City services in Hermosa Beach
In an emergency, call 911. The numbers below are for non-emergency questions.
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City Hall and departments
Hermosa Beach City Hall - main line and hours
City Hall on Valley Drive is open Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Fridays. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0239. As posted: Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Friday.
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Administrative Services Department
City department made up of Finance Administration, Revenue Services, Human Resources and Risk Management, in City Hall Rooms 101 and 201. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0225. As posted: Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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City Clerk
City Clerk's office on the 2nd floor of City Hall runs elections, council agendas, public records requests and city claim forms. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, 2nd Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0204. As posted: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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City Manager's Office
City Manager's office on the 2nd floor of City Hall also handles the street sweeping map and schedule and city news. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, 2nd Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0216. As posted: Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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City Attorney
City's contract legal counsel; the page says it gives the public no legal advice and points to Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, 2nd Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0216. As posted: The City Attorney does not maintain regular office hours at City Hall.
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City Prosecutor
Prosecutes misdemeanor cases in Hermosa Beach city limits; the page says the City contracts with the City of Redondo Beach for this service. Location: 540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0345. As posted: The City Prosecutor does not maintain regular office hours at the Hermosa Beach Police Station.
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City Treasurer
Elected City Treasurer who manages the City's investment portfolio and reports to the City Council each month. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, 2nd Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: (310) 318-0239. As posted: The City Treasurer does not maintain regular hours at City Hall.
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Community Development Department
City department for planning, building and safety and code enforcement; the 1st floor counter opens at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, 1st Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: (310) 318-0239. As posted: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Inspector counter Monday to Thursday 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
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Public Works Department
Public Works office in the City Hall basement handles right-of-way permits and repairs; after-hours urgent requests go to (310) 524-2750. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Basement Level, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0214. As posted: Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Public Works City Yard
Sandbag pickup is listed at the Public Works Yard, 555 6th Street. The Public Works page asks visitors to call 310-318-0259 on arrival. Location: 555 6th Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. As posted: Monday to Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Friday.
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Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation office at the Community Center on Pier Avenue, which has a gym, skate park, tennis courts and two theatres. Location: 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0280. As posted: Office: Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Community Center: Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Revenue Services Division - city payments counter
City Hall Room 101 counter for business licenses, parking permits, animal licenses, bus passes and parking citation payments. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Room 101, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0217. As posted: Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Permits, payments and city services
Pay or contest a Hermosa Beach parking citation
Pay parking tickets online, by automated phone or at City Hall Room 101; online and phone payments carry a $3.95 fee. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Room 101, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: 1-800-565-0148.
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Towed or impounded vehicle release - Police Records Office
Police Records Office at 540 Pier Avenue tells owners whether a towed car needs fees paid and a release form first. Location: 540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0360. As posted: Records phone monitored 24/7; Revenue Services release payments Mon-Thu 7AM to 6PM; Police Records after hours (cash/exact change only).
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Business licenses
Business licenses are valid for one year, and the City waives first-year business license taxes for most new in-city businesses. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: (310) 318-0239.
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Building permits and plan check
City Directory line for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits and plan check in Community Development. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, 1st Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0235. As posted: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Public Works right-of-way, encroachment and banner permits
Right-of-way, encroachment and banner permit applications are on the City's online permitting portal, with counter help in the City Hall basement. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Basement Level, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0214. As posted: Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Police permits
City Directory line for police permits including alarm, amplified sound, block party, drone and residential special event permits. Location: 540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0360.
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Code Enforcement - report a violation
Report code violations by phone, the Go Hermosa app or online; the page says your name stays confidential. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, 1st Floor, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0234.
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Street sweeping questions
Street sweeping questions go to Public Works at (888) 336-6100, as listed in the City Directory.
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Residential parking permits
City page for residential parking permits; 2026-27 permit sales started February 2, 2026. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Room 101, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0217. As posted: Over-the-counter permit sales: Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, 7am to 3pm.
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Trash, recycling and organics
Athens Services handles city trash, recycling and organics; holiday weeks push service back one day. Contact: (888) 336-6100. As posted: Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. to noon.
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Bulky item pick-up
Residential customers get two free bulky item pick-ups per year, including e-waste, scheduled with Athens Services. Contact: (855) 557-1007.
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Household hazardous waste - S.A.F.E. Collection Centers
City page lists S.A.F.E. drop-off centers for batteries, paint, e-waste, medicines and sharps, including Hyperion in Playa del Rey. Contact: (800) 773-2489.
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Library, senior programs and food help
Hermosa Beach Library
LA County Library branch on Pier Ave with space for children and teens and a book drop; closed Sunday and Monday. Location: 550 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 379-8475. As posted: Monday Closed; Tuesday 12 pm - 8 pm; Wednesday 12 pm - 8 pm; Thursday 10 am - 6 pm; Friday 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday Closed.
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LA County Library holiday closures Nov-Dec 2026
LA County Library lists Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas as holiday closures. Location: 550 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. As posted: Closed November 11, November 26, November 27 and December 25.
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Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center
Senior activity center for South Bay residents 50+ on the first floor of the Community Center, with a monthly calendar. Location: 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. As posted: Office hours Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Dial-a-Taxi and Bus Passes
Residents 62+ or disabled with a TAP ID or Access card get a taxi card for 30 rides a month at $1 per trip. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Room 101, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0251. As posted: Taxi service 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
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Meals on Wheels
Nearby resource outside Hermosa Beach. Home-delivered meals for elderly or disabled residents; the City page says a nominal per-meal charge may apply. Location: 125 W. Beryl Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Contact: 310-318-2827.
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Hope in Action food pantry
Church food outreach at PCH and Artesia that distributes food Wednesdays and Fridays; the City page says all are welcome. Location: 2420 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: 310-374-4679 ext. 145. As posted: Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm.
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Safety and emergency information
Hermosa Beach Police Department - non-emergency dispatch
Police department page lists non-emergency dispatch for animal control, parking enforcement, traffic and after-hours Public Works requests. Location: 540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 524-2750. As posted: Police station: Open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day.
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Police Records / Business Office
Contact page lists the Records/Business Office line inside the police station at 540 Pier Avenue. Location: 540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (310) 318-0360. As posted: Phone line monitored 24/7; open Monday-Thursday 7 AM to 6 PM, closed Friday.
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Los Angeles County Fire Station 100
LA County Fire station serving Hermosa Beach at 540 Pier Avenue; emergencies go to 9-1-1. Location: 540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: (424) 408-6200. As posted: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Animal Control
Animal control page lists 310-318-0360 for quality-of-life issues; barking dog calls go to dispatch at 310-524-2750. Impounded dogs are picked up at the Police Station at this address. Location: 540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Contact: 310-318-0360.
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Job, career and legal help
City of Hermosa Beach jobs
City careers page; applications for full-time and part-time jobs go through GovernmentJobs.com. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: (310) 318-0239.
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South Bay Workforce Investment Board - Torrance One-Stop
Nearby resource outside Hermosa Beach. Job center whose contact page lists Hermosa Beach among the cities served by the Torrance One-Stop. Location: 1220 Engracia Ave, Torrance, CA 90501. Contact: (310) 680-3830.
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Legal aid group taking applications online, by phone, at a LAFLA clinic or at an office. Contact: 800-399-4529. As posted: Phone: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
County consumer agency offering free one-on-one service by phone during regular business hours. Contact: (800) 593-8222.
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