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Imperial Beach California โ +1 619-232-3101 Last Updated: 02/08/2025 |
Imperial Beach is a beach city in San Diego County, California, with a population of 26,137 as of the 2020 United States census. It is in the South Bay area of San Diego County, 14.1 miles (22.7 km) south of downtown San Diego and 5 miles (8 km) northwest of downtown Tijuana, Mexico. Imperial Beach is the southernmost city in California and the West Coast of the United States. | |
Located in San Diego's South Bay region, and the southernmost beach town in California, Imperial Beach includes a 4-mile stretch of beach offering a host of activities including great surfing, sport fishing, beach volleyball and horseback riding along the coast. The Imperial Beach pier provides sweeping views of the Los Coronados Islands and is a popular spot for strolling, pier fishing and watching the sunset. Imperial Beach is connected to Coronado by way of the Silver Strand, a narrow, 7 mile long isthmus, popular for camping, bird watching and bicycling. Imperial Beach is also home to the Tijuana River National Estuary, a place where the fresh water of the Tijuana River mixes with the salt water of the Pacific Ocean creating the largest salt water marsh in Southern California. The estuary is one of the top birding spots in San Diego with many endangered birds and wildlife on display. Close by youโll also find the Living Coast Discovery Center, a family and budget friendly aquarium experience. |
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San Diego County Place ยป City San Diego County, located in Southern California, is renowned for its stunning coastline, diverse landscapes, and vibrant communities. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,298,634, making it California's second-most populous county and the fifth-most populous in the United States. Its county seat is San Diego. 67 views ๐ 1California |
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Imperial Beach Pier Place ยป Outdoors Imperial Beach Pier features ocean views, fishing & food. 173 views ๐ 110 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 |
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Imperial Beach Sports Park Place ยป Outdoors Imperial Beach Sports Park features a bowl, ramps, grind rails and benches for skaters of all ages to enjoy. 85 views ๐ 1425 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 |
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Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge Place ยป Outdoors Tijuana Slough provides critical habitat for the federally listed endangered California least tern, light-footed rail and least Bell's vireo, as well as the salt marsh bird's-beak, an endangered plant species. 83 views ๐ 1301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 |
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Dunes Park Place ยป Outdoors Dunes Park grants visitors the opportunity to experience the laid-back culture of Imperial Beach. 98 views ๐ 1790 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 |
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