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The roaring 20’s were really roaring in Seal Beach, California. Their gambling, booze, and beaches acted as a magnet attracting tourists to this little ocean-side village. The famous Joy Zone was set along the pier with the Jewel City Cafe, Derby roller coaster, beaches, and other diversions. At the end of the pier (where Ruby’s Restaurant is now), a large synthesizer presented a blazing, flashing light show to set the mood. Sophie Tucker and other celebrities acted as judges at the Big Band dance contests. Tourists rented as many as 1,000 bathing suits a day, and 190,000 people visited Seal Beach each week. What was the reason for Seal Beaches’ popularity? It was the only place where liquor could be served. During these early years, seals or sea lions frequented the people’s yards, beaches, and ocean. Sometimes they even got in the way of bathers.
Changing throughout the years, today Seal Beach is a contrast to its past! We feel soft breezes from the ocean, walk along the quaint, historic old town Main Street, see the beautiful shoreline from the second longest pier in California, and enjoy a laid back, small town atmosphere.
by Sandy Zimmerman, Travel Writer
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Annual Cultural Events
There is a busy calendar of annual events in Seal Beach. The new year starts with the Seal Beach Polar Plunge and the Annual Crab Feed in February, sposored by the Seal Beach Police Association. Other events include the Seal Beach Lions Club Pancake Breakfast and the Seal Beach Classic Car Show which are held in April. They also run a Seal Beach Fish Fry in July on the same weekend as the Seal Beach Rough Water Swim which takes place by the Seal Beach Pier. The Seal Beach Chamber Of Commerce sponsors many events, including: The Seal Beach Summer Concert Series in July & August, a Seal Beach Sand Castle Festival and the Seal Beach Kite Festival in September. The Seal Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is held in late November and the year ends with The Seal Beach Christmas Parade in December along with Santa & the Reindeer.
Seal Beach Points of Interest
On Electric Avenue where the railroad tracks used to run, there is the Red Car Museum which features a restored Pacific Electric Railway Red Car. The Red Car trolley tracks once passed through Seal Beach going south to the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. Going north into Long Beach you could then take the Red Cars through much of Los Angeles County.Seal Beach is also home to the Bay Theatre, a popular venue for independent film and revival screenings. (see more)
Seal Beach Community Web Site
Our Seal Beach community web site was created to serve the Seal Beach residents and was designed specifically for you, with all of your needs and interests in mind. Our web site serves as a means to bring all neighbors together.(More)