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Imperial Beach

California, United States · North America

About Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Chula Vista, 59km from Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.

Imperial Beach is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 27,408, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Imperial Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Imperial Beach to your route.

About Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach is a beach city in San Diego County, California, United States, with a population of 26,137 as of the 2020 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

Read more southernmost city in California and the West Coast of the United States.

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What are the best things to do in Imperial Beach?

Imperial Beach offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Imperial Beach located?

Imperial Beach is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 32.5839 latitude, -117.1131 longitude.

What is the population of Imperial Beach?

Imperial Beach has a population of approximately 27,408 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
27,408
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
32.5839, -117.1131

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911
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911
Driving side
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Worth the detour from Imperial Beach

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

San Diego Zoo

World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

SeaWorld San Diego

Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.

58 km · about 65 min drive

coastal drive

Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway

Baja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Imperial Beach

  • 59 kmTijuana-Ensenada Scenic HighwayBaja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Imperial Beach.

Chula Vista

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 265,757

National City

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 61,060

Bonita

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 12,538

Coronado

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 24,812

La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares]

🇲🇽 Mexico

13 km awayPop. 1,173

Tijuana

🇲🇽 Mexico

14 km awayPop. 1,922,523

Colinas del Sol

🇲🇽 Mexico

15 km awayPop. 1,145

San Diego

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 1,404,452

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