California is loaded with great beaches to spend your hot summer days. Imperial Beach near San Diego, California is a favorite of many. It's more than just a beach to spend the day with your family. This beautiful beach offers swimming, body boarding and surfing with lifeguards on hand at all times. You'll want to take advantage of the fishing pier to see what you can catch. There's a little something for everyone here at Imperial Beach, including parks and playgrounds for the young children. There are also bathrooms so your children will never be uncomfortable after spending all day on the beach!
Imperial Beach is almost like a small town with all the homes and condos you'll see lining up and down the beach. Whether you live in the South Bay area or are a tourist visiting, Imperial Beach will fast become your favorite beach. It is also the site for the annual U.S. Open Sand Castle Building Contest. Thousands of competitors and spectators come to this event each year in July. You will see all different sand creations from science fiction designs and fairytale castles to beautiful mermaids. This is a weekend long party with Saturday offering a street fair and the main event being on Sunday.
At the end of the pier, you'll find a seafood restaurant that has excellent cuisine. Portwood Plaza, which is nearby also offers many activities for the family. You will find that this is much more than your typical beach, where swimming is the only activity.
