Silver Strand State Beach
State Park · Coronado, California
Silver Strand State Beach lies on the narrow strip of land that links Coronado to the south end of San Diego Bay, along Highway 75, with the Pacific on one side and the bay on the other. The beach on the ocean side is long and fairly wide, and the waves are often gentler than on exposed coasts, which suits families and casual swimmers, though cold water and rip currents still matter. A pedestrian tunnel under the highway (confirm) links the ocean side to the calmer bay side, and camping and RV sites have been offered - confirm the rules and booking. The Naval Amphibious Base is nearby, and military activity can be seen and heard, while the Coronado Bridge marks the northern view. Fog, wind and sun all appear in the same week, and sunsets can be fine. Parking is paid, and the lots fill on warm summer weekends, so a weekday or an early start gives a calmer day with more room on the sand and easier parking.
5000 CA-75, Coronado, California, 92118, United States
The beach has generally been open for day use from early morning, around eight, until sunset, with the exact times changing by season - confirm with California State Parks. Campers with a valid reservation can stay overnight under the camping rules, and gate and quiet hours apply. Lifeguards, where staffed, usually work in the warm months and on busy weekends, and are not on duty on winter days, so the water can be unguarded outside the season. Fog may delay a clear morning until late, and summer afternoons get windy. Closures can follow storms, sewage-related water quality warnings, military events or high surf, so check the current notices before you drive out from San Diego.
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