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 John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 23 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Seal Beach include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Seal Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

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 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Seal Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 40 km from Seal Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Seal Beach, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Seal Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around $32. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

When flying to Seal Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 23 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Seal Beach include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Seal Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

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 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Seal Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 40 km from Seal Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Seal Beach, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Seal Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around $32. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Seal Beach

Airlines serving Seal Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Seal Beach

Average rates range from around $179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $332 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, 1763 reviews)
$257+
The Pacific Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 707 reviews)
$137+
Ayres Hotel Seal Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 451 reviews)
$179+
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 548 reviews)
$185+
Hampton Inn & Suites Seal Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 214 reviews)
$197+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8, 720 reviews)
$217+

Renting a car in Seal Beach

Renting a car in Seal Beach costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Seal Beach costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.