Hermosa Beach, California

== History == Hermosa Beach was originally part of the 1784 Rancho San Pedro Spanish land grant that later became the ten-mile (16 km) ocean frontage of Rancho Sausal Redondo.

In 1900, a tract of 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) was purchased for $35 per acre from A.

The first official survey was made in the year 1901 for the board walk on the Strand, Hermosa Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue; work on these projects commenced soon after.

In 1904 the first pier was built.

The first city election for city officers was held December 24, 1906.

On January 14, 1907, Hermosa Beach became the nineteenth incorporated city of Los Angeles County.

== Demographics == Hermosa Beach first appeared as a city in the 1910 U.S.

In 1913 this old pier was partly washed away and later torn down and a new one built to replace it.

In 1926, the Santa Fe built a modern stucco depot and installed Western Union telegraph service in it.

One of 78 California Health Districts, it was created in 1955 as South Bay Hospital and took on its current name in 1993.

== Notable people == == Sister city == Hermosa Beach has been the sister city of Loreto, Baja California Sur, since 1967.

"First to finish without puking wins!" AVP Hermosa Beach Open: Started in 1969 and typically in June.

The Comedy and Magic Club where comedian Jay Leno has been performing since 1978.

In 1992 the school moved to Palos Verdes Estates.

Residents of Hermosa Beach were in South Bay Union High School District until 1993, when it dissolved.

The Beach House on the TV show Beverly Hills, 90210 is located on the north end of The Strand (1994/1995 seasons).

Beach Cities Health District opened AdventurePlex, a Manhattan Beach fitness center for kids and their families, in 2002.

In mid-December 2004, temperatures soared to 84 °F (29 °C) in Santa Monica, for a few straight days, with perfectly sunny skies.

Hermosa Beach Film Festival: Started in 2005 and typically in August.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department has a sectional lifeguard headquarters located at the Hermosa Beach Pier since the new building opened its doors since 2006, currently com...

In the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama won 61% of the vote compared to 36% for John McCain.

In 2019, the fourth season of Veronica Mars filmed primarily in Hermosa Beach, mainly at the Sea Sprite Hotel.

Its population was 19,728 at the 2020 U.S.

Hermosa Beach Pride, an LGBTQ+ pride parade and festival, has taken place annually in June since 2021.

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $152,019, and the per capita income was $110,660.

== Economy == In 2024, the most common occupations of residents were management, sales, and administrative support.