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A starting point for exploring Imperial Beach
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
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Balsamico Italian Kitchen
Balsamico Italian Kitchen is a family-owned business located in Imperial Beach, California. The owners, Elisa and Michele, are from Italy and aim to bring authentic Italian flavors to San Diego. They import specialty…
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Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Market
13th Street Market
13th Street Market is a market on 13th Street.
Liquor shop
Ashur Liquor
Ashur Liquor is a liquor shop on Imperial Beach Plaza Shopping Center.
Shop
Bibbeys Shell Shop
Bibbeys Shell Shop is a shop on Seacoast Drive.
Liquor shop
Bowman's Market Liquor
Bowman's Market Liquor is a liquor shop on Palm Avenue.
Gift shop
Daisy Ruth Gifts
Daisy Ruth Gifts is located in Imperial Beach, California, at 600 Palm Ave, #112, in the Silver Strand Plaza. The business is situated in the heart of the city, making it easily accessible to locals and visitors alike.…
Liquor shop
IB Liquor Market
IB Liquor Market is a liquor shop on Seacoast Drive.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Art studio
Art Wheel School & Studio
Art Wheel School & Studio is an art studio on Elder Avenue.
Public library
Imperial Beach Library
Imperial Beach Library is a public library on Imperial Beach Boulevard.
Nature education center
Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
The Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center is located in Imperial Beach, California, and serves as a nature education center. The center provides information about the nature and wildlife of the Reserve, trail maps, and…
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