Seal Beach vacation rentals

Get stoked in this quintessential beachfront playground

With Pacific Ocean fun, including a gorgeous beach, and allegedly the second longest pier in the state, it’s no wonder Seal Beach vacation rentals tend to book up early. Travelers come to enjoy the full-on summertime experience, soaking up the rays, hitting the waves, and basking in those golden sunsets. You can also do nothing but relax and take in that sought-after, laid-back California dude vibe. Seal Beach offers oceanfront dining, a kite festival, and an annual pancake breakfast that's the bomb. Plus you may even a see a sea lion.

Seal Beach: History, fishing and beaches

There’s hella lot of things to see in Seal Beach. Just saying. Take a photo of the iconic Bay Theater dating from 1947, or visit the Red Car Museum, home to a 1925 Pacific Electric railway car. Stroll along the wooden pier, rumored to be the second longest in California, where you can try your hand at fishing or let your kids enjoy the beachfront play area. Many Seal Beach vacation rentals are centrally located, so you’ll be able to check out these local attractions, and you’ll have the added bonus of being only 20 miles from Disneyland Park.

Enjoy the California beach vibe like a local

Seal Beach is a surfing mecca where you can take your very first lesson, hang ten with the locals, or check out the locally built longboards at popular Harbour Surfboards. Sip and savor your way through local award-winning restaurants on a food tour, or ride along the San Gabriel River Trail where you may even see a sea lion. During July and August, there's a summer concert series, plus a colorful Kite Festival every September. Be sure not to miss the Lions Club Fish Fry and Pancake breakfast that’s been happening every year since 1943, it's definitely the bomb, dude.

Rock your Southern California vacation in Seal Beach

The perfect year-round, sunny California weather is hard to beat. With humid summer temperatures averaging 82°F, and balmy winters of 66°F, there’s really no bad time of year to come to Seal Beach. But having said that, spring and fall are the best times to visit as it’s less humid and slightly cooler, plus you’ll find lower prices when booking Seal Beach vacation rentals. The area gets the most rain during winter, but don’t worry, it only amounts to 13 inches per year, with no snowfall in the forecast. Ever. Don't you just love California?

Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Seal Beach

Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Seal Beach is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Bolsa Chica State Beach (3.2 mi / 5.1 km)
• Huntington Dog Beach (6 mi / 9.6 km)
• Huntington Beach Sports Complex (6.5 mi / 10.5 km)
• Huntington Beach Beaches (8.1 mi / 13 km)
• Huntington Beach State Park (9.3 mi / 15 km)
• Cabrillo Beach (10.4 mi / 16.8 km)

Transportation to and around Seal Beach

The nearest airport is in John Wayne Airport (SNA), located 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), which is 22.1 mi (35.6 km) away.