Spiro's HB Guidebook
Sightseeing
Rent bikes here to ride along the boardwalk/strand soaking in the ocean and the crowd at the beach.
39 locals recommend
Hermosa Cyclery
20 13th StRent bikes here to ride along the boardwalk/strand soaking in the ocean and the crowd at the beach.
Next to the civic center there is a skate park and tennis courts (must reserve tennis courts). Nearby there are basketball courts too.
7 locals recommend
Hermosa Beach Historical Society
710 Pier AveNext to the civic center there is a skate park and tennis courts (must reserve tennis courts). Nearby there are basketball courts too.
Entertainment
The Comedy & Magic Club
1018 Hermosa AveJay Leno performs here roughly twice a month.
Roundhouse Aquarium
Manhattan Beach PierGreat for families and fun/informative too.
Seaside Lagoon
200 Portofino WayKid-Friendly Swimming Area with fun activities
Fort Lots-o-Fun Park
1102 6th StGreat park for the family; kids get to run & play in a safe environment.
This creative playtopia is a city mainstay. The exciting, arts based environment nurtures creativity, experimentation, and artistic discovery. Drop in during their “open play” hours and watch your imaginative geniuses make masterpieces.
Art Zone
1102 Aviation BlvdThis creative playtopia is a city mainstay. The exciting, arts based environment nurtures creativity, experimentation, and artistic discovery. Drop in during their “open play” hours and watch your imaginative geniuses make masterpieces.
Huge grass field for picnics or a game of soccer. Plus swings, slides, etc for the kids to play.
14 locals recommend
South Park
425 Valley DrHuge grass field for picnics or a game of soccer. Plus swings, slides, etc for the kids to play.
Local spot that provides surf lessons for beginners.
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Local spot that provides surf lessons for beginners.
Food & Bar scene
Vista
11 Pier Avenuepicnic benches outdoor great for sightseeing and fancy food. They do silent disco on Sundays
Mentioning this spot as its sort of hidden, but this British pub has bar games like shuffleboard, darts, and pool tables.
6 locals recommend
Underground Pub & Grill
1332 Hermosa AveMentioning this spot as its sort of hidden, but this British pub has bar games like shuffleboard, darts, and pool tables.
Sosta
439 Pier Avenuegreat Italian coffee
RYLA
1220 Hermosa AvenueLive music most night and fun amped up vibe. People watch from the upper deck.
29 locals recommend
Tower 12
53 Pier AveLive music most night and fun amped up vibe. People watch from the upper deck.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
3360 North Sepulveda BoulevardOne of my favorite ice cream spots and it’s part of a mall.
Creamistry
403 N Pacific Coast HwyI love the captain crunch ice cream here
I love the baja fish tacos here; great pricing and they do specials on Mon-Wed.
20 locals recommend
Ensenada's Surf N Turf Grill
4749 Artesia BlvdI love the baja fish tacos here; great pricing and they do specials on Mon-Wed.
Naja's Place
154 International BoardwalkAustralian bar with live music & craft beer. Fun atmosphere
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse
207 N Harbor DrGreat ocean view with all you can eat Brazilian buffet
Had fun here multiple times and is an upscale lounge with good seating. Some days they may do trivia or bingo
Decadence
Had fun here multiple times and is an upscale lounge with good seating. Some days they may do trivia or bingo
Classic cocktail lounge that is connected to the underground pub so depending on your mood you can easily mix it up.
Fox and Farrow
Classic cocktail lounge that is connected to the underground pub so depending on your mood you can easily mix it up.
Local dive bar in Manhattan Beach that always has a busy & fun crowd.
38 locals recommend
Shellback Tavern
116 Manhattan Beach BlvdLocal dive bar in Manhattan Beach that always has a busy & fun crowd.
Upscale restaurant with amazing view of MB pier. I’ve seen many celebrities eat here over the years
133 locals recommend
The Strand House
117 Manhattan Beach BlvdUpscale restaurant with amazing view of MB pier. I’ve seen many celebrities eat here over the years
The Source Cafe
509 Pier AveI like this place for healthy lunch & coffee
Sugarfish
For sushi, this is the best local spot in my opinion. Very popular.
Esperanza Cocina de la Playa
Has DJ on weekends and fun crowd in a beautiful upscale lounge setting
Flour tortillas with butter honey as a starter plate is the best I’ve ever had
48 locals recommend
Palmilla Cocina y Tequila
39 Pier AveFlour tortillas with butter honey as a starter plate is the best I’ve ever had
City/town information
Great place for horseback riding, hiking, golfing, cycling, scenic views, and also check out Terranea resort among other things.
22 locals recommend
Palos Verdes Estates
Great place for horseback riding, hiking, golfing, cycling, scenic views, and also check out Terranea resort among other things.
Hollywood Riviera Village is a nice little downtown with bars, restaurants, and boutiques right by the ocean.
156 locals recommend
Redondo Beach
Hollywood Riviera Village is a nice little downtown with bars, restaurants, and boutiques right by the ocean.
Informative and exhibits include artifacts related to several of the city’s landmarks and include one dedicated to the Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame.
7 locals recommend
Hermosa Beach Historical Society
710 Pier AveInformative and exhibits include artifacts related to several of the city’s landmarks and include one dedicated to the Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame.
Manhattan Beach is just like Hermosa with a great beach vibe & pier. Lots of shopping & food choices.
334 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach Pier
2 Manhattan Beach BlvdManhattan Beach is just like Hermosa with a great beach vibe & pier. Lots of shopping & food choices.