Explore Hermosa Beach, and discover the town’s connection with surfing, jazz, and punk rock music on this unique walking tour. Follow your guide around to iconic sites such as Hermosa Beach Pier, the Lighthouse Cafe, and Abigail’s Restaurant and Brewery, and learn more about the area’s stories and histories from your guide and an app-provided immersive audiovisual experience.
- Discover Hermosa Beach on a walking tour with a guide and audiovisual app
- Learn about the area’s surfing and music history, and hear from key players
- Hear stories and tidbits you’re unlikely to discover anywhere else
- Ideal for first-time or repeat visitors and even long-time locals
What To Expect
Hermosa Beach Pier
We’ll take a walk out onto the pier and learn about Hermosa’s early history and people, from the local Native American Tongva tribe, to the area’s settlers. You’ll see a photo taken 100 years ago and stand in the exact spot it was taken. Listen to a 94 year old surfer, Tommy Rice describe what it was like to be a surfing pioneer and sleep under the pier where you stand. Then you’ll hear about how swing music came to Hermosa and changed this town forever.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Lighthouse Cafe
You’ll hear the story of how a struggling musician and a down on his luck gambler transformed a dive bar in 1949 into one of THE most happening jazz clubs west of Chicago. Hear the stories from the people who were here in the 50’s. From Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, all the greats played The Lighthouse.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Abigaile Restaurant and Brewery
Visit the location that was “The Church”, where hardcore punk rock was born in the late 70’s. You’ll hear from voices like Keith Morris from Black Flag who lived and practiced there and Jim Lindberg from Pennywise. See photos of the punk scene from photographer, “Spot’.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Max group – 8
