Apartments for rent in Imperial Beach, CA

Overview of Imperial Beach

Located about 15 miles south of San Diego and about seven miles northwest of Tijuana, Mexico, Imperial Beach, Calif. is a city of approximately 26,000 residents, all of which enjoy a SoCal lifestyle. Imperial Beach boasts the title of "Most Southwesterly City in the Continental United States."

Imperial Beach residents enjoy beautiful SoCal weather and a variety of amenities. The city's proximity to San Diego gives locals easy access to numerous urban bonuses. Residents enjoy access to numerous buses, trolleys and other methods of public transportation. Individuals looking at Imperial Beach apartments for rent will assuredly find what they are looking for in terms of lovely California living.

Living in Imperial Beach, CA

Imperial Beach was first founded in 1887 when developer R.R. Morrison decided to build a community on the local landscape. Originally referred to as South San Diego Beach, the area developed by Morrison included land that has since been annexed by San Diego. Other developers purchased nearby plots of land and constructed neighborhoods and subdivisions. The city's first sidewalks, general store and library were put into place during the 1900s and 1910s. Throughout the city's history, a strong military presence came into play. By 1918, North Island became a permanent air station. In present day, the city is home to the U.S. Navy's Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach, also known as NOLF Imperial Beach.

Imperial Beach Attractions and Special Events

Imperial Beach's oceanfront spots and numerous sandy beaches are idyllic places to jog, sunbathe, picnic or play sports. The city's 3.5 miles of white sand beaches attract visitors year after year while its pier offers views of San Diego and the Coronado Islands. The city also offers a Skate Park, which makes for a perfect spot to embrace one of California youths' favorite pastimes: skateboarding.

For the past 30 years, locals have looked forward to Imperial Beach's annual hosting of the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition. This fun and eagerly anticipated contest is a perfect match for the area's beautiful beaches and perfect weather. Additionally, the Surfboard Museum is located in Imperial Beach.

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