The Seaside community testing site is located at Seaside High School, 2200 Noche Buena St. Establishment of community diagnostic testing sites is made possible  through a partnership between the State of California with OptumServe.  A nasal or throat swab will be collected, and specimens will be sent to a FDA approved laboratory for COVID-19 PCR testing.

Two community testing sites are now open every week, Tuesdays to Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Initially we prioritized healthcare providers, first responders, and other front-line and essential workers including child care providers, grocery clerks, social service providers, construction workers, landscapers/gardeners, etc.  The general public is now invited to register for an appointment.  You do not need to be experiencing symptoms to be tested. 

If you are looking for a test site closer to home, additional testing sites are in Hollister at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 649 San Benito Street open Sunday through Thursday  from 8 am to  8 pm and in Watsonville at the Ramsay Park Family Center, 1301 Main Street open from 7 am to 7 pm Wednesday through Sunday.  

Walk ins welcome from 5 to 7 pm. Appointments can be made by calling 1-888-634-1123 or visiting https://lhi.care/covidtesting. Please note that phone registration will only be used for people without internet access. Individuals will need to provide their insurance card and valid identification at the time of check-in. A unique identification number will be provided for those that do not have a valid identification. For those without any insurance, the State will cover the full cost of testing. There is no out of pocket cost for anyone receiving