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Hermosa Beach California Map

Explore Hermosa Beach, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Hermosa Beach, California

How to Use This Hermosa Beach, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hermosa Beach, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hermosa Beach.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Hermosa Beach
State	California (CA)
County	Los Angeles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.862237
Longitude	-118.399519
Population	19,728
Density	5341.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	90254
Area Code	310, 424
County Seat	Los Angeles
School District	Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District

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About Hermosa Beach, California

Hermosa Beach is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 19,728. The population density is 5341.5 people per km². Hermosa Beach is located at 33.8622°N, 118.3995°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Hermosa Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 90254.

Hermosa Beach presents a sun-drenched expanse where the land meets the rhythmic pulse of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 1.1 miles northwest of Redondo Beach, CA (from Redondo Beach, CA: bearing 325°T), and is situated 3.8 miles west-northwest of Torrance. The shoreline of Hermosa Beach serves as a seamless edge, defined by the shifting sands and the salt-heavy air that characterizes this coastal stretch. While the Dominguez Channel flows four miles away, the immediate terrain remains flat and open, offering an unobstructed view of the horizon where the Santa Monica Mountains often appear as a faint, jagged shadow in the distance. The proximity to Basin One provides a slight depression in the local topography, giving the streets a subtle orientation toward the water. Visitors frequent Hermosa City Beach, where the tides dictate the tempo of the day and the light softens into a pale, translucent gold as evening descends.

Settlement in Hermosa Beach grew from modest sand dunes into a vibrant coastal hub, fueled by the early development of rail lines and a steady influx of residents seeking a life defined by the sea. The local economy has shifted from its early, quiet days to a modern landscape anchored by hospitality, retail, and a robust service sector that caters to both locals and travelers. Industry here is not defined by smokestacks or sprawling factories, but rather by the steady rhythm of small businesses that populate the district. The influence of trade and expansion remains visible in the architecture, which reflects the evolution of a place that has long balanced its working-class roots with a more contemporary, leisure-oriented economy. Even as the decades have passed, the economic character of Hermosa Beach retains a distinct focus on the intersection of commerce and the natural environment.

Cultural life in Hermosa Beach thrives on the energy of the pier and the constant movement of people along the paved walkways that parallel the shore. The atmosphere is marked by a casual, enduring vitality, often punctuated by the sounds of live music and the presence of surf culture that has permeated the neighborhood for generations. Notable figures such as the iconic musician Henry Rollins have historically found inspiration in the sharp, clean air of the coast, adding to the creative lore of the region. Local events frequently draw crowds to the sand, turning the quiet stretches of Hermosa City Beach into a space of collective celebration and shared experience. Far from the reach of the Del Rey Lagoon, the life here is singular, shaped by the salt spray and the unyielding, bright clarity of the Pacific light.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hermosa City Beach (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 247° SW
Hermosa Beach 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 058° NE
Show of Hands (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 060° NE
Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 067° NE
Rotarian Christmas Tree (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 084° E
Sequoia Sempervirens (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 082° E
Potter's Ensemble (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 075° E
Redondo Beach Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 042° NE
Veterans Parkway (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 353° N
Manhattan County Beach (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 335° NW
Bo Bridges Gallery (Gallery) — 1.7 mi, 338° N
Roundhouse Aquarium (Aquarium) — 1.7 mi, 329° NW
Wonder of Dinosaurs (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 075° E
MBS Screening Room (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 018° N
Cherry Co (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 167° S
Torrance Cultural Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.5 mi, 117° SE
Old Town Music Hall (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 345° N
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 4.3 mi, 184° S · 8,946 acres
Imperial Hill (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 352° N
Malaga Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.2 mi, 167° S
Tiger Woods Point (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 159° S
K1 Speed Indoor Karting (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 093° E
Santa Monica Bay (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 323° NW
Point Vicente State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 8.0 mi, 186° S
Topanga State Park (State Park) — 14.7 mi, 335° NW
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.8 mi, 358° N · 24k acres
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (National Monument) — 28.0 mi, 016° N · 454k acres

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