Imperial Beach
A small-town beach and pier near the border; often closed to water contact because of cross-border sewage.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Foot of Evergreen Ave., Imperial Beach.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
Water-contact closures are frequent because of Tijuana River sewage; check sdbeachinfo.com before swimming.
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
Leashed dogs (6 ft max) only south of Imperial Beach Blvd and north of Palm Ave; none in between or on the pier.
Verified · City of Imperial Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Two power beach chairs.
Verified · City of Imperial Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Lifeguards 7 a.m. to dusk daily, Carnation Ave to the south end of Seacoast Dr.
Verified · City of Imperial Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Rules
No alcohol, glass or bonfires. Fires only in city fire rings.
Verified · City of Imperial Beach · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.