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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
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 191 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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