Hermosa Beach is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Hermosa Beach is bordered by Manhattan Beach to the north and Redondo Beach to the south/east.
Facing the Pacific Ocean, Hermosa's average temperature is 70 degrees in the summer and 55 degrees in the winter. The city's flat sandy beach is ideal for sunbathing, beach volleyball, surfing and paddleboarding.
Gentle 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.
A paved path, called The Strand, runs along Hermosa's beach from Redondo Beach in the south approximately twenty miles north to Santa Monica.
The Hermosa Beach pier is at the end of Pier Avenue which is one of the beach community's main and shopping, eating and partying areas. The community is home to lots of beach loving athletes and sun lovers.
A typical day on this path will see thousands of people on foot, bicycle, skateboard, rollerblade and stroller enjoying the sun and surf.
Surfing is a key element of the South Bay lifestyle year-round. Powerful winter storms in the Pacific Ocean can turn typically placid and rolling South Bay waves into large and occasionally dangerous monsters, a natural draw for the local surfing population.
Summer provides warm water and typically smaller waves for beginners to learn.
Beach volleyball is another important aspect of Hermosa Beach's lifestyle. Hermosa Beach has been referred to as the Beach Volleyball Capital of the World. The wide and flat sand beaches provide the perfect venue for the sport.
Permanent poles and nets are maintained by the city year-round.
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