Hermosa Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hermosa Beach

With a population of 19,506, Hermosa Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. Hermosa Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hermosa Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rok Sushi Kitchen (1200 Hermosa Ave) and Hermosa Brewing Company (1342 Hermosa Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hermosa Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hermosa Beach

Plane

When flying to Hermosa Beach, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hermosa Beach include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Hermosa Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hermosa Beach. The train journey from Hermosa Beach to Woodland Hills takes 0h 43m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Barbara, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hermosa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 14 miles from Hermosa Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermosa Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Ontario, the bus ride to Hermosa Beach takes 40 miles and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hermosa Beach, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Hermosa Beach include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Hermosa Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hermosa Beach. The train journey from Hermosa Beach to Woodland Hills takes 0h 43m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Barbara, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hermosa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 14 miles from Hermosa Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermosa Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Ontario, the bus ride to Hermosa Beach takes 40 miles and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Hermosa Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hermosa Beach

Most booked hotels in Hermosa Beach

Beach House Hotel at Hermosa Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 207 reviews)
$384+
Sea Sprite Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 413 reviews)
$337+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hermosa Beach, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 335 reviews)
$201+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1814 reviews)
$274+
Redac Gateway Hotel Torrance
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1065 reviews)
$114+
Hotel Hermosa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 836 reviews)
$188+

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Hermosa Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hermosa Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hermosa Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Hermosa Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hermosa Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hermosa Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.