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Hermosa Beach
4.9★ · 234 Google ratings · Hermosa Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 375 yd away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 2am
Walk
170 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 2% of 49 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Hermosa Beach
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1Restrooms150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2020–2026
Ideal for walking and cycling
The Strand runs for miles with a wide, well-maintained path perfect for walkers, runners, bikers and skaters.
Arrive early to avoid crowds
By 7:30am on Sunday the beach and pathways reach 75% capacity, making morning visits noticeably more peaceful.
Parking requires patience and apps
Metered street parking costs around $10 for 5 hours; use the ParkMobile app to add time without walking.
Plan restroom visits strategically
Public restrooms exist but are not plentiful throughout the beach, so locate one early or plan accordingly.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
74°F
Waves
2.6 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:29 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:52 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:35 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 2399-2301 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
🅿 Parking 375 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 170 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Hermosa Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 375 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hermosa Beach?
170 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hermosa Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Hermosa Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
