Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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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, 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Imperial Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Imperial Beach departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 14m.

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 Ace and Economy Rent a Car, 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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Imperial Beach departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 14m.

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 Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Imperial Beach

Airlines serving Imperial Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,254 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,243 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,088 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,621 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (976 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,275 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,005 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,711 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,619 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Imperial Beach

Most booked hotels in Imperial Beach

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1303 reviews)
$154+
Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 318 reviews)
$167+
The Rambler Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 936 reviews)
$102+
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 194 reviews)
$177+
Pier South Resort Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 272 reviews)
$269+
Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1312 reviews)
$591+

Renting a car in Imperial Beach

Renting a car in Imperial Beach costs $33 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Imperial Beach.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Imperial Beach costs $33 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Imperial Beach.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.