Beautiful lake! I love all the ducks and turtles that have made this lake their home…read more There's a nice path around this lake. Easily walkable and accessible to families with strollers. Super quiet and peaceful. It's perfect to take a stroll and enjoy nature while getting some vitamin d. There's a lot of benches and grassy areas too.

Eastlake Lake is a very serene, man made body of water that is very well-kept, and very popular…read morewith residents and non-residents of the Eastlake community. It is home to both ducks and turtles. Lots of kids and kids at heart come to feed them. The inside walking path can be smelly stinky sometimes from all the duck doo doo, but maintenance tries their best to clean it often. It has a good outer running loop of about 1.2 miles On a typical day you will see runners, walkers, strollers, and doggos. They have lots of benches throughout the loop and grassy areas as well if you want to come relax, read a book, and listen to the birds sing.

This is a great hike that allows you to enjoy a workout rather it's a run, jog, bike or hike. The…read moreviews are also just as amazing as you are able to truly enjoy the scenery. This is also a wonderful spot to bring the dogs or kids as they can also enjoy. The trail ranges from beginner with flat areas to slightly moderate as you are able to enjoy some steep parts of the trail.

Beautiful view from the top! This trail is a good workout and definitely gets the blood pumping…read more It's 4.4 miles round trip, no shade, and has a rapid elevation change. There are multiple switchbacks and loose gravel. Wear good shoes, otherwise you might roll an ankle on the way down. The trail is open and marked, and easy to follow. There is plenty of free parking and restrooms at the park. It's a good hike for all ages and pet friendly. The trail tends to get busy during the summer, but I haven't seen it too crowded. Make sure to bring water, especially in the hot months. I prefer going in the morning to beat the heat and crowds. There are plenty nice views and an aerial view from the top. Nice photo opportunity from the top of the mountain. Great trail for all levels of experience, easy to get to, and not too crowded. A must try.

Came here after lunch from my summit at the Gaylord Resort right across the street--perfect spot to…read moreunwind. Super clean, plenty of benches and tables, and tons of space on the beach if you want to set up chairs. Loved the paved walking and biking path, great for a stroll. Didn't see anyone swimming (weekday vibe maybe?), but it was nice seeing locals relaxing and enjoying the scene. Peaceful, easy, and a must-visit if you're in the area. Cheers!

This park is so peaceful! I didn't know about it until I parked here for the Gaylord resort which…read moreis right across the street. For the most part it looked clean, but the bathrooms looks like it could use some love and care. There were plenty of parking spots, but the road could be replaced. There's a path for people to walk on, a playground structure and ocean views.

My take on this park is a bit different from that of others who've reviewed it here…read more The only time I've actually set foot on park property was to launch boats, a straightforward procedure that the park is well-equipped to support. Mostly, I see the park from the water, when, while fishing, I drift along the seawall or poke in amongst the boats in the marina, looking for fish that are trying not to be found. The place looks pretty, though, and if I needed a spot in South Bay to bring the family for a barbecue, or to take a sunset stroll with my lady, Bayfront Park might be just the place.

The views were nice of the bay. Saw families out here throwing BBQ's and parties. The city needs…read moreto upgrade the roads here though as they were pretty beat up and lots of oil stains all over the parking lot. Gave a dingy feel to the overall aesthetic.

Coming to this location for a family hike was a great decision. We have had a very trial ridden…read morepast three weeks and we needed some time to get away for a special hike. When you approach this area, you can easily be misdirected to the county regional park. To avoid this before you go up the hill to the entrance of the county regional park make a right into the driveway that shows the Sweetwater Reservoir. Once you get in there, you will go along a long dirt road to a parking lot that is eventually located next to the Reservoir fishing area. It is a beautiful trail and it's wonderful to be able to walk around the water and see ducks and birds and other wildlife as well as beautiful plants like Manzanita and chaparral. It is a wonderful trail hike, with beautiful and refreshing wind and sunshine. They have Porta potties that are super clean and well-maintained. I would say the porta potties are about a half a mile apart. They also have a bench with an overlook platform along the trail, and everything that we encountered seem to be very clean and well maintained. We will definitely visit this place again and it is definitely a wonderful place to hike. We were able to get out and started to explore the trail and after about 15 minutes, we realized that there was a Ranger honking at us with his siren coming around the bend. He made his way up to us in his truck and indicated that he would be closing the gate to the park in the next five minutes. We told him that we were told by the Park Ranger at the SD County Park check in booth that this trail closes at 8 PM tonight. He then said that we were not the only family to tell him that but that the Sweetwater Reservoir Trail Park actually closes at 5 PM because it's not a part of the SD County Regional Parks; they close at 8p. We rushed back to our vehicle, which was about a mile and a half away and we were able to get in and leave. We were very lucky that this Park Ranger decided to wait for us because we would've been locked into four or five gates and not able to actually get out of the park, even to get an Uber. This was great to understand and know so that when we go next time, we'll go a lot earlier before 5 PM.

The event space rental was wonderful. I helped one of my best friends plan her wedding here in…read moreAugust, and everything turned out beautifully. I was worried about the heat, but the indoor area was very well air conditioned. The outdoor ceremony by the lake was also surprisingly pleasant and made for a gorgeous backdrop. The space included several tables and chairs, which was a huge help. Everything was very straightforward from start to finish. I would definitely book again and highly recommend it.

Usually very busy on the weekends! This quick loop offers beautiful scenery of the Coronado bay…read more You can choose to walk on the sand/dirt path in the park or on the beach line that surrounds the park. The beach area offers really gorgeous shells. Grand Caribe Shoreline Park features California native plants for a unique botanical experience--But They are doing a lot of wildlife renovations, so some areas are blocked off in order to let the wildlife grow! I have seen yoga, pilates, and martial arts being practice on the grassy area. When they turn the sprinklers on the dirt path does get messy, so be cautious! Lots of bikers and lots of pups come here to play in the bay & walk the trails!

A small park on the bay. There are beach areas to fish, a nice view of mount Miguel and a trail…read morewith native plants.

I will write this review in the form of tips:…read more Check in and Costs Check in is at 2 p.m., and show up early because there will be a line. Check out is at noon -- and people are prompt! Which is good, because the staff will be driving by and cleaning up ready for check in. Costs are very reasonable at about $40-$45 per night, and most sites allow up to 8 people and two cars (there is overflow parking available, about $5 for each additional car). The splash pad is open May 1 through Sept. 30 and costs $3 for the day (for those aged 1-17). You can buy a season pass for $30 per person if you plan to come more often. Bugs and Things Yes, there are a ton of ants, snails and birds here, and I heard coyotes in the campground at night. So plan accordingly. I was surprised by the number of people without campground discipline. Open drink and food containers for hours. Messy areas with trash floating in their campsites. Wide open tents. Make sure you are keeping your campsite clean. There were several tracks of ants marching through out site and also birds in the wings the entire 3-day trip for us, and we never had a problem with the insects or wildlife by keeping everything tidy and organized. Sites The campground is split into three main sections with just over 100 sites: the upper loops, with 1) one section of exposed full hookup sites and a 2) back section closer to the lake but with no lake view with full hookup sites that have a bit more vegetation, and the 3) lower loop with water and electric at most sites, which is more popular among tent campers, large groups and those with horses (there is an actual equestrian camping section in the campground. Each site has a fire ring with a grill attached along with a table. Site lengths for RVs appear to be mostly around 30' and 32' from what I have seen (but they do have some as small as 20' and as large as nearly 50'), with electric boxes (20/30/50 amps -- awesome!). And pets are allowed ($2 per)! Saw lots of well behaved pups throughout my stay. And I so appreciate that they allow tents at the hookup sites. It's always a treat to have access to water and electricity while tent camping. I found several of the lower loop sites to be far more spacious than the upper link but, still, you are crammed in and there is not a level of privacy to be expected. During my day and previous visit, the site is kept very clean by the staff and hosts. That's part of the reason I prioritized a stay. Some of the visitors however (just some) have absolutely no camping etiquette, unfortunately. Until those trees mature in the upper loop, you are going to want the lower loop if you want shade. Even then, bring a canopy, because the outer side sites, with the views, get HOT. Even on the cooler spring days. Bathroom Situation Upper and lower loop bathrooms all have showers, and you have to get the tokens at the check in kiosk (and get them before 6 p.m.). Overall, I found that the team on site keeps everything as clean as possible. But by late afternoon, it often happened in the lower loop that there was trash and some little puddles all over the floor and stalls out of toilet paper. I visited the upper loop restrooms a couple of times -- for those reasons -- and they were far more pristine and also more specious. Instead of single stalls, each bathroom has a restroom space and a shower space behind one locked door. You can fit a whole family in there, which is super helpful if you are a family and need to all get ready at once. Also, most everyone in the upper loop has an RV (lower loop is more popular with tent campers), so it makes sense that the upper loop bathrooms are cleaner overall. You can buy wood on site at the check in kiosk (buy it before 6 p.m.). About $6 per bundle, and you get about 7-6 nice pieces of wood of varying sizes. One bundle was ample enough for 5+hours of a nice fire. But, and this was surprising to me, you cannot burn a fire after 11 a.m. Location, Activities The campground is in Bonita, about 30 minutes away from San Diego's downtown and coast. Unfortunately, no ocean views here. I take it that many people come here wanting a more remote get away, while still being able to access what San Diego has to offer. On site, there is a whole park for kids, with a splash pad/water features that are open during the summer months. There is also a large grassy day area ideal for parties and picnics. You can also rent out the pavilion, which is near the amphitheater and in the upper loop. It has a kitchen and a large community room where there have been birthdays, showers and receptions. Then there is the nearby reservoir, which is popular for mild walks and fishing, but absolutely no swimming or water contact allowed. Other Apparently, they allow vendors on site -- for parties and other activities. For a cost, you can have a DJ, live music, pony rides, bounce houses. This all appears to be more geared toward summer activities.

Loved our stay here. Clean large campsite in upper area with nice valley view. Quiet with nice…read morevegetation that provided adequate privacy. Grocery stores and post office close by. Rangers friendly and helpful. Just don't park 2 vehicles in addition to RV and keep vehicles off dirt area. Also, allowed to burn wood purchased at campground. Yes, some bugs but not an issue. Love SD county campgrounds. Great price in nature feels like real camping for this RVer.

A nice place to stretch your legs, while using the library. Great for picnics, relaxing under the…read moretrees or one of my favorite sports, people watching. Sometimes I like to bring my guitar and chill for a spell, sometimes I bring a picnic. Other times I bring a book and sit under a tree and read. if I were so inclined I could use the exercise equipment. But at 70 I feel a nice walk around the park is enough for me. There are a couple water fountains in the park but I'd really recommend you go inside the library where you can get a drink or fill up your water bottle. This park would be if it by a play structure for the kids but then maybe that wasn't what this park was designed for. There are plenty of park benches which suggests this park was designed for relaxing. I like that there are mature Shade trees and some that will be mature for future generations to enjoy.

This park is located right next to the Chula Vista Library and is actually called "Friendship Park"…read morein the City of Chula Vista and not sure why Yelp will not change the name. It is a bit outdated. As the seating benches need a ton of TLC and most of the trees have either fallen from the storms or been removed and it is more of a smal walk through now. Still home of indigent people during most days. While you will also see many dog walkers at night. During the weekends it is home to a mini market - Etsy style items. This park also houses plaques about the history and reason for the name "Friendships Park" and who it was created by. The website states it is approximately 4 acres and no alcohol is allowed here without a permit. During COVID, this park housed many outdoor practices for kids, yoga and other outdoor activities. No tables at this location or much to do here but walk.