Hermosa Beach Apartments and Rentals

With its stunning location along the Pacific Ocean in Southern California and close proximity to Interstate 405 and everything the city of Los Angeles has to offer, Hermosa Beach apartments for rent have become quite the hot commodity in recent years. This seaside gem has everything that makes the Golden State so special: a perfect, temperate climate, friendly residents and plenty of beach recreation for the entire family. Known as the "Best Little Beach City," this suburb of L.A. has seen a 5 percent increase in population from 2000 to 2010, according to City-Data, indicating that Hermosa Beach is a place that many California residents want to be part of.

Hermosa Beach was once a large agricultural area for grain and barley and grazing grounds for sheep and horses. Originally a part of the Rancho Sausal Redondo, the city quickly developed into a beach playground as more people began to flock to the Los Angeles area in the early 20th century. Today, the city is home to more than 19,500 residents, according to 2010 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Like many other communities in Los Angeles, Hermosa Beach is a thriving and diverse community that takes pride in its past. The area also has a low unemployment rate and high median household income, according to City-Data, making it an excellent choice for growing families.

Southern California's largest arts and crafts fair, Fiesta Hermosa, takes place every year in downtown Hermosa Beach. Since 1972, the city has thrown this summer festival so that Hermosa Beach residents can enjoy live music, a beer and wine garden, a wide variety of ethnic cuisine and local and regional art.

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