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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Imperial Beach
California, United States · North America
About Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Chula Vista, 59km from Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Imperial Beach is in California, United States, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Chula Vista, about 7 km away.
Imperial Beach is a beach city in San Diego County, California, United States, with a population of 26,137 as of the 2020 census. It is in the South Bay area of San Diego County, 14.1 miles (22.7 km) south of downtown San Diego and 5 miles (8 km) northwest of downtown Tijuana, Mexico. Imperial Beach is theRead more
southernmost city in California and the West Coast of the United States.
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What is there to see near Imperial Beach?
Within an hour or so of Imperial Beach: San Diego Zoo (17 km), SeaWorld San Diego (23 km), San Diego Zoo Safari Park (58 km), Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Imperial Beach?
The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Imperial Beach?
Imperial Beach is in California, United States, about 7 km from Chula Vista.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 27,408
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 32.5839, -117.1131
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Imperial Beach
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway
Baja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Imperial Beach
- 59 kmTijuana-Ensenada Scenic HighwayBaja's toll road 1D hugs Pacific cliffs for 100 km between Tijuana and Ensenada, with surf breaks, seafood stops and sweeping ocean panoramas the whole way.
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