Ceriale is a nice seaside resort at the foot of Monte Croce (541 meters or 1775 feet). The most famous place is the Bastion which is a circular tower built around 1563 as defense from Saracens raids.
The municipality of Ceriale contains the frazione (subdivision) Peagna.
Ceriale borders the following municipalities: Albenga, Balestrino, Borghetto Santo Spirito, Cisano sul Neva, and Toirano.