I-405 at Seal Beach Boulevard Live Traffic Cam, Seal Beach
About this camera
Real-time video of Interstate 405 at Seal Beach Boulevard comes straight from this Caltrans camera in Seal Beach, looking northbound. It is a handy way to check traffic, weather and road conditions before setting out.
I-405 is regularly ranked among the busiest freeways in the United States, and its traffic jams are a running joke in Southern California culture. Locals simply call it the 405, and its name has become shorthand for Los Angeles traffic itself. Toll express lanes have been added to the Orange County stretch of I-405, giving drivers a paid alternative during peak hours.
Beach Boulevard (SR-39) leads south to Knott's Berry Farm and Huntington Beach. Seal Beach is a small beach town with a long wooden pier, a classic Main Street and a large naval weapons station.
Key details
- Location: I-405 at Seal Beach Boulevard, Seal Beach
- County: Orange County, California
- Camera view: northbound traffic
- Busiest times: weekday morning and evening rush hours
Weekend shoppers heading to South Coast Plaza and beachgoers bound for Huntington Beach add to the traffic. Weekday rush hours are among the busiest in the region, with slowdowns common near SR-55, SR-73 and the I-605 junction.
Video courtesy of Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation.
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Source: Caltrans — California Department of Transportation · Checked 12 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where does this traffic camera point?
The camera is on I-405 at Seal Beach Boulevard in Seal Beach, Orange County, California. It faces northbound traffic.
What can I see on this live cam?
The stream shows live traffic on I-405 at Seal Beach Boulevard, so you can spot congestion, incidents, rain or fog before you set out.
When is traffic usually heaviest here?
Weekday rush hours are among the busiest in the region, with slowdowns common near SR-55, SR-73 and the I-605 junction.
