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How to get there
Where to stay
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Imperial Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Imperial Beach

With a population of 26,324, Imperial Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Imperial Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Imperial Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Verandina (710 Seacoast Dr) and Novo Brazil Brewing - Imperial Beach (535 Florence St) are great picks.

When to visit Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Imperial Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Imperial Beach in August, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Imperial Beach, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Imperial Beach

Plane

When flying to Imperial Beach, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Imperial Beach include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Imperial Beach departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Imperial Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Imperial Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 123 miles from Imperial Beach. You’ll find branches of Midway and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Imperial Beach, you’ll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Imperial Beach include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Imperial Beach departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Imperial Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Imperial Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 123 miles from Imperial Beach. You’ll find branches of Midway and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Imperial Beach

SANSan Diego
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
PSPPalm Springs

Airlines serving Imperial Beach

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,514 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,992 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,346 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,156 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Imperial Beach

Most booked hotels in Imperial Beach

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Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego
2 stars
Excellent (9, 285 reviews)
$143+
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3474 reviews)
$204+
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Pier South Resort Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 260 reviews)
$216+
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Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1878 reviews)
$198+
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Wyndham San Diego Bayside
3 stars
Good (7.8, 3882 reviews)
$147+
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Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3003 reviews)
$189+
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Renting a car in Imperial Beach

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Imperial Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Imperial Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

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