When looking for the ideal beach destination in California, consider Hermosa Beach. Located in Los Angeles County of California, this place is famous for many of its beach-related activities as well as a famous tourist destination. Hermosa Beach is bordered by the other two famous beach cities, Manhattan Beach to the north and Redondo Beach to the south and east.

Being a beach city, its flat sandy beach is ideal for sunbathing, beach volleyball, surfing and paddleboarding. The city itself is only about 15 blocks from east to west and 40 blocks from north to south, with the Pacific Coast Highway running down the middle. Situated on the Pacific Ocean, Hermosa’s average temperature is 70 degrees in the summer and 55 degrees in the winter. Gentle westerly sea breezes take the edge off what can be hi ... Read more »