Imperial Beach is the most southwesterly city on the U.S. mainland. South of Imperial Beach are the Tijuana Estuary, Borderfield Park and the Mexican Border. A seedy beach town in the 70s, today, Imperial Beach attracts many visitors to its beaches, pier, shopping district, and natural reserves.
ACTIVITY HUBS
Imperial Beach Activity Hub
Imperial Beach City Beach, Imperial Beach Landmark Pier, Pier Plaza, Dunes Park. Events: U. S. Open Sandcastle Competition, Imperial Beach Triathlon & Duathlon.
BEACHES
Imperial Beach
Wide, sandy beach hosts U.S. Sandcastle Competition. Imperial Beach Pier and Plaza.
SHORELINE PARKS
Dunes Park
A colorful park, notable for its vibrant playground and landscape design.
PIERS
Imperial Beach Landmark Pier
1,491 feet long wooden pier, the southernmost pier in California. Has restaurant at end.
RESERVES
Tijuana Estuary
A small intertidal coastal estuary on the U.S./Mexico border, four miles of walking trails.
Borderfield Park
On border. Offers hiking, horse trails, surf fishing and birding. Includes most of Tijuana Estuary.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Imperial Beach Pier Plaza
Includes shops, an outdoor eating and sitting area, and the formal entrance to the pier and beach.
HOTELS
Imperial Beach Hotels, Imperial Beach Boutique Hotels, Imperial Beach Hotels
Quaint small,casual boutique beachfront hotels.
PLACES
San Diego Bay
The bay has several shoreline parks, an embarcadero, Seaport Village, Shelter and Harbor Island, and the West Coast's largest Navy base.
EVENTS
U. S. Open Sandcastle Competition
July 12, 2008
Largest sandcastle building competition in the USA, located on beach near Imperial Beach Pier.
Imperial Beach Triathlon & Duathlon
August 24, 2008
At Imperial Beach Pier. The triathlon consists of a 1/2K ocean swim (wetsuits optional), 15K bike ride and 5K run; the duathlon features a 2K run, 15K bike ride and another 5K run.
Imperial Beach Annual Concert Event
September 6, 2008
At Pier Plaza. Bring a blank. Have fun!
Imperial Beach Annual ArtWalk
September 13-14, 2008
Artists gather at Pier Plaza to create art pieces which are auctioned on the second day of the Art Walk.
Imperial Beach International Film Festival
September 20-21, 2008
The 5th Annual Imperial Beach International Film Festival will show screenings over 3 days at Pier Plaza and other locations.
