City of Hermosa Beach

@1k9_charlie would like to wish you a safe and happy Easter Hermosa!

Start your weekend off with the @hermosafarmersmarket today from 12-4 PM at Clark Field.

Mid-week heat wave! Temperatures are expected to reach 80 at the beach today and tomorrow with light Santa Ana winds forecasted. If you are planning to #beatth...eheat by visiting the beach, it is important to note that spring-time ocean conditions continue to exist. This means deep inshore holes & rip currents will likely exist at all County of Los Angeles beaches. Swim/Surf/Bodyboard in front of an OPEN Lifeguard Tower! Check in with a Lifeguard for an update on ocean & beach conditions in your area. . . . . . #lifeguard #lacolifeguards #lifeguards #lacounty #losangeles #LA #Baywatch #rescueboat #rescue #boat #boating #ocean #oceanlifeguard #catalina #catalinaisland #paramedic #heatwave See more

Help us give a warm welcome to @agaveazulhermosabeach, the latest restaurant to open in @dthermosabeach! Located on Hermosa Ave, they’re now serving upscale Mexican cuisine on their newly built outdoor deck, patio seating and inside. Be sure to check out this new spot! 1320 Hermosa Avenue

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Hermosa Beach!

Reminder: City Services will be modified in observance of the Presidents' Day Holiday on Monday February 15, 2021. City offices remain closed to the public and many services can be found online. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Police and fire will remain open. To report an emergency call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies call (310) 524-2750. Street sweeping restrictions city-wide will not be enforced. All other parking restrictions remain in ef...fect. Trash collection will continue on its regular schedule. See more

Thanks for coloring Hermosa with Love! We hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and know that you are loved by all of us here at @hbparksandrec. #loveinhermosa

Happy Valentine’s Day from Hermosa Beach

Local love Help us share some local love this weekend Hermosa. Tell us about the places you #loveinhermosa - your favorite local business, your go-to spot to catch the sunset, or somewhere you can’t wait to visit on your next trip to Hermosa.

What a year! As we watch the sun set on the challenging year that was 2020, we are looking forward to a 2021 filled with hope, health, and happiness for our community in the upcoming year. Cheers to the new year from Hermosa Beach!

It’s Friday and we’re in LVE with the newest restaurant to Hermosa Beach! Help us give a warm welcome to The Stanton Hb now open on Hermosa Avenue with a beautiful Ruben Rojas love mural and outdoor seating

{HIGH SURF ADVISORY} in effect through Tuesday per US National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard. 4-7' WNW swell is expected to impact Los Angeles County Beach...es today and tomorrow. High surf and strong currents are expected. Check in with a Lifeguard for current ocean conditions and beach hazards. MORE: https://buff.ly/2ZMk7Gh See more

Press Release | Hermosa Beach City Councilmember Hany Fangary to Resign, Citing his Move to Manhattan Beach Post Date:12/26/2020 9:00 PM City Council to Hold Preliminary Discussion Jan. 12 about a Replacement... HERMOSA BEACH, CA City Councilmember Hany Fangary submitted a letter of resignation to the City Council on Christmas Eve, notifying the Council that he will resign his position on the Council effective Jan. 4, 2021, because he and his family are moving to Manhattan Beach. State law requires councilmembers to live in the city they represent. The Hermosa Beach City Council plans to hold a preliminary discussion about filling the Council seat at its next meeting, which will be Jan. 12, 2021. Under state law, the Council may appoint a replacement or hold a special election and the Council must decide how to fill the seat within 60 days of the seat becoming vacant. In either case, the new councilmember will be appointed or elected to complete the current term of office, which ends in November 2022. I thank Hany for his service to Hermosa Beach, said Hermosa Beach Mayor Justin Massey. With Hany’s help, we ended the threat of oil drilling, stabilized our fire and police services, and accomplished much more. I wish Hany and his family well in their move to Manhattan Beach. Read the press release on the City's website at the link below.

Thank you to our community for safely joining us this evening to help spread some cheer while Santa and Sunny cruised the Strand and other spots around town this evening. And an extra thank you to @lyssie_lou for sharing this gorgeous scene from the Strand this evening. If you snapped a photo or video, tag us or send it our way and we’ll add it to our stories so everyone can enjoy.

OMG Santa, we know him! Santa and our very own Parks and Rec mascot Sunny will be making their way around Hermosa Beach this evening (12/16) with the help of our Hermosa Beach Police Department and LA County Fire from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Santa and his team will not be able to make stops this year, but you can find a map of their route on the next image or on our website. You’ll know Santa is on his way when you see and hear lights and sirens and he has asked everyone to avoid gathering with those outside of your household and to wear a mask if you will be outside of your house or walking to see him along his route. https://www.hermosabeach.gov//Compo/Calendar/Event/7806/21

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Hermosa Beach

Punk or Jazz What’s on your playlist these days Hermosa? If you’re looking for tunes or on-your-own activities that can be done from home or safely around town with your household, be sure to check out our Hermosa Beach from Home collection. We’ve compiled activities from public art and audio walking tours from Leadership Hermosa Beach and Experience GPS Tours to movies filmed in Hermosa, virtual exhibits from HBHS, mindfulness exercises and resources from Beach Cities Health and more! Hermosa Beach from Home Activities https://www.hermosabeach.gov/enjoyi/hermosa-beach-from-home

The US National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Beach Hazards Statement through Tuesday evening for LA County. A WNW swell is expected to bring elevated surf conditions, dangerous rip currents, and early morning high tides around 7’ may produce minor coastal flooding. If you’re heading to the beach, please use extra caution, check in with our Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division for conditions, and surf or swim near an open lifeguard tower.

The Rock 4 Tots charity concert has gone virtual this year. Tune in at 4 PM this afternoon at rock4tots.net to catch over a dozen musical performances raising funds for the @beachcitiestoydrive and @harborregional Holiday Help Fund. Have an unwrapped toy? They can be dropped at the Hermosa Fire Station or the Hermosa Beach Police Department through 12/19.

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the town, votes were being cast, for city boundaries to be drawn. It was a close call between the ayes and the nays, but with more votes in favor, Hermosa Beach put its first trustees in place. Did you know....on this day in 1906, the question of whether Hermosa Beach should be an incorporated city was on the ballot? The polling place, located inside the bowling alley at 10th and The Strand, drew 24 votes for incorporation and ...23 against. From there it still took a couple of weeks for the city to receive the official incorporation charter from the state, but for today, we'll celebrate this joyous vote that gave us the City of Hermosa Beach. Thanks to the @hermosabeachmuseum for sharing this photo from 1905 from their extensive collection of Hermosa Beach history with us. . . . #hermosabeach #hermosafortheholidays #throwbackthursday #bestlittlebeachcity #hermosahistory

There’s still time to put some local love under the tree Many of our Hermosa small businesses have expanded their online presence this year so you can shop from home and have it shipped, delivered, or pick up orders curbside, but shipping deadlines are fast approaching for items to arrive before the holidays. What are some of your favorite spots to shop local Hermosa? Tag them in the comments or use the #hermosafortheholidays tag on your posts

Veterans are Timeless In lieu of the traditional candlelight ceremony this year, the City invites the community to say "Thank You Veterans" and stop by the Veterans Memorial located on the Hermosa Beach Community Center's East Lawn between 11 a.m. and sundown to honor all those who have served. The memorial will include a special showcase of stars this year featuring veterans whose names were submitted to the City’s Veterans Are Timeless Campaign and an opportunity to s...ubmit letters to veterans to express the community’s gratitude and support. The City asks all attendees to wear a mask and maintain social distancing while visiting the Veterans Memorial. More info: hermosabeach.gov/veterans Veterans Day Reminders City offices remain closed to the public and many services can be found online. Police and fire will remain open. To report an emergency call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies call (310) 524-2750. Street sweeping restrictions city-wide will not be enforced. All other parking restrictions remain in effect. Trash collection will continue on its regular schedule.

Friday Night Lights Where are your favorite spots in Hermosa to catch a stunning sunset?

Friday Flowers A perfect pick-me-up from the Hermosa Friday Farmers Market this afternoon. What’s your favorite thing from the market? Market is open from 12-4 PM today at 1035 Valley Drive

The Beach Cities Toy Drive continues this year with dropboxes at local shops around town like this one @spydersurf, a box @hermosabeachpolice station, and a drive-thru event on 12/12 in the City Hall parking lot. The @beachcitiestoydrive, now in its 28th year collects unwrapped toys and delivers them to kids through the support of 10 different charitable organizations. No toy wrapping party this year, but there is a virtual Rock 4 Tots concert Sunday 12/13 at 4 PM and the joy of providing gifts to kids in need remains.

Are you in the zone? Today is World Tsunami Awareness Day, take a few minutes to get informed and be prepared in the event a tsunami were to strike Hermosa Beach. Check out the Emergency Preparedness page of our website to see where our tsunami zone is and how to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster. . . . https://www.hermosabeach.gov/emergencypreparedness

Happy Chanukah to all those lighting the first candle this evening. We wish you a joyful festival of lights While there is not a community menorah lighting this year, Jewish Community Center of the South Bay is lighting up the South Bay this evening with a virtual ceremony at 6 PM and the menorah remains on display at the Hermosa Beach Pier. jccmb.com/virtualchanukah

New Business Alert Help us give a warm welcome to Shift Bicycle to Hermosa Beach! They opened their doors this week in the heart of the Cypress District at 665 Valley Drive to help serve your bicycle repair, parts, and race support needs. With so many in our community spending more time on two wheels recently, we think you’ll wheelie enjoy having them in town.

Playgrounds are open in Hermosa Beach (again) as permitted under the revised State and County Health Orders. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to ensure a safe and enjoyable re-opening of our playgrounds. Here are a few helpful reminders for those heading to our playgrounds: Face Coverings Required - Masks must be worn at playgrounds and parks at all times by everyone age 2 or older. Practice Social Distancing - Maintain six feet apart at all times. Children must be m...onitored by an adult. No Food or Drink - Avoid eating and drinking to ensure masks are on at all times. Wash Hands Frequently - Bring hand sanitizer and use or wash hands before and after playground use. Not Feeling Well? Stay Home - Avoid playgrounds if you have flu-like symptoms or underlying conditions. Limit Play Time to 30 Minutes - When others are waiting, limit your playground time to 30 minutes or less. More info is available on our website: https://www.hermosabeach.gov/playgrounds

Reminder: Please join us for this virtual meeting beginning at 7 PM this evening as the Cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach introduce the homelessness partnership.

Election Day is here! Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM today and you may vote at ANY Vote Center in LA County. You can also drop off your ballot at any of the vote center locations or the ballot dropbox by the Hermosa Beach Library. Find a vote center or check the wait times before you go. https://locator.lavote.net/locations/

Join Beach Cities Health this evening from 5-6 PM for the Safe in the South Bay Series as they bring health experts, cities, chambers, schools and community members together. The live-streamed series will cover a variety of COVID-19 topics, including testing, navigating the new normal, mental health and personal resilience. Panelists include: Zach Zawacki: Mira Costa High School 12th Grade Student Maya Williams: Redondo Union High School 11th Grade Student... Dr. James McKinnell, MD: Torrance Memorial Medical Center Dr. Moe Gelbart, PhD: Executive Director, Thelma McMillen Center for Alcohol & Drug Treatment, Torrance Memorial Medical Center RSVP for this event: https://app.smartsheet.com//5e9298b5bf644da9a47959591d5838

December skies are Tell us in the comments below if you’re more of a sunrise or sunset person. And thanks to @danihafner and @amyirwin3 for sharing these photos of the beauty all around us here in Hermosa Beach.

Today and Tomorrow Vote Centers are open for in-person voting and ballot drop off in Hermosa and across LA County. Today: 10 AM - 7 PM Tuesday: 7 AM - 8 PM... Have a question about voting? Find info on our website or send us a message. https://www.hermosabeach.gov/elections

Sunday Strollin’ Spot Thanks to @shotsby_steve for capturing this great Pierspective of the Hermosa Beach Pier.

Don’t forget to Fall Back! A reminder that we turn the clocks back an hour this weekend. The time change is also a good time to switch out the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector.

In this weeks episode of #Saturdayvibes from our Hermosa Beach Police Department team: Officer Mateko and Officer Nakamoto decided to eat lunch at one of their favorite Mexican restaurants in Hermosa Beach La Playita at their new outdoor dining spot. They were surprised with a guest visit from Hermosa Beach’s favorite K9 Charlie. Have you been following along with their Saturday adventures? Make sure you’re following along with our team as they provide safety reminders, incident updates, and some friendly faces around town.

Happy Halloween Hermosa! Sunny had a great time seeing everyone’s costumes yesterday afternoon. Whether you’re dressing up, carving pumpkins, or watching scary movies this Halloween, we know this year is a little different due to COVID-19. We hope everyone has a safe and happy #halloweeninhermosa. Find activity ideas and safety reminders on our website: https://www.hermosabeach.gov/halloween

In-Person Vote Centers are now open in Hermosa Beach at the following locations: * Clark Building 861 Valley Drive * Hermosa Valley School 1645 Valley Drive * Hermosa Beach Community Center 710 Pier Avenue * St. Cross Episcopal Church 1818 Monterey Boulevard... They will be open 10am - 7pm 10/30 through 11/2 and 7am - 8pm on 11/3 You may drop off your vote by mail ballot at any of the vote centers or at the official ballot dropbox: * Hermosa Beach Library 550 Pier Avenue A few reminders from @hermosabeachpolice: * Lock and secure your vehicles/ bicycles * Don’t leave valuables out in the open * Report suspicious circumstances (310-524-2750) such as unattended packages, backpacks at or near polling places, persons acting erratically, aggressively or observed to be in possession of weapons. * Campaigning within 100 feet of a Vote Center is a misdemeanor. * Intimidating voters is a felony. * Interfering with an election official and their process is a felony. * Bribing in exchange for a ballot cast is a felony. Report Suspicious Election Behavior: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: 800-815-2666 option 5 or [email protected]

Here comes the Sun(ny) On Friday, October 30, the HB Parks and Rec mascot, Sunny, will do a series of "drive-by costume reveals where Sunny will visit the homes of preregistered participants. Kids can show off their Halloween costume to Sunny and take a socially distant photo. Space is limited. Visits will be approximately 5 minutes. Register by the end of the day Thursday for a sunny drive-by and find other safe #halloweeninhermosa activities and reminders on our website: https://www.hermosabeach.gov/halloween

Hey Hermosa! Now is the time to submit your artwork for our 11th Annual Parking Permit Contest! Contest is open through 10/31 and the rules and info on how to submit your artwork is available on our website. Know a Hermosa Beach artist that should submit? Tag them in the comments! More info https://www.hermosabeach.gov/parkingpermitcontest