Getting Around Town

If you're looking to enjoy everything Hermosa has to offer, but want avoid driving or having to find parking, you've got choices! At the City, we’ve worked hard to create an environment that is safe, convenient, and efficient for getting around, whether you choose to walk, ride, catch a ride, or drive. Consider some of the many options available to help you get around town. 

Hermosa Beach is fortunate to have great weather year-round that is convenient and fun for getting around by foot or by bike. From the Strand and streets with sharrows, to the bicycle corrals and fix-it stations that can be found around town, the City is consistently working to provide a safe environment for those that choose to get around by bike. The City continues to invest in making our sidewalks more functional and accessible through the construction of curb ramps and removal of obstructions such as poles and utility boxes. The City is also investing in making sure our students can get to and from school safely each day as they walk/bike/roll and make their way to school.

Public Transit + Commuter Resources

Public Transit options in the City of Hermosa Beach are provided by:

• Beach Cities Transit – Beach Cities Transit provides fixed route and dial-a-ride transit service in the South Bay. BCT Line 109 connects Riviera Village, Hermosa, Manhattan, El Segundo, Green Line Stations, and the LAX Bus Center. 
• Torrance Transit - Torrance Transit operates one bus route through Hermosa Beach. Torrance Transit Line 13 operates between Redondo Beach Pier and Artesia A (Blue) Line Station, serving major destinations that include Hermosa Beach Pier, South Bay Galleria, Harbor Gateway Transit Center, Dignity Health Sports Park, and California State University, Dominguez Hills. 
• LADOT Commuter Express – LA Commuter Express shuttles provide one-way limited stop transit service to job centers during commute hours through Commuter Express Line 438. 

Through partner service providers, a number of commuter incentives and transit options specifically designed for seniors and disabled passengers are also available. 

Ridesharing

To improve safety and convenience for passengers using Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing services in Hermosa Beach’s downtown, the City of Hermosa Beach has designated rideshare zones in a four-block area on Hermosa Avenue so that passengers can be more easily picked up and dropped off when they’re visiting Pier Plaza, the beach, or other nearby destinations.

Passengers and drivers will automatically be directed to one of the three rideshare zones when requesting rides in Downtown Hermosa Beach to improve passenger safety and reduce instances of double parking. 

Electric Vehicle Charging

Hybrid and electric vehicles are a greener alternative to typical gas-powered cars and there are a number of incentives available when purchasing electric vehicles. The City has invested in providing a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charging stations at key facilities throughout Hermosa Beach to make electric vehicles more accessible to residents and encourage electric vehicle owners in the South Bay to choose Hermosa Beach when considering where to shop, eat, and play. The City of Hermosa Beach has more than 35 City-owned electric vehicle charging stations around town and a number of commercial establishments that have also made charging stations available to their customers.