Seal Beach California Map

About Seal Beach, California

Seal Beach is a locality in Orange County, California, United States. It has a population of 24,722. The population density is 849.4 people per km². Seal Beach is located at 33.7414°N, 118.1048°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90743.

Seal Beach unfolds along the edge of the Pacific, a place where the land exhales salt-laced air and the horizon promises an endless blue. It lies 5.2 miles east-south-east of Long Beach, CA (from Long Beach, CA: bearing 110°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-west of Huntington Beach. The shoreline here is a broad, sandy sweep, often kissed by the cool breath of the ocean, punctuated by the weathered piers that stretch like arthritic fingers into the surf. The character of Seal Beach is one of gentle permanence, a quiet dignity that eschews the frantic pulse of its more boisterous neighbors. Here, the light at dusk possesses a particular softness, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender that spill across the water, reflecting the muted glow of streetlights as they begin to awaken. The terrain itself is low-lying, a sandy foundation that has shaped its development, with the constant murmur of the waves a perpetual soundtrack to daily life. The history of Seal Beach is intrinsically tied to the sea, a narrative that began with its founding as a seaside resort, a place for Angelenos to escape the inland heat. Its economy, once buoyed by the promise of leisure and entertainment, has evolved, now finding its footing in a blend of residential living and a burgeoning, albeit understated, commercial presence. The iconic Pacific Ocean Theatre, a landmark that has witnessed generations of performances and celebrations, stands as a testament to the town's enduring spirit of community and its embrace of cultural life. Beyond the familiar attractions, the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve lies to the south, a vital wetland sanctuary that offers a glimpse into the natural heritage of this coastal strip, a reminder of the wildness that persists even in the face of human endeavor.

About This Seal Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Seal Beach, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.741406, -118.104787. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Seal Beach and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Seal Beach includes the ZIP code (90740), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Orange County (Santa Ana), and school district assignment (Los Alamitos Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Seal Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.