How Far Is Hermosa Beach from Downtown LA?

Hermosa Beach to Downtown LA: A Quick Coastal Commute

Distance: ~17 miles (27 km) southwest of Downtown Los Angeles (measured to City Hall).

Travel Time by Car

• Off-peak: 30–35 minutes via I-105 W → I-405 S → CA-1 S (Pacific Coast Hwy).
• Peak traffic (AM/PM rush): 45–60+ minutes. The 405 is notorious.
• Alternative: I-110 S (Harbor Fwy) → CA-1 S (slightly shorter distance, similar traffic).

Public Transit

• Metro Green Line (C Line) + Bus: Green Line to Redondo Beach Station → Beach Cities Transit Line 109 or Metro 130 → Hermosa. ~1 hr 15 min.
• Metro Express 550 (San Pedro–Downtown LA): Stops in Hermosa. ~1 hr.

Bike / Active

The Marvin Braude Coastal Bike Trail (The Strand) runs 22 miles from Santa Monica to Torrance, passing right through Hermosa. A scenic 1.5–2 hr ride from Downtown via bike paths + streets.

Hermosa's compact 1.4 sq mi makes it walkable once you arrive.