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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.

    Official information — Hermosa Beach City Hall - main line and hours ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Administrative Services Department ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — City Clerk ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — City Manager's Office ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — City Attorney ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — City Prosecutor ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — City Treasurer ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Community Development Department ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Public Works Department ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Public Works City Yard ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Parks and Recreation Department ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Revenue Services Division - city payments counter ↗ · Source collected

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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.

    Official information — Pay or contest a Hermosa Beach parking citation ↗ · Source collected

  • 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).

    Official information — Towed or impounded vehicle release - Police Records Office ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Business licenses ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Building permits and plan check ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Public Works right-of-way, encroachment and banner permits ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Police permits ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Code Enforcement - report a violation ↗ · Source collected

  • Street sweeping questions

    Street sweeping questions go to Public Works at (888) 336-6100, as listed in the City Directory.

    Official information — Street sweeping questions ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Residential parking permits ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Trash, recycling and organics ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Bulky item pick-up ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Household hazardous waste - S.A.F.E. Collection Centers ↗ · Source collected

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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.

    Official information — Hermosa Beach Library ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — LA County Library holiday closures Nov-Dec 2026 ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Dial-a-Taxi and Bus Passes ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Meals on Wheels ↗ · Source collected

  • 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.

    Official information — Hope in Action food pantry ↗ · Source collected

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Safety and emergency information

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Restrooms, heat and practical contacts

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Nearby hospitals and assistance

  • Victim-Witness Assistance Program

    Police resources page lists the DA Victim-Witness Assistance Program and its 800 number. Contact: (800) 380-3811.

    Official information — Victim-Witness Assistance Program ↗ · Source collected

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance - Emergency

    Nearby resource outside Hermosa Beach. Hospital emergency department in Torrance open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Location: 4101 Torrance Blvd, Ground Floor, Torrance, CA 90503. Contact: 310-303-5600. As posted: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    Official information — Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance - Emergency ↗ · Source collected

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    Nearby resource outside Hermosa Beach. Torrance hospital whose site lists an Emergency Department among its services. Location: 3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505. Contact: 310-325-9110.

    Official information — Torrance Memorial Medical Center ↗ · Source collected

  • Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center - Emergency

    Kaiser South Bay Medical Center emergency services are in Harbor City, outside Hermosa Beach. The source lists 24-hour emergency care and says urgent care is not available at this location. Location: 25825 Vermont Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710. Contact: 310-325-5111. As posted: Emergency services: 7 days, open 24 hours.

    Official information — Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center - Emergency ↗ · Source collected

  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    Nearby resource outside Hermosa Beach. County public hospital in Torrance; its contact page lists Emergency Services 24/7. Location: 1000 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90509. Contact: (424) 306-4000. As posted: Emergency Services 24/7.

    Official information — Harbor-UCLA Medical Center ↗ · Source collected

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Beach, Pier and parking

  • Downtown Lot A

    City metered lot with 143 spaces and 12-hour parking at $3.50 per hour, 24 hours. Location: 1101 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: 310-318-0239. As posted: Rate: $3.50 per hour, 24 hours; 12-hour parking.

    Official information — Downtown Lot A ↗ · Source collected

  • Downtown Lot B

    City metered lot with 38 spaces and 3-hour parking at $3.50 per hour, 10 AM to 2 AM. Location: 59 13th Ct, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: 310-318-0239. As posted: Rate: $3.50 per hour, 10 AM to 2 AM; 3-hour parking.

    Official information — Downtown Lot B ↗ · Source collected

  • Downtown Lot C parking structure

    City parking structure at 1301 Hermosa Avenue. The source lists 3-hour and 12-hour parking options and a posted $3.50 hourly rate. Check the current signs and payment instructions. Location: 1301 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: 310-318-0239.

    Official information — Downtown Lot C parking structure ↗ · Source collected

  • Hermosa Avenue and Upper Pier Avenue parking meters

    Street meters cost $3.00 per hour, with 2- and 3-hour limits in commercial areas and 12-hour limits in residential areas. Location: Hermosa Avenue 0-3400 blocks and Upper Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: 310-318-0239. As posted: Rate: $3.00 per hour 10 AM - 2 AM.

    Official information — Hermosa Avenue and Upper Pier Avenue parking meters ↗ · Source collected

  • Hermosa Beach Pier rules and hours

    The 1,140-foot pier bans dogs, alcohol, smoking, skates, bikes and scooters; fishing follows California Fish and Wildlife rules. Location: Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: 310-318-0239. As posted: Open daily from 6 am to 10 pm.

    Official information — Hermosa Beach Pier rules and hours ↗ · Source collected

  • The Strand and Pier Plaza rules

    Strand speed limit is 8 miles per hour, with a walk zone from 11th to 14th Street when lights flash. Location: The Strand and Pier Plaza, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: 310-318-0239.

    Official information — The Strand and Pier Plaza rules ↗ · Source collected

  • Beach rules: dogs, alcohol, smoking and fireworks

    City page bans pets on the beach except service animals, plus alcohol, smoking, vaping and fireworks. Main line: 310-318-0239.

    Official information — Beach rules: dogs, alcohol, smoking and fireworks ↗ · Source collected

  • Beach volleyball and beach tennis courts

    Hermosa Beach has 71 approved beach volleyball courts and six beach tennis courts; the 23 near the Pier are City-maintained. Location: 1 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

    Official information — Beach volleyball and beach tennis courts ↗ · Source collected

  • Mobi Mats beach access paths

    Mobi Mats at 2nd, 11th and 22nd Street provide accessible paths on the beach. Location: Beach at 2nd Street, 11th Street and 22nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: 310-318-0239. As posted: 2nd and 22nd Street mats: April through October; 11th Street mat: year round, shortened for winter.

    Official information — Mobi Mats beach access paths ↗ · Source collected

  • LA County beach wheelchairs

    County page says beach wheelchairs are free of charge, first-come first-served, except at Dockweiler. Contact: (424) 526-7842.

    Official information — LA County beach wheelchairs ↗ · Source collected

  • City ADA Grievance Procedure

    Administrative Services page links the Americans with Disabilities Act grievance procedure and a fillable grievance form. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: (310) 318-0239.

    Official information — City ADA Grievance Procedure ↗ · Source collected

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Office and library holiday notices

  • City offices closed - Veterans Day

    City calendar lists City Offices Closed for Veterans Day on November 11, 2026. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: (310) 318-0239. As posted: Closed 11/11/2026.

    Official information — City offices closed - Veterans Day ↗ · Source collected

  • City offices closed - Thanksgiving Day

    City calendar lists City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Day on November 26, 2026. Location: 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Main line: (310) 318-0239. As posted: Closed 11/26/2026.

    Official information — City offices closed - Thanksgiving Day ↗ · Source collected

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Getting around without a car

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Notices and things to check before leaving

These resources use their published service area or meeting information. Map holds do not establish an exact entrance or a verified inside-city destination.

More activities and destination checks

  • Soul Surf Sessions - Hermosa Beach surf lessons

    Outside Hermosa Beach or based elsewhere; this operator describes Hermosa beach lessons. Surf school offering lessons in Hermosa Beach, with its contact address in Manhattan Beach. Confirm the meeting point and current arrangements with the operator. No map pin is supplied.

    Official information — Soul Surf Sessions - Hermosa Beach surf lessons ↗ · Source collected

  • Hermosa Beach Farmers Market

    Published service or meeting-area resource. Weekly Friday market on Valley Drive with farm produce, berries, flowers and packaged foods from named vendors. Confirm the meeting point and current arrangements with the operator. No map pin is supplied.

    Official information — Hermosa Beach Farmers Market ↗ · Source collected

  • CampSurf

    Outside Hermosa Beach or based elsewhere; this operator describes Hermosa beach lessons. Surf school calling itself the official surf school for the City of Hermosa Beach, with group lessons just south of the pier. Confirm the meeting point and current arrangements with the operator. No map pin is supplied.

    Official information — CampSurf ↗ · Source collected

  • Dunn-Edwards Paints Hermosa Beach - 167

    Dunn-Edwards Paints Hermosa Beach - 167 lists 2775 Pacific Coast Hwy. The saved street point lies within 30 metres of the city boundary. Confirm the destination before travel. No profile or Near Me pin is supplied for this held lead.

    Official information — Dunn-Edwards Paints Hermosa Beach - 167 ↗ · Source collected

  • American Tire Depot - Hermosa Beach Pacific Coast Hwy

    American Tire Depot - Hermosa Beach Pacific Coast Hwy lists 1414 Ca-1. The exact published destination is not resolved by the saved government address result. Confirm the destination before travel. No profile or Near Me pin is supplied for this held lead.

    Official information — American Tire Depot - Hermosa Beach Pacific Coast Hwy ↗ · Source collected

  • Patrick Molloy’s

    Patrick Molloy’s lists 50A Pier Ave. The exact published destination is not resolved by the saved government address result. Confirm the destination before travel. No profile or Near Me pin is supplied for this held lead.

    Official information — Patrick Molloy’s ↗ · Source collected

  • The Baked Bear Hermosa Beach

    The Baked Bear Hermosa Beach lists 49A Pier Way. The exact published destination is not resolved by the saved government address result. Confirm the destination before travel. No profile or Near Me pin is supplied for this held lead.

    Official information — The Baked Bear Hermosa Beach ↗ · Source collected

Regional resource: these links lead to a Tongva-led organization based in Altadena, outside this guide’s area. Explore its public learning opportunities and follow the organizer’s current invitations. This is not a local attraction, a drop-in invitation or a complete directory of Tongva organizations.

Learn from Tongva-led public programs

  • Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy

    TTPC is a Tongva-led nonprofit focused on land stewardship and cultural education. It identifies itself as an independent nonprofit, not a Tribal government or authority. Start with the organization’s own account of its work.

    Official information — Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy ↗ · Source collected

  • Public community education

    TTPC offers public education through onsite, online and community programs about Native history, ecological knowledge and contemporary culture. Follow its current public-program invitations for format, eligibility and registration. Its ceremonies are not open to the general public.

    Official information — Public community education ↗ · Source collected

  • Volunteer Education Days

    The organization welcomes the public to hands-on learning about ecosystem restoration and stewardship. Check its current announcement and registration instructions before making plans; this guide does not promise an available place or permission to arrive without arranging participation.

    Official information — Volunteer Education Days ↗ · Source collected

Regional airport information from the saved October 12 source check. Confirm current terminal instructions, transfers, tickets and boarding with the airport and operator.

Airport connections

  • LAX terminals and Metro connections

    LAX lists a Metro Connector shuttle between its terminals and LAX/Metro Transit Center, connecting to C and K Line trains and local buses. Follow the airport’s current signs and shuttle instructions; the transit center is not inside a terminal.

    Official information — LAX terminals and Metro connections ↗ · Source collected

  • FlyAway: an alternative through Union Station

    LAX lists FlyAway buses between the airport and Union Station or Van Nuys. These are separate paid services, not direct buses to every guide area. Plan onward transit, ticketing, luggage and accessible boarding with the operator.

    Official information — FlyAway: an alternative through Union Station ↗ · Source collected

These locations are in Redondo Beach. Follow the operator for current services and visiting arrangements.

Nearby urgent care, outside Hermosa Beach

Program contacts are separate from class meeting locations.

Classes and programs

Regional options outside Hermosa Beach. Information was collected October 14, 2026; check the operator for current services and appointments.

Acupuncture outside Hermosa Beach

Regional options outside Hermosa Beach. Information was collected October 14, 2026; check the operator for current services and appointments.

Herbal and wellness shops outside Hermosa Beach

Regional options outside Hermosa Beach. Information was collected October 14, 2026; check the operator for current services and appointments.

Pediatric care outside Hermosa Beach

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