Orange County family guide
Things to Do in Seal Beach with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated June 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
📍 Where Seal Beach is
Seal Beach sits in Orange County, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Long Beach (~6 mi / 10 km). It's roughly 23 mi (37 km) from Downtown LA and 89 mi (144 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
Visiting? See SoCal at a glance, getting around and which airport.
Farmers markets in Seal Beach
Seal Beach Village Certified Farmers' Market
Year-round village market with produce and prepared foods, walkable to Main Street and the pier.
Local restaurants in Seal Beach
The Hangout Restaurant
28-year Main St. breakfast spot with coloring books and high chairs ready.
Finbars Italian Kitchen
Family-owned NY-style Italian since 1996 with house pasta and focaccia.
Osteria Mare Blu
Cozy made-to-order neighborhood Italian on Main Street.
Walt's Wharf
Family-run Main Street seafood classic since 1970, a longtime spot for birthday and special-occasion family dinners.
Nick's Deli
Counter-serve neighborhood favorite famous for hearty breakfast burritos and staff who treat you like family.
Hennessey's Tavern
Casual Main Street SoCal-institution tavern with indoor/outdoor seating and an easy family-friendly menu.
Local shops in Seal Beach
Knock Knock Toys & Gifts
Tiny owner-run Old Town toy shop focused on creative, learning-based toys over big-box.
Up Up and Away
Old-school Main Street kite-and-novelty shop stocked with kites, flags, and beach toys.
Endless Summer
Main Street women's beachwear boutique with coastal apparel, accessories, and decor.
Main Street Mercantile
Curated Old Town shop of unique gifts, home decor, and artisanal goods.
Something Fine
Main Street gift-and-greeting-card shop with handcrafted gifts, decor, and jewelry.
Jennings & Allen
Artisan gift-and-home shop tucked into the Old Town Gardens.
Harbour Surfboards
Historic surfboard maker and shop selling boards, apparel, and accessories on Main Street.
Beachin
Main Street surf-and-beach shop with graphic tees, coastal gifts, and beach gear.
Seasonal & outdoors near Seal Beach
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Seal Beach.
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