Welcome to Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach is 1.4 square miles and a very active beach community and has been named by LA Magazine as an “outstanding coastal town”. The downtown area, located on the water in the middle of the city is known as “Pier Plaza” and is home to a variety of unique shops and restaurants and is also where many local community events are held. Hermosa Beach real estate comes with many styles of homes to choose from. The Modern and Meditteranean styles are only a few examples of well-received homes in Hermosa Beach along with popular oceanfront beach homes for sale. Oceanview homes are plentiful in Hermosa Beach with a median home value of $1.65M and its residents earning an average of $125,000 annually. Surfing, Skating, Biking, and Beach Volleyball are year-round activities here where the ocean breezes keep the temperature a pleasant 74 degrees average during the summer months. You will find that most of the 20,000 residents (median age 39) were not actually born in Hermosa, but have chosen to make this their home!
What to Love
- A close-knit community with many social activities
- Stunning sunsets and views
- Located just 6 miles from LAX
- “The Strand” Biking and Walk path and the Hermosa Pier
People & Lifestyle
Outdoor activities such as beach volleyball, surfing, skateboarding, and biking are inherent to the Hermosa Beach culture. Other favorite activities include jogging or walking along the Greenbelt, Pier, and the Strand-- the paved path paralleling the beach and connecting Hermosa Beach to cities up and down the Santa Monica Bay coastline. Hermosa Beach, CA and the South Bay area are home to dozens of community and philanthropic organizations. The City keeps a full activities calendar from weekly farmers markets and holiday parades to AVP Tournaments and Heal the Bay “Coastal Clean up Days”. You will find very friendly residents and many homes have outdoor living spaces that are ideal for socializing with neighbors and passersby. This beach city is serviced by both local and city buses.
- Comedy & Magic Club attracts big-name comedians like Jay Leno, Paul Reiser, and Arsenio Hall.
- The Lighthouse Café first began showcasing Jazz musicians in 1949 and Miles Davis toured through here. Now they host a variety of live music/karaoke nightly and serve brunch and ball.
- Baja Sharkeez or Hennesey’s on Pier Plaza for watching sports and classic bar food.
- Palmilla or Radici for an upscale dining experience.
Shopping in Hermosa includes surf, swim, skate shops, home design & décor shops, and unique one-of-a-kind clothing and gift boutiques. Manhattan Village Mall and Del Amo Shopping Center offer large department stores other national chain retailers within a few miles.
The City offers a variety of
classes and camps throughout the year for both adults and children that include yoga, tennis, surfing, theater, and more. Two weekly
farmers markets place in Hermosa: Wednesday’s on Pier Plaza and Friday’s on Valley Drive near the Community Buildings.
The Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series is taking place during summer weekends and offers movies and concerts on the sand south of the pier. The community is active with such groups as the Neighborhood Watch, The Kiwanis Club, The Rotary Club or the Hermosa Arts Foundation.
Schools
The
Hermosa Beach City School District (HBCSD) is comprised of 2 public schools that provide elementary education to its residents.
- Hermosa View School (K-3)
- Hermosa Valley School (4-8)
Residents can choose between 2 public high schools, each in a neighboring city:
- Redondo Union High School ( South Redondo Beach) 9-12)
- Mira Costa High School (Manhattan Beach) (9-12)
There are 2 private schools in Hermosa and several others in nearby Palos Verdes & Rolling Hills Estates:
