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Seaside California Map

Explore Seaside, 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 Seaside, California

How to Use This Seaside, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Seaside, 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 Seaside.

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	Seaside
State	California (CA)
County	Monterey County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	36.625058
Longitude	-121.817804
Population	32,366
Density	1400.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	93955
Area Code	760
County Seat	Salinas
School District	Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

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About Seaside, California

Seaside is a locality in Monterey County, California, United States. It has a population of 32,366. The population density is 1400.5 people per km². Seaside is located at 36.6251°N, 121.8178°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Seaside is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 93955.

Seaside occupies a distinct position upon the undulating terrain of the central coast, where the heavy, salt-laden air of the Pacific Ocean drifts inland to soften the edges of the afternoon sun. It lies 2.9 miles east-northeast of Monterey, CA (from Monterey, CA: bearing 75°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-southwest of Marina. The landscape here is defined by a rhythmic rise and fall of land that eventually meets the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges on the eastern horizon. Within the immediate footprint of the neighborhood, Calabrese Park offers a quiet expanse of greenery that serves as a communal anchor, while the nearby waters of Laguna Del Rey provide a reflective stillness to the local geography. Further afield, the topography dips into the shadowed folds of Iris Canyon, and the seasonal flow of Aguajito Creek carves a patient, winding path through the earth toward the sea.

Historical accounts of Seaside reveal a transformation from sparsely populated dunes and scrubland into a vibrant settlement, largely influenced by the ebb and flow of military presence throughout the twentieth century. The early development of the land was inextricably linked to the nearby installation of Fort Ord, which drew a diverse population of soldiers, families, and workers to the region. As the military footprint shifted over the decades, Seaside matured from a provisional encampment into a permanent, multifaceted residential landscape. This evolution has left a palpable mark on the character of the streets, where the architecture reflects a mid-century pragmatism that has gradually been reclaimed by the quiet, steady growth of a civilian population.

Economic vitality in Seaside is fueled by a blend of service industries, small-scale commerce, and a deep connection to the educational institutions that define the broader region. The proximity of California State University, Monterey Bay—which occupies the former military grounds—has injected a renewed sense of academic purpose and demographic energy into the local infrastructure. Residents and travelers alike navigate a grid of well-worn thoroughfares that connect the commercial centers to the surrounding natural features, ensuring that the movement of goods and people remains consistent. While the local economy is modest in its industrial footprint, it benefits from a steady reliance on the regional tourism and educational sectors that underpin the stability of the entire Monterey Peninsula.

Cultural life in Seaside is characterized by an unpretentious spirit, where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the cooling fog that moves in from the Pacific Ocean to mute the harbor lights at dusk. While major professional sports teams remain headquartered in the larger metropolitan hubs to the north, the local passion for athletics finds expression in the vibrant, community-level tournaments hosted on high school fields and public recreation sites. Annual festivals and gatherings often bring the neighborhood together, celebrating the diverse cultural threads that have settled here over generations. Beyond the town limits, those seeking the rugged beauty of the coastline often venture toward the Moss Cove Trail, or look toward the horizon where Pescadero Rocks stand as silent sentinels against the tides, reminding all who observe them of the ancient, indifferent power of the deep water.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 006° N
Fort Ord National Monument (National Monument) — 0.5 mi, 162° S · 15k acres
Lincoln Cunningham Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 212° SW
Soper Field and Community Center (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 274° W
Manzanita Stuart Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 212° SW
Fort Ord Dunes State Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 308° NW
Eolian Dunes Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 264° W
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 1.4 mi, 313° NW
Monterey State Beach (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 255° W
Fort Ord Public Lands Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 2.2 mi, 081° E
Mural by Hijos del Sol (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 211° SW
Ingersol Family Statue (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 239° SW
Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 4.1 mi, 254° W
The New Warf Theatre (Cinema) — 4.4 mi, 252° W
Chris' Fishing Trips and Whale Watching (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 251° W
Custom House (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 250° W
Monterey Customhouse (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 250° W
Cannery Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 257° W
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 4.5 mi, 260° W · 8,946 acres
Thomas Kinkade Gallery of Monterey (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 259° W
Alvarado Gallery (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 249° W
Osio Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 248° W
Golden State Theatre (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 247° SW
The Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 263° W
Sea otters (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 264° W
Monterey Mirror Maze (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 263° W
Kelp Forest (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 265° W
Glass Bottom Boat (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 270° W
Pacific Grove Art Center (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 267° W
Artisana Gallery (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 268° W

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