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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 15m.

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 NextCar, 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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 15m.

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 NextCar, 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 (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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, 300 reviews)
$166+
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Omni San Diego at the Ballpark
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2052 reviews)
$258+
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Sands Of La Jolla
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1448 reviews)
$145+
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Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3 stars
Excellent (8, 4929 reviews)
$104+
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Pier South Resort Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, 267 reviews)
$271+
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Hotel del Coronado
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1331 reviews)
$510+
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Renting a car in Imperial Beach

Renting a car in Imperial Beach costs $27 per day, on average, or $81 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 118% cheaper than airport locations in Imperial Beach.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Imperial Beach is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Imperial Beach costs $27 per day, on average, or $81 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 118% cheaper than airport locations in Imperial Beach.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Imperial Beach is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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