Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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, Novo Brazil Brewing - Imperial Beach (535 Florence St) and Brigantine - Imperial Beach (919 Seacoast Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Imperial Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$161
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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Imperial Beach departs from Denver and takes around 2h 17m.

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 Ace and Midway, 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Imperial Beach departs from Denver and takes around 2h 17m.

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 Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Imperial Beach

Airlines serving Imperial Beach

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,087 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Imperial Beach

Most booked hotels in Imperial Beach

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1014 reviews)
$84+
Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 294 reviews)
$140+
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1257 reviews)
$115+
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1394 reviews)
$188+
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1676 reviews)
$155+
Pier South Resort Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 263 reviews)
$203+

Renting a car in Imperial Beach

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.