Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach extends nearly 2 miles between King Harbor and Redondo Beach on the south and Manhattan Beach to the north. Like its northern neighbor, Hermosa Beach is best known for surfing and volleyball. The wide swath of sand is popular with sun bathers, families with children, and those who like to play in the waves. The Strand, a wide boardwalk, borders the beach, providing a pleasant way for people to stroll along the shore and mingle with friends.
Hermosa Beach Pier
The 1328-foot-long Hermosa Beach Pier was built in the early 20th century. Its concrete structure and asphalt surface have survived 100 years of storms. There are no buildings on the pier. The lifeguard headquarters, the Surfers' Walks of Fame monument, and restrooms are situated on shore at the foot of the pier.
Parking at Hermosa Beach
Parking near Hermosa Beach is available at a number of city lots and along some streets. Most parking is metered. Our map shows the parking lots closest to beach. For a complete map of Hermosa Beach parking, see Hermosa Beach Public Parking.
| Parking Lot | Hrs. per Stay | # of Spaces | Hourly Rate | Monthly Passes* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Monthly Passes: passes good any time (up to 72 hours maximum at one location) - $62 For passes good only from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM - $31 | ||||
| Lot A Hermosa & 11th | 24 hrs. | 143 | $1.25 - $1.50 | $31 - $62 |
| Lot B 59 13th Ct. | 3 hours max. | 36 | $1.25 per hour | NA |
| Lot C Parking Garage | 24 hrs. | 300 | $1.25 - $1.50 | $31 - $62 |
| Lot D Hermosa Ave. | 2, 3 & 24 hr. parking | 1100 | $1.25 per hour | |
| Lot E Upper Pier Ave. | 2 hr. | 68 | free | NA |
Pay by Space parking meters are located at Lots A and C. These parking meters accept coins, credit or debit card. Cash Keys (similar to a pre-paid credit card) can be used at all Hermosa Beach parking meters. Daily Parking Permits can be purchased for $6 and allow visitors to park at any yellow-poled meter or in 1-hour zones in the residential areas without regard to the one-hour limit.
Cash Keys and Daily Parking Permits can be purchased at City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive, Room 101, Monday through Thursday 7 AM to 6 PM. Daily Parking Permits may also be purchased from the Police Department any time for cash.
Free Parking
(Farther from Beach)
- Civic Center Front & Adjacent Lot, Pier Ave. and Valley Dr. - Friday, Saturday, Sunday only
- East side Ardmore Ave south of Pier Ave., except Wednesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
- City Yard, 6th St., west of Valley Dr. - Saturday, Sunday, holidays only.
- South Park, west of Valley Dr. & north of 2nd St., 12 hrs. max between 6:00 AM and 2:00 AM
- West side of Valley Dr., north of 2nd, except Wednesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
- Kiwanis Club, West of Valley Dr., south of Gould Ave., 6 hrs. max.
The Strand Walkway
The Strand is a broad walkway, extending the full length of Hermosa Beach. To the north it continues along Manhattan Beach. On summer weekends it can become congested. A number of regulations have been implemented by the City of Hermosa Beach to avoid mishaps on the Pier Plaza and The Strand. For a full list of the regulations see City of Hermosa Beach and Strand Regulations.
The Strand and Pier Plaza Regulations (partial list)
- Not allowed on The Strand and Pier Plaza: wagons, motorized vehicle of any kind, or any other method of riding or locomotion on wheels, except as listed below.
- Allowed on the Strand and Pier Plaza:
- Roller skating
- Skateboards
- Recreation bicycles (pedal powered and not wider than 36")
- wheelchairs and EPAMDs (used by those with a CA disability parking placard)
- Government vehicles for official duties
- Wheeled vehicles always yield to pedestrians.
- No more than two wheeled vehicles operating side by side.
- Some areas may be designated Walk Zones where cyclists and skateboards must walk.
