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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

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 47m 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 Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermosa Beach, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Hermosa Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 190 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 10m.

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 47m 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 Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hermosa Beach, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Hermosa Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airlines serving Hermosa Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 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, 198 reviews)
$394+
Sea Sprite Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 419 reviews)
$355+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hermosa Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 323 reviews)
$196+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1830 reviews)
$291+
Hotel Hermosa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 836 reviews)
$194+
Redac Gateway Hotel Torrance
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1040 reviews)
$118+

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach costs $31 per day, on average, or $62 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Hermosa Beach.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. 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, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach costs $31 per day, on average, or $62 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Hermosa Beach.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. 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, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.