Running Clubs in Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach is the heart of South Bay running culture, connecting directly to the Strand and offering a tight-knit beach running community centered around the pier and the Greenbelt. The flat coastal paths and weekly group runs make it one of the most active running neighborhoods in LA.

The Strand runs right through Hermosa Beach, connecting south to Redondo Beach and north to Manhattan Beach and beyond — a flat, paved, oceanfront path that is the backbone of South Bay running. The Hermosa Beach Greenbelt is a 1-mile linear park running through the center of town along a former rail corridor, providing a quieter alternative to the Strand with grass shoulders and shade trees. Pier Avenue and the surrounding streets are flat, well-lit, and walkable, making the pier area a natural meeting point for group runs. The Hermosa Beach running community is notably social, with clubs organizing weekly runs followed by gatherings at the pier-area bars and restaurants. The annual Hermosa Beach Pier-to-Pier race is a local institution. Free street parking is available on residential streets east of PCH, with metered spots closer to the beach.