Seaside

Just north of Monterey is the city of Seaside, a culturally and ethnically diverse city, and the most populous (31,700) of the peninsula cities. Founded in 1887 as "East Monterey," it was renamed Seaside in 1890, and was incorporated in 1954. Seaside has sixteen parks consisting of recreational trails, athletic fields, and wildlife habitat. It also prides itself on being a family town, with many community activities almost every weekend. Seaside is also business-friendly and is actively seeking family-oriented businesses such as movie theaters, supermarkets, and restaurants, to meet the needs of its residents. Seaside's only large employer is California State University Monterey Bay, which was founded during the 1990s on former Fort Ord lands. In the cities of Seaside and Sand City combined, personal and professional services account for 48% of all employment. Wholesale and retail trades account for 24%; manufacturing 12%; transportation, communications, and utilities 6%; public administration 6%; and agriculture 4%. The median income in Seaside is comparable to that of the state and the nation. Like the city of Marina, Seaside's growth is largely dependent upon the development of the property in the former Fort Ord.

For More Information, call City Hall (831) 899-6700 or www.ci.seaside.ca.us