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Silver Strand State Beach |
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HighlightsPast the glitz of the famous Hotel Del Coronado lies Silver Strand State Beach, south of Coronado along the 7-mile stretch of the Silver Strand that connects with Imperial Beach to the south. Silver Strand State Beach, which encompasses both the San Diego Bay and Pacific Ocean sides of the strand, is a little farther off the beaten path, offering more solitude for those who wish to get away from the beach crowds. Families and campers enjoy this beach. The
relatively remote Silver Strand, where the Navy SEALS train, offers
tons of recreational activities including camping, surfing, swimming,
body boarding, jet skiing, sailing, and water skiing, as well as
fishing and beach volleyball. Also, bicyclists, joggers, walkers,
and skaters have 10 miles of bike path at their disposal extending
from the strand back to Coronado. The ocean side of the strand features
2.5 miles of coastline trimmed with silver shells (thus the name
“Silver Strand”). The bay side, which can be reached
via three underground pedestrian tunnels from the ocean side, has
a nature preserve and is popular for sailing and swimming because
the water is warmer and smoother. LogisticsPaid parking is available inside the park entrance or free street parking is available on Coronado Cays Boulevard. Cars are prohibited on the bay side of the strand. Campers will find 100 or so RV spaces at the strand, Along with picnic areas, barbecue pits, fire rings, lifeguards, public showers, and restrooms. Sorry, no dogs are allowed on the beach. Those in parking lots must be on a leash. Getting ThereSilver Strand State Beach is 4.5 miles south of Coronado on Highway 75 (5000 Highway 75). You may also access Silver Strand State Beach by driving south from San Diego on I-5 and exiting at Palm Avenue / Highway 75 and going west. Insider TipsThe campground at Silver Strand State Beach is the only one on the San Diego County coastline that doesn’t require advance reservations. The camp host distributes numbered tickets on a daily basis to prospective campers. Numbers are then randomly drawn to see who gets in that day. Your best bet is to arrive on Sunday or Monday, when campers are departing, leaving many empty spaces. The large parking lots also accommodate motor homes for day use. There is a small snack bar near the lifeguard tower with hot dogs, candy, drinks, etc. This is the only food service near the beach unless you drive to Coronado or Imperial Beach, which are both 15 minutes away.
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