For more information on available Senior Services, please see the Senior Services quarterly newsletter here: Seal Beach Senior Services Spring 2024 (PDF)
REGISTRATION
The City of Seal Beach Senior Transportation Services program provides two free transportation programs for Seal Beach residents ages 60 and over: the Senior Transportation Shuttle and the Dial-A-Ride Program, provided by the California Yellow Cab.
Only registered users can partake in the fixed-route shuttle and Dial-a-Ride service. To register as a new rider, please download the application using the link above, and provide a copy of a photo ID showing proof of Seal Beach residency and date of birth. This identification can be in a form of a CA driver’s license, CA ID Card, or a Golden Rain Foundation ID card if you are a Leisure World resident.
If you have any questions on the application process, would like to confirm whether you are an existing registered user, or have general questions regarding the Senior Transportation Services program, please contact: · Tatiana Marocco, tmarocco@sealbeachca.gov, (562) 431-2527 x1307
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SHUTTLE
The City of Seal Beach Senior Shuttle Service is a 20-passenger shuttle equipped with wheelchair access that runs on a fixed route throughout major City stops, including Seal Beach Pier/Old Town area, Leisure World, and Rossmoor Shopping Center/North Seal Beach Community Center. Please refer to the above link for more detail on the route and stops.
· Operating hours are Monday through Friday 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m., 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
DIAL-A-RIDE
The City of Seal Beach Dial-a-Ride service will be provided by California Yellow Cab. This is a reservation-based service that will provide passenger vehicle transportation for travel within the Seal Beach city limits.
To make a reservation:
1. Call (877) 224-8294 at least 24-hours in advance
2. Provide the operator with your Senior Transportation Program ID (#SBXXXX)
3. Request “ROUNDTRIP” if you need a ride back home
4. Provide the operator with pick-up date and time
5. Provide the operator with pick-up & drop-off location
6. Please note to the operator if you need any special accommodation
IMPORTANT: Same day reservations to/from any location cannot be guaranteed.
The Orange County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) serves older adults and individuals with disabilities with information and access to available long-term services and supports. For more information please call 714)480-6450 or visit http://www.adrcoc.org/#:~:text=The%20Orange%20County%20Aging%20and,%3A%20714%2D480%2D6450.
The city of Seal Beach partners with Meals on Wheels OC to provide a senior lunch program at the North Seal Beach Center, 3333 St. Cloud Drive, Seal Beach. The Lunch Café is served from 11 a.m.-noon, Monday to Fridays. The lunch program is open to all adults age 60 years and older. A suggested donation for lunch is $3. For more information, call (562) 431-2527, ext. 1344, or visit the website at www.sealbeachca.gov/city-services/senior-services.
For homebound individuals 60+ years of age who are unable to shop and/or prepare meals for themselves, Meals on Wheels OC delivers two meals directly to their home: breakfast items, a cold lunch, and a frozen dinner. These meals, which provide 100% of the U.S Nutritional Recommended Dietary Allowance, are available five days per week. The suggested donation is $4.50 per day. For more information, please call the site at (562) 430-6079 between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
The City is pleased to offer free assistance for low-income seniors in preparing State and Federal income tax returns. Tax assistance is offered at: Fire Station #48, Community Room 3131 N. Gate Road Seal Beach, CA 90740 Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Monday mornings ONLY February – April Please call (562) 431-2527 x1307 for more information.