Hermosa Beach Guided Audio Walking Tour

Take a musical walk through time and discover how this little beach town became a Mecca for music.

See photos of what it looked like here 70+ years ago.

Hermosa Beach Guided Audio Walking Tour

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1h 15m
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Overview

JAZZ! SURF! PUNK!

Discover how this tiny beach town became a mecca for trailblazing music for more than 75 years. Walk with Joe Nolte, “The Godfather of South-Bay Punk” on a musical journey through time.

Music is the thread that connects one generation to the next, but this thoughtful and intimate storey is about more than music. It’s about the history of Hermosa.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor, or you’ve lived in Hermosa your whole life, you’ll discover hidden gems, hear untold stories, and better appreciate what truly makes Hermosa, Hermosa.

This unique walking tour combines an immersive audio and visual experience from a free app you download onto your phone as well as an in-person guide, the creator of the app.

NOTE: Start times can be flexible, Just message for other options for start times.

Activity location

Hermosa Beach Pier
- 1 Pier Ave,
- 90254-3731, Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Watermans
- 22 Pier Avenue
- 90254, Hermosa Beach, California, United States

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Hermosa Beach Guided Audio Walking Tour

1h 15m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00am

Price details

CA $74.40 x 1 AdultCA $74.40

Total

What's included, what's not

Download the free app and Hermosa Audio Tour
Tour takers can join me after our walk at a Restaurant on the Pier, will offer you 1 complimentary drink (alcoholic or non) with any item on the menu!
1 Speaker per group tour
Smart phone and headphones or earbuds

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hermosa Beach Pier

10m
Admission ticket not included

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.

The Lighthouse Cafe

10m
Admission ticket not included

You'll hear the storey 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.

Abigaile Restaurant and Brewery

10m
Admission ticket not included

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 practised there and Jim Lindberg from Pennywise. See photos of the punk scene from photographer, "Spot'.

Location

Activity location

Hermosa Beach Pier
- 1 Pier Ave,
- 90254-3731, Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Watermans
- 22 Pier Avenue
- 90254, Hermosa Beach, California, United States

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