Imperial Beach is nestled between miles of uncrowded beaches and unparalleled open space and wetlands teeming with wildlife. Because this town is one of the last untouched beach towns in Southern California, it is known as Classic Southern California®. There is much to see and do in Imperial Beach. From swimming or surfing at the beach, to a walking tour of public art, to a nature walk and bird watching at the world-renowned Tijuana Estuary or enjoying an ice cream treat at Cowabunga, its summer all year round on this piece of the Big Bay waterfront. You can take in the sunset while dining over the ocean at the Tin Fish restaurant.

The enticing and colorful public art piece, “Surfhenge ,” serves as a gateway to the vibrant Imperial Beach Portwood Pier Plaza Park. Visitors can enjoy a picnic area and entertainment stage. Adjacent to Portwood Pier Plaza Park is the Imperial Beach Fishing Pier. Located at the foot of Evergreen Avenue on Seacoast Drive, the pier extends over the Pacific Ocean for 1,500 feet.

Follow Seacoast Drive south to discover Dunes Park with a fishing pier, which provides a beautiful view of the Coronado Bay Bridge and San Diego skyline. Dunes Park is a colorful complement, notable for its vibrant playground and landscape design. New to the park is “The Spirit of Imperial Beach.” This large bronze sculpture depicts the dual theme of surfing and sand castles, for which Imperial Beach is world famous. The new sculpture compliments existing art works nearby, including Mary Lynn “Dominguez' Illuminations” at Pier Plaza, and Wyland's “Ocean Riders” at Dunes Park as well as Malcolm Jones’ “Surfhenge.” Together these works reflect the civic pride of Imperial Beach and a remarkable renaissance of public art in this community.