Shelter Island Shoreline Park

Made up of lots of hotels along the shoreline, a very quiet area which is nice if you’re looking for a peaceful and relaxing area. The coolest thing is that the bonfire pits have a view of downtown san diego!

This place was pretty awesome with some great views of downtown. No real bathrooms to be seen, not sure if the nearby hotels and businesses will let you use theirs. Great spot for a picnic. Get there early, it seems like parking fills up fast and stays pretty full.

A beautiful area to see the city, do a lunch or walk or bike ride. Close to the airport and many other spots along harbor drive.

I parked here to attend a concert and noticed there’s fire pits and they’re open late. Also the view of downtown San Diego is unreal. I’m definitely coming back here one day.

One of the better parks due to the great views, paved trials and plenty of parking. It’s good for photography if you want to get photos of the sun or moon rising above downtown using long lenses. Also good for getting shots of ships passing by. We have shot the Parade of Sail there which is part of the Festival of Sail which takes place every Labor Day at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. A thrill to watch the sailing ships go by. Nice for walking too and there is plenty of shady places with benches where you can chill, read a book, etc.

The shoreline walk is serene and peaceful. Nice grass, doggies, great views of Point Loma homes, the marina & boats galore, the blue sky & the city skyline, the bay and mouth to the sea in the distant horizon… It is a perfect place to unwind and take in all of SD’s beauty. A great starting point is Pacific Rim park on the far end. Perfect for a Sunday a.m. run or pleasant stroll.

This is a nice place to visit and very convenient if you are staying on Sheltrr Island. They have a great view of the downtown skyline. It’s also fun to see all those sailboats and ships passing by. Nice protected beach and fire pits that are very popular after dark.

Everything is perfect at the Shelter Island Shoreline Park: perfect sunsets, perfect sunrises, extremely well manicured grass, beautiful people running or walking their dogs, older people taking care of their immaculate boats, yachts and other beasts, magnificent skyline of Downtown San Diego, and the soft breeze that makes this location the perfect escape for a picnic when you, like me, like to be close to the water, but not at the beach burning out your well taken care of skin.
Shelter Island is so pretty with that many boats and that sensation when you are walking around of not being clear where is East and where is West (at least this happens to me). Also, plenty of hotels, music opportunities during summer, beer bar by the pier, an air of things stopped decades ago and there is a different pace in this open space yet very private and intimate. A must visit when visiting San Diego.

Hands-​down the best shoreline park in the San Dawg. The views are here for the skyline, the bay, and the marina. It also has more free parking than all the other parks combined. You’ll find a good number of tables, benches, and grills here as well. Setting up for a picnic is super easy.
Shelter Island is also a good spot for running, as you can easily jog along the water and head over the bridge to Spanish Landing Park and over to Harbor Island Park for a good route.

Came here recently to night fish and it was super chill and very relaxing. A bar located on the pier to make night fishing a little more… interesting? ;)
A place to really sit back and take in the beauty of San Diego. Sunsets, Coronado bridge, and the downtown skyline… amazing.

Nice views of downtown, not too crowded, restrooms and a playground. Can watch the boats going through the water. A peaceful SD park. There is no beach access. I would go back!

One of my favorite places to walk/​walk the dog. Beautiful views of the bay, sailboats and downtown skyline. Plus, nice place for a picnic or party w/​plenty of grassy areas, picnic tables and parking.

Peaceful with stunning views of the city skyline. Water was clean. Area was safe. No serious sea bird attacks.

Well, I’m not a local but I can verify that this is a perfect spot to watch the 4^th of July fireworks. Great view and lots of space to stretch out in a super laid back environment. There were quite a few people who set up tents in the am and made a day of it grilling and hanging out. We stayed at one of the nearby hotels and were able to just walk across the street and spread out a blanket on the grass right before the show started. I think the lack of parking keeps the crowds from getting too out of control.
If I lived close by this does seem like a great place for a jog or to walk your dog. The park has beautiful view of the bay and downtown. There aren’t too many amenities but there are bathrooms and a small playground for the kids. I liked the public art as well. There is a huge bell from San Diego’s sister city in Japan, a memorial to the Tuna fishermen and a few sculptures scattered around. There are also a handful of picnic tables and charcoal grills. Unfortunately, no beach but since there is a huge marina on the other side of the «island» you can usually see a few yachts and sailboats cruising around.

This is a nice park, although it doesn’t off much to do aside from watching the boats in the harbor. The best thing about this place is the view of downtown San Diego across the water.
There is a very small area where you can get in the water, but mostly this is just a place to launch out with a boat. There are a few places to eat, but they are just the restaurants attached to hotel resorts. There isn’t really anything in terms of shopping either — just a lot of open grass.
This is a great place to watch the fireworks show from, however, you will have to park outside the island and walk in.

What’s not to love about Shelter Island? Ummm… I can’t think of anything.
Oh? And there’s a park there, too? Lets go check this park out, shall we?
Stunning views of downtown San Diego and the Coronado Bridge await you. It’s the perfect place for a run. It’s the perfect place for a picnic. It’s the perfect place to just relax and take in all the beauty that surrounds you. There are swings and slides for the kiddies. Its just perfect perfect perfect.
Hey guys? Thinking about popping the question to your significant otherl? Head over to Shelter Island Shoreline Park at dusk. It’s one of the most romantic spots in the city.

Wandering around San Diego, I let Unilocal lead me to a park that offered a FANTASTIC view of the downtown area, across the water. Excellent, excellent, EXCELLENT!

I like going here to sit on the rocks (be careful of bird-​doo-​doo) & stare off at the water, the boat docks, and SD skyline in the distance. The seagulls like to chill here too (even sleeping in the parking lot). You can catch a glimpse of the colorful sailboats at times. The park itself has a couple of playground areas for the kids and a long sidewalk for a relaxing stroll along the harbor. Great picnic or thinking spot.

Used to be a favorite Especially 4^th of july camp out with my kids have a great day. But I guess now. well another one of those nice little things about SD that is gone. Point LOMA SDPD can KMA. tackle shop is for s_​_​t now cash only guys. Police «you can leave your stuff, but it somebody takes or moves it OH WELL.» we have stayed there overnight for the 4^th of July for 3 years now. All of a sudden nope you can’t do that anymore… We wasted gas time and money not knowing that now they want to enforce some ordinance, that hadn’t been enforced for years.

I used to live within walking distance and hands down Shelter Island was one of my favorite spots in San Diego. There was just this friendly laid back vibe without a bunch of college kids posing, as there often would be in other waterfront areas of SD. I used to love taking me chair down here with a magazine and sit on the grass for hours watching the boats and birds go by. Occasionally I would hear and sea lions in the bay and most days are breezy and pleasant.
Nice little walking paths-​good for strolling but not hard core exercising. Also nice to come at night and view the city lights. A great place for scenic views of downtown and the Pt. Loma area.
It’s also not that touristy-​really only locals frequent it or just those staying at the nearby resorts, so in my experience parking was usually not a problem.