Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Seal Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spaghettini Grill and Jazz Club (3005 Old Ranch Pkwy) and Sunny Side Cafe (2940 Westminster Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit Seal Beach

Seal Beach in April
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Seal Beach in April
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Seal Beach

Plane

When flying to Seal Beach, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Seal Beach include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Seal Beach departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Seal Beach, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Seal Beach include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Seal Beach departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Seal Beach

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Seal Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,359 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
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Where to stay in Seal Beach

Average rates range from around $580 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 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 (9, 1323 reviews)
$174+
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Ayres Hotel Seal Beach - Cypress
3 stars
Excellent (9, 776 reviews)
$169+
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Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1476 reviews)
$195+
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Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2575 reviews)
$202+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Seal Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 334 reviews)
$165+
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Hotel Maya
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 306 reviews)
$238+
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Renting a car in Seal Beach

Renting a car in Seal Beach costs $31 per day, on average, or $62 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Seal Beach.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Seal Beach is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Seal Beach costs $31 per day, on average, or $62 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Seal Beach.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Seal Beach is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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