Mexico–United States border wall
A border wall is being built along portions of the Mexico–United States border in an attempt to reduce illegal immigration to the United States from Mexico. Look for it in Imperial Beach. Its history begins in 1838.
A landmark inside Imperial Beach
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 212K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,770 attractions we track.
You can stay in Imperial Beach
Mexico–United States border wall is inside Imperial Beach, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1838
Mexico–United States border wall dates from 1838. About ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 65–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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A visit to Mexico–United States border wall can follow the seasons below.
Mexico–United States border wall
A border wall is being built along portions of the Mexico–United States border in an attempt to reduce illegal immigration to the United States from Mexico. The barrier is not a continuous structure but a series of obstructions variously classified as "fences" or "walls".
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1838
- Wikipedia readers
- 212K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Mexico–United States border wall
For a bed close by, look to Imperial Beach (13) and San Diego (508).
- 1Snapdragon Stadium
- 2Petco Park
- 3San Diego Zoo
- 4Balboa Park
- 5USS Midway Museum
- 6SeaWorld San Diego
- 7Pechanga Arena
- 8Whaley House
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mexico–United States border wall | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Beach | in town | — | 13 9 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 25,206 | $857K | C+ |
| San Diego | 21 mi north | 30 min | 508 401 hotels · 27 motels · 25 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 20 hostels · 13 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 1,406,106 | $907K | C− |
| Chula Vista | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 44 27 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 275,533 | $759K | C |
| Coronado | 9 mi north | 15 min | 32 24 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 21,094 | $2,000K | C |
| National City | 9 mi north | 15 min | 14 10 hotels · 4 motels | 57,807 | $612K | D |
| El Cajon | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 20 12 hotels · 6 motels · 2 RV parks | 101,755 | $682K | C− |
| La Mesa | 18 mi north | 25 min | 11 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 59,914 | $812K | C |
| Santee | 24 mi north | 35 min | 9 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 58,205 | $727K | B |
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Pair Mexico–United States border wall with these
Within 18 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw117 mi Stadium & arenaSnapdragon Stadium
212 mi Stadium & arenaPetco Park
314 mi Zoo & aquariumSan Diego Zoo4.0M visitors a year
414 mi Park & preserveBalboa Park
513 mi MuseumUSS Midway Museum
617 mi Theme parkSeaWorld San Diego4.0M visitors a year
716 mi TheatrePechanga Arena
816 mi MuseumWhaley HousePhoto credits
Snapdragon Stadium: Terrible Tim, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Petco Park: Mds08011, CC BY 4.0 · San Diego Zoo: en:User:Cburnett, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Balboa Park: Antoine Taveneaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Midway Museum: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 · SeaWorld San Diego: ZooFari, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pechanga Arena: Nehrams2020, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Whaley House: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Asked about Mexico–United States border wall
Is Mexico–United States border wall in Imperial Beach?
Yes. It’s inside Imperial Beach, CA.
When is the best time to visit Mexico–United States border wall?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 65–77°.
How far is Mexico–United States border wall from Irvine and Santa Ana?
About 87 miles northwest of Irvine and about 94 miles northwest of Santa Ana, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mexico–United States border wall?
San Diego (SAN), about 14 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mexico–United States border wall?
San Diego (21 mi, 508 places to stay), Chula Vista (9 mi, 44 places to stay) and Coronado (9 mi, 32 places to stay).
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