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Seal Beach, CA

Seal Beach is a coastal city in Orange County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,242, up from 24,168 at the 2010 census.

Seal Beach is located in the westernmost corner of Orange County. To the northwest, just across the border with Los Angeles County, lies the city of Long Beach and the adjacent San Pedro Bay. To the southeast are Huntington Harbour, a neighborhood of Huntington Beach, and Sunset Beach, also part of Huntington Beach. To the east lie the city of Westminster and the neighborhood of West Garden Grove, part of the city of Garden Grove. To the north lie the unincorporated community of Rossmoor and the city of Los Alamitos. A majority of the city's acreage is devoted to the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach military base.

The Tongva village of Motuucheyngna was located in what is now Seal Beach in the area of the Los Cerritos Wetlands. It was part of the greater area of Puvungna, which was a major ceremonial and regional trading center for the Tongva and Acjachemen. Villagers used te'aats to travel out to villages on Pimu (Santa Catalina Island) and other islands off the coast, now referred to as the Channel Islands. In 2003, a burial site of the village was disturbed in a 196-acre (79 ha) Seal Beach residential development, Hellman Ranch, that was met with opposition from the Tongva.

Beginning in the mid-1860s, the eastern area of what is now Old Town Seal Beach became known as Anaheim Landing. A warehouse and wharf had been built on a small bay where Anaheim Creek emptied into the Pacific Ocean. It was established by farmers and merchants in the newly settled town of Anaheim who wanted a closer, more convenient port to ship the wine they were growing and also to receive items they needed to help build homes and buildings in their new town. 

Seal Beach is located at 33°45′33″N 118°4′57″W (33.759283, -118.082396).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.0 square miles (34 km2). 11.3 square miles (29 km2) of it is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2) of it (13.45%) is water.

Seal Beach is bounded by the CDP of Rossmoor and the city of Los Alamitos to the north, the West Garden Grove neighborhood and city of Westminster to the east, Huntington Beach to the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Seal Beach gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Seal Beach Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Fit Stop Fitness Center, Anytime Fitness, and Beach Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Seal Beach, such as the Gum Grove Nature Park and the San Gabriel River Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Seal Beach, CA are the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, Mother's Beach, Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens.

Population: 25,242 (2020). ZIP code: 90740. Area code: 562. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Area: 11.80 sq mi (30.56 km2).

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Is Seal Beach, CA a nice area?

Seal Beach is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Seal Beach offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Seal Beach, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Seal Beach and residents tend to lean conservative. 

Why is Seal Beach, CA famous?

Seal Beach, California is a small beach town located in Orange County, California. It is well-known for its beautiful beaches and its friendly, laid-back atmosphere. The town is home to a variety of notable people, ranging from entrepreneurs and athletes to actors and musicians.

Is Seal Beach, CA cheap to live in?

Seal Beach is part of the Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 5 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Seal Beach is estimated to be 150.3% of the national average making it one of the most expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Seal Beach

Orange County

Seal Beach’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Fit Stop Fitness Center

Anytime Fitness 

Beach Fitness

Gum Grove Nature Park 

San Gabriel River Trail

Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge

Mother's Beach

Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens

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