Seaside Travel Guide

The City of Seaside is an ocean-side community that overlooks the beautiful Monterey Bay on the Central Coast of California, approximately 115 miles south of San Francisco. Visitors are invited to experience the convenient shopping, flavorful dining, and outstanding views of the Monterey Bay in a family-friendly environment enjoyed by Seaside’s 33,450 residents.

Its ideal location on the Monterey Bay allows Seaside’s residents and visitors easy access to all that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer, including quaint shops, thrilling sporting events, world-renowned restaurants, and an abundance of recreational opportunities. As home to California State University, Monterey Bay, the City of Seaside is also an important part of the Monterey Peninsula’s world-class educational community.