Imperial Beach, San Diego History

The Most South western City in the United States. Imperial Beach is a city in San Diego County, in the San Diego-Carlsbad metro area. The history of Imperial Beach starts in March 1769 with a Spanish expedition.
Imperial Beach became a town in 1910 and became an incorporated city on July 18, 1956.

In June, 1887 R. R. Morrison, a real estate developer, filed a subdivision map with the clerk of San Diego County. The map referred to the area as South San Diego Beach. It covered land from 5th Street to 13th Street north of Palm Avenue and between Palm Avenue and today's Imperial Beach Blvd. Mr. George Chaffey purchased several plots of land for subdivision with the intention to create a summer retreat for the people of Imperial Valley. This region was named "Imperial Beach". Today there are approx. 30,000 residents that call Imperial Beach "home sweet home".

The most south western city in the continental U.S. Claimed by some to be one of the best beaches for sandcastle building, this event attracts around 300,000 spectators who come to enjoy the Sandcastles and Street Fair. Located a 15 minute drive from downtown San Diego and just south of Coronado. Imperial Beach is five miles from Mexico and is separated from the border by the Tijuana  River and Border Field State Park.

Things To Do in Imperial Beach

Besides surfing, pier fishing, sunbathing, strolls along the beach and gathering seashells, Imperial Beach offers some great places to eat and shop.

For you sports fans check out the Scoreboard. A local hot spot for sports fans. Family owned and operated since 1986.

• 11 TV's including the largest screen in IB
  

• Great Food...Burgers...Philly Cheese Steaks...Wings...Daily Specials
  

• Pool...Shuffleboard...Video games
  

• Karaoke Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night
  

• Full bar
  

Some of our favorite places to eat are:

Beach Club Grille Restaurant  
710 Seacoast Drive
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
619-628-0777

Open daily for lunch and dinner, this fun and relaxing eatery offers something for everyone on their menu, including deli sandwiches, charbroiled burgers, seafood, salads, Greek cuisine, Mexican dishes, appetizers and terrific breakfast dishes. A waterfront patio bar is also featured at the Beach Club Grille Restaurant.

The Wave Cafe 
809 Seacoast Drive
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
619-423-9900

A unique selection of mouthwatering breakfast dishes, sandwiches, soups, salads, and appetizers is on the menu at this cafe that is open daily for breakfast and lunch.

Marco's  
763 Palm Avenue
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
619-424-3636

"Your Italian connection in the South Bay," this casual dining restaurant features a menu that includes wonderful pasta dishes, antipastas, paninis, pizzas and wonderful Italian specialty dishes. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, and open on Sunday for dinner only.

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For Tourists - Discover Imperial Beach

City of Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce

Imperial Beach City Facts