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Silver Strand State Beach
With 2-miles of soft, golden sand hugging both the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay, this park is one of Southern Californias most beloved areas.
Plan Around Silver Strand State Beach
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Silver Strand State Beach Details
With 2-miles of soft, golden sand hugging both the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay, this park is one of Southern Californias most beloved areas. On one side, you have miles of ocean in front of you, while the bayside boasts fantastic views of the city, Coronado bridge, and naval shipyards. The bay is also a better choice for swimming, as it is calmer and warmer than the ocean side. Surfing, kitesurfing, and fishing are also allowed at this beach. There are also R.V. hookups for those interested in camping right on the shores. Keep in mind that this is a very popular park (it is only 15-minutes from downtown San Diego), so it can be quite busy on weekends and during the summer.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Silver Strand State Beach
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3.2 mi away
San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Diverse endangered, threatened, migratory, and native species are protected in the 2,620-acre area of land and water.
3.4 mi away
Route 75--San Diego-Coronado Bridge and Silver Strand Highway
Tick off a couple of must-see destinations in San Diego when you drive along this 13-mile route.
4.3 mi away
Tijuana Estuary
Hugging the border between the U.S. and Mexico, this area is the largest coastal wetland in Southern California and an important habitat for 370 species of native and migratory birds (including six endangered species).
4.4 mi away
Coronado Beach
This 1.5-mile-long beach is one of the most popular beaches in San Diego, although it never feels overly crowded.
4.6 mi away
Bayshore Bikeway
Enjoy the best of what San Diego has to offer when you spend the day cycling along the coast.
