Pier views, neighborhood kitchens and the meeting of river and ocean at San Diego County’s southwestern coast. Imperial Beach rewards a slow walk along Seacoast Drive, a stop in a local shop and time at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center.
Begin at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center for exhibits and current trail information, then head to Seacoast Drive for lunch. The pier and local shops make another easy cluster of stops. Check the county’s current beach advisories before any water activity; a scenic view does not establish that swimming is safe.
Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.
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…
Restaurants and shops to know
Independent restaurants, cafés and shops from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Hours change; confirm with the business.
