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. Imperial Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Imperial Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$175
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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

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 Hertz and Fox, 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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

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 Hertz and Fox, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Imperial Beach

Airlines serving Imperial Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,206 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,360 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (841 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,922 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,992 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,321 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,304 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,909 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Imperial Beach

Most booked hotels in Imperial Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 308 reviews)
$161+
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3466 reviews)
$239+
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2317 reviews)
$219+
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1974 reviews)
$224+
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1332 reviews)
$247+
Pier South Resort Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, 215 reviews)
$240+

Renting a car in Imperial Beach

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Imperial Beach, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Imperial Beach, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.