Hermosa Beach has approximately two miles of sand shoreline and an average summer weekend can bring more than 100,000 people down to the beach. To ensure the safety of everyone at the beach, it is important for beachgoers to follow any reasonable command, order, instruction or direction of any lifeguard or police officer and observe the following beach rules: 

• Beach Restrooms - Restrooms can be found adjacent to 2nd Street, the Pier, 14th Street, and 22nd Street. Beach restrooms are open until 10 pm, with the exception of the restrooms adjacent to the Pier, which are open until 2 am daily. 
• Dogs on the Beach - Leashed and unleashed dogs, cats, and all other pets, are prohibited on the beach at all times, with exceptions for service animals. On the Strand, pets are allowed, but must remain on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for picking up after their pet. 
• Fireworks - Fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, firecrackers, and torpedos may not be transported, used, or discharged on the beach (or anywhere in Hermosa Beach).
• Special Events - The City hosts a number and variety of permitted special events throughout the year on the beach. Permitted events on the beach are limited to between 10th Street and 15th Street adjacent to commercial areas. All permitted events are open to the public/free to spectate. Check the Calendar of Events to see what's happening in Hermosa Beach. 
• Pack Your Trash - To keep our beaches beautiful and clean, we all need to be good stewards of our beach. It's simple, if you're at the beach, throw away everything you bring and consider spending a few minutes picking up trash around you or participating in a beach cleanup. Remember to leave only footprints.
• Consumption of Alcohol or Smoking - It is unlawful for any person to consume or drink any alcoholic beverage while on any part of the municipal pier or beach. Smoking - including vaping, cigars, and marijuana - are also prohibited on the Beach, Pier, Pier Plaza, the Strand, and all parks and public spaces in Hermosa Beach.
• Fitness Classes on the Beach - The City does not allow private instruction of any kind on the beach unless it is in conjunction with approved Contract Class through the City. Approval and class arrangements can be made through the Community Resources Department, located at 710 Pier Avenue. Those holding unauthorized classes can be asked to leave the area by the Hermosa Beach Police Department and possibly cited.
• Volleyball + Beach Tennis Courts - There are currently 71 approved beach volleyball courts and six beach tennis courts in Hermosa Beach. The 23 courts located near the Pier are maintained by the City and are the courts permitted for use in conjunction with approved special events.