Seal Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Seal Beach

With a population of 24,168, Seal Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. Seal Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Seal Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Walt's Wharf (201 Main St) and Mckenna’s Tea Cottage (810 Electric Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Seal Beach

Seal Beach in February
Estimated package price
$504
2 travelers
Flight to Seal Beach
3 nights at hotel
Seal Beach in February
Estimated package price
$504
2 travelers
Flight to Seal Beach
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Seal Beach

Plane

When flying to Seal Beach, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Seal Beach include Southwest, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Seal Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Seal Beach. The train journey from Seal Beach to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Seal Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 25 miles from Seal Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Seal Beach, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Seal Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Seal Beach, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Seal Beach include Southwest, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Seal Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Seal Beach. The train journey from Seal Beach to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Seal Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 25 miles from Seal Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Seal Beach, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Seal Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Seal Beach

Airlines serving Seal Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Seal Beach

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $316 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Seal Beach

Most booked hotels in Seal Beach

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1771 reviews)
$245+
The Pacific Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 716 reviews)
$163+
Ayres Hotel Seal Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 450 reviews)
$182+
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 551 reviews)
$181+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 800 reviews)
$185+
Hampton Inn & Suites Seal Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 220 reviews)
$200+

Renting a car in Seal Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Seal Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Seal Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Taurus or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Seal Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Seal Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Taurus or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.