Seal Beach

^{Located in the westernmost corner of Orange County, Seal Beach is a coastal city and encompasses 13.0 square miles, including 1.8 square miles of water. It is bordered in the north by the San Gabriel River mouth (also known as Sting Ray Bay) and in the south by a jetty which protects the Anaheim Bay entrance. Seal Beach is the northern entrance to Orange County’s seacoast which covers a 42 mile stretch. Known for the playful seals in the area, Seal Beach fittingly got its name from the joyful animals.}

^{At the start of the mid 1860s, the eastern area of Seal Beach was known as Anaheim Landing. It provided an ideal port for the shipment of wine. Even more than that, they were able to receive goods for building the homes and further establishing their new town. With its close proximity to San Pedro, there was a brewing rivalry in terms of shipping volume. However, with the implementation of railroads in 1875, shipping over the rails proved easier than shipping from the Landing.}

^{Soon enough, the beaches provided a perfect summer escape for people near and far. The Landing also provided a basin for fishing boats that utilized the area. These days, Seal Beach is best known for its wide sandy beaches and ideal conditions for kitesurfing, windsurfing, sungazing and making art in the sand.}

^{The median household income is $67,917 as of 2019.}

^{Population: Approximately 24,204 as of 2019}

^{Well Known Places Near Seal Beach}

^{Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge}

^{Aquarium of the Pacific}

^{Queen Mary}

^{Catalina Island}

^{Fact Sheet}

^{This city has the second longest wooden pier in all of California.}

^{The city was incorporated in 1917.}

^{It is home to a 965 acre refuge for birds and sea creatures.}