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Hermosa Beach, California

City · Population 18,687 · #307 in California
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Hermosa Beach, California

Hermosa Beach is a beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Its population was 19,728 at the 2020 U.S.

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About Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach, CA is a close-knit town located in southeastern California with an estimated population of 18,687.

Hermosa Beach holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.43 square miles, giving it one of the denser urban centers in the region at roughly 13,068 residents per square mile.

What Makes Hermosa Beach Unique

  • The only place in America named Hermosa Beach — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Big-city energy: 13,068 people per square mile.
  • Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,687.
  • Easy reach of Redondo Beach (1 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in Hermosa Beach

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hermosa Beach

  • Barsha
  • Big Wok Mongolian BBQ — mongolian grill
  • Cafe Bonaparte — french
  • California Sushi and Teriyaki (Fat Kitty) — sushi
  • Decadence
  • Fox & Farrow
  • Good Stuff — american
  • Gumtree Cafe — coffee shop (café)
  • India’s Tandoori — indian
  • Kreation Organic — juice (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum · Museum
  • Manhattan Beach Historical Society · Museum
  • Bo Bridges Gallery · Art gallery
  • Gail's Frames & Gallery · Art gallery
  • Potter's Ensemble · Art gallery
  • Roundhouse Aquarium · Aquarium

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hermosa Beach

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hermosa Beach

  • Hermosa Valley Elementary
  • Hermosa View Elementary
  • Hermosa Vista

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Michael Detoy
Population (2024)18,687
Rank in state#307 of 482
Land area1.43 sq mi
Density13,068/sq mi
Coordinates33.8698, -118.4053

🗺️ Map of Hermosa Beach