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Seaside, CA


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Seaside, California

Introduction to Seaside, California

Seaside, California, in Monterey county, is 11 miles SW of Salinas, California (center to center) and 50 miles S of San Jose, California. Part of the surrounding Salinas metro area, Seaside is home to some 31,696 residents.

Seaside History

The history of the city makes it seem like a community of change. Until a few years ago, Ford Ord managed a training facility on a tract of land that the U.S. Army purchased in Seaside. The entry of soldiers and their visiting families influenced the shape of business in the city. Ford Ord is still fresh in the minds of citizens of the city. Seaside today occupies just a little less than 9 square miles of land along the ocean next to one of the nation's largest national marine life sanctuaries in Monterey Bay.

Seaside and nearby Attractions

  • Laguna Grande Regional Park
  • Laguna Seca Recreation Area
  • Marina Dunes RV Park 
  • Marina State Beach
  • Monterey Bay
  • Seaside State Beach

Things To Do In Seaside

Seaside city is famous for its lovely beaches which have long walkable stretches of sands and beautiful sand dunes. These are ideal for taking a dog for a walk or just taking a sunset stroll. There are also many parks in the city which offer ball fields, volleyball courts, horseshoes pits and picnic facilities.

Seaside Transportation

The nearest major public airport that serves the city is San Francisco International.

Seaside Higher Education

The city is served by California State University-Monterey Bay.

High Points

Seaside strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Seaside Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Seaside Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Seaside Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Seaside Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Seaside, CA

Comparing Seaside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity98
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults35
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime44

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