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Grand Caribe Shoreline Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Running trail in Coronado, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Grand Caribe Shoreline Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park featuring a beach and opportunities for paddle boarding, fishing, and wildlife watching.
What runners say about Grand Caribe Shoreline Park
“Been in this location twice and I'm in awe every time I go to this spot to fish unfortunately I haven't caught any fish in this spot but it's a very beautiful spot to be.”
“Absolutely gorgeous, serene, and peaceful park with Native Plants, " Beach " access, friendly people and dogs, can't forget about the dogs.”
Beautiful park! It is one of the best kept secrets in the San Diego area. The shoreline beach is a tranquil place for children, families, couples or small groups. This is a small park but the atmosphere is amazing. It is a great place for a walk or run. I enjoy running the park in the mornings and evenings.
Awesome place to relax, beautiful, and good place walk the dog or wet your line.
I hate to talk about this place as it is usually empty and I like it that way. But saying that, it has a nice short trail that has been planted over with indigenous flora and some interpretive signage. Best time is early in the morning as you look across the bay and the sun rises over Mt. Chula Vista unobstructed.
Great please to visit. Very few people in the shoreline. There is a small hiking trail/park. Place is very calm and you can appreciate nature. There’s native plants, birds, bunnies and tons of humming birds.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely gorgeous, serene, and peaceful park with Native Plants, " Beach " access, friendly people and dogs, can't forget about the dogs.”
“Been in this location twice and I'm in awe every time I go to this spot to fish unfortunately I haven't caught any fish in this spot but it's a very beautiful spot to be.”
“Absolutely gorgeous, serene, and peaceful park with Native Plants, " Beach " access, friendly people and dogs, can't forget about the dogs.”
“If you have an EV then you can charge your car at the calypso cafe parking aswell just a little cherry on top.”
Plan your run at Grand Caribe Shoreline Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteportofsandiego.org
- Phone(619) 686-6200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10:30 PM |
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