Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Seal Beach departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Seal Beach departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Seal Beach

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Seal Beach

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Seal Beach

Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $341 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Seal Beach

Most booked hotels in Seal Beach

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The Pacific Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1193 reviews)
$108+
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Ayres Hotel Seal Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 692 reviews)
$145+
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Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1448 reviews)
$166+
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Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2469 reviews)
$190+
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The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3470 reviews)
$129+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Seal Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 317 reviews)
$142+
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Renting a car in Seal Beach

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Seal Beach is Full-size (Nissan Frontier or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Seal Beach is Full-size (Nissan Frontier or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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