College & student life
College guide to Imperial Beach
A student's guide to Imperial Beach: Southwestern College, San Diego State University, San Diego City College and more, plus study cafés, late-night food, gyms and things to do near campus.
Colleges near Imperial Beach
Public university
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · 13 mi away · 20,000+ students
Community college
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA · 10 mi away · 10,000–19,999 students
Private university
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · 14 mi away · 5,000–9,999 students
Community college
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA · 15 mi away · 5,000–9,999 students
Private college
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
San Diego, CA · 10 mi away · Under 1,000 students
Two-year college
ICOHS College
San Diego, CA · 10 mi away · Under 1,000 students
Private college
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
San Diego, CA · 12 mi away · Under 1,000 students
Private college
Franciscan School of Theology
San Diego, CA · 14 mi away · Under 1,000 students
College list from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory (NCES).
Coffee and study spots
Eat & drink · Imperial Beach
Arandas Cafe
Arandas Cafe is a family-owned restaurant at 667 Silver Strand Blvd in Imperial Beach, with breakfast and lunch menus and brunch service. It also has a children’s menu.
Eat & drink · Imperial Beach
Cow-A-Bunga Ice Cream & Coffee
Cow-A-Bunga serves ice cream and coffee drinks by the Imperial Beach Pier. It also offers shaved ice and acai bowls.
Things to do
This week's events in Imperial Beach · Gyms and studios · Places to eat · Arts and culture