Out of curiosity I Googled the Girl Scout House and came up with a facebook page with info for several restaurants, the first one being Joe's Crab Shack.

Warning -- that place (IMO) is a rip-off. Poor quality food at high prices with a lot of Hype. Great location on the water but that's about it.

Thank you for the tips. We actually have a boat down in Alamitos Bay, so I'm familiar with the area. I just don't do much in the town of Seal Beach. I think we will take the girls to Ruby's on the pier since that's something that would appeal to them. I liked a couple other suggestions you had too. I don't know if there are bike rental places, kite rentals anything of that sort. I might just need to spend some time down there and figure out other things to do. Are there any good donut shops near downtown? Also, fire rings...I'm pretty sure the closest beach for fire rings is Bolsa Chica, correct?

200 Fire Rings at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Bikes and kites are rented at Huntington Beach City Beach.

Ruby's is fun. Sorry I didn't mention it. Food isn't bad either.

Seal Beach Donuts 550 Pacific Coast Highwayand Donut City 1210 Pacific Coast Highwayare near downtown SB

As a long time SB resident and parent of a girl scout here's my suggestions of some different ideas:

To Dos: (1) call Michael Pless at M&M surf school (www.surfingschool.com) and see if he'll donate a surf lesson to the girls or do it for a deep discount! He's a SB local and he'll get all your girls to stand up quickly on his long boards. (2) contact Kim Weston at the Kite Shop on main street (www.upupandawaykites.com) - they organize the kite festival and may have 'loaner' kites or ideas for your troop, (3) The Seal Beach Red Car museum is a quick but interesting site - right next to your GS house - though only open 2 Sat's a month - you could call and see if you could get a special opening for your group (562) 683-1874. (4) ride the Long Beach Transit Passport D bus (only $1.25 per person) from Alamitos Bay (a short walk from the GS house) to either Belmont Shores - then walk around and get ice cream etc.. or all the way to downtown LB and then ride the Aqualink back on the water (prob $5 to ride - and summer schedule not yet posted). (5) go to a classic movie at the Bay theatre - check for listings nearer the time - but they often show fun movies. (6) Call Norm's Big Fish Bait and Tackle on PCH in SB to see if they could do a fishing lesson and provide gear - fishing on the pier does not require a license. (7) Get a couple of cheap boogie boards from Dolphin Market or CVS and just let them goof off on the beach!

As for eating - no shortage of choices - El Burrito Jr is more 'local' than Ruby's (which is just tourists) and probable more affordable for the troop; O'Malley's (while a pub) is a great spot for lunch with a good buzz/atmosphere that our kids have always enjoyed- call Kirk (manager) to see if he can reserve an area/tables for your larger group. Lastly, go to Angelo's Italian deli (on Main st also) and get sandwiches made to go - then go sit in Eisenhower park (at pier entrance) and have a picnic soaking up the local atmosphere.

Enjoy - I love Seal Beach and all it has to share!

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WOW! Those are great suggestions!!!! Deepest thanks for taking the time to give me so much specific detail. I love this. Sorry for my late response, we were gone on vacation when this came in. I will definitely look into these ideas!!!

I have to disagree with one of Albion's recommendations. I would never take a group of scouts to O'Malley's. It IS a pub and is often full of loud drinkers. Other parents may not appreciate your exposing their children to that environment., even though it has a "kids' menu."

As for Ruby's -- Yes it's a tourist place but it is at the end of the Pier and fun for kids.