Imperial Beach

To Downtown San Diego: 20 minutes

ZIP CODE 92932-92933-92154

Buy $4.98K - $3.65M
Rent $795 - $10K

Local information

School

1 Elementary School
1 Middle School
1 High School

Crime

Lowest crime relative to the rest of San Diego county.

Commute

92% of residents commute by car.

Shop & Eat

67 Restaurants
9 Groceries
11 Nightlife

General Description

City of Beach Lovers

Imperial Beach is the ideal location for lovers of an active beach scene as well as individuals who desire a laid-back lifestyle. You’ll find this sunny community about five miles north of the Mexico border; it’s connected to Coronado by the Silver Strand. Imperial Beach is the southernmost beach city in Southern California, with a population of 26,324 people according to the 2010 census.

The residential beach city is part of the San Diego – Tijuana metropolitan area, which is the largest bi-national metropolitan area shared between Mexico and the United States. The city’s name was derived from Imperial County, California – a desert climate 160 km east. Its modern history dates back to the late 1880s, when farmers and landowners from the Imperial Valley moved to the area in search of cooler weather during summer months.

Major efforts have been made within the last ten years to make Imperial Beach a visitor-friendly and commercially thriving neighborhood. Imperial Beach officials began carrying out a community redevelopment plan in 2004 to improve the commercial corridor along Palm Avenue as well as Seacoast Drive.

The crime rate in this neighborhood is quite low. For instance, Imperial Beach was ranked below the national average by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department 2008 crime statistics.

Although there are a few hotels in the city, it remains a predominantly residential city. The homes in Imperial Beach are characterized by ocean views as well as close proximity to the beach. In fact, most of the homes in Imperial Beach are within walking distance to the coast and downtown Imperial Beach – the trademark of a classic beach community.

Imperial Beach residents have a wide range of options to choose from when it comes to outdoor and indoor fun. Residents and visitors enjoy beach sports, including volleyball, boarding, and surfing. Since the neighborhood is often seen as a surfing mecca, one of the most popular attractions you will find there is at Pier Plaza, where you can watch surfers in action or join in yourself. There are several surfboard benches with plaques lining the pier that symbolize the influence of Imperial Beach waves on the sport of surfing.

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You can also find surfers at Boca Rio Break. A popular beach, the southernmost on the entire west coast of the country, is Border Field State Park. Beachgoers here sit across a line in the sand from those in Mexico. There’s also a classic car show on the beach as well as an Annual Dog Surfing Contest. Finally, Imperial Beach is home to a famous farmer’s market at Pier Plaza, one of the favorite destinations for tourists and residents.

Homes in the Imperial Beach community are largely classified as condominiums, single-family homes and two-four-unit structures – mostly designed as residential income properties.

For all of those who have always wanted to live in a beach town, Imperial Beach is an excellent option. It’s an ideal and affordable beach community that offers a simple, laid-back life.

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Residential For Sale 4 Bedrooms 1130 14th Street, Imperial Beach, Cali

1130 14th Street, Imperial Beach, California 91932

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Engineered hardwood floors. Granite counter tops in the kitchen. Family room with french doors to backyard; skylights and pass-through from kitchen. Attached two-car garage. Large private yard with large detached storage building. Corner location. Short drive to the beach.
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Commercial-res IncomeFor Sale Price $2,500,000 700 #A SEACOAST DR, IMP

700 #A SEACOAST DR, IMPERIAL BEACH, California 92154

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Home in the "Vacation Rental Zone" ! Ocean View Mixed-use Condo, on Ocean side of Seacoast Drive, (Live- where- You Work) Unique opportunity to own a mixed use beach property at the Shopkeeper complex. 2 master suites, The spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath condo has hardwood flooring with open plan living/dining area, updated kitchen and bathrooms and 2 balconies; one with beach view.
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1115 PALM, IMPERIAL BEACH, California 91932

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Residential For Sale 2 Bedrooms 211 Dahlia Ave., Imperial Beach, Calif

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Welcome to your dream coastal retreat just 2 blocks to the beach! This exquisite Cape Cod-style townhome offers the perfect blend of seaside living w/modern luxury. Secure parking for 2-cars under the building w/direct access to the unit and spacious storage. This bottom floor features a full-size laundry room.
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Commercial-res IncomeFor Sale Price $2,350,000 234 Dahlia Ave, Imperia

234 Dahlia Ave, Imperial Beach, California 91932

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Offered for sale is a five unit residential income property within a short walk to the wide sandy beach of Imperial Beach. This coastal opportunity offers a desirable coastal location, preferred unit mix of all two-bedroom units, upgraded property, strong in-place rents and attractive assumable financing. Residents enjoy convenient access to the beach and restuarants.
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Residential Rental For Rent 2 Bedrooms 1380 Grove Avenue, Imperial Bea

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Residential For Sale 4 Bedrooms 1130 14th Street, Imperial Beach, Cali

1130 14th Street, Imperial Beach, California 91932

4Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
AttachedParking(s)
25Picture(s)
1,857Sqft
Engineered hardwood floors. Granite counter tops in the kitchen. Family room with french doors to backyard; skylights and pass-through from kitchen. Attached two-car garage. Large private yard with large detached storage building. Corner location. Short drive to the beach.
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700 #A SEACOAST DR, IMPERIAL BEACH, California 92154

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1115 PALM, IMPERIAL BEACH, California 91932

13Picture(s)
Mixed use property, almost 12,000 sqft currently shop and self serve car wash, Rare opportunity to own commercial pieces of real estate on Palm Ave. in the heart of Imperial Beach. Public transportation, shopping, Surrounded by restaurants, banks and other businesses.
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Residential For Sale 2 Bedrooms 211 Dahlia Ave., Imperial Beach, Calif

211 Dahlia Ave., Imperial Beach, California 91932

2Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
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24Picture(s)
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Commercial-res IncomeFor Sale Price $2,350,000 234 Dahlia Ave, Imperia

234 Dahlia Ave, Imperial Beach, California 91932

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Residential Rental For Rent 2 Bedrooms 1380 Grove Avenue, Imperial Bea

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