Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach is a popular public beach in Hermosa Beach, California, managed by the City of Hermosa Beach. The beach features beach access mats (mobi-mats) that provide firm, stable pathways across the sand to allow wheelchair users and those with mobility challenges to reach the waterline. Accessible restroom facilities are available at the beach, and accessible parking spaces are located in nearby city lots and along The Strand. The Hermosa Beach Pier area provides a paved, level boardwalk known as The Strand, which runs along the beachfront.

Beach wheelchairs and beach mobility equipment are available for loan through the City of Hermosa Beach’s beach access program, allowing visitors with mobility impairments to access the shoreline. Drop-off areas are available near beach access points, and routes from parking to the beach are marked. Service animals are welcome on the beach in accordance with applicable law.

Visitors report that The Strand is a smooth, paved path suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, though the sand itself can be challenging without a mobi-mat. The beach tends to be most crowded on summer weekends, and visitors suggest arriving early for accessible parking. Beach wheelchair availability may require advance arrangement through the city.