Silver Strand State Beach
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $12 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(619) 435-5184
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In San Diego County, about 2 miles southeast of Coronado, Silver Strand State Beach covers about 7,388 acres.
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance gate | Entrance gates lock daily at: 7:00pm (Winter)* 8:00pm (Spring/Fall)* 9:00pm (Summer)* Entrance Gates open year-round at 7 a.m. Winter = November 1 - February 28 Spring = March 1 - Thursday before Memorial Day Fall = Tuesday afterLabor Day - October 31 Summer = Friday before Memorial Day - Labor Day | ||
Official wording
Entrance gates lock daily at: 7:00pm (Winter)* 8:00pm (Spring/Fall)* 9:00pm (Summer)* Entrance Gates open year-round at 7 a.m. Winter = November 1 - February 28 Spring = March 1 - Thursday before Memorial Day Fall = Tuesday afterLabor Day - October 31 Summer = Friday before Memorial Day - Labor Day
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Minimum) | $12 |
| Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Maximum) | $20 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Minimum): $12.00 • Vehicle Day Use (Demand Based Pricing Maximum): $20.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: beach or bayside; the beach.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only in the parking lots and RV campground. Dogs not allowed on beach or bayside. ~ Dogs are not allowed on the beach.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
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.
~ Exception: Day use and camping area parking lots and paved pathways on the bayside, where they must remain on a leash no longer than six feet in length.
Camping Information
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, RV Dump Station, RV Access
Max trailer: 40 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 40 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
PicnickingFishingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingWildlife viewing and birdingSurfingGeocachingHikingBikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Silver Strand State Beach features extensive beaches on both the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay with many accessible features. 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. The beach is located 4.5 miles south of the city of Coronado on Highway 75. Phone 619-435-5184.
Camping
Self-contained vehicles may camp in the lot on the (ocean) beach side, but there are no hook-ups. Only outdoor rinsing showers are available on both bay and ocean side.
Beachside Restroom#1 Restroom and dressing room modified for access. Two outdoor rinsing showers installed.
Read more from the park
Beachside Plaza Area Entrance to lifeguard office was made accessible, picnic tables replaced with accessible models, benches replaced with accessible models.
Beachside Restroom #3 Restroom floors were modified for access. This accessible restroom services the campground and day use.
Bayside Restroom #’s 4 and 7 Entrances modified for access. Outside rinsing showers modified for access.
Bayside Restroom #5 Restroom modified to provide one accessible toilet room.
Picnic Area
Ocean or "beach" side: Several small picnic areas include accessible tables under shade structures. Restrooms: Accessible restrooms and restrooms with showers are dispersed through the park. Outdoor rinsing showers are now accessible. Parking: Accessible spaces are available in all three ocean side lots. Routes of travel: Paths from parking to beach activity areas are generally level and accessible.
Bay side: Many shaded accessible picnic tables are available. Tunnels under the freeway from each ocean side parking lot lead to the Bay side picnic and beach areas. Routes of travel through the tunnels are paved and mostly accessible. Tunnel 3 has some 10% slopes for short distances. All visitors should exercise caution when moving along park roadways. With park staff permission, visitors with disabilities may be dropped off at the bay side. Restrooms: Restrooms on the Bay side are accessible. An outdoor rinsing shower is also accessible.
Trails
Crown Cove Trail,is a loop trail that roughly parallels the Cove and offers some nice Bay views. It is accessible for its .8 mile length. The trailhead is opposite parking lot 3, and an accessible restroom is nearby.
Beach/Shore Access
Beach wheelchairs are available. Call or check at entry station for information. Beach mats are also available to provide some limited firm path access to the beaches.
Other Information
updated Nov. 2009
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 5000 Highway 75
Coronado, CA 92118 - Nearest town
- Coronado — about 2 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.6295, -117.1396
- Phone
- (619) 435-5184
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The 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.
Entrance gate: Entrance gates lock daily at: 7:00pm (Winter)* 8:00pm (Spring/Fall)* 9:00pm (Summer)* Entrance Gates open year-round at 7 a.m. Winter = November 1 - February 28 Spring = March 1 - Thursday before Memorial Day Fall = Tuesday afterLabor Day - October 31 Summer = Friday before Memorial Day - Labor Day
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology