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Silver Strand State Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,373 Google reviews · Running trail in Coronado, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Silver Strand State Beach'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.
Sandy space with ocean & bay shorelines offering fishing, swimming & picnicking, plus RV camping.
What runners say about Silver Strand State Beach
“Pretty great state beach: clean, not crowded, parking was affordable, bathroom was clean, water dispenser was working and water was pretty good for tap.”
“Sunset hours are especially impressive; beautiful frames can be captured for those who want to take photos.”
“Pretty great state beach: clean, not crowded, parking was affordable, bathroom was clean, water dispenser was working and water was pretty good for tap.”
We had an awesome time camping in our RV. We were warmly greeted by Melissa (staff), who was super nice and she got us checked in and she gave us a campground map and rules. Anthony(staff), was very helpful & friendly. He helped us find our RV spot.
Super fun location with the ocean on one side and the bay on the other. So much sand and great sunsets. I found sand dollars just south of the campground. The campground is just a concrete parking lot with electric and water hook ups. A sewer truck comes around for a fee to empty your tanks.
We love this beach! 🏖️ It’s super family-friendly, with plenty of space to play, build sandcastles, and soak up the sun without feeling crowded. The kids can run wild, the adults can relax, and everyone leaves with sandy toes and happy hearts. The only catch? Shopping is basically a myth here. Forgot sunscreen? Snacks?
Beautiful smooth beach and not a bad crowd during the day on August 1, 2004. Warm water, found some seashells and sand dollars. Good bathroom and outdoor showers with lots of parking. $12 day pass to park at this wonderful state park just a few miles south of the gorgeous Hotel Del Coronado.
Trail conditions & character
“Sunset hours are especially impressive; beautiful frames can be captured for those who want to take photos.”
“Pretty great state beach: clean, not crowded, parking was affordable, bathroom was clean, water dispenser was working and water was pretty good for tap.”
“Pretty great state beach: clean, not crowded, parking was affordable, bathroom was clean, water dispenser was working and water was pretty good for tap.”
“Pretty great state beach: clean, not crowded, parking was affordable, bathroom was clean, water dispenser was working and water was pretty good for tap.”
“The campground is just a concrete parking lot with electric and water hook ups.”
Plan your run at Silver Strand State Beach
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ca.gov
- Phone(619) 435-5184
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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