This spot feels like a mini version of the harbor--right across from the San Diego Airport. It's perfect for a light jog, with a nice breeze, a playground, and a grassy area to relax. It's also directly across from the Gaylord Hotel, which makes it super convenient. There's usually an ice cream truck parked nearby, which sounds great... until you get the bill. I paid $10 for two ice cream sandwiches--like, damn, a whole box costs less than that! So maybe pack your own treats if you're coming with kids. That said, it's a cute little park and a great place for the kids to burn off some energy. Definitely worth a visit! read more

This place has changed and will continue to change because of the brand new water front and hotel being built. The parking is limited but expanded as there are gates all around where you are notnsupoose to park, but people still do. The pier is where a lot of locals come to fish, and I've seen sharks, stingrays, and other fishes caught. Good place for kids to come. They've added tsunami signage. Can't wait to see what this will become and also sad that it will probably draw a bigger crowd and not be a local place for us to spend the weekends. read more

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Nice Park but...Beware of the Beach! While taking an early morning walk with my hubby and 2 dogs we decided to explore the beach during low tide. I was terrified to find multiple sharp pieces of broken glass covering the entire area where I see people play in the water. I have never seen anything like it!! Enjoy the park but stay out of the water or wear sturdy shoes!! The park is quite nice and kept pretty clean. There are a couple restrooms but I didn't use them. Parking is free!! There are always people walking, biking, exercising, meditating, picnicking, fishing and more. I enjoyed walking near the shore to feel the great ocean breezes and check out the view of the Coronado bridge. There is also a marina area on one side where you can sit and admire the yachts docked there. Its busy on weekends but a bit quieter during the week. It's a great place to hang out! read more

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A lovely park with a great view of the ocean. The city skyline is in the distance. It can get a bit windy. A pleasant place for a stroll or picnic if your goodies don't fly away. Ample free parking. read more

Bayside Park - Parks Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Beautiful, both day and night! People walk their pets here and kids are always playing at the playground!

Stayed a week at the Chula Vista RV Park, so spent a fair amount of time at Bayside Park. There is a secure entrance to Bayside Park from the RV park, so easy access made it the place to walk my dogs and start my morning runs. There is a nice walkway throughout the park, and it is well used, especially with people walking their dogs. Almost all dogs were leashed, and for the most part, people cleaned up after their pups. There is a small beach, which is good for a short beach walk. There were lots of ducks and seagulls, but despite signs advising people not to feed or chase the wildlife, I saw multiple occasions of both. So sad. There are two restrooms, kid's play equipment, a small exercise section that includes pull up bars, a fishing pier, and an ice cream truck that seemed to visit daily in the afternoons. Also quite a few picnic tables and benches to sit and admire the beautiful views of the Marina, the Bay, the Coronado Bay Bridge, Coronado and San Diego. read more

Bayside Park - View of Bayside Park from RV Park. - Parks Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Rode our bikes here from Coronado and attended the Harvest Festival. We had a great experience. Perfect weather for food and live music. The bathroom stalls didn't have doors. That's my only thumbs down. Otherwise, this is a nice park. read more

Visiting Chula Vista for a few days over the Holidays, I went out in search of some place scenic for morning runs. I came across BaysidePark, as well as its 2 neighboring waterfront parks. My impression of Chula Vista's 3 parks down at the end of J Street & Marina Parkway was something like the Story of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. 1 park was too small (Bayfront Park), 1 park stank of sulfur (Marina View Park) & 1 park was just right. Bayside Park was just right. Tucked away between a trailer park & San Diego Bay, Bayside Park is lovely & full of features. There's a decent amount of parking, winding waterfront paths, 2 restroom facilities, picnic tables, a playground area, art installations, a long pier & nice Bay views throughout. Starting my runs here, heading over to neighboring Bayfront Park & then returning to run around Bayside Park some more was a good way to get me going for the day. Whenever the weather is nice in Chula Vista (when isn't it?), Bayside Park is a great option for some outdoor activity. read more

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This L shaped park rides along the Bay along the Chula Vista Harbor. I was staying at nearby RV Park and was able to spend some time here. Not much to write home about but there is a fishing pier and a kids playset and swings. This park seems to be a good place for holding parties or gatherings. - Place for kids to ride their scooters. - On the pier, overhead casting prohibited signs are ignored so watch out. - 5 out of 10 on the unsafe scale. Did see some people do drugs in the far north part of the park. Many of the groups were blasting rap music with cursing. read more

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This is a breath taking place to visit, it is an awesome place to hang out for a peaceful afternoon stroll or some casual fishing at the pier. There is plenty of places for everyone including furballs. Love this place so much. I am actually looking forward coming back in a near future. read more

Bayside Park - Parks Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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This the perfect place to come for a nice walk the view is awesome on clear days you can see the Coronado Bay Bridge, Downtown SD and part of the Coronado Silver Strand. The park has a two small parking lots you can access from Bayside Parkway using the roundabout. The lots are always full but there is a lot of street parking, I have never had trouble fining parking. There is street parking on Sandpiper Way, Bayside Parkway, G Street, and Quay Avenue. I like parking at the start of Sandpiper Way right in front of the Chula Vista Marina and start my walk there. There are two restrooms one near the playground and the pier the other one is on the west side past the Bayside Parkway roundabout. The pier is small and there is always people fishing. In the middle area there is a workout area with pull-up bars and rigs, I believe there are other work-out stations throughout the park. I've been coming to this park for years, today I noticed they are doing some new landscaping on the west side of the park. It looks like they removed some of the big trees and expanded the "beach" area it is a lot more open and easy to walk down to the water. This is also a nice place to have a family gathering there is always parties here. If you are looking for the same views and peaceful feel but less crowds drive down to Chula Vista Bay Front Park you can also walk through the Chula Vista Marian to the Bay Front Park (I do it all the time to make my walk longer). Overal I love this place! read more

Bayside Park - New "beach" area! looks great for kids. - Parks Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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All things told, this is a pretty nice little park in Chula Vista :-) Whether you want to fly a kite, feed the ducks, take a picnic, enjoy the sunshine, or any combination of all of the aforementioned, then this is a great place to do it! A big plus in my book is the fact that waterfront park actually has benches suitable for sitting and relaxing. There's a pier here too :-) Fishing is allowed off the pier without a license; another plus! There are restrooms at both ends of this park, and it's also proximate to the Galley at the Marina. That place is fairly nice; the food is good, but the service not so much ;-) read more

It is a nice open space next to the water. It is kinda short but nice trail for walking your dogs. There is a playground for kids and so many ducks! Super cute. Sadly I have to give it low rating is because of the grass area. It is a nice size and lots of plenty of space to be away from others. But DO NOT sit in it!!!! I accidently fell (my dog yanked me when he got excited seeing another dog) and I landed on my back for seconds! The next morning I had AT LEAST 50 bug bites only on my back. View is nice but can find other parks with nice views without bugs in the grass. read more

What a gorgeous park in Chula Vista. We stumbled on this place on a recent visit over the holidays in San Diego. With dogs in tow, this place popped up as a park that was dog friendly and good reviews. The first thing I loved about it was it is right on the water. I love the water, so any chance I get to see a large body of water AND that is dog friendly, I am there. It is well kept, clean and plenty of parking. Also has public restrooms which is a plus. While dogs do need to be on leash, there was hardly anyone around while we were there so we allowed our pooches to tear around and expend some energy on the massive grass area. read more

I've been here numerous times and this is a decent park. I wish they had more items for kids to play on. They do have a small play ground area. There is a nice view of the San Diego Bay and it has a nice short walk path. The park is kind of hidden and a good spot for transients to gather. Lots of space for picnics and small gatherings. It is controlled by the Port of San Diego, so you'll need to get a permit from them if you hold events here. The street location is in a industrial location and close to a marina. Overall it's a cool place. read more

I had no idea this baby was hidden away in Chula Vista. The view is gorgeous from here. Now that I know it's here, I will come back. My brother and I bought a couple burritos from Robertos (like back in the day when we were in high school) and went to the park for a picnic. There were plenty of places to sit and did I mention the view? I did, but it is worth mentioning again. Go check it out for yourself. read more

Bayside Park - No filter. No editing. Just beautiful. - Parks Near Me - Chula Vista, California

One of my favorite little parks in SD county. Great spot to relax and just chill for an hour or two, or if your in the mood to exercise, meditate or just enjoy your lunch under a nicely shaded area during your lunch break this is the place to do it. A very clean, quiet, zen like park with enough space that it makes you feel like it's your own little private park. read more

This is my favorite place in San Diego to launch my kayak from the beach here. It is lovely in the early morning especially in the winter when all the birds migrate. It is never crowded with boats so fishing form my kayak is very peaceful. Fishing is almost always good here and just a terrific spot for kayaking. 10 stars for the serenity and calm in the morning! read more

The City of Chula Vista has a real gem here! I hope big business and commerce doesn't take over this wonderful family friendly park. You can come for a picnic, fly a kite, watch the ducks, enjoy the sunshine. There is a play structure and swing set to one end near the pier. There are restrooms and lots of places to sit. A BIG plus in my book. So many parks and waterfronts have ZERO benches. You can fish on the pier without a license, but only on the pier. Both ends of this park have restrooms and you can enjoy some grub and music at the Galley at the Marina. They have good food, but their service is horrible .... go with lots of patience. Have a great time with your family and friends! read more

This place is lots of fun for families. Ice cream trucks abound when we were there made getting a cool treat easy. People go in the water and we all checked out a para-surfer who was shredding. My only ding about this place would be the lack of police. Since it is tucked away by the RV Park, it's a little drive to get there from what you might think is the end of J street. So, there was a group at the park partying, with loud music and blatantly drinking alcohol. Now, to be clear, I don't mind the music or the illegal alcohol as long as you are respectful to others. This means keep the music low and try to at least hide your booze consumption: use cups, hide bottles and cans, etc. Don't stand there pushing your 2-year old daughter while drinking a tall silver can of beer. That just reeks of stupidity. read more

Love it here! Was here for the Chula Vista Bayfront Celebration this past weekend. Shores are awesome, people in the water, kayaking, boats, great sightseeing too! Park area is very nice. Looking forward to coming back on a non-event weekend to explore further! read more

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Beautiful scenery and lush grass. It has a great view of the bay and lots of picnic tables, and benches to sit at, and a path to walk along the shoreline. Also there is bathroom facilities. Awesome!! read more

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Very chill, relaxing park. I went later in the afternoon on a Saturday (2:30pm) so was able to park in the parking lot. Parking lot is small, and most end up parking on the outskirts. Great for a nice stroll, very pretty. read more

Bayside Park - Coronado Bridge & Downtown San Diego - Parks Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Very calming with a beautiful view. Plenty of bench seating. And a nice playground for the kids. read more

Bayside Park - Parks Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Fun place to go either during the day so you can enjoy the beautiful water and grab a bite or even at night to see all the lights!

Nice park with great access to the bay via two small beaches. Perfect for small kids to play. The is also a playground and swings for them. Two bathroom facilities and a great Boardwalk. The problem is there isn't enough patrolling presence by CVPD to keep the riffraff at bay. We visited while camping at the RV park and our peaceful morning at the beach disrupted by someone wanting to blare their music to the whole town. Parking lot became a collection of undesirables. Not a good family situation. read more

Nice place to walk and have a gathering, saw couple of parties going on. Perfect place to have a party with a piñata! :D

Free parking, lots of birds, nice people, and very warm water relative to LA County. An ice cream truck came around a couple of times, too. This is a very nice get-away from the city, and very laid back. read more