Hermosa Beach
City in Los Angeles County, California
Hermosa Beach is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 19,728 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Redondo Beach, 1.4 miles S.
- 19,728residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 13,836 / sq mipopulation density
- 90254main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach (Hermosa, Spanish for "Beautiful") is a beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Its population was 19,728 at the 2020 U.S. census. The city is located in the South Bay region of the Greater Los Angeles area; it is one of the three Beach Cities. Hermosa Beach is bordered by the other two, Manhattan Beach to the north and Redondo Beach to the south and east.
The city's beach is popular for sunbathing, beach volleyball, surfing, paddleboarding, bars, cycling and running. The city itself extends only about 15 blocks from east to west and 40 blocks from north to south, with Pacific Coast Highway running down the middle. Situated on the Pacific Ocean, Hermosa's average temperature is 70 °F (21 °C) in the summer and 55 °F (13 °C) in the winter. Westerly sea breezes lessen what can be high summertime temperatures in Los Angeles and elsewhere in the county and help keep the smog away 360 days of the year.
A paved path, called The Strand, runs along Hermosa's beach from Torrance Beach in the south approximately twenty miles north to Santa Monica. The Hermosa Beach Pier is at the end of Pier Avenue, which is one of the beach community's main shopping, dining and entertainment areas.
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- Median household income
- $166,442
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $2,887/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Hermosa Beach had 19,728 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,728 |
|---|---|
| Density | 13,836 per sq mi (5,342 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hermosa Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,728 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.43 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 5.01 sq mi (12.98 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8698° N, 118.4053° W |
| ZIP codes | 90254, 90266 |
| Official website | hermosabeach.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0633364 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hermosa Beach
- Redondo Beach1.4 mi S
- Manhattan Beach1.7 mi NW
- El Segundo3.0 mi NW
- Lawndale3.3 mi NE
- Del Aire3.8 mi NE
- Torrance3.9 mi SE
- Alondra Park4.3 mi E
- Hawthorne4.5 mi NE
- Lennox5.4 mi NE
- Gardena5.9 mi E
- Palos Verdes Estates6.7 mi S
- Inglewood6.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Hermosa Beach
What county is Hermosa Beach in?
Hermosa Beach is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Hermosa Beach, CA?
19,728 people lived in Hermosa Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hermosa Beach, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90254. Other ZIP codes: 90266.
What is the elevation of Hermosa Beach?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hermosa Beach?
Redondo Beach (1.4 mi), Manhattan Beach (1.7 mi), El Segundo (3.0 mi), Lawndale (3.3 mi), Del Aire (3.8 mi).
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