Hermosa Beach

A seaside city in California's Los Angeles County is called Hermosa Beach. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, it had 19,728 residents. One of the three Beach Cities, the city is situated in the South Bay portion of the Greater Los Angeles region. The other two, Redondo Beach to the east and south, and Manhattan Beach to the north, encircle Hermosa Beach. Sunbathing, beach volleyball, surfing, paddleboarding, bars, cycling, and running are all popular activities on the city's beach.

Yes, Hermosa's beach is very gorgeous; it is long, level, and littered with permanent volleyball nets. Visit 16th Street to watch neighborhood dudes bump, set, and spike in advance of the annual AVP Hermosa Open in August. In this most eccentric of the South Bay's beach communities, you can still find a legendary dive bar a cool, laid-back distance from the pier's bustle.

• Location: Los Angeles County, California