Hermosa Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pier extending into the water at sunset with a clear sky and distant mountains.
A pier extending into calm waters at sunset with a clear sky.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
A sunny street lined with palm trees and various shops.

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 £103 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
£103
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,128 reviews)
"You can take this with a grain of salt, I may be a hotel snob, but I figured I’d give my opinion. We stayed here so we could stay close to the airport as we had an early flight in the morning. The pictures on Expedia made it look very new and updated, however you could tell it was a pretty old and ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Hotel Hermosa
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is £128 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
£128
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,935 reviews)
"The room was clean and neat, all staff were friendly and helpful when needed, lots of food options and vending machines for unusual hour snacking!"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
9901 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is £109 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£109
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
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.
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (541 reviews)
"Great location, close to tourist spots"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Fenix Hotel Hollywood
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 ...
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles
Venice Suites

Venice Suites

3 out of 5
417 OceanFront Walk Venice CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Venice Suites
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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