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
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hermosa Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$190
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 Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hermosa Beach. The train journey from Hermosa Beach to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermosa Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Hermosa Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 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 Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hermosa Beach. The train journey from Hermosa Beach to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermosa Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Hermosa Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Hermosa Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 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, 203 reviews)
$381+
Sea Sprite Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 417 reviews)
$350+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hermosa Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 325 reviews)
$180+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1833 reviews)
$285+
Hotel Hermosa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 841 reviews)
$180+
Redac Gateway Hotel Torrance
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1052 reviews)
$132+

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach costs $39 per day, on average, or $77 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Hermosa Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hermosa Beach, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach costs $39 per day, on average, or $77 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Hermosa Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hermosa Beach, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.