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Hermosa Beach is one of those few remaining places in America where the beaches are extraordinary and NOT overcrowded. The sand is soft and clean, the beaches among the deepest you'll find anywhere, and the community? Well, Hermosa Beach may not be as "on the edge" as Venice Beach, nor as formal as Manhattan Beach, but it is an ideal blend of the two. Hermosa is the site for a number of national level Volley Ball competitions and you can see the pros practicing throughout the year on some of the dozens upon dozens of Volley Ball courts permanently available to the public on a first come first serve basis.

There are restauarants that run the gamut from elegant and expensive to very informal, from one of the best Philly Cheesesteak joints on the West Coast, called Mikes, (and that's coming from someone who was raised in Philadelphia!), to Thai, Cajun, Italian, Sushi, Steak Houses, and Ice Cream shops.  There are clubs for live music up and down the Pier and throughout Hermosa Beach. One of the best run Comedy Clubs in the world is just steps from the Pier and the beach in The Comedy  and Magic Club, that features the very finest stand-up acts every night of the week, including Jay Leno on most Sunday nights.

The weather is typical Southern California beach weather: cool in the mornings and evenings and warm in the daytime; almost never hot. (If you like hot, go to The San Fernando Valley or The Dessert.)

The public schools are just plain amazing: among the highest rated elementary and middle schools anywhere (see my link to Hermosa Beach Unified), and families get to choose their high school, from either of the two High Schools serving Redondo Beach, either Redondo Union or Redondo Shores (a designated California Model necessary small High School),  or the other award-winning public high school, Mira Costa in Manhattan Beach.

There is more to do in Hermosa Beach than almost anywhere else you'll ever live; jogging or biking on The Strand, strolling the beach, surfing, boating, SCUBA trips, lots of entertainment choices, a reasonable drive to Hollywood and West LA, shopping all over the place with very high grade malls throughout the South Bay, (even an Apple Store in nearby Manhattan Beach), signing up for any number of Community Center sponsored activities including beginners to advance level Volley Ball courses, arts, and tons of activities for the kids, joining the Lawn Bowling group, enjoying the weekly Farmer's Market, partricipating in community theater, one of the many service organzations like Kiwanis Club, or one of the many special events like the annual Art Walk. Check out the link to the City of Hermosa Beach for more information.

Hermosa Beach is a great place to raise a family, and yet you should also know that it is a younger community than most, with roughly 60% of its residents being single and in their 20s, so weekends can get a little noisy around The Pier.

In terms of housing, there's an eclectic mix of contemporary, traditional beach cottages, Mediterranean style mini-mansions, and lots in between. Many of the homes in Hermosa have roof top decks (with a thirty foot height restriction), that afford a variety of views of either the beach or the city itself. There are tons of town homes and a fair number of rentals, in addition to many single family homes. Although there are a few condominiums priced  in the $500k to $750k range, prices are generally just under $1M to well above $10M.

Explore the other links in this site to get a better sense of whether or not Hermosa Beach feels right for you and your loved ones - or give me a call. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!

Cap

John "Cap" Capellaro 
310-463-4100
cap@primebeachrealty.com