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Imperial Beach 91932

San Diego's southernmost beach town — where the pier meets the Pacific, the Bayshore Bikeway starts, and coastal living still feels like a secret.

Aerial view of Imperial Beach neighborhood looking toward the Pacific coast

A Small Beach Town
With Big Coastal Energy

Imperial Beach is the most southwesterly city in the continental United States, with a population of approximately 25,800. It sits at the southern end of San Diego Bay, just minutes from the Mexican border, Coronado, and downtown San Diego.

The area is defined by its laid-back beach culture, the iconic Imperial Beach Pier, and easy access to some of Southern California's best coastal recreation — from the Bayshore Bikeway to Silver Strand State Beach.

~28 min

Average commute to downtown San Diego

86/100

Walk score in walkable parts of 91932

25,800

Approximate population

30.7%

Homeownership rate — high renter demand

How Walkable Is the Neighborhood?

Walk to the Beach

The beach and Imperial Beach Pier are a short bike ride or walk from Delaware Street. The Bayshore Bikeway connects you to Coronado and the entire bay loop.

Commute & Access

28 minutes to downtown San Diego. Easy freeway access via Palm Ave to I-5. The San Ysidro border crossing is 10 minutes south. Coronado is 15 minutes across the bridge.

Getting Around

Most residents drive, but the boardwalk, bike lanes, and proximity to daily errands make Imperial Beach surprisingly walkable for a beach community. Walk scores reach 86 in central areas.