Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach Pier
Walk out over the Pacific, enjoy ocean views, watch the sunset, and explore Pier Plaza.
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Local Favorites
Choose your own South Bay adventure.
Use the filters to explore activities in both Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Each card opens a map search so guests can quickly get directions.
Both Beach Cities
Ride or Walk The Strand
Bike, walk, jog, or skate along the paved coastal path connecting the South Bay beach cities.
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Hermosa Beach
Beach Volleyball
Watch local players, join a casual game, or enjoy one of Hermosa’s signature beach sports.
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Hermosa Beach
Surf and Beach Time
Spend the day swimming, relaxing on the sand, or arranging a local surf lesson.
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Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach Pier
Visit the landmark pier, enjoy the coastal views, and explore downtown just steps away.
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Manhattan Beach
Roundhouse Aquarium
Explore local marine life and educational exhibits at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier.
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Hermosa Beach
Pier Avenue and Pier Plaza
Browse local shops, grab coffee, hear live music, and enjoy the relaxed beach-town atmosphere.
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Manhattan Beach
Downtown Manhattan Beach
Stroll through boutiques, galleries, cafés, and ocean-view streets surrounding the pier.
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Hermosa Beach
Comedy and Live Entertainment
Check local schedules for comedy, music, and evening entertainment around Hermosa Beach.
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Manhattan Beach
Parks and Outdoor Spaces
Take a break from the sand with playgrounds, lawns, walking paths, and community recreation areas.
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Hermosa Beach
Farmers Market
Look for fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods, and local vendors during scheduled market hours.
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Both Beach Cities
Sunset by the Ocean
End the day with a beach walk, pier view, or sunset picnic along the South Bay shoreline.
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2026 Local Events
2026
Find events happening during your stay.
The city websites block embedded calendars, so this page now uses a fast, mobile-friendly 2026 event guide built directly into the website. Filter by city, month, category, or view only upcoming events.
South Bay 2026 Event Guide
Visitor-friendly festivals, sports, arts, wellness, family, and holiday events in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.
No events match those filters.
Try another month, city, event type, or select “All 2026.”
Event information was compiled for 2026 from the official City of Hermosa Beach and City of Manhattan Beach calendars and special-event pages.
Easy Day Planning
Four simple ways to enjoy the area.
Beach Morning
Start with coffee, walk to the sand, enjoy the water, and return to your bungalow for an easy midday break.
Bike the Coast
Ride The Strand between Hermosa and Manhattan Beach and stop at the piers along the way.
Stroll and Shop
Explore Pier Avenue or downtown Manhattan Beach for boutiques, galleries, and relaxed coastal browsing.
Catch an Event
Use the 2026 event guide above for concerts, sports, community festivals, classes, and seasonal activities.