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Meet people in Seaside, California

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About Seaside

  • Seaside has a population of about 33,000.
  • It lies in the California region.
  • It's about 2565 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Salinas, about 12 miles away.
  • Close by: Monterey (3 miles), Watsonville (21 miles) and Santa Cruz (27 miles).

A first date in Seaside

Daytime dates suit a town like Seaside: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Seaside

Who can I meet near Seaside?

Within 30 miles of Seaside there are 17 towns and cities — Salinas, Santa Cruz and Watsonville among them — with more than 500,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Seaside?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Seaside and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Seaside real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Seaside?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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