Hermosa Beach, CA
Music connected to Hermosa Beach
About Hermosa Beach
- • Musician Mickey Avalon, known for his blend of hip hop and rock, hails from Hermosa Beach.
- • Surf culture, with its laid-back attitude, significantly blossomed in Hermosa Beach.
- • Tourism, drawn by the beautiful beach and surf, established Hermosa Beach's identity.
- • A speakeasy called The Lighthouse existed during Prohibition, operating discreetly.
- • The great Depression caused real estate values to plummet, altering development plans.
- • "Hermosa," meaning beautiful in Spanish, was chosen in 1907, incorporating in 1907.
- • About 20,000 people live there, making it smaller than neighboring Manhattan Beach.
- • Its highest point is only 72 feet, offering minimal elevation change.
- • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical service industries.
- • Carefree and sunny, Hermosa Beach feels like an endless summer vacation.
- • The Los Angeles Lakers, a short drive away, won multiple NBA titles nearby.
- • Volleyball, a local passion, saw Kerri Walsh Jennings train near Hermosa Beach.
