Imperial Beach’s Sun & Sea Festival is one of San Diego County’s most popular and fun events. Our professional sandcastle building competition will feature top San Diego sculptors. These means that there will be fewer sandcastles to view this year as we work our way out of the pandemic. The Kids-n-Kastles competition, for kids 10-years and under, will take place in the morning, thanks to sponsor Imperial Beach Optimist Club. Sign up early if you want to participate. While you are here, stop by one of the many restaurants and beach boutiques and enjoy your day in Imperial Beach.Visit: https://sunandseafestival.com/Schedule of Events:Friday, July 15 at Portwood Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Local sand-carving teams will start building on the sand close to the IB Pier.Noon to Dusk Exhibition sandcastle on displayMayor’s Breakfast at Veteran’s Park – for info and times contact https://www.imperialbeachca.gov/6 p.m. – 10 p.m. – The Sandcastle BallSaturday,