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Seal Beach
Seal Beach is a coastal city in the westernmost corner of Orange County, California, with a population of 25,242 at the 2020 census.
Where is Seal Beach, and what is it like?
Seal Beach sits in the westernmost corner of Orange County, on the Pacific coast. The 2020 census counted 25,242 people, up from 24,168 in 2010. The city covers 11.80 square miles (30.56 km2), of which 11.27 square miles is land and 0.53 square miles is water. Density at the 2020 count was about 2,240 people per square mile.
The climate is semi-arid with Mediterranean traits. Annual rainfall averages 13.14 inches (334 mm). The average daily high is 74 °F (23 °C) and the average daily low is 55 °F (13 °C). The record high is 110 °F (43 °C) and the record low is 20 °F (-7 °C).
How did Seal Beach begin?
The Tongva village of Motuucheyngna was in the area. From the mid-1860s, Anaheim Landing developed as a port serving Anaheim. Its site is now California Historical Landmark No. 219. Anaheim Landing was a port that served the city of Anaheim. After the Navy bought most of the land around it in 1944, the area became part of the Naval Weapons Station.
The town was first named Bay City. Developers later rebranded it Seal Beach. The city incorporated in 1915, and the Joy Zone amusement park opened in 1916.
How did Seal Beach grow?
From 1928 to 1939, Main Street had as many as six gambling establishments. In early 1944, the Navy bought most of the land around Anaheim Landing to build the Naval Weapons Station.
Leisure World opened in 1962 as a community for people over 55. The Balboa Line of the Pacific Electric Red Car system once passed through the city.
What is Seal Beach known for?
A majority of the city's acreage is the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, which loads, unloads and stores ammunition for the Pacific Fleet. The Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge covers 911 acres (3.69 km2) on part of the station. The Navy facility is a United States Navy weapons and munitions loading, storage and maintenance facility, with detachments in Fallbrook and Norco. It also encloses Anaheim Bay and the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge.
The Seal Beach Pier is a wooden pier that needed repairs after storms in 1935 and 1983. A restored Pacific Electric Red Car stands on Electric Avenue.
What businesses and employers are in Seal Beach?
Boeing is the city's major employer.
The Naval Weapons Station is a Navy munitions facility, and it takes up most of the city's land.
How do you get around Seal Beach?
The Orange County Transportation Authority runs bus service throughout the city. Seal Beach lies in the westernmost corner of Orange County.
The Pacific Electric Balboa Line once passed through the city, and a preserved Red Car on Electric Avenue recalls that rail history.
What schools and services are in Seal Beach?
The city lies almost entirely within the Los Alamitos Unified School District. McGaugh Elementary School is in Seal Beach.
Summer brings crowds to the city's beaches and pier. The refuge sits on part of the Naval Weapons Station.
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Businesses in Seal BeachQuestions about Seal Beach
- How many people live in Seal Beach?
- The 2020 census counted 25,242 people.
- What was Seal Beach called before?
- The town was first named Bay City, and developers later rebranded it Seal Beach.
- What is the Naval Weapons Station in Seal Beach?
- It is a Navy base that loads, unloads and stores ammunition for the Pacific Fleet, and it takes up most of the city's acreage.
- When did Leisure World open?
- Leisure World opened in 1962 as a community for people over 55.
- Which school district serves Seal Beach?
- The city is almost entirely within the Los Alamitos Unified School District.
- Is there a local business directory for Seal Beach?
- Yes. Seal Beach is covered by the Huntington Beach & Fountain Valley guide from Local Business America. It lists local businesses in Seal Beach and the towns around it, and it is free to read.
- How do I list my business in Seal Beach?
- Open the Huntington Beach & Fountain Valley guide and choose Claim your listing. If your business is not there yet, choose List your business. Claiming is free, and a person checks each claim.
- What does a business listing in Seal Beach cost?
- Every business has a free listing with opening hours, a map and a link to your website. Essentials is $19 a month and adds a photo gallery, an enquiry form and your Google reviews. Premium is $39 a month and adds a boost to the top of your category and a do-follow link to your website.