas.

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I've never stayed at the hotels on the island but have heard they're exceptional rooms and have great service although quite expensive.