Silver Strand State Beach is located 4.5 miles south of
the city of Coronado on Highway 75. The park is located
on the sand-spit that forms the outer edge of San Diego
Bay between Coronado and Imperial Beach. The park has 2
½ miles of ocean beach and ½ mile on the bay. The
entrance to the park is from Highway 75, which serves as
a divider between the ocean side of the park and the bay
side. features beaches on both the Pacific Ocean and San
Diego Bay.
The bay side of the park offers views of San Diego Bay.
Three pedestrian tunnels lead from the parking lots
under the highway to the bay side of the park. (The bay
side of the park is restricted to pedestrian traffic
only. No vehicles are allowed in the tunnels or on the
bay side.) The water in the bay area is usually warmer
and calmer, perfecting for swimming and sailing. Ramadas,
tables, barbecue pits, and fire rings are available in
the area. South of the developed area, there are one and
a half miles of ocean and natural preserve.
Strolling
along the beach, visitors can see moonsnails,
concleshells, and an occasional sand dollar in the sand.
Camping, swimming, surfing, boating, water-skiing,
volleyball, and picnicking are popular activities. Park
facilities include four large parking lots, which can
accommodate up to 1,000 vehicles. Restroom and cold
showers are available on each side of the park. Fire
rings for cookouts are also available.
The front gate opens year-round at 8 a.m. Camping is
available for self contained vehicles - motor-homes or
trailers. It’s always a good idea to call ahead
regarding operating hours, fees, and conditions, which
can change
~ Dogs are not allowed on the beach, in the tunnels, or
on the bay side.
~ Dogs are allowed in
the day use and camping area parking lots only.
~ Dogs must remain on a
leash no longer than six feet in length.
Address - 5000
Highway 75 Coronado, CA 92118 Phone
619-435-5184
