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About Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach is a part of the San Diego County in the state of California and it is known as the southernmost beach of California. The city is famous for its seaside resorts, partying culture and happening nightlife. The city was found on June 1, 1887 and it was officially incorporated on September 17, 1956, 69 years after its establishment. Major attractions of the city include the 6-mile long coastal line of the city and the pier of Imperial Beach. The city celebrates the U.S. Open Sand Castle competition, every year in the month of August, which attracts more than 400,000 people. The Public Works is the biggest employer of the city after the tourism industry, which includes more than 100 hotels and seaside resorts. Mar Vista High School is the biggest school in the city. The most popular tourism spots in the city are Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Border Field State Park. The famous persons from Imperial Beach include Robert Clark Young, Charlie Jackson and Jim Vitti.

-- Latest Update 2010/05/29 by freelancer