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

Seaside travel guide

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You're Going to Love Seaside

With a population of 33,025, Seaside is a must-see destination in California, United States. Seaside deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Seaside

Seaside in December
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Seaside in December
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Seaside in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Seaside, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Seaside

Plane

When flying to Seaside, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Seaside include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Seaside departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Seaside is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 139 km from Seaside. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Seaside, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Seaside include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Seaside departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Seaside is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 139 km from Seaside. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Seaside

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Seaside

Lufthansa
Good (8,060 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,819 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,586 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,826 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,181 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,378 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in Seaside

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bay Breeze Inn and SureStay by Best Western Seaside Monterey.

Where to stay in popular areas of Seaside

Most booked hotels in Seaside

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The Quail Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1220 reviews)
$361+
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Intercontinental Hotels The Clement Monterey By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2402 reviews)
$313+
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Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3942 reviews)
$266+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 801 reviews)
$253+
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Carmel Mission Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2050 reviews)
$192+
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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2790 reviews)
$238+
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Renting a car in Seaside

Renting a car in Seaside costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Seaside.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Seaside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Seaside is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Seaside costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Seaside.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Seaside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Seaside is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Seaside

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