Hotels in Hermosa Beach, California

A little about Hermosa Beach...

Hermosa Beach is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 18,566 at the 2000 census. 2006 population estimates are 19,435.

The city is located in the South Bay region of the greater Los Angeles area and is one of the three Beach Cities.

Hermosa means beautiful and that it is—flat, sandy, miles long—ideal for sunbathing, volleyball and surfing. Hermosa has one-and-a-half miles of the prettiest, cleanest beach in Southern California. It’s only 15 blocks from east to west and 40 blocks from north to south with the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH to the locals) running down the middle. Situated right on the Pacific Ocean, Hermosa's average temperature is 70 degrees in the summer and 55 degrees in the winter. Gentle westerly sea breezes take the edge off what can be high summertime temperatures in Los Angeles and elsewhere in the county. The same breezes help keep the smog away 360 days of the year.

The Strand a paved path, called runs through Hermosa Beach from South Redondo north to Santa Monica. A typical day on this path will see thousands of people on foot, bicycle, skateboard, rollerblade and stroller enjoying the sun and surf. See a live shot of the strand and surf on the Hennessy's Hermosa web cam here.

The wide flat beach makes Hermosa Beach one of the most popular places to play beach volleyball, from professional to amateur. The Strand stretches north into Manhattan Beach and south into Redondo Beach and is a popular place for walkers, joggers and biking.

The city also has eight parks:

Cypress Park also known as Clark Field (9th & Ardmore) - Baseball/Softball Diamond, Basketball&Tennis Courts
South Park (Valley Drive & 4th) - Children's play area, Inline Hockey Rink, Large open field for Soccer & Football
Bi-Centennial Park (4th & Ardmore)
Fort Lots-o-Fun (6th & Prospect)
Noble Park (The Strand & 14th)
Edith Rodaway Friendship Park (Prospect between Gentry & Hollowell)
Valley Park (Valley Drive & Gould)
Skateboard Park (7th & Pier Ave)

Spend the day at the ocean. Hermosa’s smog-free air, easy beach access and wide Strand mean that the beach is a friendly, casual place to visit – every day of the year.

Enjoy bike riding on the Strand and along picturesque streets – a great way to explore Hermosa’s historic highlights. For a change of pace, roller blade, skate board or simply take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline.

Hermosa Beach is the training ground for some of the world’s best pro-circuit volleyball players and the city’s “laid back” attitude allows the novice and pro to play together, so join in!

A Southern California getaway isn’t complete without taking advantage of the blue Pacific – just bring your towels, sodas and sunscreen. Hermosa Beach is an
ideal place for surfing, boogie boarding, swimming or fishing from our pier. Build sand castles, enjoy the antics of pelicans and dolphins, warm yourself in the year-round sunshine, and be sure to find a place to view each evening’s spectacular show as the sun drops into the Pacific.