South Bay
Imperial Beach
The southernmost, most affordable stretch of coast.
Imperial Beach is a coastal city in San Diego County's South Bay, California — the southernmost, most attainable stretch of beachfront in the county.
Mellow, unpolished, and the most attainable beachfront in the county — close to the sand without the coastal price tag.
Imperial Beach at a glance
- Population
- 25,764
- Median age
- 35.1
- Median household income
- $86,111
- School district
- South Bay Union School District (K–8) / Sweetwater Union High School District (9–12)
- Region
- South Bay
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (Imperial Beach city, California).
Points of interest in Imperial Beach
Beach
The dunes
Parks & nature
The Tijuana Estuary
Landmark
The IB Pier
Recreation
The Bayshore Bikeway
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Questions about Imperial Beach
What is Imperial Beach known for?
Imperial Beach is known for the IB Pier, its dunes, the Bayshore Bikeway, and the Tijuana Estuary.
What school districts serve Imperial Beach?
Imperial Beach is served by the South Bay Union School District (K–8) and the Sweetwater Union High School District (9–12).
What is the population of Imperial Beach?
Imperial Beach has a population of 25,764, per the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
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