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 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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

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 23 km 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 LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Hermosa Beach takes 193 km and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.

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 23 km 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 LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Hermosa Beach takes 193 km and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Hermosa Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,680 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,983 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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, 201 reviews)
$391+
Sea Sprite Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 419 reviews)
$353+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hermosa Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 323 reviews)
$190+
Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1837 reviews)
$303+
Hotel Hermosa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 840 reviews)
$188+
Redac Gateway Hotel Torrance
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1042 reviews)
$121+

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 47% 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. 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 $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 47% 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. 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.