Exclusive CIFF guided walking tours throughout festival weekend
Festival week on Coronado Island is about more than what's on the screen. Our friends at So Diego Tours — a locally owned and operated San Diego tour company led by passionate local guides — are offering CIFF guests an exclusive discount on two unforgettable Coronado experiences. Whether you're drawn to ghost stories and Victorian intrigue or prefer a sun-soaked morning stroll through island history, there's a tour for every kind of explorer.
Haunted Walking Tour of Coronado
Friday, November 6 at 9:30 PM | Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 PM
After the credits roll, the real mystery begins. Join So Diego's expert guides for a spine-tingling after-dark walking tour through the haunted history of Coronado Island. From the legendary Hotel del Coronado — home to San Diego's most famous ghost, the tragic Kate Morgan, who checked in in 1892 and never checked out — to the gilded Victorian mansions and secret stories that line these storied streets, this tour weaves together history, folklore, and just enough mystery to keep you looking over your shoulder.
Your guide, a certified Coronado ambassador, will lead you through landmark locations including the former Spreckels mansion and the iconic Hotel del Coronado grounds, sharing the hidden and haunted history of the island like only a true local can.
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Coronado Morning Walking Tour
Sunday, November 8 at 8:00 AM
Start your final festival morning the right way — with a golden-hour stroll through one of California's most beloved islands. So Diego's Coronado Walking Tour takes you through the island's rich cinematic and cultural history, past the iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and scenic spots that make Coronado a place unlike anywhere else in the world.
With a knowledgeable local guide leading the way, you'll come away with a deeper appreciation for the island you've been calling home all week — and maybe a few new favorite spots to add to your list. The perfect Sunday morning before heading into our closing day.
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About So Diego Tours
So Diego is a locally owned and operated tour company built by San Diegans who are obsessed with their city. Their guides are passionate locals who bring history, humor, and insider knowledge to every tour — the kind of experience you simply can't get from a guidebook. CIFF is proud to partner with them to help our guests discover the magic of Coronado on and off the screen.
Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7
9:00 PM – Midnight
When the credits roll, head upstairs. The Dive, the rooftop lounge atop The Bower Coronado, becomes Festival headquarters after dark, welcoming guests for two exclusive late-night gatherings on Friday and Saturday evening.
Open exclusively for Coronado Island Film Festival guests until midnight, The Dive is the perfect place to gather after an evening premiere, continue conversations sparked by the day's films, or unwind after exploring Coronado on one of our late-night ghost tours.
Enjoy a special Festival food and cocktail menu, available for purchase throughout the evening, while taking in the relaxed rooftop atmosphere overlooking the heart of Coronado. Whether you're celebrating with fellow filmmakers, reconnecting with friends, or making new ones, there's no better place to end the night.
No tickets or reservations required — just come as you are and keep the festival going.
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) welcomes makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, California to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. Coronado’s enduring love affair with Hollywood began more than a century ago.