Hermosa Beach is a very special beach community located in the heart of the South Bay of Los Angeles County. Originally developed as a small summer beach town, Hermosa Beach was officially incorporated January 14, 1907. Beginning as a small town of beach cottages scattered along the coast, Hermosa Beach has flourished and grown into one of the most desirable places to live in Southern California. White sandy beaches stretch along the California coast making it clear as to why the early pioneers named it Hermosa, meaning "beautiful".
Delightful shops and excellent restaurants attract tourists year-round. With a mild climate and temperatures ranging in the mid 60's during the winter months to the 70's during the remainder to the year, Hermosa Beach has attracted many who enjoy clean beaches, fresh air, and a safe community, and an excellent school system. Hermosa Beach is located approximately four miles south of LAX, 19 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, and 10 miles south of Century City and the Westside making it an easy commute for those working outside of the area.
Hermosa Beach Community Profile
Population 19,435
Households 9,476
Median Age 34.2
Square Miles 1.3
Median Household Income $100,755
Median Home Value $1,436,187 (city-data.com)
Total Assessed Valuations $3.5 Billion
City Incorporated January 14, 1907
Average Temperature Summer, 74 degrees and
Winter, 55 degrees
Hermosa Pier 1,228 feet long with year round fishing
Places of Worship 6
Number of Hotels/Motels Seven and one Youth Hostel
Schools Two Elementary/Intermediate Schools. Serviced by two out-of-city high schools (Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach) One Catholic elementary and high school
Parks 20
Annual Events Sand and Strand Run/Walk
Fiesta Hermosa
Hermosa Beach Art Walk
Sunset Concert Series
Hermosa Beach Triathlon
Pumpkins in the Park
Holiday Tree Lighting
Government 5 Member City Council
State Assembly District 53rd
U.S. Congressional District 36th
