Seal Beach Pier has endured through the years and remains a favorite spot for both locals and…read morevisitors, offering stunning views of the ocean, surfers, Long Beach, and the Queen Mary in the distance, along with pleasant, casual walks. Sunrise and sunset walks here are amazing, too. Plenty of places to grab some food and drinks along Main Street. Located in a charming area of Seal Beach, you'll find clean beaches and a Main St filled with shops, restaurants, and more to explore. A great location for walking, jogging, or fishing. Next to the pier, there is a playground for kids and street music on occasion. A few seasonal events will happen around the pier as well. I go out fishing here once in a while. You can fish for a variety of species, including mackerel, halibut, croakers, sea bass, thresher sharks, leopard sharks, and more! Every year, there's a family fishing day with raffles, a strong sense of community, and fun. Fishing is free on the pier. No license required, but you do have to follow the regulations and limits for the species you catch. Some fish species aren't good for eating. There are signs indicating what types of fish are in the area and guidelines on consumption. There used to be a Ruby's restaurant at the end of the Pier, but it burned down. After the repairs and reopening in May 2019, the area was left clear, which is still nice for visitors to spread out and enjoy the atmosphere. There are two paid parking lots available on either side of the pier. Payment is through the self-serve kiosk or the Passport parking app and is charged by the hour. There is some free street parking, but it's tougher to snag, especially on weekends. And some areas have a time limit.

This was my first time to this sweet spot! I was meeting up with a ladies group. We had our…read morelittle gathering on the grass area that flanked the pier. There is 2-3 hour street parking on the Main Street and untimed parking in the residential area. Be sure to look for parking signs to prevent getting a ticket. The ladies said they patrol regularly for parking violations. Parking is also available below the grass area, closer to the sand. This is a pay parking area. The pier is great for fishing. Although I didn't get to walk the pier this time around because of time constraints. I got a few shots at sunset. I would love to return to the area to walk the pier and then check out the shopping, bars and restaurants. Then take a walk on the beach at sunset! You can find military ships docked at the nearby Naval station. This place is worth checking out if you're in the area, just the pier alone will make it worth your time, once you find parking!

so much fun! first is the food…read moresecond is the scenery and third is the beach! so much fun that I had and the view of the sunset!!!! and I saw foxes on the way out! would recommend coming here

It's convenient to visit Redondo Beach Marina, and I think there are plenty of ocean oriented…read moreactivities from sport fishing, kayaking, boat rides for whale watching, and seafood orientated dining experiences. The garage parking right attached to the pier is also accessible, although the downside is there's almost always a lot of people here.

Wish I had read some of these reviews prior to heading out to Seal Beach. We were also cited with a…read more$48 parking ticket. Our paid parking ticket was displayed on the dash, however officer chose to ignore it and gave us a ticket anyway. We tried to appeal the citation, it was denied! With that said, after numerous visits, shopping and eating on Main Street, we will not be returning to Seal Beach. We will not spend another dollar there. My money is now being spent in Anaheim, we decided to get premium annual passes to Disneyland! And in the future, should we decide to "go to the beach", there are dozens of other beaches to choose from here in California.

Seal Beach is a very small quiet little beach town that borders Long Beach. Many people from Long…read moreBeach and neighboring cities love to come here and shop, Surf, Fish, and have fun here in the city. Yes, you must be careful where you park in Seal Beach, because they will give you tickets on the amount of time you spend parking. They want the city to keep moving, and not be cluttered with long parking and traffic. Its also a retired sort of Military town too. Lots of Vets live in Seal Beach, pretty much like Huntington Beach. They keep their beach clean too. volunteers come out to pic up trash during pic up trash events. It is still a young city with time to grow as the beach is passed on to generations after generations. But you do mostly have elders and Middle age people as the demographics that live here. Many young people that grow up in Seal Beach dream of moving next door to Huntington Beach. Huntington has a bigger younger crowd that live and hang out there. Young families as well. So, if you want the Veteren quiet, retired life, move to Seal Beach.

Came to the beach on 8/22/26 at 2:00 pm. It wasn't too packed. We were at tower 11 and it was close…read moreto the volleyball nets. Parking: Plenty, but sometimes they close the lot. Also, getting in may take some time since they only have one person manning the booth. Tips: 1. To get a fire pit, you have to arrive early. Our friend came at 5:30 AM just to get a pit. 2. To avoid paying the entrance fee, check out your local library for a State Park pass. This saved us $20! 3. Try to setup nearby a walkway so you don't have to lug all of your items on the sand. Some of the walkways get you close to the ocean

This is a great spot if you're looking for a clean beach with easy access to the water. The bonfire…read morepits are a huge plus and make it a fun place to spend the afternoon and stay into the evening. The beach itself is well maintained, and it's easy to get set up close to the water. The biggest downside is getting in. The line at the entrance can get really long, especially on busy days, so plan ahead and expect to wait. Parking also isn't free--we paid $15 for the day, which felt reasonable but is something to factor into your visit. Overall, it's a great beach with solid amenities. Just arrive early if you want to avoid the long entrance line

They have a new girl in the office collecting rent and answering phone, which rang all day and…read morenever got answered. She's a 100% b...h. Period. I e never met her before, I took out 700 cash like I usually do, and I tossed it next to the receipt book on the counter next to me, she yelled at me , don't throw your money at me???? Really??? I would never throw money at anyone for any reason... bed day maybe??? But i always drop the cash on the counter... never throwing it...

This marina seems to be one of the better ones for the area. With my slip fees here, I also have…read moreaccess to other marinas in So Cal at no additional cost. There is a security access to get into the parking lot as well as a coded key to get to my boat. The restrooms are awesome. They are clean and well stocked. There are showers with hot water......(Some only have cold in other marinas). The restrooms are clean and neat. The docks have 24 hour manned security that watch the parking lot and the boats. Each of the slips have shore power and an extra storage bin for items that you want to store there. 24 hour access makes this one a plus. I can get to my boat anytime and any day of the week without problems. All of the people I have met on my dock are friendly and courteous. The staff that cleans the docks are friendly too. There are monthly wine and cheese tastings and they are open to anyone that I chose to bring with me. I highly recommend this marina to anyone who wants a safe place for their boat as I have found for mine.

I like to walk on this pier, even though the last time I was here, there was a pelican that was…read moremost likely injured. He was turning his head from side to side, and his left foot looked a little off. It's usually a scenic view of the water, boats, and birds flying overhead. I've also seen dolphins swimming in the distance. There are always people fishing on both sides of this pier with their dogs. The list of contaminated fish are posted. Once, someone caught a poor little baby octopus that was going to be that night's dinner. The woman was walking down the pier with it while the poor guy was trying to get away.

The Carrillo Beach Pier is a long pier that stretches off of Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro. As far as…read moreit goes, this is a very modern pier. In terms of what it offers, in regard to facilities, is basically nothing. It's a very long pier that stretches out onto the water, and except for one area that has a large awning about midway through the pier, that's it. Basically, the main use of this pier, at least in terms of the type of people that frequents it, is fishing. As you walk out along the pier you will see a lot of people with their poles extended hoping to catch fish. As there are so many people fishing this pier, there is something that you really need to keep in mind. That is, a lot of people do overhead casting. The problem with overhead casting is, they swing their poles with its hook on it over behind themselves, and if you're not careful, they may hook you. So just keep your eyes open. For myself, who doesn't fish, what I enjoy using this pier for is that it is a great place to take a walk. You can come off of Cabrillo Beach, and first stroll along the ocean side, where they also have loads of parking, and then once you get to the end of this area, the pier begins. From here you can continue your walk, breathing in the ocean air, while getting a nice session of exercise. Overall, this is a fairly scenic pier. Over to one side of you is the San Pedro coast. To the other side is the harbor, where you will often see numerous boats, sometimes military ships, and all the other type of vessels that pass through the harbor. So, if you enjoy this type of environment, you will see some interesting sites Overall, this is a well-maintained, pier, with a lot of interesting people that frequent it. For those of you who fish, this is a great place to toss your line in the water. Or, for those of you like myself who like to take a walk, again, this is a great place to visit.

We use these docks during the summer for loading scout to go to summer camp on Catalina Island…read more High quality facilities in a great location.

The best idea the Port of LA ever had Now visiting boaters…read moretie up and enjoy the Museum and the restaurants and soon the new Ports O Call! This Harbor despite its size had nowhere for a visiting boater to tie up and spend some money! I only hope the new Ports O Call developers add more dock space for boaters to tie up down there as well. Plus hopefully the owners of the Queen Mary should add some visiting boater docks because who loves to tour a ship more than anyone... boat owners! Look at the success across the channel over at Rainbow Harbor and the visiting boat docks over there-- always full of boaters spending money on souvenirs, food and drink.. Bring your boat or a group of boats over to the downtown marina in LA right in front of the USS Iowa and tour the ship, go inside the Maritime Museum next door-- its only like $2 or eat across the street at The Grinder--(awesome burgers) cheap date :) Take the free trolley ( on tires not rails) to several points of interest in the area!! Even the kids can climb on one of the Queen Mary's propellers laying on the grass right next to the docks :0 And no I don't work for the Port... I'm just a boater who uses the new docks and my kids love going-- Keep up the great work POLA in making our Port the most fun, family oriented Port in the US....

Nice fishing spot on the newly constructed public pier. A pair of Port-a-potties are located just…read moresouth of the 2nd pier. This is where we posted. This appears to be the southern most part of the South Waterfront Bike and Pedestrian Path. Fishers bring their families and children ride their bikes and scooters on the path. Today, we caught zero fish, but it's still a cool spot. Nice and breezy. Also loud from the noise from the Port of Long Beach. The cargo train runs through there, can hear whirling and buzzing of drills, and the lift and lowering of the cargo containers. Interesting sight, but it's not ideal for those who want serene aquatic sounds...

Very beautiful place to be at. Relaxing. Restroom available. Park right next to the bike road.read more