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What BestPlaces Users Say about Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach, California is a small coastal city located just north of the US-Mexico border. With a population of around 27,000, it offers a laid-back beach lifestyle and easy access to nearby cities like San Diego. However, living in Imperial Beach may come with its own unique challenges and benefits. After researching user reviews on BestPlaces.net, here is a summary of what people have to say about living in this particular place.
According to user "Amanda" on BestPlaces.net, living in Imperial Beach has its perks, stating, "The beach is beautiful, the weather is amazing, and the community is diverse and friendly." However, she also mentions the high cost of living and housing prices as a downside to living in the area.
Another user, "John," echoes the sentiment about the high cost of living in Imperial Beach, stating, "The cost of living is ridiculous, but I guess you have to pay for paradise." He also mentions the laid-back and relaxed vibe of the city as a positive aspect of living there.
On the other hand, user "Samantha" expresses concerns about safety and crime in Imperial Beach, saying, "The crime rate is high, and I do not feel safe walking around alone at night." She also mentions the lack of job opportunities as a downside to living in the area.
Despite the challenges, user "David" highlights the strong sense of community in Imperial Beach, stating, "The people here are like family, and everyone looks out for each other." He also mentions the abundance of outdoor activities and the beautiful sunsets as reasons to love living in this beach town. Overall, it seems that while Imperial Beach may have its drawbacks, the strong community and beautiful location make it a desirable place to live for many.
based on 5 ReviewsGet to know Imperial Beach with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Imperial Beach
the spot - 7/16/2012
In my opinion, imperial beach is the best place to live. IB is the perfect place to raise a family. It has the perfect amount of the good and the bad.
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Great beach, but terrible schools and still presen - 5/6/2007
My wife and I moved here from Chula Vista, CA before we knew she was pregnant, attracted by the opportunity to live right near the ocean; in a small, albeit somewhat run-down, little beach town. Coming here with our eyes wide open that this wasn't Coronado - the super tony and expensive beach town just to our North - we've enjoyed living here; the clean air, great weather, near-empty beach.
I.B still suffers, somewhat unfairly, from its "rough and tumble" reputation from the 1970's as a methanphetamine and outlaw biker town. However, while there a lot to like here for single folks who love the ocean, the city still has a ways to go. After several (more than 5)drug raids by local law enforcement in our neigborhood, including a drug arrest and shots fired in front of my house by the tactical unit of the SD County sheriff (probably with cause), and the gang related murder of a young man on my street three block away, I can feel pretty safe saying that crime and meth are
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