Hermosa Beach Pier

Best beach in all of LA! Much less crowded than other beaches, no one cares what you wear, it’s what you think of when you think of the stereotypical SoCal Beach town!

There’s all sorts of stuff going on the weekend I visited. It’s memorial weekend, and they are having fiesta Hermosa! It’s a ton of fun so far… Food trucks, shops, drinks, live music, etc.
However, even when there isn’t a huge event happening, it is still such a fun place. There are bars, restaurants, shops, and coffee just up from the pier. There are several volleyball courts, but they do fill up quickly. Super nice, clean beach with a lot going on. But there was plenty of space for us to set up camp and have our own area to enjoy!

adjacent to Hennesy’s, Irish-​style pub, Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90 254 or silvios, restaurant, and many other great restaurants too, the Hermosa beach pier is fantastic, whether it’s people watching, enjoying the views of the coastline, the surfers, fishing off of the pier, or just a leisurely afternoon stroll, the Hermosa Beach Pier is the place to be…

Amazing place to walk around, people-​watch, dine and watch with numerous establishments.

I like coming to this pier because it’s not crowded. It’s a great place to come for some alone time and then hop back in the car for a scenic drive around the area. I’m happy I found a place to go to when I’m feeling down!

Beatiful place with a great view of an awesome sunset! I really enjoyed walking around drinking a good ice coffee and talking to my friends!
Near the pier you can play volleyball, rent a bike, have a good drink… There are many restaurants around the Pier and most of them have a good place to seat, eat and watch the beach…
The bad hing is parking, because there aren’t many places to park around, so I suggest going by bicycle or park near the Hermosa Ave and walk to the pier and other attractions…

Love this beach. It houses Mermaid, one of my favorite happy hour spots! And plenty of other bars and places to eat! The atmosphere is hella chill! Most bars don’t have a code so you can roll in after a day of chill’n on the beach. I frequent this beach year around cuz it’s just that FRESH.

Lots of cool shops, restaurants, tall palm trees, random activities and California weather! Clean, not crowded and easy parking made the experience that much better. I can’t wait to return to this beautiful beach!

When I get tired of hitting up Hollywood or Sunset on a Saturday night… where do I go? Hermosa Beach!
The pier and it’s many night time offerings bring a culture that is distinct from the clubbing scene in Hollywood. The bars here are a bit more laid back (save for Sharkeez), and the crowd is a motley mix of beach city locals and transplants.
Of all the bars here, I recommend Sharkeez the most. Just get here early if you’re not a regular, or come with a group composed of more chicks than dudes. Otherwise, you may not make it through the line.
If getting through a line isn’t your thing, then check out American Junkie. It still has a good vibe, but not to the same degree as Sharkeez. There are other bars on the same side of the pier, and their nights can vary quite a bit.
Once amateur hour (2:00 AM) comes along, take a taxi or Über if you had too much to drink. Beach city cops DO NOT joke around, and rightfully so. The residents of Hermosa Beach do not deserve to have rowdy drunks making trouble in their neighborhoods.
Come and have fun in Hermosa. Keep it classy!

What is this beautiful place? I came here at night, and it was still a breathtaking experience.
I can’t say much about it because it was dark out, but just that walking down that long pier (aside from dodging the bicyclists on the walkway) and breathing in that salty ocean air relaxed me after a long, long day.
The fish cleaning stations add some interesting character, but it doesn’t take away from the beauty of the situation. Loved this pier and row of restaurants. It made for a beautiful, relaxing end to my day.

Went to this for a little bit but enjoyed my experience and stay here during my short time here. There’s a lot to do here other than going to the beach. There are hostels, restaurants, jazz clubs, and many more! I haven’t gone to this beach before but it feels like a cozy beach. The sand is also clean so it is well taken care of. We went here in the morning and parking wasn’t that bad. I can’t imagine how this place is during the evenings or weekends when there are peak times. Good food joints are also around the area! I will definitely go here again.

This pier pretty much trumps any of the piers around the area. As you walk towards the pier, you will see a beautiful surfer monument that really shows off the iconic casual surfing that goes on every morning. There are also several name plates of famous surfers, who I guess … used to surf here? Why are their names here? I don’t know.
You will see several fishermen at the end of the pier catching dinner not just for tonight, but for what seems like the month. Maybe they’re going into hibernation, but that can’t be true, because it is always the same few. Mental note: must find out if they are selling this fish and if so where and whether it is profitable. Birds tend to get fairly angry that the the fisherman safeguard their captured loot.
At night, you can see as far as Santa Monica pier to the left side, and Palos Verdes cliffs and coast line to the left side. It’s a beautiful sight. The end of the pier tends eerily disappear into the night as there are no lighted buoys to reveal the dark waters. So, there you stand, staring into the abyss, or at least it seems like it. But really, it’s just water folks.
Every Wednesday, there is a moderately sized Farmer’s Market right in front of the pier. Usually tailors toward the healthy beach go-​era and the organic enthusiasts.
Besides that, on really windy days, you can really feel the wrath of nature like no other. The sand seems restless alongside the wind as the waves look to form mini sized tidal waves. Funny that I don’t ever see the tsunami warning, since we tend to freak out about the little things. It’s actually beautiful if you can keep yourself in one place without getting pushed around.
The mermaid is a safe bet to have a nice drink and have a beautiful view of the pier and the ocean. But really, stop reading this review and come out here and have some fun.

The pier itself is nothing amazing, no major frills like Santa Monica or Redondo Beach. That said, the surrounding area is dynamic, with shops and great sandy beaches surrounding it.
The pier is clean and safe for families and kids, plus it has a large cube of bathroom options, which are not super clean, but they serve the purpose. I frequently jog to the end of the pier as part of my route, the paving is even which is good for strollers, and a good spot to take in the gorgeous sunsets, or sit and watch the surfers.
The city plans a lot of great events for the pier. I’ve attended and or participated in most, like the pier to pier swim race, the outdoor concert series, the Fiesta Hermosa street fair, and much more, so they do a lot to promote in the immediate vicinity.
The stores/​restaurants around the pier tend to be geared towards 20-something’s (Hennesseys, Sharkeys, Patrick Malloys, etc). The immediate area is now less geared toward family friendly options, but my family does like Scotty’s on the strand which is good for breakfast and lunch. The most disappointing/​sad aspect is the homeless population which seems to have grown, seems odd because there is now a much greater influx of cash in the area.

**Awesome beach sunsets in a «Beach Cities» town somewhat sleepier than its sister cities like Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, etc., but Hermosa Beach Pier is still worth a visit**
I visited Hermosa Beach for the first time on August 25, 2015. After finishing dinner at Abigale Restaurant nearby, I walked the gauntlet of restaurants and bars lining the block leading to the pier. When I got to the foot of the pier with its commemorative statue of a surfer and volleyball games going on in the early evening on the beach sand, I wondered why 30+ people were standing about and avoiding walking on the pier.
As it turned out, actor Ryan Gosling was finishing up filming for the day for the upcoming movie «La La Land» on Hermosa Beach Pier.
Some «Notebook» movie fans threatened to burn/​destroy their DVDs if Ryan opted to go into his awaiting van on the pier (I haven’t watched «The Notebook» movie nor read the book). I barely captured a close up shot since my iPhone almost got knocked out of my hands by others as soccer moms and other fans screamed and waved (that’s why my pics of Ryan Gosling are a little blurry ;P)
Cool and savvy guy — instead of hopping into the film production’s black SUV van, he walked along the pier to his next filming destination in one of the buildings on Hermosa’s restaurant/​bar row.
Can’t guarantee you’ll see Ryan Gosling or another celebrity at Hermosa Beach Pier, but the beautiful sunsets and clean beach sands are ready to welcome you.

From a mommy’s perspective, the Hermosa Beach Pier is good. The pier is clean, safe (railing spacing makes it impossible for tiny kids to slip through) and a great walk for toddlers and strollers. The paving is even so is comfortable for sleeping babies, unlike the Santa Monica pier. Sand is much cleaner (no cig butts) than many of the beaches to the north and south. Gorgeous sunsets. Next to no loitering.
The city plans a lot of great events for the pier. We love the annual Pier to Pier Swim race, the outdoor concert series, the Fiesta Hermosa street fair and much more.
A large family of green parakeets live in the palm trees decorating the pier plaza. Kids can watch and listen.
What would make the pier great? More family friendly dining options. The main plaza offers only one option for family friendly dining — a café. The rest of the offerings are geared towards 20-something’s (Hennesseys, Sharkeys, Patrick Malloys, etc). Was great when we first moved here but the cheap eats, cheap beer bar scene gets pretty monotonous. We have to walk a bit away to find family friendly options (cupcakes, dining, shopping).
Another way to improve: Changing tables at ALL the bathrooms. (Btw, why are men’s bathrooms not equipped with changing stations? So sexist! When I’m not around, my husband has to change our kids outside on the ground. You can imagine how terrible that gets.)

Honestly, what is not to love about Hermosa Beach Pier?! I was here over the weekend to play some volleyball with friends and we were easily able to get a net. Also, there is a huge parking structure by Starbucks that is cheap and easy to access.
So many restaurants, bars, and café’s to catch a game or just hang out with friends. It is pretty safely patrolled and pretty clean most of the time. I would definitely recommend all to visit this pier. They pier itself however is really just that, you can walk up and down and take a stroll but don’t expect much else from it. Either way I personally enjoy this beach a lot. Lots of runners, dog walkers, etc in the designated area for them.
After games you get the random «drunk» people but its rarely as crazy as I have seen in other beaches and locations.

This pier is awesome. I had no idea the water at Hermosa was so gosh darn clear! Came here with a friend to train for a triathlon. There’s a sign on the beach that reads surf and swim with arrows showing respectively where to go that I’m assuming is the safest. Lifeguards abound and water felt awesome in our wetsuits. Lots of people parking on the weekend even early
In the morning, I’m guessing residents. Metered parking, some that require coins and some take cards! Volleyball courts are everywhere. Bring a ball!

I love the Hermosa Beach Pier, and often find myself in this area. There are so many restaurants and bars nearby, which definitely bring excitement to this area. The restaurants that I’ve tried so far are Rok Sushi, Copacabana Brazilian Restaurant, and mimosa brunch at Dia De Campo-​I enjoyed all my experiences at these places. Check out my reviews for them if you’d like.
So back to the pier, the reason why I love the Hermosa Beach Pier is because unlike Santa Monica, there is no commercial activity on the actual pier, the restaurants and bars are right before the pier. This brings a much more relaxing atmosphere when you walk along the pier, and you can just enjoy the beauty surrounding you, and soak it all in! It’s simply gorgeous, my photos say it all! I love talking a walk along the pier after dining at one of the establishments nearby.
This is definitely one of my most favorite places in So Cal, and I’ll be coming back again and again.

I like the Hermosa Beach Pier during the daytime, it’s always nice.
I hear hipster horror stories of how the freaks come out at night ‘tho, so am wary of the area on weekends after dark. I thought I heard there were bus tours that drop off the self-​entitled millennials who invade the town as if they owned it, to do pub crawls and act the fool as well too. But, that’s what media press/​publicity does, creates a stereotype and because that’s the perception out there, I’ve (and many others I know) not been motivated to confirm or deny any of that since I’d rather opt out of the perceived scene and potential chaos.
Other than that, and I hope to eventually hear the contrary and good things about Hermosa at night, I do like the South Bay Beach Cities.
There’s some really nice local restaurants in the surrounding area, not only just on the pier itself too.
It’s a great place to explore. I think there’s also an annual street festival fair that occurs in the area too, where local merchants show their wares and visiting vendors sell to the local neighborhood community too.

Hermosa Beach Pier is like a scene from the movie’s. Perfect sun, perfect ocean, perfect amount of bars and people.
There’s just this really laid back, I’m chilling on my bike on the beach vibe this whole part of town has that is really addicting. Also, you’re bound to see some super sexy people walking around on the pier. It’s pretty amazing.

Parken war etwas schwierig und dann auch noch teuer.
Hier kann man jung & alt beobachten, sei es beim Sport, surfen, spazieren ghen, sonnen oder beim Essen in einen der Restaurants.
Vom Pier aus kann man am Abend wunderbar den Sonnenuntergang im Meer beobachten :-)
auch hier ist es sauber und Security überwacht.