Silver Strand State Beach – Silver Strand loop from Coronado

02:22

23.0km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.79 km

Bayshore Bikeway (aka, Silver Strand Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The paved Bayshore Bikeway path gets the nickname "Silver Strand Trail" since you pass right by Silver Strand State Beach while traveling on the trail. The path is completely paved and usually has traffic lines painted on it. It's really flat without a ton of shade, but a bunch of different parking areas allow you to park wherever you want to do your out-and-back run.

The trail technically runs all the way from Glorietta Bay Park in Coronado to the Main Street bridge parking area in Chula Vista (a total of approximately 9 miles in one direction). There are a handful of spur trails leading to different beaches and natural areas that you can run down along the way.

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7.95 km

Silver Strand State Beach

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Silver Strand State Beach has various beaches, campgrounds, and a load of day-use areas. It's just off the side of the Bayside Bikeway and is a super popular spot for tourists and locals, alike. There are a few different signs noting when to turn to get to the beach if you decide to jog down to the actual waters.

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9.22 km

Silver Strand

Highlight • Beach

Silver Strand State Beach has a series of waterfront parking lots that connect for a paved route along the beach, mostly quiet outside the holiday season

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