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 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Imperial Beach. The train journey from Imperial Beach to Los Angeles takes 2h 38m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $38 for a 4h 08m trip.

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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Imperial Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Imperial Beach takes 200 miles and will cost you around $23. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 280 miles.

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 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Imperial Beach. The train journey from Imperial Beach to Los Angeles takes 2h 38m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $38 for a 4h 08m trip.

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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Imperial Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Imperial Beach takes 200 miles and will cost you around $23. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 280 miles.

Airports near Imperial Beach

Airlines serving Imperial Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,695 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Imperial Beach

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sand Castle Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego.

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 (9, 303 reviews)
$200+
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3186 reviews)
$302+
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2179 reviews)
$294+
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1344 reviews)
$256+
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1191 reviews)
$303+
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa And Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1333 reviews)
$280+

Renting a car in Imperial Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Imperial Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Imperial Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.