Parks
10 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- Teeple Park0.2 mi from downtown
- Veterans Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Imperial Beach Dog Park0.4 mi from downtown
On a budget
Free things to do in Imperial Beach
4 kinds of free outings in and around Imperial Beach.
Good days out in Imperial Beach don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.
Libraries
Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.
- Imperial Beach Library810 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Hiking
Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.
- Cabrillo National Monument10 mi northwest
- Cleveland National Forest32 mi northeast
- Corral Canyon Campground33 mi east
Wildlife viewing
Birding and nature watching on public land.
- Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve1 mi southwest
- San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge4 mi north
- Cabrillo National Monument10 mi northwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
IMPERIAL BEACH SAN DIEGO
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What are free things to do in Imperial Beach?
Parks, Libraries, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.
Are there free events in Imperial Beach this weekend?
Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.
Do I need a library card to use the library?
No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.