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Glorietta Bay Park & Playground

1975 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118, USA

24/7

$

water-activities, picnic, bike-trails, playground, run

Coronado offers so much with the ocean and the bay, walking and running paths, and three playgrounds.  

Glorietta Bay Park is a quieter location with a simple, older playground and direct beach access. It is a great spot for younger kids because of the easy, calm waters of the bay and a nice sandy area to play. There is a walking path and a community center which boasts a wonderful childrens’ pool area. The Coronado Clubroom and Boathouse is also located at the park which is open seven days a week and offers kayaking and SUP lessons as well as hourly rentals. This could be a great option for the bigger kids to go out and explore the bay.

The walking path runs past the playground and you can explore the harbor with a beautiful variety of boats or cross the street to access the Coronado ocean front or even into town, if you're up for a longer route.  It is a great spot for an early walk, jog, or stroller run and dogs are allowed too. There are open grassy areas to run or kick a ball and picnic tables all around with a great view across the water to the San Diego skyline. We love Clayton's takeout window donuts in town, for a park snack or a burrito for a picnic. 

There is plenty of space for parking, a lifeguard on duty, and a clean and pleasant atmosphere.  There are public restrooms and showers on-site, to-boot! Can’t get better than that!

 

Features

Restrooms Playground Kayak launch Picnic SUP Boating Running
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Caitlin Iseler
Caitlin Iseler, happyly founder and CEO, was born in New York and is one of eight children. Her favorite holiday is Thanksgiving and the chance to sit at one table with her favorite 40 people. Caitlin, her outdoor loving husband, Thomas, and daughter, Hanah, live in Virginia Beach. She is also blessed to be a bonus mom to 2 incredible humans, Max & Elizabeth. Being a mom has always been something she dreamt of and it brings her joy beyond measure. Before starting happyly, Caitlin spent 15 years working in executive search with technology companies, most recently with Korn Ferry. In what seems like a lifetime ago, she attended the University of Virginia and was a member of the National & ACC Championship Teams, a gift that keeps giving.
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