Silver Strand (San Diego)
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Silver Strand, or simply The Strand, is a low, narrow, sandy isthmus
7 miles (11.3 km) long in San Diego County, California
partially within the Silver Strand State Beach. It connects Coronado "Island"
(actually not an island but the northern end of the Silver Strand) with Imperial Beach. Together with the Point Loma
peninsula it shelters and defines San Diego Bay
. State highway 75 runs the length of the strand and is a popular site for jogging and bicycling. The Silver Strand Half Marathon is run along the route each November.
Silver Strand State Beach, which encompasses both the San Diego Bay and Pacific Ocean
sides of the strand, is a little farther off the beaten path of the highly popular beaches in Ocean Beach and Mission Beach
, offering more solitude for those who wish to get away from the beach crowds. The ocean side of the strand features 2.5 miles (4 km) of coastline trimmed with silver shells (thus named Silver Strand).
. The beach offers many activities including camping, surfing, swimming, body boarding, jet skiing, sailing, and water skiing, as well as fishing and beach volleyball. There are approximately 130 first come, first serve campsites. Park facilities include four large parking lots, which can accommodate up to 1,000 vehicles. This recreational destination features camping, fishing, swimming, surfing, boating, water-skiing, volleyball, and picnicking are popular activities. Anglers can fish for perch, corbina, grunion and yellow-fin croaker.
and south of it is Silver Strand Training Complex
. Much of the SEAL's training takes place on the beaches.
Isthmus
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas usually with waterforms on either side.Canals are often built through isthmuses where they may be particularly advantageous to create a shortcut for marine transportation...
7 miles (11.3 km) long in San Diego County, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
partially within the Silver Strand State Beach. It connects Coronado "Island"
Coronado, California
Coronado, also known as Coronado Island, is an affluent resort city located in San Diego County, California, 5.2 miles from downtown San Diego. Its population was 24,697 at the 2010 census, up from 24,100 at the 2000 census. U.S. News and World Report lists Coronado as one of the most expensive...
(actually not an island but the northern end of the Silver Strand) with Imperial Beach. Together with the Point Loma
Point Loma, San Diego, California
Point Loma is a seaside community of San Diego, California. Geographically it is a hilly peninsula that is bordered on the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, the east by the San Diego Bay and Old Town and the north by the San Diego River...
peninsula it shelters and defines San Diego Bay
San Diego Bay
San Diego Bay is a natural harbor and deepwater port adjacent to San Diego, California. It is 12 mi/19 km long, 1 mi/1.6 km–3 mi/4.8 km wide...
. State highway 75 runs the length of the strand and is a popular site for jogging and bicycling. The Silver Strand Half Marathon is run along the route each November.
Silver Strand State Beach, which encompasses both the San Diego Bay and Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.At 165.2 million square kilometres in area, this largest division of the World...
sides of the strand, is a little farther off the beaten path of the highly popular beaches in Ocean Beach and Mission Beach
Mission Beach, San Diego, California
Mission Beach is a community built on a sandbar between the Pacific Ocean and Mission Bay. It is part of the city of San Diego, California.Mission Beach spans nearly two miles of ocean front. It is bounded by the San Diego River estuary on the south, Mission Bay Park on the east, and the community...
, offering more solitude for those who wish to get away from the beach crowds. The ocean side of the strand features 2.5 miles (4 km) of coastline trimmed with silver shells (thus named Silver Strand).
Beach
The Silver Strand State Beach is just 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Coronado on California State Route 75California State Route 75
State Route 75 is a short, expressway in the U.S. state of California. It is a loop route of Interstate 5 in the Barrio Logan Community in San Diego and the route ends at Interstate 5 in South San Diego near San Ysidro...
. The beach offers many activities including camping, surfing, swimming, body boarding, jet skiing, sailing, and water skiing, as well as fishing and beach volleyball. There are approximately 130 first come, first serve campsites. Park facilities include four large parking lots, which can accommodate up to 1,000 vehicles. This recreational destination features camping, fishing, swimming, surfing, boating, water-skiing, volleyball, and picnicking are popular activities. Anglers can fish for perch, corbina, grunion and yellow-fin croaker.
Military Bases
The beaches north and south of the state beach are military property. North of it is Naval Amphibious Base CoronadoNaval Amphibious Base Coronado
Naval Amphibious Base Coronado is a naval installation located across the bay from San Diego, CA. The base, situated on Silver Strand, between the San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, is a major Navy shore command, supporting over 30 tenant commands, and is the West Coast focal point for special...
and south of it is Silver Strand Training Complex
Silver Strand Training Complex
Silver Strand Training Complex , formerly known as the Naval Radio Receiving Facility , is the premier training facility for U.S. Special Operations Forces...
. Much of the SEAL's training takes place on the beaches.