What’s Next for 28 Acres at the Corner of PCH
Seal Beach, CA · September 27, 2026
Classic hot rods are rumbling into the lot off the highway, and the coffee lines on Main Street are moving at an easy Sunday clip. Take a slow stroll before the afternoon clouds settle in.
The Lead
The long-discussed future of 28 vacant acres at the northeast corner of Seal Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway is taking shape. Through the Pacific Coast Highway Area Reutilization Project, Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach is finalizing its search for a master developer to transform the federal parcel under a long-term lease. Rather than an outright sale, the Navy intends to exchange the commercial ground lease for base improvements and modern mission-support facilities, potentially bringing new shops, restaurants, or community-serving spaces to the intersection. Because the property anchors the town’s primary inland gateway, neighbors have kept a close eye on how future plans might alter local traffic patterns along PCH. The solicitation window for development teams officially closes on Wednesday, after which naval planners will review proposals and outline formal next steps for public review.
Local Pulse
City Council Convenes Tuesday at City Hall City Hall Council members meet at 7:00 PM Tuesday in chambers to review municipal business and hear public comments.
Adult Recreation Leagues Launch Fall Season Play Parks Local basketball and softball squads take over city gymnasiums and ballfields starting Monday evening for weekly games.
Today's Outlook
- High 79°F · Low 69°F — Overcast
- A warm, cloud-covered Sunday calls for light layers during your coastal morning walk.
What's On Around Town
Today
Hot Rods at the Beach Glory Days Beachside Grill (620 Pacific Coast Hwy), 8:00–10:30 AM · Free Classic cruisers, muscle cars, and early coffee by the coast.
Johnny Burgin Blues Performance Marni's, 5:30 PM · Paid World-class Chicago blues guitar up close in an intimate setting.
Ronstadt Revival Tribute Concert Spaghettini (3005 Old Ranch Pkwy), 6:30 PM · Paid Classic hits, stellar vocals, and top-tier dining to end the weekend.
Tomorrow
Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner Bistro St. Germain (302 Main St), 5:30 PM · Paid
Candy Dulfer Live Spaghettini (3005 Old Ranch Pkwy), 6:30 PM · Paid
Adult League Basketball McGaugh Gym (1698 Bolsa Ave), 6:30–7:20 PM · Free
Tuesday
Adult League Softball Zoeter Field, 6:30–7:30 PM · Free
City Council Meeting City Hall (211 8th St), 7:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Save Our Beach
- Founded by Steve and Kim Masoner, this grassroots environmental nonprofit has rallied volunteers at the First Street beach parking lot for over two decades. Their monthly cleanups cart away tons of urban debris from the San Gabriel River jetty before tides reach shore.
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