A super fun and lively area! The beach was clean and had a lot going on. Tons to see around the pier, they had a lot of shops and restaurants. The water did have more of a pungent smell, and was more murky/green tinted than some other beaches I've been to. Still a solid place to visit! read more

Hard to find a more beautiful place to spend your time than on a California pier. Definitely enjoyed this place and will come back many times I hope. read more

Hermosa Beach Pier is a fun spot for surfing, volleyball and get a tan. It is well maintained and plenty of lifeguards on duty. Moreover, the sand is very granular and pristine. It gets busy during the Summer given its popularity. Parking can be challenging but not impossible. Most are timed parking which sucks. Overall, I liked going to Hermosa. read more

See all

This area is quite lively on a weekend. You get a little bit of everything here. Outdoor restaurants, bars, Acai bowls, rooftop bar, live music, liquor store, souvenir stores, beach, etc It's a great place to spend a couple hours here. Parking will be a pain in the butt . Street parking and there are some lots read more

So many degenerate memories here at the Hermosa Pier. My early 20s were all about hitting Tower 12 and American Junkie and activating in the trenches. Live from the gutter. Most recently, I came here on a run Thanksgiving morning to work off the food coma that awaited. I did my 5 mile route on the strand, with the Hermosa Pier being my halfway point. I ran the craziest 9 minute mile pace with the new Kendrick album blasting in my noise canceling airpods. This is the first album I actually listen to straight through in forever, albeit a few skips here and there. I miss when albums were complete bodies of work rather than just gunning for 1 hit song in today's tik tok era... but I guess I'm just an old head now. When I got to the pier, there was a beautiful pod of dolphins slowly making their way through the water right next to the pier. Dolphins are so rad. Humans of the sea. I stood there on a pier for a sec just appreciating life. I heard a quote recently "I am where my feet are," and that really helps ease my anxiety. The 68 degree and sunny weather in late November also helps. I love the South Bay. I love Socal. Thank you God. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews read more

See all

Came here for a late night stroll as we missed the sunset. This pier is looooong. We found parking nearby, pay-by-plate. It was a short stroll from parking to the pier. There was a live silent disco fundraiser going on, which was cool to see at the beginning of the pier. The pier always had a sign for counting steps and which pathways to take. The walk down the pier was met with several benches, was extremely clean and calm, all the way down... where tons of people were night fishing. While there is some lighting, for the most part, it is on the darker side. It was nice and relaxing. On the way back, we walked down to the clock and saw all the restaurants and bars (packed for a Saturday) and made notes that we would definitely come back here again, maybe daytime. read more

See all

Visited Hermosa Beach for a beach sunset with friends. The pier was great for a lovely walk after a picnic dinner on the beach. It's wide and clean with benches along the way. People were there fishing, but it was not overly crowded for a Sunday. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Public parking structures and lots are in walking distance. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Hermosa Beach Pier at night - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Love coming to Hermosa Beach and spending time at the pier. The ocean waves are so calming. It's also a great place to take a walk. The sunsets here are magical. There are many benches along the pier for you to take a break and enjoy the fresh sea air or watch the swimmers on the beach. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. During the summer they have movie nights and concerts at the beach. The area is clean compared to Venice beach or Santa Monica. read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

The vibe of Hermosa beach reminds me a little bit of Venice Beach; great crowd, clean, great views and big walkways. Hermosa beach is definitely one of the must-visit beaches if you happen to be in Los Angeles! If you love playing beach ball games, you would love this beach as the whole stretch of this beach has volley nets! You could also dine here as there are plenty of seafood restaurants to satisfy your cravings. What's more, you could go fishing here and they even provide chopping boards for you to cut your freshly caught fish ! Overall, I would recommend coming here if you prefer a lively vibe than camping on a beach! read more

See all

Great beach and pier area. Finding parking was really easy and not overly priced. The pier and restaurant area is really clean and well kept. Definitely recommend visiting this pier. read more

See all

I love HB Pier, so many memories and many more. It's a chill community and relatively safe. Not a lot of homeless people, if there's a few - they're calm. There's not a lot of violent, belligerent druggies either. It's perfect for walks, jogs, bike riding, roller skating & rollerblading at the strand. It's a clean pier and I'm glad it's been kept this way for years. The HB Police Dept is great! They're always vigilant specially on the weekends or drinking holidays for drunk drivers. I always see them make their rounds in the neighborhood. Lots of restaurants to choose from, shops, sports bars, wine bars, perfect for stroll and people watching. Summer time is lots of fun with the summer events, music, beach volleyball games. Lots of parking lots available, metered parking. Always a great time in this pier! read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Great place to walk or jog at night. Park up the hill where there's free parking. It feels safe here. Great place to watch the sunset. So romantic. So many places to eat after a walk or jog. read more

Here is little secret I am going to tell just the few people that read my reviews if you promise not to tell anyone else: When I first moved to California for the first time years ago--Hermosa Beach right next to the Pier is where I moved to. Back then, with a roommate in May, I rented a place next to the Sea Sprite hotel on the beach with a balcony facing the ocean. That was one crazy summer! Just steps from the Pier and Pier Avenue bars and restaurants. Down the block was the Comedy Club where Jay Leno would come every Sunday night to practice his comedy on the locals for the upcoming week of the Tonight Show on NBC. You can walk to almost everything you need in Hermosa without a car--I would not move my car for days sometimes. And was a regular cycling on the Strand right outside my door. Now Hermosa Beach as well as Redondo and Manhattan Beach on each side of it has changed over the years--much more expensive now and newer in some areas, many different stores and restaurants, but one thing that has not changed is that these communities especially West of PCH are the best places to live in Los Angeles County. These cities have their own police and fire departments and school system. A lot of people don't know this, but the real estate West of Hermosa Ave. to the beach in these South Bay communities is more expensive than Beverly Hills or Bel Air. These are the best communities to reside or raise a family if you have to live in Los Angeles County. I would never turn down an opportunity to move back here. Do not turn down an opportunity to live here. read more

A lovely place to watch the sunrise or set. I hadn't spent any time in Hermosa... I'd mostly been in its neighboring cities of Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. I find Hermosa Beach to be a refreshingly low-key, comfortable little town compared to the other two, and the pier is reflective of that. My hotel was very near the pier, so I grabbed a coffee and headed to the pier to watch the sunrise. The view was spectacular and I appreciated the many available (clean) benches to sit and admire the natural beauty. Can't wait to come back and share this special place with my SO. read more

See all

Nothing compares to Santa Monica Beach Pier in terms of activities and fun and people watching. I do like Hermosa Beach so the pier is good for eating and having more quiet time at the beach because it is less crowded and a bit more isolated. I came here for ice cream as none of the restaurants were that interesting to me. My fave restaurant nearby is Chef Melba's I seriously ate there everyday for 3 days straight. I would have eaten there on my last day in Hermosa, but it was closed. read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

It was a Saturday afternoon and we were starving. We wanted a walk on the beach so we headed to Hermosa Beach. We got lucky and landed a good parking spot in the parking structure as someone was leaving even though there was a waiting line to get a spot. There was a festival on Pier Avenue so it was blocked off. There were too many people to enjoy it and the music was crazy loud. The best part of our day was eating at Scotty's on the Strand. Service was good and the Surfing Bird sandwich was delicious. It was big enough to take some home too. By the time we left the parking structure traffic had mostly cleared so it only took a minute or two to get out onto the street. I recommend visiting the strand t Hermosa Beach but check the calendar for festivals and try to avoid those days. read more

A long pier that gets calmer the farther out you walk. Fish cleaning stations and popular to fish. So many benches along both sides to sit and listen & watch the waves and surfers read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Simple pier. They have a horn that goes off every few seconds if its foggy so ships and boats don't hit it. Looks of onlookers, fishers and residents. I love it over here they have a nice community of restaurants and shops. read more

You can't skateboard on the pier but its fun to go skateboard on the esplanade especially with my 2 kids who are just started to learn. It helps when daddy knows how to do it also. Me, I was walking this time but next time I'll bring my rollerblades. This place is fun to hang out if you have time on your hands. If you play Pokemon go there are lots of Pokestops and Pokegyms in this area. read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Daddy and daughter - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

See all

Beautiful place to watch the sunset. It's just a straight pier no frills and attractions like the Santa Monica Pier which is nice. You just get to take in the the views of the ocean and watch the sunset. People are fishing there a lot too, I'm not into it but people do that too there. Before the pier, there is the beach and all the food and attractions. Overall the best place I've been able to watch the sunset so far in my stay and I have been staying in Santa Monica read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Sunset views from the pier. Clear ocean and sun - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

My go to pier when I'm in town. I usually park in the public lot near the police station ... it's free up to 12 hours. The area leading up to the pier is lined with restaurants and stores, open only to pedestrians, not cars. A concrete surfer statue stands at the start of the pier. Kids play around this landmark and it's also a perfect picture spot! Plenty of benches line the pier.. you can view the surfers catching waves and see the beautiful coastline for miles. So peaceful Public restrooms with wash area is nearby And bike path! read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - The Surfer Statue - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

I love going to this pier it's awesome lots of cool places to eat bars sometimes they have live music you can walk the pier article people walking around great views definitely a cool place to come and hang out read more

See all

There's plenty of parking, plenty of restaurants and bars, plenty of surf and sand, and unfortunately also plenty, plenty of people. It's a very well maintained area all the way around, meaning clean, safe and well controlled traffic flow. I very much enjoy Hermosa. read more

See all

This is by far one of the nicest beaches I've ever been to. Hermosa Beach is not crowded at all and the beach has ample space to set up towels or tents. The restrooms are super clean, the cleanest I've ever been to at a beach and there are little fountains ti wash your feet or body. There's volleyball nets and even a set of swings in the sand. The water is clean as well but it was too cold to swim on the day that I went. There was people in the water though. I think part of the beach that is closest to the pier is banned from swimming due to dangerous rip currents or proximity to the wooden pier but there is lots of other places to swim. The parking is also pretty accessible and super cheap for beach parking. There is a lot right next to the sand that is surrounded by restaurants like Brothers Burritos and we got a spot pretty early on (partially luck and timing). Overall, my experience at Hermosa was top tier. There are shops, restaurants, the ocean, sand and everything that a crowded and popular beach has without all the people and much more clean. Highly recommend spending a day here! read more

See all

What an amazing view and overall experience. There are so many nice and relaxing adventures to partake in on and around the pier. It almost feels like the nature here is just like a close friend. You'll be glad you visited, I promise. read more

See all

I'm a little late on reviewing on this but I absolutely loved this place! It was so beautiful and serene. Took my breath away! I'm already missing the beach scene. I can't wait until I go back. read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

See all

A great iconic, historical pier. It's always nice to visit and do a bike ride along the bike path that goes all the way from Santa Monica to Torrance Beach . Lots of good places to eat in the area near the pier. If you are in the area and can find parking or are on a bicycle you should visit Hermosa Pier as well as Manhattan Beach pier! read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

11.11.18 This was my 2nd time at Hermosa Beach and it was pretty relaxing. The weather was great on this day. We caught the sunset during our friend's proposal. It was beautiful! It wasn't as busy as Santa Monica because there wasn't much to see I would say. But it's definitely a great place if you don't like the crowd and just like to hang out at the beach. read more

See all

We almost didn't experience the Pier as the main parking structure was 100% full. The signs said so, but we drove the whole thing hoping someone would leave at an opportune time. No dice. We backtracked a block or so south and found a spot in a lot with metered parking. ($1.25 for an hour seems very reasonable.) Strolling over to the actual pier, we caught a lifeguard lowering the flag on their large structure at the base of the pier. It was getting to be sunset time, so we caught the flag lowering and the actual sunset just at the right times. I don't think I'd ever been out on the Hermosa Beach Pier before, so was surprised that it's all paved, instead of big wooden planks. It makes for pretty smooth walking, which is nice. It doesn't have that rustic feel of a wooden pier, but it's a trade-off that worked for our post-dinner walk-about. We walked all the way out to the end, snapping selfies as the golden light of the end of the day was waning. Dozens of fisher-men, -women, and -children were reeling in various fish. None of the catches were very large, but a bag of several smaller ones could make a decent fish-fry. Once the sun dropped over the distant hills, we went back to the pedestrian zone at the base of the pier where various restaurants and bars line the closed-off street. The noise volume coming from several of them was LOUD! And that's from out on the sidewalk. Hey, it was a Saturday summer night at the beach. Everyone was up for having fun, and it sounded like they were on their way. When we were walking the pier, I noticed looking down from on high that the beach sand looked soft and clean. There were lots of families out enjoying the end of the beach day. As it should be on a warm July day. Happiness for all! read more

See all

Pier has beautiful views. As you get further along people will be fishing. Great picture spot and there are so many restaurants nearby. read more

This is a Pier that doesn't has shops or a restaurant on it It is nice to watch the sunset and just enjoy the sounds of the waves and people watch. A few times at the end of the Pier there's been people with loud music and if you have kids keep a listen so you can make your decision if the music is apparent for your kids The view is amazing at times. read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - The Pier - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

What an amazing beach and vibe! I was told their was a lot of pretentiousness. I didn't notice because I just don't receive that type of energy but I did enjoy the sights, shopping, food and walking. They had things that I wanted, needed and never thought I needed - like unique ice creameries and bike riding (kidding). This place is everything for an amazing time to date, picnic, relax, party, shop and eat from all walks of life. read more

See all

This beach was live, I loved coming here. There was so many people in their own world, walking their dogs, riding their bikes, sunbathing. The weather was beautiful and people pleasant. We came here for the view not realizing it would be so many people. So relaxing just walking down the walk way, people jogging, running anything to get outside and enjoy the weather. Parking was not so east but when you find a spot it's like winning the lottery. So basically come as early as possible if you want to spend the day at the beach. read more

See all

finally visited the la la land city of star beach. so beautiful and safe. sunset was extra pretty from there. read more

See all

Beautiful and crowded local beach, nice views on a clear and sunny day, however the parking is a headache here, very limited spots, small public garage, and street metered parking only takes quarters, not accepting credit cards. read more

See all

This is perhaps one of the most popular beach piers in LA. Tons of people everyday especially on the weekend. A lot of things happening here. Before Covid-19, there was something taking place here every weekend. I joined the triathlon event here couple of years ago. People also enjoy biking and rollerblading here along the beach on the boardwalk. Many people come here simply just to enjoy the ocean breeze and sunset. During the summer, the sunset view is extra beautiful. There are also many restaurants here at the front end of the pier. Many people come here at the end of the day to unwind with a drink and enjoy the beach view while having a good time. My favorite restaurant here is the Playa- Hermosa Fish and Oyster. They have the best seafoods in town. It helps that this restaurant also has the best view of the ocean and the sunset since it is the first restaurant on the pier without any obstructions to the ocean. Parking is a bit of a problem on the weekend. But you can always find street parking with a short walk. read more

See all

It's so pretty here. You can walk out to the water on the pier. There are lots of shops and restaurants on that street. Parking is difficult they do have Public lots but you need to look for them. Very pretty at Sunset read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

See all

Nothing to complain about on this pier. It's right across from the Hermosa Beach Boardwalk. This Pier is great for fishing and has a really good view! There are some benches on the way and everyone should go down it once. read more

Hermosa Beach Pier - Pier view - Beaches Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

See all

Our family loves going to this beach, it's not super crowded and the people have all been friendly in our experience. The beach is nice and clean, along the sand there are a lot of garbage cans with lids. There is not a lot of trash on the sand. On the pier, you get a great view of the beach, the waves, the water, and the little stores up by the streets. read more

Mommy review I love love LOVE Hermosa beach. It is a lot easier to walk around to shops and restaurants than some of the other piers in my opinion. Up and down along strand you can find great restaurants and quick dining options. The beach doesn't get too crowded though parking isn't the best. During the weekend getting there before 1pm is your best bet for finding parking but know that most parking close by is metered. Mini review I love coming to the beach and playing in the water. There is a park in the sand not far away that Mom takes me to all the time. You can ride your bike up and down right by the beach too! Definitely bring friends and stay all day! read more

See all