Each week, I’ll be out exploring a new spot on OC’s coastline, snapping shots and giving tips about the beach. I’d love for readers to get involved, so if you have a suggestion/tip, add them into the comments area below.

Check out photos I snapped today at Seal Beach.

Quick guide to Seal Beach:

Seal Beach, Orange County’s northernmost beach, is one of the few that still has a quaint feel. Expect families and college students here, with mostly gentle waves. It’s one of the few that has an old school wooden pier, with a statue of a seal greeting people who take a relaxing stroll.

How to get to Seal Beach.

Where to eat:

There’s a Ruby’s at the end of the pier that offers great sandwiches and soups, and you can’t beat the view. Right across from the pier, Bogart’s coffee shop is perfect for a few snacks, and they have wireless if you want to plug in to work from the beach. Farther up Main Street, you definitely don’t want to miss Nick’s for a breakfast burrito, best for after a morning surf session.

Surf:

Seal Beach is a great beginner’s or longboard spot, with an easy break north of the pier. If you want lessons, contact M & M Surf Lessons. There’s also a less crowded spot near the San Gabriel River, parking at First and Ocean. Beware of sting rays in the area.

What to do for cheap:

Each Wednesday until Sept. 2, they have a concert at the pier from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’s free to attend, and a great relaxing way to spend a weeknight with family or friends.

Parking:

Both sides of the pier, $3 for two hours.

Want more on this beach? Check out this Beach Wiki that will give you tons of great tips on the area.

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