Live Smooth Jazz Tonight — Plus Weekend Beach Safety Notes
Seal Beach, CA · August 14, 2026
Friday has arrived with cloudy skies over the water, setting up an easygoing late-summer weekend along the coast.
The Lead
A summer marine heat wave hugging coastal waters has drawn an unusually high number of stingrays into shallow waters along local beaches. Ocean safety officials report a noticeable uptick in beachgoers requiring stingray treatment at lifeguard stations, where hot water soak buckets are currently on heavy rotation.
Lifeguards remind swimmers and surfers that the best defense remains the classic "stingray shuffle" — sliding feet through the sand rather than stepping down to alert bottom-dwelling rays before making contact. Marine Safety personnel have posted warning signs near main access towers and advise anyone entering the surf to check in with on-duty lifeguards for current water conditions before heading into the waves. Taking an extra second to shuffle through the shallows can keep your weekend beach trip on track.
Local Pulse
Police Department Installs Medication Disposal Kiosk Residents can now safely drop off unneeded prescription drugs 24/7 in the lobby at 911 Seal Beach Boulevard.
Pickleball Court Upgrades Wrap Up Center Five resurfacing projects and new LED lighting fixtures are now fully open for evening play.
Today's Outlook
- High 75°F · Low 68°F — Overcast Cloudy skies and a mild breeze call for a light sweater down by the water.
What's On Around Town
Certified Farmers Market Seal Beach Pier Plaza, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Fresh local produce, baked goods, and coastal views right along the ocean.
Steve Cole Live Spaghettini (3005 Old Ranch Rd), 7:00 PM Acclaimed saxophonist delivers a night of smooth jazz and fine dining.
Long Beach: Moonlight Movies on the Beach Granada Beach, 8:00 PM Free outdoor film screening on the sand — bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Spotlight & Story
- Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge
- Tucked inside the naval station, this 965-acre salt marsh shelters endangered shorebirds using a unique feature: a man-made island built from 1960s Apollo rocket testing platforms that now provides a safe nesting site for California least terns.
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