Guidebook for Hermosa Beach
Food Scene
Great healthy food - little outside sitting area, with a cute shop next to the cafe.
33 locals recommend
Gum Tree Shop & Café
238 Pier AveGreat healthy food - little outside sitting area, with a cute shop next to the cafe.
Can buy great wine from all countries - wine tasting available each day.
Have great gifts and cheese & crackers
6 locals recommend
Uncorked The Wine Shop
302 Pier AveCan buy great wine from all countries - wine tasting available each day.
Have great gifts and cheese & crackers
Rockefeller - Hermosa Beach
418 Pier AvenueDelicious food and good wine and beer.
Good Tapas food- on the pier with a good outside sitting area.
Good wine and beer
33 locals recommend
Mediterraneo
73 Pier AveGood Tapas food- on the pier with a good outside sitting area.
Good wine and beer
Jamba Hermosa Beach
703 Pier AveMakes great healthy smoothies
FISHBAR
3801 Highland AveGood Seafood restaurant
Apfel
Organic juice bar
Great breakfast spot - right on the beach - steps close to the sand
39 locals recommend
Good Stuff - Hermosa Beach
1286 The StrandGreat breakfast spot - right on the beach - steps close to the sand
Dinner and a show - you can only get a ticket if you are invited by a member.
Dinner is not that good - but you are in a old mansion- overlook the city. Magic shows all night in various rooms
10 locals recommend
Academy of Magical Arts
7001 Franklin AveDinner and a show - you can only get a ticket if you are invited by a member.
Dinner is not that good - but you are in a old mansion- overlook the city. Magic shows all night in various rooms
Underground Pub & Grill
1332 Hermosa AveBar and pub -
Pole tables, dart boards etc.
Buona Vita
439 Pier AveGood Italian food
Delicious food - small individual tacos
Great selection of beer and wine
21 locals recommend
Hot's Kitchen
844 Hermosa AvenueDelicious food - small individual tacos
Great selection of beer and wine
Delicious - healthy RAW/organic cafe.
Food is amazing and has great teas and coffee
488 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose AveDelicious - healthy RAW/organic cafe.
Food is amazing and has great teas and coffee
Paisanos Pizza & Pasta
1132 Hermosa AveGood Pizza - comparable to New York style.
Valentino's Brooklyn Style Pizza, Pasta & Subs
975 Aviation BoulevardGood pizza in the local area
Hope air fish market - with local fish - all fresh and ready to eat - you can get any type of fish you desire and eat it right there - raw or cooked;
oysters, clams, crabs, uni…etc
Fun Fish Market
123 International BoardwalkHope air fish market - with local fish - all fresh and ready to eat - you can get any type of fish you desire and eat it right there - raw or cooked;
oysters, clams, crabs, uni…etc
Shopping
Pharmacy where you can any items need for traveling:
beauty supplies, cleaning supplies, phone card, gifts, shampoo, soad…etc.
12 locals recommend
CVS
711 Pier AvePharmacy where you can any items need for traveling:
beauty supplies, cleaning supplies, phone card, gifts, shampoo, soad…etc.
Great shopping and can find street performers along your walk.
You can find some good restaurants while you walk.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeGreat shopping and can find street performers along your walk.
You can find some good restaurants while you walk.
Great place to get toiletries - such as toilet paper, and other household items for very inexpensive.
GuGu Sushi and Roll
1121 Aviation BlvdGreat place to get toiletries - such as toilet paper, and other household items for very inexpensive.
Great area to walk and enjoy an afternoon. Tons of shopping-cute stores, resturants, bars and unique sites.
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardGreat area to walk and enjoy an afternoon. Tons of shopping-cute stores, resturants, bars and unique sites.
Essentials
Vons
715 Pier AveGrocery store
Organic grocery story.
Has a great fresh food bar area - great for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Good selection of wine and beer
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdOrganic grocery story.
Has a great fresh food bar area - great for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Good selection of wine and beer
Fresh food - for a reasonable price
Have pre-made meals
Good for fast and healthy food
8 locals recommend
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
727 CA-1Fresh food - for a reasonable price
Have pre-made meals
Good for fast and healthy food
Trader Joe's
1761 S Elena AveHealthy produce - good prices
variety of wonderful food options
Drinks & Nightlife
Great view of the ocean.
Food is a bit pricy - but good.
Good selection of wine.
133 locals recommend
The Strand House
117 Manhattan Beach BlvdGreat view of the ocean.
Food is a bit pricy - but good.
Good selection of wine.
Hennessey's Tavern
8 Pier AveGreat rooftop deck- overlooks the ocean
Everything Else
Tarzana
Paddleboard rental - Sporting
Various Sporting Rentals:
Bikes, Roller-skates, beach cruisers, bike trailers, strollers, proactive gear.
39 locals recommend
Hermosa Cyclery
20 13th StVarious Sporting Rentals:
Bikes, Roller-skates, beach cruisers, bike trailers, strollers, proactive gear.
Abe's Liquor
240 Pier AveLiquor store
Sightseeing
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveGriffith observatory
hiking
view of the hollywood sign
Home of the Oscars
Right on Hollywood Blvd.
Next to the Chinese Theater and on the walk of the stars.
493 locals recommend
Dolby Theatre
6801 Hollywood BlvdHome of the Oscars
Right on Hollywood Blvd.
Next to the Chinese Theater and on the walk of the stars.
Hollywood hot spot - great history.
Good food and a fun evening out.
353 locals recommend
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdHollywood hot spot - great history.
Good food and a fun evening out.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierGood sightseeing place
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdGreat spot to see a live show while in LA
Opened in 1930 by a vaudeville magnate, the interior of this famous theater is one of the most stunning examples of high ornate Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
539 locals recommend
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood BlvdOpened in 1930 by a vaudeville magnate, the interior of this famous theater is one of the most stunning examples of high ornate Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
The canals are a beautiful and interesting place to go for a walk by yourself or with a date, a staple in LA,
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
The canals are a beautiful and interesting place to go for a walk by yourself or with a date, a staple in LA,
Located off Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills, this park is big for hiking and the view of the city
2445 locals recommend
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveLocated off Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills, this park is big for hiking and the view of the city
A dynamic entertainment, dining and retail promenade that reflects the area’s rich cultural. The iconic open-air leisure and nightlife complex offers L.A.’s best movie-going experience.
516 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaA dynamic entertainment, dining and retail promenade that reflects the area’s rich cultural. The iconic open-air leisure and nightlife complex offers L.A.’s best movie-going experience.
Perched atop Mount Lee, this global symbol of Hollywood glamour measures 450 feet in length with mammoth white letters, each standing 45 feet high, spelling out the name of the city.
1173 locals recommend
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardPerched atop Mount Lee, this global symbol of Hollywood glamour measures 450 feet in length with mammoth white letters, each standing 45 feet high, spelling out the name of the city.
Its 115 block district in downtown LA and is the hub of the West Coast apparel industry.It caters to the wholesale and retail communities, with apparel accessories, textiles, flowers, and restaurants
52 locals recommend
Fashion District LA
210 E Olympic BlvdIts 115 block district in downtown LA and is the hub of the West Coast apparel industry.It caters to the wholesale and retail communities, with apparel accessories, textiles, flowers, and restaurants
The Grove is an upscale outdoor shopping center. There is a trolley on the main street. The real attraction is Original Farmers Market, & the overall natural ambiance, with fountains & landscape.
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove DrThe Grove is an upscale outdoor shopping center. There is a trolley on the main street. The real attraction is Original Farmers Market, & the overall natural ambiance, with fountains & landscape.
Great for hikes - nice drives along the coast and then up into the mountains. Will find cute restaurants and stores along the way - great way to explore.
6 locals recommend
Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Topanga Canyon BoulevardGreat for hikes - nice drives along the coast and then up into the mountains. Will find cute restaurants and stores along the way - great way to explore.