We have a family of 5, including our 3 kids, aged 10, 6, and 2. Over the course of our trip we stayed at a number of RV Parks and Campgrounds. Silver Strand was a highlight for sure! What a great place to stay with your RV. We had a great beachside site, so we literally walked out of our motorhome and onto the sand.
It is not a full hook-up site, it is only power and water, but they do have a sani-dump and also provide a fee-for-service pumping truck if you plan on staying for more than a few days. It is not perfect For us, that wasn't an issue, as the beach was why we were there, but I can see it being a big problem for some people.
That said, this place has one huge thing going for it The Sunsets alone are worth a 5 out of 5. We will be back in the future and in fact, Silver Strand may be the focal point of the whole trip It was that amazing. This is a very nice beach with sand dunes and views of the Coronado Bridge and downtown San Diego. We only stayed for a bit, which didn't justify the 8 dollar parking fee, but it was cold and windy since it was December. I can see this being a nice RV camping spot during the summer however.
Took our camper out to Silver Strand a month ago and we hit a great patch of weather. It was sunny and bright, with temperatures in the 80s, so a perfect time to be there! The beach itself is very pleasant and clean. You can walk for a good long stretch collecting sand dollars and shells and enjoying the view.
It's not very crowded, which I really like. I stayed at the RV campgrounds and while the spaces are very close together, you can't beat the view of the ocean from your camper.
The per night fee not including sewer hookup, though there's a dump station on site , was a little high in my opinion, but again, location is everything. Lots of folks brought their fire pits and their bicycles.
I even took the opportunity to ride my bike around on the other side of the road near the small lagoon and it was gorgeous! At the campground, people were respectful and didn't make too much noise. The campground itself is clean and well patrolled by on-site hosts so that probably helped with ensuring there were no crazy, loud parties taking away from the relaxing beach atmosphere. In the off-season, which is when I went, they do lock the main gates fairly early, so be aware of that.
That and the slightly high per night RV camping fees are the only reasons I docked this campground to a 4-star rating. It is a great beach - it costs to get in, but there are plenty of lifeguards, restrooms, good parking, and a real short walk to the beach.
One thing that is nice is that you can go from the ocean side to the bay side and back again, being able to enjoy both beaches.
This is one great beach. It is very nice and expanding. The sand is so fine and it looks gold. A great place to enjoy the sun and water and to take a walk on the fine and bright sand. That was incredibily disappointing. In order to actually see the ocean you have to climb over this very high mound of sand.
I believe it is being taken down soon for the summer - but beware of this. When you check in you definetely get the feeling you are entering a "militarized zone". Very unfriendly at the check in and a LONG list of all the things you cannot do - which you are required to sign off on. This campground is also VERY dog unfriendly - if you have dogs think twice - there is basically nowhere for them to go.
The police went through on a regular basis - they were actually much more friendly than the park employees but they had their ticket pads out and looking for any reason to write them. There are zero amenities - not even a bag of ice is available so plan ahead for that.
You are getting a parking space - period - super small and nothing there. I think if you walk a good hike in the summer there may be a snack bar at the pubic beach are but I am not sure about ice. It has been mentioned in other reviews but I will mention it again - the gate closure times are ridiculous. It is very inconvienent to leave and get back in if it gets close to 7 p.
Highly doubt we will be back unless our group really overrules us. I stayed in the campground for a few nights in the winter. First off, there are no lights by the bathrooms, so if you need to go after 5PM bring a flashlight and also get ready to walk. There is only one bathroom area for the campground, so if you are on the other end, it's not close. This is the first State Park Campground where I found no showers but outside with cold water. I have a small RV and the sites are very close, it's really like a parking lot for RVs.
I can imagine that in the summer this gets really crowded and annoying. So if you happen to use Uber, and come back after 7PM, get ready walking a mile from the park entrance in the pitch dark. So much fun. I am not even sure, how they can lock people in like this, it's not right. What if something happens, an earthquake and we need to leave fast at night?
Nobody can get out unless they walk a mile? The beach is nice though, the sites are all concrete, and now there is a sand dune created between the Ocean and the campground for the winter to protect the campground from the wind.
So your view would be only sand, not the water even if you purchase the more expensive water view sites. This place is probably good for a night or two in the summer for locals, if you don't plan to visit the city and stay out after dark.
Tip for Other Campers: In the winter, there is no reason to get the water view sites, you won't see the water anyways. This is a paved site on the ocean. The numbers starting with '1 are along the ocean front line, there are 3 more rows behind, but all very close to the beach. There is enough room for your motorhome, and one vehicle on each site. You cannot tent camp here. The beach is outstanding, and that is the only attraction.
There are no programs, community areas, etc. The beach has a few firepits that people lay claim to early in the day. There is a free shuttle van to Coronado every 30 minutes: 9a-9p across the street. The attendants will not let you in 1 minute prior to 2pm, and will not let you line up, so park in the public lot till the time arrives. It is a fairly quiet park, except for the occasional party group.
There are no trees, or picnic tables provided: so be prepared. You can only use a self-contained kitchen, toilet camper here. The do have power, water and sewer.
Sites on the first and last row are back in. The center two rows are pull thru. Pets are ok on a 6 ft leash at all times.
Tip for Other Campers: Gates close about 8ppm. So if you have gone into town with you car: mind the time so you are not locked out. You can take a taxi to the gate and walk in- it is about a 15 minute walk from where the taxi can drop you outside the gate.
As others have stated, the spaces are close together, but we had enough room to put both our slides out. There's a public restroom, but RV park guests aren't supposed to use it but they do anyway.
They're sticklers about check-in time at least in the summer. The line starts building just before and can take over an hour. There are four rows The beach is only steps away with the and numbered spaces closest to the water - they're also the hardest to get.
We were in the third row We couldn't see the beach, but enjoyed the view of the bay. The last two rows in the park spaces hear cars from the main road that runs along the coast. Overall, this is good for enjoying the beach and mild weather although it was really windy all 3 days we were there. You have to go into the town of Coronado, approximately 5 miles, to get food or supplies. There are also no fire rings or picnic tables at each site. But if it's your thing you are 'right on the sand' especially in the front row and you want a communal party atmosphere.
It is a glorified parking lot with everyone crammed in closely. I was just able to park my F parallel to my TT, folding the mirror in to avoid it being in the way of people going by in the other site. The biggest problem as other people will attest to is the gates-locked-at-7pm madness. This completely prevents you from going into Coronado for dinner and night life unless you want a long bicycle ride there and back.
Also makes check-in after 7 impossible. The reason this is so is because the park is co-located with several large day-use parking lots, and rather than set it up properly so there is night time in and out for the RV park, they just close the whole thing off at night rather than pay for a night guard at the road entrance. Noise: This is a noisy campground depending on where you are located and when you come there can be heavy road noise, and your neighbors up until quiet time at 10pm.
The sodium vapor lamps also flood the lot until 10pm when they are thankfully shut off. During the winter just after thanksgiving they build large sand berms to protect from the waves which blocks your view and also makes the road noise very loud compared to the ocean noise. Also in the winter the back rows of the park are also empty and there is nothing to block the very loud road noise from Silver Strand Blvd all night long.
In the summer I suspect you can enjoy the ocean noise a lot more while having the road noise blocked out, but get a space as close to the beach as you can. The front row seems perpetually sold out. The place is safe and family friendly, lots of kids on bicycles and other conveyances. Portable wood fire pits are popular.
Tip for Other Campers: Lots of great restaurants and shops in Coronado, take your vehicle or bicycle along the bike path that runs the length of the strand. Also do walk in and around the historic Hotel Del Coronado. For longer day trips visit Balboa Park and its many museums and beautiful architecture and programs.
For a romantic high end date on the mainland, head to the I'm a local as I live in San Diego. My grand kids came in with their parents and spend 3 days in the water. They all had one of the best vacations and want to come back. I will give you the negative stuff first but let me say I would and will do it again.
Everything that was said in the newer after reviews is correct except about the spaces being level. I drive a 40 foot RV. If the park had been full I may not have gotten my rig into the space.
With slides out I had 1 foot on one side and with the canopy out I had about 1 foot on the other side. I own a Honda Fit and was able to park it just so the RV door would open and I had 1 foot left on that side. It does have water and power now with a dump station available. Dogs are allowed in the park, but not on the beach. Two pet limit, however, dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the rentals.
Reservations are accepted. A maximum stay of 14 days during peak season; day stay during off season. Recreational opportunities include fishing, rowboats, playgrounds, miniature golf, volleyball, softball, basketball and horseshoes.
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