Introduction
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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Imperial Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 18 km 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 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Imperial Beach. The train journey from Imperial Beach to Santa Ana takes 2h 03m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about $35 for a 2h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Imperial Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 198 km 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 18 km 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 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Imperial Beach. The train journey from Imperial Beach to Santa Ana takes 2h 03m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Los Angeles, expect to pay about $35 for a 2h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Imperial Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 198 km 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,683 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,836 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,073 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,597 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,356 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,121 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,165 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,648 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, 296 reviews)
$152+
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Humphreys Half Moon Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1912 reviews)
$148+
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3506 reviews)
$216+
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Pier South Resort Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 264 reviews)
$212+
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Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1330 reviews)
$397+
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Sheraton San Diego Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2531 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Imperial Beach

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88.

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