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 9 km 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 Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hermosa Beach. The train journey from Hermosa Beach to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hermosa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 23 km 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 Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Hermosa Beach takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Hermosa Beach, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 9 km 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 Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hermosa Beach. The train journey from Hermosa Beach to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hermosa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 23 km 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 Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Hermosa Beach takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Hermosa Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 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, 206 reviews)
$377+
Sea Sprite Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 414 reviews)
$339+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hermosa Beach, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 341 reviews)
$200+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1819 reviews)
$274+
Redac Gateway Hotel Torrance
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1062 reviews)
$115+
Hotel Hermosa
3 stars
Excellent (8, 839 reviews)
$177+

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach

Renting a car in Hermosa Beach costs $46 per day, on average, or $93 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 5% 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 $46 per day, on average, or $93 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 5% 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.