Outdoors
Beaches near Imperial Beach
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
7.3 mi
Coronado Shores Beach
Within 10 miles
6
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 7.3miCoronado Shores Beach
- 8.2miCentral Beach
- 8.2miCoronado City Beachsand
- 8.4miNorth Beach
- 9.1miBreakers Beachsand
- 10miSmuggler's Covesand
- 11.1miShoreline Beach Park
- 11.3miLa Playa
- 11.3miKellogg's Beach
- 11.5miSpanish Landing Beach
- 11.6miBessemer Beach
- 13.6miOcean Beach City Beach
- 14.1miOcean Beachsand
- 14.4miDog Beachsand
- 14.8miSouth Mission Beachsand
- 15miSki Beach
- 15.5miCrown Point Shores
- 16miSDSU Beachsand
- 20.1miMarine Street Beach
- 20.5miWipeout Beach
- 20.5miSouth Casa Beach
- 20.6miShell Beach
- 20.6miBoomer Beach
- 20.9miLa Jolla Shores Beachsand
- 22.8miBlack's Beachsand
- 25.5miTorrey Pines State Beachsand
- 31miCardiff State Beachsand
- 32.1miSan Elijo State Beach
- 33.8miMoonlight Beach
- 35.1miLeucadia State Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of Imperial Beach; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Imperial Beach?
Coronado Shores Beach, about 7.3 miles from the center of Imperial Beach.
How many beaches are near Imperial Beach?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles, 6 of them within 10 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.