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La Playa Tower

Sixth Tower at Coronado Shores • Built in 1975

About La Playa Tower

Completed in 1976 as the sixth high rise in the Coronado Shores community, La Playa Tower offers a true oceanfront living experience in one of Southern California's most desirable coastal settings. The 15 story tower is positioned directly along the shoreline, placing residents just steps from the sand and within easy reach of the community's pools, clubhouse, and scenic beachfront walkways.

La Playa Tower is celebrated for its sweeping, unobstructed views. Residences facing west take in dramatic vistas of the Pacific Ocean, where waves, sunsets, and horizon lines create a constantly shifting backdrop. Homes oriented to the east offer equally impressive scenery, showcasing San Diego Bay, Glorietta Bay, the Coronado Bridge, and the skyline of downtown San Diego. Expansive floor to ceiling windows and private balconies take full advantage of these views, filling each residence with natural light and the calm of the surrounding coastline.

With direct access to the beach, inviting common areas, and the relaxed sophistication that Coronado Shores is known for, La Playa Tower blends luxury with an easygoing coastal atmosphere. Whether chosen as a year round residence or a refined vacation home, La Playa delivers an exceptional waterfront lifestyle defined by beauty, convenience, and panoramic scenery.

Year Built

1975

Floors

15 Stories

Units Per Floor

9

Total Units

135

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La Playa Tower Address

1710 Avenida Del Mundo, Coronado, CA 92118

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Unit Breakdown Per Floor

9 units per floor • 135 total units

  • 1 Bedroom2
  • 2 Bedroom3
  • 2 Bedroom with Den1
  • 3 Bedroom3

What Makes La Playa Unique

  • 5 units with unobstructed bay and city views per floor

Tower Features & Highlights

  • Positioned directly along the shoreline
  • Sweeping unobstructed views
  • West-facing Pacific Ocean vistas
  • East-facing bay and skyline views
  • Floor to ceiling windows
  • Private balconies
  • Direct beach access
  • Inviting common areas

Living at La Playa Tower

La Playa Tower represents one of the most sought-after addresses within Coronado Shores, the landmark oceanfront community that stretches along the Silver Strand in Coronado, California. As the sixth of the ten towers to be completed, La Playa opened its doors in 1975 and has since become a defining part of the Coronado skyline. Owning a home here means waking up to the sound of the surf, stepping directly onto a wide stretch of sand, and enjoying a refined coastal lifestyle that very few neighborhoods in Southern California can match. Residents appreciate the rare combination of a quiet, gated beachfront setting paired with immediate proximity to the shops, restaurants, and historic charm of the Coronado village.

Rising 15 stories above the shoreline, La Playa Tower is home to 135 residences arranged at roughly 9 homes per floor. This thoughtful layout gives each residence generous exposure to natural light and the panoramic views that have made Coronado Shores famous. Depending on a home's position within the building, owners enjoy sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean to the west or dynamic views of San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bridge, and the downtown San Diego skyline to the east. Floor-to-ceiling glass, open living areas, and private balconies are signature elements throughout La Playa, allowing the coastal scenery to take center stage in daily life.

Floor plans within La Playa Tower include 2 1 Bedrooms, 3 2 Bedrooms, 1 2 Bedroom with Den, 3 3 Bedrooms on a typical floor, providing a wide range of options for full-time residents, second-home owners, and investors alike. Whether you are searching for an intimate pied-à-terre or a spacious multi-bedroom condominium for the whole family,La Playa offers layouts to suit nearly every lifestyle. Many residences have been beautifully remodeled over the years with contemporary kitchens, spa-inspired bathrooms, and designer finishes, while others present an exciting opportunity to customize a home to your exact taste in one of the most coveted beachfront communities on the West Coast.

What sets La Playa apart from the other towers is a set of distinctive characteristics that buyers consistently seek out. 5 units with unobstructed bay and city views per floor. These details translate into real differences in light, views, privacy, and value, which is exactly why working with a specialist who knows the nuances of every floor and floor plan is so important when buying or selling in La Playa Tower.

As a resident of La Playa, you gain access to the full suite of resort-style amenities that define the Coronado Shores experience. The community features multiple heated oceanfront swimming pools, eight tennis courts, the private Beach & Tennis Club, beautifully landscaped grounds, secure underground parking, and round-the-clock security. Direct, private access to more than a mile of pristine Coronado beach—consistently ranked among the best beaches in America—is just steps from the lobby. The Hotel del Coronado, with its celebrated restaurants and timeless architecture, sits within an easy walk, and downtown San Diego is only minutes away via the iconic Coronado Bridge.

If you are considering buying or selling a condominium in La Playa Tower, Coronado Shores specialist Tom Tilford can provide current availability, detailed comparable sales, and private tours tailored to your goals. Tom has an intimate understanding of how each tower, floor, and orientation affects both lifestyle and resale value, and he guides every client through a smooth, well-informed transaction. To learn more about La Playa and the homes currently available at 1710 Avenida Del Mundo, Coronado, CA 92118, call Tom Tilford at (619) 300-2218 or start a search online to begin your journey toward oceanfront living in Coronado Shores.

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Tom Tilford

Broker Associate

Napolitano & Associates

CABRE #01897051

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