Imperial Beach Activity Hub

Location: Imperial Beach, CA (map)

Consists of a sandy beach, a long wooden pier, a artzy plaza with shops and restaurants, and a shoreline park with a playground. This hub hosts two annual events each year.

Imperial Beach beach
Imperial Beach beach is a popular hangout for families with children. The beach is lined up by homes and can be accessible at different points from side streets. The main bustling area is where the beach meets the pier and pier plaza in Imperial Beach, CA.

Imperial Beach Landmark Pier
1,491 feet long wooden pier, the southernmost pier in California. Imperial Beach Pier has a restaurant at the end. The pier is a great place for strolling, sightseeing, fishing or taking in a meal or snack. Imperial Beach Pier Plaza
Includes shops, an outdoor eating and sitting area, and the formal entrance to the pier and beach.

Dunes Park
A colorful park, notable for its vibrant playground and landscape design.

HOTELS
Imperial Beach Hotels, Imperial Beach Boutique Hotels, Imperial Beach Hotels
Quaint small,casual boutique beachfront hotels.

EVENTS
U. S. Open Sandcastle Competition
Late July - Early August
Biggest sandcastle competition in USA. Event takes place on beach, next to pier.

Imperial Beach Triathlon & Duathlon
Late August
At Imperial Beach Pier. The triathlon features of a 1/2K ocean swim (wetsuits optional), 15K bike ride and 5K run; The duathlon consists of a 2K run, 15K bike ride and second 5K run.