Hermosa Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A man carrying a surfboard walking through the water.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
Three people lying on surfboards in the ocean.
A public square with a bronze sculpture of a man on a surfboard, bicycles, palm trees, and buildings in the background.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming.

Just south of Los Angeles is this small coastal city where you can enjoy live music, festivals, street fairs and a range of outdoor activities.

Learn to surf and play beach volleyball at Hermosa Beach. This oceanfront city is popular for outdoor activities, including swimming, cycling and jogging. Enjoy fresh seafood and international cuisines in many restaurants located around the pier.

Stroll along the Hermosa Beach Pier and find a peaceful spot to fish. Visit a famous comedy and magic club or see live performances in a rock music venue. Hermosa Beach is close to a marine education centre and an aquarium. Learn about native marine and plant life in one of these remarkable facilities.

The Hermosa Beach Pier extends out into the Pacific Ocean. Scan for dolphins in the surf and watch surfers and body boarders ride waves. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Hermosa Beach skyline as you walk back toward the city.

Take a short walk from the centre of Hermosa Beach to SEA Lab in Redondo Beach. This interactive facility aims to educate visitors on marine conservation and ecology. See native coastal plants growing in the nursery and spot eels and starfish in one of the aquariums.

Watch standup comedy from some of the world’s best comedians at The Comedy & Magic Club. This iconic venue has hosted comic greats, including Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. Enjoy a meal before or during the show.

Stop at the nearby Roundhouse Aquarium on Manhattan Beach, located at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The aquarium aims to teach visitors about marine life and the environment through educational classes and viewing tanks. The aquarium is free to enter and includes activities for children.

Hermosa Beach is located about 7 miles (11 kilometres) from Los Angeles International Airport. Enjoy global cuisines, including Mediterranean, Italian and Mexican, in restaurants near the pier. Visit a grill for fresh seafood straight from the Pacific Ocean.

Come to Hermosa Beach for excellent restaurants, outdoor activities and live entertainment.

Hotel Hermosa

Hotel Hermosa

3 out of 5
2515 Pacific Coast Hwy Hermosa Beach CA
The price is £129 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£129
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Hermosa Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Hotel Hermosa
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is £105 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£105
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (6,118 reviews)
"Great hotel and amenities. Very convenient for the airport."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is £123 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£123
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

3 out of 5
5825 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (400 reviews)
"Expansive urban loft feel with an industrial yet comfortable room. North facing city side rooms have large wrap around windows with an incredible view of the Hollywood hills. The slightly larger room upgrade for a nominal difference was well worth the view. Central location as well to DTLA or to ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Kasa Sunset Los Angeles
Fenix Hotel Hollywood

Fenix Hotel Hollywood

4 out of 5
7070 Franklin Ave Los Angeles CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Bowl ...
Fenix Hotel Hollywood
The Sovereign

The Sovereign

2 out of 5
205 Washington Ave Santa Monica CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Monica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
"We were supposed to have a room on the side of the building to be able to get a breeze from the ocean, Check-in was at 4pm and are room was still not ready and they gave us a room on the back above the alley and because you have to have the windows open to get any air you could hear people in the ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

The Sovereign
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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