Hermosa City Beach in California is a wonderful vacation spot for a couple or family. Near Los Angeles, this beach is wonderful for sunbathing, beach volleyball, surfing, and paddleboarding. The Hermosa Beach pier is the community's main shopping, eating, and partying area.
The average temperature at Hermosa City Beach is 70 degrees during the summer and 55 degrees during the winter. This is due to the fresh, ocean breezes that break down the high temperatures. Additionally, these breezes prevent the city smog from polluting Hermosa Beach making it the ideal vacation spot.
Hermosa Beach stretches wide and is flat, making it one of the most popular places to round up a game of beach volleyball. The AVP Hermosa Beach Open is held here along with several other amateur CBVA tournaments throughout the year.
Hermosa Beach is famous for the The Strand, a paved path which runs 20 miles. This path is a popular spot for joggers, bicyclers, and walkers to get in some quick exercise. Parallel to The Strand is a linear path known as the Hermosa Valley Greenbelt. The narrow, twenty-four acre strip of land is used for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The Hermosa Valley Greenbelt has a rural feel to it, home to many butterflies, birds, and animals. Joggers and walkers enjoy the soft, woodchip trails and beautiful landscaping.
Near the beach, several parks and facilities can be found. Cypress Park, also known as Clark Field hosts baseball diamonds, basketball, and tennis courts. The South Park is a great spot for families to stop for the children's play area, hockey rink, and large soccer field. There is also a Skateboard Park located on Pier Avenue. There is a Lawn Bowling Club next to the Clark Building on Valley Drive. This club provides lessons and instructions for beginners, and they furnish equipment to the public.
Hermosa Beach's rainy season ranges from late October through late March making it a perfect spot for a summer vacation. If you visit Hermosa Beach during Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend, be sure to stop in at the Fiesta Hermosa arts and crafts festival. On July 4th, Hermosa Beach holds the Hermosa Ironman where competitors run a mile on the sand, paddle a mile on a surf board, then drink a six pack of beer while keeping it down for the next fifteeen minutes. For surfers, there is an International Surf Festival beginning in August that holds surfing, paddleboard, and pier to pier swimming events.
To get to Hermosa Beach, jump on 405 from the North or South. Take the Artesia Boulevard exit and head west. Take Artesia Boulevard until it ends and turns into Gould Avenue. Follow Gould Avenue to Greenwich Village and turn left to head south. You will now be on Hermosa Avenue. The Hermosa Beach Pier is located in between 13th and 11th streets. Parking spots are available in this area. Whether a family looking for a fun, summer vacation, or a couple headed for a romantic getaway, Hermosa Beach is the ideal spot for a perfect vacation.
