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SILVER STRAND STATE BEACH

Silver Strand State Beach features extensive beaches on both the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay. Combined with the area’s mild climate, the beaches make Silver Strand one of the area’s finest recreation destinations. Camping, swimming, surfing, boating, water-skiing, volleyball, and picnicking are popular activities. Anglers can fish for perch, corbina, grunion and yellow-fin croaker.

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 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.

~ Dogs are not allowed on the beach, in the tunnels, or on the bay side.
~ Dogs are only allowed in the day use and camping area parking lots.
~ All dogs must remain on a leash no longer than six feet in length.

Location-Directions: The beach is located 4.5 miles south of the city of Coronado on Highway 75. The park is located on the sandspit that forms the outer edge of San Diego Bay between Coronado and Imperial Beach. The park has 2 miles of ocean beach and 1 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.

Telephone: 858-435-5184

Local Reservations...first-come...first-served campgrounds
Please contact the park directly for detailed camping availability information.

Statewide fee schedules information for boating, camping, tours, parking, and passes.

Operating Hours: The front gate opens year-round at 8 a.m. It’s always a good idea to call ahead regarding operating hours, fees, and conditions, which can change.

Closing Times:

January – March at 7 p.m.
April – May at 8 p.m. (effective the first Sunday in April)
Memorial Day – Labor Day at 9 p.m. (effective the Friday before Memorial Day)
September – October at 8 p.m. (effective the Tuesday after Labor Day)
November – December at 7 p.m. (effective the last Sunday in October)

Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing: summer and spring are warm; fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is advised.

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