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 14 miles 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 Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Seal Beach. The train journey from Seal Beach to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Seal Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Seal Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Seal Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 14 miles 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 Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Seal Beach. The train journey from Seal Beach to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Seal Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Seal Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Seal Beach

Airlines serving Seal Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Seal Beach

Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $351 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, 1756 reviews)
$256+
The Pacific Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 704 reviews)
$137+
Ayres Hotel Seal Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 445 reviews)
$181+
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 548 reviews)
$184+
Hampton Inn & Suites Seal Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 215 reviews)
$199+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8, 700 reviews)
$217+

Renting a car in Seal Beach

Renting a car in Seal Beach costs $28 per day, on average, or $57 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 72% cheaper than airport locations in Seal Beach.

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 Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Taurus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Seal Beach costs $28 per day, on average, or $57 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 72% cheaper than airport locations in Seal Beach.

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 Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Taurus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.