Explore Hermosa Beach, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| 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 |
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.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hermosa Beach, California. Coordinates: 33.862237, -118.399519. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Hermosa Beach includes the ZIP code (90254), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Hermosa Beach City Elementary School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |