What You Can Expect to Find in Hermosa Beach:

Nestled between Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach is known for great waves, lively events, and a delicious food scene. This classic surf town’s culture, events, and schedule revolve around catching waves. It’s one of the best places to learn to surf in the South Bay!

 

Hermosa Beach also boasts an iconic Pier that juts off of downtown Pier Avenue. Hermosa Beach, North Pier, and South Pier are the main beaches in this area. Festivities occur almost daily in the summer months and include surf festivals, the Surfer’s Walk of Fame, the Cuervo Gold Volleyball Tour, and other exciting concerts.

 

This town additionally is great for biking, rollerblading, and walking as the 22-mile Marvin Braude Bike trail runs along the beach and creates a great boardwalk area. This area is also known as The Strand.

This classic surf town’s culture, events, and schedule revolve around catching waves. It’s one of the best places to learn to surf in the South Bay!

 

What Makes Hermosa Great for Beginners?

Hermosa Pier, North and South, is a perfect area for beginners to get comfortable catching waves. One of L.A.’s best beaches, it is flat, wide and sandy. This is a pretty consistent beach break. While it can get chest-high to double overhead in the right conditions, but it usually has small, mellow waves. This beach provides good whitewater for those just learning to stand on the board.

 

Bathrooms, parking lots, volleyball courts, and lots of sand make this a great beach for events as well as families.

 

When is the Best Time to Go?

Hermosa’s beaches are best at low to medium and rising tide. This steady break will often have something for beginners to ride. However, check the surf report and possibly the event calendar. In the summer, the already crowded beaches can become absolutely packed during events. The winter months will often have emptier beaches and larger waves.

Hermosa’s beaches are best at low to medium and rising tide.

 

Who Surfs in Hermosa Beach:

Many beginners learn to surf in this area, so if you’re a beginner you definitely won’t be alone! Expect to see all types of skill levels here – from novice to advanced surfers. Additionally, expect a wide variation in board types, from big foamies to shortboards. Celebrities, tourists, and locals surf here.

Ready to Hang Ten?!

Let’s get out there! 😎 Book a lesson at Hermosa Beach or at any of our other awesome beach locations. One of our fantastic instructors will meet you at the beach with all the gear necessary. They’ll have you catching waves in no time! See you soon!