Quick Summary:

  • Where is Seal Beach located?
    • Seal Beach is a small beachside community nestled between Huntington Beach and Long Beach. It is the northernmost beach town in Orange County.
  • What makes Seal Beach a great destination?
    • The town is known for its beautiful beaches, seaside parks, wildlife refuges, and a variety of restaurants, cafés, and bars.
  • What outdoor activities can visitors enjoy?
    • Visitors can relax at Seal Beach, take a stroll along the Seal Beach Municipal Pier, or enjoy a picnic at Eisenhower Park.
  • Where can visitors watch the sunset?
    • The Seal Beach Municipal Pier offers spectacular sunset views, making it a perfect spot for an evening stroll.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Relax on Seal Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Relax on Seal Beach | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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2. Go for a stroll on the Seal Beach Pier ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Go for a stroll on the Seal Beach Pier | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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3. Enjoy birdwatching at the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge

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Enjoy birdwatching at the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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4. Visit the US Submarine Veterans WWII National Memorial West

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Visit the US Submarine Veterans WWII National Memorial West | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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5. Learn to surf with M&M Surfing School

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Learn to surf with M&M Surfing School | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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6. Visit the iconic Red Car Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Visit the iconic Red Car Museum | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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7. Bike along the San Gabriel River Bike Trail

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Bike along the San Gabriel River Bike Trail | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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8. Have a treat at The Crema Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Have a treat at The Crema Cafe | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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9. Taste New American cuisine at The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

Category: Beaches
Taste New American cuisine at The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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10. Discover endangered plant and animal species at Los Cerritos Wetlands

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Discover endangered plant and animal species at Los Cerritos Wetlands | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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11. Have lunch at Spaghettini Italian Grill and Lounge

Category: Food & Drink
Have lunch at Spaghettini Italian Grill and Lounge | Things to Do in Seal Beach, California
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