Imperial Beach located in San Diego, California, is connected to Coronado Island by the Silver Strand. The beach stretches from Silver Strand all the way down to the Tijuana River Estuary. It is really less crowded than other San Diego beaches as it is a bit off the beaten path.

The beach has a pier and a beach front park. Dunes Park is a great spot for picnicking and kite flying. The beach is popular for fishing and strolling and motorized beach wheelchairs are available too. It is home to the annual U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition.

The Pier at Imperial Beach stretches out for over 1500 square feet. You can fish off the pier without a license. Enjoy dining at the restaurant at the end of the pier. Revel in stunning ocean views all the way from Mexico up to the coast of southern California!

On the inland side of the community of Imperial Beach lies the southern part of San Diego Bay known as South Bay. South Bay is a fantastic spot for bird watching on this important stop on the Pacific Flyway. A bike path from Imperial Beach to Coronado is great for hiking, bike riding and wildlife viewing.