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Seal Beach California Map

Explore Seal Beach, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Seal Beach, California

How to Use This Seal Beach, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Seal Beach, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Seal Beach.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Seal Beach
State	California (CA)
County	Orange County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.754399
Longitude	-118.07132
Population	25,242
Density	864.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	90740, 90743
Area Code	818, 747
County Seat	Santa Ana
School District	Los Alamitos Unified School District

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About Seal Beach, California

Seal Beach is a locality in Orange County, California, United States. It has a population of 25,242. The population density is 864.9 people per km². Seal Beach is located at 33.7544°N, 118.0713°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Seal Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 90740, 90743.

Seal Beach possesses a singular clarity of light that defines the edge where the land yields to the Pacific Ocean. It lies 3.3 miles south-southwest of Rossmoor, CA (from Rossmoor, CA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-southeast of Long Beach. The terrain remains largely level, extending from the salt-sprayed shoreline toward the inland reaches of the Los Alamitos Retarding Basin. Water flows through the landscape by way of the San Gabriel River, which carves a quiet path toward the sea. Travelers often wander through the Electric Ave Greenbelt, a slender stretch of land that serves as a verdant spine for the neighborhood. On clear days, the distant San Gabriel Mountains appear as a faint, jagged charcoal line against the pale horizon, reminding all that the coast is merely a threshold.

Seal Beach traces its origins to the early coastal development of the region, evolving from a quiet seaside enclave into a place of enduring character. The local economy has long been shaped by the presence of the nearby naval weapons station, an installation that anchors the industrial pulse of the area. Beyond the defense sector, the local commerce thrives on a steady rhythm of boutique shops and cafes that serve residents and visitors alike. Small vessels often navigate toward the nearby Hog Island, reflecting the maritime heritage that persists in the local consciousness. Even the proximity of the Colorado Lagoon, located three miles away, speaks to the interconnected web of water and land that sustains the regional identity.

Seal Beach maintains a distinct cultural temperament, favoring a slow, deliberate pace that contrasts with the frantic energy of the wider metropolitan sprawl. The iconic wooden pier serves as a primary landmark, drawing people to witness the tide as it shifts against the pilings. Throughout the year, the community gathers for local events that celebrate the seasonal changes in the Pacific Ocean breeze. Notable figures such as the legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku have been associated with the broader regional surf culture, leaving a mark on the local spirit. Life in Seal Beach remains grounded in these simple, recurring patterns, where the salt air and the wide sky dictate the tenor of the passing days.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.2 mi, 205° SW · 1,777 acres
Los Cerritos Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 262° W
Gum Grove Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 253° W
San Gabriel River and Bike Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 286° W
Sunset County Beach (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 209° SW
Alamitos Bay Marina (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 267° W
Ashlee Armond Bench (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 303° NW
Suppory In Love (Public Artwork) — 2.3 mi, 244° SW
Beach Binoculars (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 242° SW
Rancho Los Alamitos (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 307° NW
Bolsa Chica State Beach (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 174° S
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 171° S
Bolsa Bay State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 3.0 mi, 168° S
Long Beach Lifeguard Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 283° W
WWII 16 inch Gun Mount (Historic Ruins) — 3.6 mi, 163° S
Bolsa Chica Basin State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 3.7 mi, 163° S
Red Car Greenbelt (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 288° W
LB Playhouse (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 298° NW
Bob Lemon Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 293° NW
Iguana Import Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 278° W
Lone Sailor commemorative (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 276° W
Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Cypress (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 009° N
Freeway Coaster (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 047° NE
Crazy Bus (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 047° NE
Museum of Latin American Art (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 283° W
Viện Bảo Tàng Lịch Sử Quân Lực Việt Nam Cộng Hòa (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 096° E
Dark Arts Emporium (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 278° W
Sapphire Center (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 106° E
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 12.6 mi, 257° W · 8,946 acres
Cleveland National Forest (National Forest) — 23.3 mi, 084° E · 426k acres

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