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Imperial Beach, California

Imperial Beach is a beach city in San Diego County, California, United States, with a population of 26,137 as of the 2020 census.
Population 26,137

Top Events in Imperial Beach History

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1887Government
Founded in June 1887, the city takes its name from Imperial County, California, a desert climate 100 miles (161 km) east.
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1937History
The area around Imperial Beach Pier known as Pier Plaza showcases plaques placed on surfboard benches that tell the story of how the city's big waves influenced surfing from 193...
3
1967Military
Software entrepreneur Charlie Jackson grew up in Imperial Beach and graduated Mar Vista High in 1967.
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1970Education
Bilbray graduated from Mar Vista High School in 1970.
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2004History
In 2004, the city began implementing a community redevelopment plan to improve the commercial corridor along Palm Avenue and Seacoast Drive.
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2005Infrastructure
Portions of the 2005 film Lords of Dogtown were shot in Imperial Beach, including use of the Imperial Beach Pier in exterior establishing shots.
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2006History
As of 2006, the Farmers' Almanac consistently ranked the area within the Top 10 Best Weather Cities in America.
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2008Crime
=== Crime === The San Diego County Sheriff's Department 2008 crime statistics rank Imperial Beach below the national average in all areas reported.
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2010History
On September 13, 2010, after many years of planning, demolition officially began on the old Seacoast Inn located off Seacoast Drive.
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2011History
The city held the final sand castle competition in August 2011, bringing an end to the annual event and tradition.

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Historical Timeline

1887Government
Founded in June 1887, the city takes its name from Imperial County, California, a desert climate 100 miles (161 km) east.
1937History
The area around Imperial Beach Pier known as Pier Plaza showcases plaques placed on surfboard benches that tell the story of how the city's big waves influenced surfing from 193...
1967Military
Software entrepreneur Charlie Jackson grew up in Imperial Beach and graduated Mar Vista High in 1967.
1970Education
Bilbray graduated from Mar Vista High School in 1970.
2004History
In 2004, the city began implementing a community redevelopment plan to improve the commercial corridor along Palm Avenue and Seacoast Drive.
2005Infrastructure
Portions of the 2005 film Lords of Dogtown were shot in Imperial Beach, including use of the Imperial Beach Pier in exterior establishing shots.
2006History
As of 2006, the Farmers' Almanac consistently ranked the area within the Top 10 Best Weather Cities in America.
2008Crime
=== Crime === The San Diego County Sheriff's Department 2008 crime statistics rank Imperial Beach below the national average in all areas reported.
2010History
On September 13, 2010, after many years of planning, demolition officially began on the old Seacoast Inn located off Seacoast Drive.
2011History
The city held the final sand castle competition in August 2011, bringing an end to the annual event and tradition.
2013Architecture
Construction of a $22 million hotel called Pier South Resort was completed in the former Seacoast Inn's place in December 2013.
2019History
On February 21, 2019, Vice News Tonight on HBO broadcast a segment from Imperial Beach about how an extreme tidal surge, known as king tide, affects the local population living ...
2021History
Beaches have been closed since December 8, 2021.
2023History
The median household income in 2023 was $79,071, and the per capita income was $38,709.

Did You Know?

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Imperial Beach is located in the state of California.
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Imperial Beach has a population of 26,137 residents.
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Imperial Beach is the southernmost city in California and the West Coast of the United States.

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Famous People from Imperial Beach, California

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Esteban Loaiza
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