Silver Strand State Beach
A narrow strand between the ocean and San Diego Bay, with beaches on both sides.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
$12 to $20, demand-based.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
5000 Hwy. 75, Coronado.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
The shoreline is closed to water contact at times because of health threats; check before swimming.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Hours
Gates open 7 a.m.; lock at 7 p.m. in winter, 8 p.m. spring and fall, 9 p.m. summer.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Dogs only in parking lots and the RV campground, not on the beach or bay side.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Restroom on each side (ocean and bay).
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Cold showers on each side.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.