Reasons to Visit Glorietta Bay Park & Beach
Thanks to being both a city park and beach, Glorietta Bay offers a diverse array of activities. It is a wonderful place to spend a few hours or a full day.
Fun for Families
Glorietta Bay Park & Beach is an excellent beach for families. There is a playground right by the water. Additionally, the park has picnic tables and other amenities.
There are plenty of family-friendly activities. So, you can keep little ones entertained, even if they can’t manage a full day out on the sand. In the grassy areas, there are some trees offering natural shade.
Calm Waters
The beach is facing the San Diego Bay. Furthermore, it is tucked into Glorietta Bay in Coronado. In other words, this beach is very protected against the stronger currents of the ocean.
Picnic with a View
"Have a picnic at Glorietta Bay Park on a picnic table or setup a blanket on the well-maintained grassy area for a meal with a view of San Diego bay with the San Diego Skyline in the background."
It is a great place to swim or paddle in the shallows. Again, this helps make this beach a popular choice for families because parents don’t have to worry about kids struggling with big waves.
Watersports
The calm waters help make Glorietta Bay Park & Beach ideal for paddle boarding, kayaking, boating and more. Finding a beach that is good for these activities can be difficult in the San Diego area due to the strong surf from the Pacific.
Better yet, the Coronado Clubroom & Boathouse offers rentals and lessons for kayaking and paddle boarding. It is open seven days a week and offers very reasonable rates. It is located within the park.
Grassy Park
As mentioned above, this is both a city park and a beach. If you want to take a break from the sand, you only need to walk a short distance to the rear of the beach. The grassy park area is great for relaxing in the shade of the trees.
There are picnic benches on the grass and on the sand. Additionally, within the park is a paved bike path. It is a great area for running, biking, walking and other activities whenever you want a break from the beach.
Coronado Beach Resort is a hidden gem on Coronado Island. It is only one mile away from Glorietta Bay Park & Beach. Guests will appreciate how spacious the rooms are, making this resort perfect for enjoying a trip of any length. The rooms and common areas feature a relaxed, beach-themed style with a little bit of old-world charm.