1892Architecture
Anderson Street Water Tower is a restored 1892 water tower that is being rented for overnight stays.
1903History
In 1903 Los Angeles realtor Philip A.
1910History
== Demographics ==
Seal Beach first appeared as a city in the 1910 U.S.
1911Government
It was originally known as Bay City before it was incorporated into Orange County under its current name on October 24, 1911.
1913History
In 1913, Stanton optioned the land to real estate promoter Guy M.
1915History
This too failed and by early 1915, Rush had let his options lapse.
1916Architecture
This made it different from the Pike at Long Beach, which was a "dry city." The Joy Zone, a beach-side amusement park built in 1916, was the first in Orange County.
1920Culture
After 1920, the town's location on two bays, with many inlets to offload bootleg liquor, its small police department, and its location on the county line, allowed it to become a...
1928History
From 1928 to 1939, the town had as many as six gambling establishments on Main Street.
1935Disaster
The pier has required repairs following storms in 1935 and 1983.
1941Military
But circa 1941, with significant pressure being put on the gamblers by State Attorney General Earl Warren, most of the Seal Beach gambling and ships ended.
1944Military
=== World War II ===
In early 1944.
1952Sports
Pat McCormick, a two-time Olympic platform and springboard gold medal diver (1952 & 1956).
1962Civil Rights
=== Mid to Late 20th century ===
In 1962, Seal Beach opened Leisure World, one of the first age segregated communities in the U.S.
1980History
Steve Goodman, singer-songwriter and author of "City of New Orleans", "A Dying Cubs Fan's Last Request" and "You Never Even Call Me By My Name" made Seal Beach his home from 198...
1984Sports
and NCAA record holder in Track and Field, 5th place in the hammer throw at the 1984 Olympic Games lived in Seal Beach from 1988 to 1993
Jack Haley, Jr.
2002Architecture
=== 21st century ===
In 2002, a construction crew discovered the remnants of a large Tongva village and burial site while working on a project to construct a new gated community.
2003History
In 2003, a burial site of the village was disturbed in a 196-acre (79 ha) Seal Beach residential development, Hellman Ranch, that was met with opposition from the Tongva.
2009History
During 2009–2013, Seal Beach had a median household income of $51,242, with 9.9% of the population living below the federal poverty line.
2011Crime
=== 2011 shooting ===
The deadliest mass killing in Orange County history occurred in Seal Beach.
2012History
It was closed in 2012 but was purchased in 2017 by Paul Dunlap who is currently restoring it.
2021History
Congresswoman from California's 48th district from 2021 to 2023 and 45th district from 2023 to 2025 (resident of Surfside Colony), former Chair of the Orange County Board of Sup...
2023History
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $83,045, and the per capita income was $67,571.
2024History
In the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Seal Beach is in the first district represented by Janet Nguyen since 2024.