Hermosa Beach Beach Vacations: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Hermosa Beach Beach Travel Guide

Beach Destinations Near Hermosa Beach

Marina del Rey,CA
(8.7 mi.)
Venice,CA
(9.5 mi.)
Santa Monica,CA
(12 mi.)
Long Beach,CA
(14 mi.)
Los Angeles,CA
(16 mi.)

Hermosa Beach Beach Travel Tips

By Cameron Walker

Hermosa Beach is a hub for beach volleyball players; it's an annual stop for the AVP tour. Recreational players can find courts near the pier, among other places.
The pier and beach area have a young, festive atmosphere. Hermosa Beach has several arts fairs, parades, and other outdoor events, including a series of free Sunday concerts by the pier in late summer.
Rent a beach cruiser—or use your own two feet—and explore The Strand, a paved bike path that runs through Hermosa Beach. If you've got the energy, you can ride as far north as Santa Monica.
While it's usually sunny here, May and June can bring morning fog. A little patience goes a long way, as it often clears by afternoon. Patience might also be needed to find a parking spot, particularly on summer weekends.
Beginning surfers can take lessons and practice in summer's gentle waves. The surf season picks up for more experienced wave riders in fall and winter. (After your session, check out the Surfing Walk of Fame, which honors local surfing legends.)

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Hotels

from: $179

The Hotel California - Hotel

1670 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica90401

Distance: 11.6 mi.
(from destination center)

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from: $125

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa - Hotel

21500 Pacific Coast Hwy
HUNTINGTON BEACH92648

Distance: 27.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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from: $249

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey - Hotel

4375 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey90292

Distance: 8.9 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

35000 W. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, California 90265

Distance: 32.7 mi. (from destination center)

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Gondola Getaway (The)

5437 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90803

Distance: 17.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Santa Monica State Beach

Ocean Avenue at Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, California 90401

Distance: 11.7 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Hermosa Beach

	Distance (mi.)
Los Angeles International Airport	4.8map
Burbank Bob Hope Airport	23.5map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport	33.4map

Other Smaller Airports near Hermosa Beach

	Distance (mi.)
Long Beach Municipal Airport	14.6map
Palmdale Air Force 42 Airport	55.1map
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport	91.1map

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Flight Deals to Hermosa Beach

Originating	From
Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX)	$134
San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX)	$160
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)	$172
San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)	$184
Portland, OR (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX)	$184