Seal Beach Completes Pacific Coast Highway Median Beautification

The city partnered with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach on the project.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The City of Seal Beach, California has announced the completion of a median beautification project along Pacific Coast Highway. The project was a collaboration between the city and the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, a non-profit organization focused on environmental conservation and community improvement.

Why it matters

The median beautification project is part of Seal Beach's ongoing efforts to improve the aesthetics and livability of the city, particularly along major thoroughfares like Pacific Coast Highway. The partnership with the Conservation Corps provided job training and employment opportunities for local youth.

The details

The project involved landscaping, planting, and other improvements to the median along a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Seal Beach. The work was carried out by members of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, providing them with valuable job experience and skills.

  • The project was completed on February 24, 2026.

The players

Patrick Gallegos

City Manager of Seal Beach.

Judith Carey

Development Director of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach.

Conservation Corps of Long Beach

A non-profit organization focused on environmental conservation and community improvement.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to have partnered with the Conservation Corps on this important project to beautify Pacific Coast Highway and provide job training opportunities for local youth.”

— Patrick Gallegos, City Manager of Seal Beach (City of Seal Beach, CA)

“This project allowed our members to gain valuable hands-on experience while also contributing to the betterment of the Seal Beach community.”

— Judith Carey, Development Director of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (City of Seal Beach, CA)

What’s next

The city and Conservation Corps plan to continue their partnership on future community improvement projects in Seal Beach.

The takeaway

The successful collaboration between Seal Beach and the Conservation Corps of Long Beach demonstrates how public-private partnerships can drive positive change in local communities, providing job training and beautification efforts that benefit residents.