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Seal Beach

California, United States · North America

About Seal Beach

Seal Beach works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rossmoor, 9km from Aquarium of the Pacific.

Seal Beach is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 24,619, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Seal Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Seal Beach to your route.

About Seal Beach

The Red Car Museum, also known as the Pacific Electric Museum, was a museum in Old Town Seal Beach, California. It operated in Pacific Electric car #1734 and displayed artifacts relating to the company and local history books. It currently is a landmark for passerby, and claims to be the only Red Car left in Orange

Read more County. Located on the city's "Greenbelt," it borders the Mary Wilson Library and Seal Beach Centennial House.

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What are the best things to do in Seal Beach?

Seal Beach offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Seal Beach located?

Seal Beach is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.7414 latitude, -118.1048 longitude.

What is the population of Seal Beach?

Seal Beach has a population of approximately 24,619 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
24,619
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.7414, -118.1048

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Fire
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Seal Beach

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Aquarium of the Pacific

Long Beach aquarium showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific Ocean from Southern California to the tropics.

9 km · about 15 min drive

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Knott's Berry Farm

America's first theme park in Buena Park, California, known for its Old West Ghost Town and thrilling coasters.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Disneyland Park

Walt Disney's original theme park opened in 1955, the happiest place on earth in Anaheim, California.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Disney California Adventure Park

Anaheim Disney park celebrating California's culture, history, and natural beauty with Pixar and Marvel lands.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Cars Land (Disney California Adventure)

Disney's immersive recreation of Radiator Springs from Pixar's Cars films with the thrilling Radiator Springs Racers ride.

19 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Moto Republic

A shared motorcycle workshop and social hub in Costa Mesa where riders wrench on their bikes and share the community stoke.

21 km · about 25 min drive

restaurant

Cole's Pacific Electric Buffet

Open since 1908 in the old Pacific Electric building, with a penny-tile floor, original mahogany bar and a rival claim to the French dip. A hidden speakeasy bar sits behind an unmarked door.

36 km · about 40 min drive

restaurant

Philippe the Original

Serving French dip sandwiches since 1908 on sawdust-covered floors with communal tables and long wooden counters. One of Los Angeles's oldest restaurants and a claimant to inventing the French dip.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Seal Beach

  • 47 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
  • 53 kmMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Seal Beach.

Rossmoor

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 10,244

Los Alamitos

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 11,449

Long Beach

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 474,140

Signal Hill

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 11,565

Westminster

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 92,114

Hawaiian Gardens

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 14,592

Cypress

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 49,290

Midway City

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 8,485

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