Silver Strand State Beach
5000 Highway 75, Coronado, California (map)
Beach Highlights
Silver Strand State Beach is located about half way between Coronado and Imperial Beach. The ocean side of The Strand is rather isolated and free of development, giving visitors a sense of freedom and openness.
Beach Activities
This beach is ideal for taking long walks and jogs. Kite surfing is a popular activity on the south section of the beach. Other activities include swimming, surfing, volleyball, boating and fishing.
Beach Camping
Along the north side of the beach is Silver Strand State Beach Campground, which offers overnight RV camping, right on the beach. What makes this campground unique from other state beach campgrounds in San Diego County is that it's level with the beach and ocean. The other campgrounds are on bluffs overlooking the beach. Hookups are available.
San Diego Bay
If you want to explore the San Diego Bayside of The Strand, three pedestrian tunnels cut underneath the hwy to the other side. The bayside features Cays Park, a large, grassy, recreational park, with tennis courts and a baseball diamond. Grand Caribe Park is a small shoreline park on the bay. The beach is sandy, narrow and popular for small boat launches. The beach is much longer than the park and is good for walks and jogging.
Events
(Late March)
Two super endurance races along the largely undeveloped strand between Coronado and Imperial Beach Includes swim at beach.
Amenities
Restroom and cold showers
Beach Camping
Silver Strand State Beach Campground has about 130 sites. Some of the sites directly face the beach. The campground is basically a large, long, narrow parking lot, with hookups and amenities. To reserve a space, go to
Reserve America.
Other Details
Regulations
Dogs are not allowed on the beach. They are allowed in the camp area and parking lots. Leashes must be less than six feet in length.
Parking
Park facilities include four large parking lots, which can accommodate up to 1,000 vehicles.
Hours
The front gate opens year-round at 8 am
Lifeguards
Lifeguards are on duty
Contact Coronado Beach Lifeguards
1001 6th St., Coronado, CA 92118
Business (619) 522-7346
Fax (619) 435-1955
Weather (619) 522-7897
Disabled Access
Beach wheelchairs are available. Call (619) 575-3613 or check at entry station for information. Beach mats are also available to provide some limited firm path access to the beaches.
