Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures

Explore the best best camping spots & outdoor adventures options for kids and families in Coronado

Shoreline Park

Shoreline Park

Waterfront park with a pier & promenade. Mile-long scenic park offering a bayside promenade & fishing pier, plus picnic areas & public art.

Silver Strand State Beach

Silver Strand State Beach

Ocean & bay beaches with RV campsites. Sandy space with ocean & bay shorelines offering fishing, swimming & picnicking, plus RV camping.

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Preserved habitat for wetland animals. This salt marsh refuge is home to endangered birds & offers trails for visitors & seasonal tours.

Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay

Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay

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South Shores Park

South Shores Park

Park with a boat ramp & picnic tables. Small, basic park adjacent to Sea World offers a boat launch, an RV dump & several picnic tables.

Chula Vista Bayside Park

Chula Vista Bayside Park

Waterfront strip with paths & a pier. Public greenway with paved walking trails, a fishing pier & picnic tables, plus bay & city views.

Fiesta Island

Fiesta Island

Peninsula for picnics, parties & pooches. Vast island off Mission Bay with fire pits, dog parks, various water sports & 27 miles of beach.

San Diego Metro KOA Resort

San Diego Metro KOA Resort

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Ventura Cove Park

Ventura Cove Park

Small swimming beach with fire rings. Tiny waterfront park offering fire rings & picnic tables plus seasonal lifeguard-monitored swimming.

Crown Point Park

Crown Point Park

Bayside park popular for picnics & boats. Spacious, grassy park known for boat launches also has bonfire rings, picnic tables & grills.

De Anza Cove Park

De Anza Cove Park

Beachfront volleyball & recreation area. Beachfront park offering volleyball courts, picnic space, a multiuse path, boat launch & playground.

Chollas Lake Park

Chollas Lake Park

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Campland on the Bay

Campland on the Bay

Well-equipped bayfront site for 500 RVs. Beachfront 40-acre RV resort with 2 pools, a gym, games room, restaurant & half basketball court.

Bayside Bonfires

Bayside Bonfires

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Rohr Park

Rohr Park

Outdoor spot for sports & free-play. Green space with a playground & fields plus a walking trail, model train rides & an equestrian ring.

Sweetwater County Park

Sweetwater County Park

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Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

Camping, hiking & horseback riding. Destination for outdoor recreation, including camping, fishing, hiking & horseback riding.

Lake Murray

Lake Murray

Fishing, boating & a waterside path. Small boat rentals, fishing & many picnic areas, plus a walking & biking path along the reservoir.

Mission Trails Regional Park

Mission Trails Regional Park

Expansive recreational area with trails. 8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.

Eucalyptus County Park

Eucalyptus County Park

Standard open space & picnic spot. Park & gathering place with a playground, picnic tables, a pavilion & horseshoe pits.

Mt. Helix Park

Mt. Helix Park

Peak with an amphitheater & city views. High point offering views of San Diego, with a large amphitheater hosting plays, lectures & events.

UC San Diego Recreation Outback Adventures

UC San Diego Recreation Outback Adventures

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Damon Lane County Park

Damon Lane County Park

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Mountain Hawk Park

Mountain Hawk Park

Picnicking, basketball & play equipment. 12-acre green space with picnic gazebos & trails, plus a basketball court, playground & splash pad.

Santee Lakes Campground

Santee Lakes Campground

RV sites, cabins & pools in a lake park. RV hook-ups & cabins in a 190-acre lakeside park with a clubhouse, 2 pools, showers & dog area.

Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve

Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve

Lake fishing, plus campsites & cabins. Staycation spot for locals with 7 man-made lakes for camping, boating, fishing & picnics.

Mira Mesa Park

Mira Mesa Park

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Santee Lake rv Resort

Santee Lake rv Resort

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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Trails, beaches, lagoons & wildlife. Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.

Crest Canyon Open Space Park

Crest Canyon Open Space Park

Scenic open space with a hiking trail. This tract of chaparral features hills, canyons & a day-use-only trail loop for hikers.

Sea Grove Park

Sea Grove Park

Recreation lawn with an oceanfront view. Oceanside park offering lawns for relaxing & picnicking along with beach access.

Goodan Ranch

Goodan Ranch

Sprawling preserve with hiking trails. This tranquil 2,272-acre preserve is a hiking destination with canyons, ravines & rolling hills.

Lake Jennings

Lake Jennings

Camping, fishing & picnicking spot. Laid-back option for tent or RV camping with lake & mountain views, plus fishing & picnicking.

Lake Jennings Campground

Lake Jennings Campground

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Black Mountain Open Space Park

Black Mountain Open Space Park

Hills, canyons & a trail with a view. 2,352 acres of hills, ridges & canyons. Hike or bike to a central peak offering a 360-degree view.

Louis A. Stelzer County Park

Louis A. Stelzer County Park

Leafy park with play areas & trails. A 310-acre wooded park offering play equipment, barbecues & a horseshoe pit, plus multi-use trails.

Fletcher Cove Beach Park

Fletcher Cove Beach Park

Waterfront viewing deck & a playground. Picturesque park with a viewing deck, grassy area & playground, plus tables & a basketball court.

San Dieguito County Park

San Dieguito County Park

Natural area with playgrounds & sports. This scenic park offers play & picnic areas, plus trails, baseball & basketball facilities.

Flinn Springs County Park

Flinn Springs County Park

40 acres with a stream & playground. Large 40-acre green space with a stream & gazebo, plus a playground & baseball fields.

4S Ranch Community Park

4S Ranch Community Park

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4S Ranch Sports Park

4S Ranch Sports Park

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Annie's Canyon Trail

Annie's Canyon Trail

Hiking area in an ecological reserve. Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views.

Oakoasis County Preserve

Oakoasis County Preserve

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San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve

San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve

Wildlife-watching & visitor center. Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon.

CampsitePhotos.com

CampsitePhotos.com

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Moonlight State Beach

Moonlight State Beach

Volleyball, kids' play area & snack bar. Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals.

San Elijo Park

San Elijo Park

Picnicking, off-leash dog area & hiking. Green space with a dog park, community center & splash pad, plus playgrounds, trails & picnic areas.

Harmony Grove Village 4th of July Park

Harmony Grove Village 4th of July Park

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Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

Coastal wetland & nature reserve. Protected wetland habitat with on-site parking & wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Ridgeline Trailhead

Ridgeline Trailhead

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Double Peak Park

Double Peak Park

Hiking trails with panoramic vistas. Rugged, 200-acre park featuring a play area & hiking trails that lead to a summit with ocean views.

South Carlsbad State Beach

South Carlsbad State Beach

Campsites on a beachfront bluff. 200+ clifftop campsites with picnic tables & stairs to a beach park with 40+ acres for watersports.

Leo Carrillo Historic Park

Leo Carrillo Historic Park

Historic park in the heart of a canyon. 19th-century hacienda in a secluded & meticulously landscaped park, home to numerous wild peacocks.

Discovery Lake

Discovery Lake

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Rhino Adventure Gear

Rhino Adventure Gear

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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Discovery Center)

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Discovery Center)

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Agua Hedionda Lagoon

Agua Hedionda Lagoon

Tranquil wetlands with a nature center. Expansive lagoon & wetlands known for recreational activities & varied marine life & waterfowl.

Dixon Lake Campground

Dixon Lake Campground

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Oak Riparian Park

Oak Riparian Park

Playground with a field & picnic spots. Scenic neighborhood green space next to trails with a playground, grassy field & picnic areas.

Boomers Vista

Boomers Vista

Family fun center with mini-golf & more. National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.

Daley Ranch Park

Daley Ranch Park

Nature reserve with hiking trails. Conservation area featuring 20+ miles of trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus views.

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