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Seal Beach
City in California, United States
Overview
Seal Beach is a laid-back coastal city in Orange County best known for its historic pier, charming downtown, and friendly small-town atmosphere. With quiet neighborhoods, scenic beaches, and a slower pace, it's popular with families and those seeking a relaxed Californian lifestyle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
25,242
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.74°, -118.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$5,185
Local Cost
$3,000
Local Income
$4,750
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
14.6°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
6.2°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
311 mm
Internet Speed
258 Mbps
Upload
163 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LGB
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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